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- 1/23
Unique Bridal Shower Gifts Any Bride-to-Be Will Fall in Love With
The months between getting engaged and getting married are some of the most exciting times—from wedding planning and dress shopping to celebrating at events like bachelorette and engagement parties. And, of course, there’s the bridal shower. Whether you’re the mother of the bride and want to get your daughter a special present for her shower or you’re a close friend in need of some gifting inspiration, we’ve curated a selection of some fantastic bridal shower gift ideas.
Your fave bride will likely be putting together a wedding registry with a ton of items that she wants and needs, but it’s always thoughtful to bring a little extra something to pre-wedding events. These gifts range from small and sweet to personalized and meaningful. Some are perfect for just the bride, while others make a great couples gift. There are a handful that can be extended to bridesmaids and the maid of honor, too, and a ton that will make the wedding day even more exciting. On the other hand, some of the gifts are great if the newlyweds-to-be are setting up a new home together.
Whichever gift you pick for the bridal shower, it’s sure to be useful, sentimental, or just plain beautiful.
Hearst Owned - 2/23
1) Take the Cake Frame
Kate Spade New York
amazon.com
$64.29
Your fave soon-to-be newlyweds will love this metallic picture frame, which comes in a 5" x 7" size (or 8" x 10") and features a sweet but simple “happily ever after” stamp. Go above and beyond by adding a photo of the couple—or even one of their wedding invitations.
Kate Spade New York - 3/23
2) Olive Tree
PlantOGram
amazon.com
$108.55
Olive branches are symbols of peace, so why not gift a literal olive tree to your fave couple? They’ll start their marriage off on a harmonic note—and their home will have a lovely new piece of greenery. P.S.: The tree will actually produce olives, and the company plants a tree for every one purchased.
Gregor Halenda - 4/23
3) Silk Eye Pillow
ASUTRA
amazon.com
If you’re stuck on what your fave bride wants, give her the gift of beauty sleep. This Oprah-approved sleep mask has a removable ice pack (which helps de-puff and chill—literally) and is also filled with ultra-relaxing lavender.
Gregor Halenda - 5/23
4) Waffle Bath Bundle
Cozy Earth
cozyearth.com
$154.00
Bath towels are one of those home items that can always use a refresh. Your bride will be very happy swapping out any old washcloths and towels with these bamboo ones, which have a cozy waffle knit and come in white, light gray, and dark gray. Plus, Oprah picked them for her 2022 Favorite Things—so you know they’re guaranteed to be good.
Gregor Halenda - 6/23
5) Radiance Wash
Shinery
amazon.com
$28.00
If you need a budget-friendly gift for a bride, grab this 2-in-1 product. It’s hand soap that doubles as jewelry cleaner, so she can wash her hands and polish up her engagement ring at the same time. (And it works on all other jewelry, too, so it’s a gift that extends beyond wedding season.)
Gregor Halenda - 7/23
6) Family Tree Bamboo Carving Board
Totally Bamboo
amazon.com
$89.99
Regardless of whether they’re thinking of having kids, the almost newlyweds are starting their own family together. They’ll surely appreciate this visual representation of their connection—and that it’s one more beautiful piece to add to their collective kitchen. The outer ring is designed to catch any trailing juices or crumbs from prep, but the beautiful image doubles as a stunning serving platter, too.
Gregor Halenda - 8/23
7) Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket
House No. 23
amazon.com
No one will ever dislike a new throw blanket, especially when it’s this sherpa version that looks polished and elegant while still feeling like a giant, cozy hug. The dimensions are 51" x 67" (the perfect snuggling-up size for two).
Gregor Halenda - 9/23
8) Wood and Marble Rectangle Cheese Board
Mark & Graham
markandgraham.com
$59.00
For the bride who loves to host wine-and-cheese nights, customize this beautiful serving board as a gift. You can pick a monogram (which could include her soon-to-be new initials, if she’s changing her name) or add the letters of her and her partner’s first names. Either way, the wood and marble combo is a beautiful addition to any kitchen.
Mark & Graham - 10/23
9) Intersection of Love Personalized Jigsaw Puzzle
Patricia Carlin
uncommongoods.com
$45.00
Some couples love game nights and puzzling together. If that’s the case for your bride, customize this sweet puzzle for her and her partner. It’s simple but still fun, and a great way to memorialize their wedding for years to come.
Uncommon Goods - 11/23
10) Wedding Embosser
HeirloomSealsCo
etsy.com
$48.65
This handy tool adds an embossed detail to any paper—ideal for snazzing up any invitations or thank you cards the couple has to send. Pro tip: If you’re gifting them something to use on envelopes, choose the “emboss from bottom” option. And, better yet, each embosser tool has an insert that can be replaced—so you can gift the bride multiple options, from her own initials to the couple’s combined names.
