Lets start with the bridal shower. I recently threw one for my soon to be sister-in-law and fortunately everything turned out great, but you have to be weary when it comes to what to do and what not to do.
Most people make big faux pas when it comes to gifts, so to avoid giving the bride something she doesn't want follow these rules...
Gift Giving!
Do you have to bring a gift to the shower?
Yes, duh! And the gift should always be from the registry. I know you want to get her something crafty, but lets be honest, no body wants a re-gifted item from your registry.
What gifts are appropriate to give the bride?
Many people mistake a bridal shower for a bachelorette party. Think again! Although lingerie is okay, a bridal shower is not, I repeat, NOT the place for edible underwear. Remember mothers and (more importantly) mother-in-laws will be there. I don't think one bride wants her mother-in-law to know what she will be wearing in the bedroom. Nighties are appropriate, crochless panties are not. I think you get it.
How much should you spend on a gift?
Anywhere between $25 and $75 dollars is typical. This is a safe zone. By falling somewhere between these two amounts you will not look cheap nor will you offend anyone that may not be able to spend a lot of money on a gift.
Giving a gift should be fun and usually if you use the resources available to you then you can find something the bride and the groom can appreciate.
Thanks for the guidelines. Sam's shower was so fun, you did an amazing job!
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