Bridal Wedding Gifts
It is not necessary to give newlyweds gifts off of their registry. To celebrate the bride's special day, there are certain gifts that can be considered that cater specifically to her. Think about things that will help the bride relax as well as nostalgic gifts that she can hold onto for years to come.
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Gift to Relax
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Consider giving the bride gifts that will help her relax once the stress of planning a wedding is over. Some ideas are aromatherapy candles and plush robes. You can also consider giving the bride a full length back massager or a set of comfortable pajamas and memory foam slippers. After months of planning her dream wedding and likely moving in with her new husband, she will appreciate items that will help her collect her thoughts and relax.
Spa Gift
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Consider giving the bride a gift certificate to a spa that she frequents. She will enjoy the pampering before her wedding and will appreciate the thought. Make sure you give this gift well before the wedding so that she can plan her trip to the spa in advance for any facials or waxing that she might have in mind.
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Personalized Gift
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An engraved gift or photo gifts are creative ways to celebrate the bride's special day. Consider an engraved frame with a photo of the bride and groom or a locket. Handmade quilts are also an idea to be considered. You might also consider creating a memory box with the bride's wedding colors. Engrave or paste the bride's wedding invitation on top of the box (engraving can be done at specialty stores or a jeweler) and collect items throughout her engagement to include. Some things to put in a memory box are items from her bachelorette party and bridal shower, dried flowers from her wedding, ribbon from her bridal shower, and any photographs you might come across along with a handwritten letter. If you are part of the bridal party, you will likely be privy to all of these items. If not, ask those attending to save you a few of the materials and explain your gift to the bride.
Practical Gift
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If you have an items you have gotten plenty of use out of during married life, pass them along to the bride. For example, if you use your pasta cooker weekly, consider buying the same cooker for the bride with a brief explanation of why you chose it. The bride will appreciate the input from someone who knows through firsthand experience.
Camera
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Consider giving the bride a digital camera to start off her marriage. Explain that this is to document the couple's first year as newlyweds. This gift is also useful for couples who plan to travel for their honeymoon because it will allow them to record their trip for family and friends at home, as well as provide them with something to look back on in the future. You might pair the camera with an empty album or scrapbook that the bride can put to use once she and her new hubby start creating new memories as a married couple.
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