HeirloomSealsCo/Etsy - 12/23
11) Wave Border Personalized Notecards
Papier
papier.com
$31.00
Is the bride changing her name after the wedding? Gift her these personalized notecards, which come in five different colors and feature her brand-new monogram and address, too (which can be removed if you desire). Upgrade to the stationery gift box for a little extra something.
Papier - 13/23
12) Where It All Began Map
ModernMapArt
etsy.com
$24.99
Memorialize the spot where the couple met, had their first date, or even got married with this sweet customizable print. Choose from five different sizes and seven fonts, a plain poster, printed canvas, or framed print, and any text personalization you want.
ModernMapArt/Etsy - 14/23
13) Vows Book
Artifact Uprising
artifactuprising.com
$16.00
Available in a wide variety of styles, designs, and colors, these vow books are meant to forever memorialize the words the couple will say just before “I do.” Each notebook is pocket-size, so it doesn’t take up too much space, and is a relatively inexpensive gift.
Artifact Uprising - 15/23
14) The Newlywed Table
Artisan
amazon.com
$22.49
If the happy couple love trying new recipes together, they’ll especially love this cookbook that’s designed with newlyweds in mind. Featuring foods like shrimp summer bowls with spicy peanut sauce, braised chicken legs with green olives and lime gremolata, strawberry-rose shortcakes, and even homemade ravioli—plus tips on table setting, dinner party planning, and stocking a solid home bar—the cookbook will be a genius guide to their early days of marriage.
Amazon - 16/23
15) Personalized Wedding Dress Hanger
PrintSmitten
etsy.com
$19.00
A custom hanger is a no-brainer gift for brides, and this handmade one is especially beautiful. This particular design features the bride’s married name plus the date of their wedding, but the shop has other versions, like simple initials, bridesmaid and maid of honor hangers, and an adorable flower girl option.
PrintSmitten/Etsy - 17/23
16) Fillmore Vegan Leather Luggage Tag
Mark & Graham
markandgraham.com
$39.00
Get your girl ready for her honeymoon vacay with this personalized luggage tag. Available in five different shades of vegan leather and with several monogram color options, the bride will love using this for years to come.
Mark & Graham - 18/23
17) Women’s Stretch-Knit Bamboo Kimono Robe
Cozy Earth
cozyearth.com
Even if the bride doesn’t want all of her wedding day items to literally scream the word bride, she still needs something to wear while getting ready on the big day. This light robe is from one of Oprah’s favorite brands, and the white shade (made from stretchy bamboo knit) says bridal without going overboard.
Cozy Earth - 19/23
18) Recipe Cards Box
Rifle Paper Co
riflepaperco.com
$36.00
One sentimental gift idea is collecting recipes from previous generations—like Grandma’s best-ever chocolate chip cookies or Dad’s no-fail roast chicken—so the newlyweds can have their very own compilation of family specialties. When the recipes are rounded up, write them on the 24 included recipe cards in this sweet keepsake box.
Rifle Paper Co - 20/23
19) Enchant Cami Tap PJ's
Natori
natori.com
$225.00
Whether she wears them on the honeymoon, getting ready on her wedding day, or just any time she wants to have some fancy sleep, the bride will love this tank-and-shorts PJ set. They’re made from a silky knit that’s meant to drape, not cling, and be super cooling during sleep.
Natori - 21/23
20) Mrs. Jewelry Dish
Sweet Water Decor
amazon.com
$15.00
This simple, sweet gift is useful and pretty. It’s the perfect gift for a more casual friend—especially if you need something last minute—and the minimalist design will match with any bride’s decor.
Amazon - 22/23
21) Single-Use Camera
KODAK
amazon.com
$110.26
The happy couple will likely have a professional photographer capturing moments from their wedding, but you can also gift them this six-pack of disposable cameras. On the wedding day, they can hand them out to a select few wedding guests or wedding party members and task them with capturing real, in-the-moment shots (like unexpected smooches and huge, genuine smiles). The messier, the better—the whole point is authenticity.
Kodak - 23/23
22) Cake Stand
Francesca Kaye
anthropologie.com
$68.00
It’s just highly unlikely that a bride will buy herself—or register for—a cake stand. But this floral beauty is so wonderful that any baker will be happy to add it to their kitchen. It’ll look beautiful topped with any cake, cupcakes, cheesecakes, or pies that are whipped up.
Anthropologie
