The 20 Best Bridal Shower Gifts They’ll Love (and Actually Keep)

Bridal shower on the horizon? You’re probably wondering what you should give the bride-to-be. Traditionally, a shower is a celebration of the bride’s upcoming marriage and an opportunity to give the couple gifts for their home. But the etiquette for showers has changed over time and today’s modern celebrations tend to be more focused on the bride-to-be, celebrating their upcoming marriage, and showering them with good wishes and more personal gifts.

You’ll want to go for something that either pampers the guest of honor or otherwise speaks to their personal interests and needs (i.e., cooking, entertaining, drinking excellent coffee)–because nothing feels better than surprising them with a great gift. Not sure where to start? Check out these tried-and-true presents below. These classic shower gifts please brides year after year, so they're a great place to start if you're really feeling stumped.