Unique Bridal Shower Gifts Any Bride-to-Be Will Fall in Love With (2024)

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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.

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Best Bridal Shower Gift on Amazon

Kate Spade New York Take the Cake Frame

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Best Bridal Shower Gift on Amazon

Kate Spade New York Take the Cake Frame

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.

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Most Unique Bridal Shower Gift

PlantOGram Olive Tree

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Most Unique Bridal Shower Gift

PlantOGram Olive Tree

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.

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Best Bridal Shower Gift from Bridesmaid

ASUTRA Silk Eye Pillow

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Best Bridal Shower Gift from Bridesmaid

ASUTRA Silk Eye Pillow

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.

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Best Basic Bridal Shower Gift

Cozy Earth Waffle Bath Bundle

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Unique Bridal Shower Gifts Any Bride-to-Be Will Fall in Love With (8)

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Best Basic Bridal Shower Gift

Cozy Earth Waffle Bath Bundle

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.

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.)

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Best Bridal Shower Gift from Mom

Totally Bamboo Family Tree Bamboo Carving Board

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Unique Bridal Shower Gifts Any Bride-to-Be Will Fall in Love With (12)

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Best Bridal Shower Gift from Mom

Totally Bamboo Family Tree Bamboo Carving Board

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.

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Best Bridal Shower Gift for Home

House No. 23 Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket

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Best Bridal Shower Gift for Home

House No. 23 Sherpa Fleece Throw Blanket

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).

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Best Bridal Shower Gift for Hosts

Mark & Graham Wood and Marble Rectangle Cheese Board

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Best Bridal Shower Gift for Hosts

Mark & Graham Wood and Marble Rectangle Cheese Board

Now 17% Off

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.

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Best Bridal Shower Gift from Friends

Patricia Carlin Intersection of Love Personalized Jigsaw Puzzle

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Best Bridal Shower Gift from Friends

Patricia Carlin Intersection of Love Personalized Jigsaw Puzzle

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.

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Best Personalized Bridal Shower Gift

HeirloomSealsCo Wedding Embosser

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Best Personalized Bridal Shower Gift

HeirloomSealsCo Wedding Embosser

Now 30% Off

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.

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Best Stationery for Brides

Papier Wave Border Personalized Notecards

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Best Stationery for Brides

Papier Wave Border Personalized Notecards

Now 23% Off

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.

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Best Couples’ Shower Gift

ModernMapArt Where It All Began Map

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Best Couples’ Shower Gift

ModernMapArt Where It All Began Map

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.

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Best Bridal Shower Gift from Maid of Honor

Artifact Uprising Vows Book

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Best Bridal Shower Gift from Maid of Honor

Artifact Uprising Vows Book

Now 20% Off

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.

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Best Bridal Shower Gift for Cooks

The Newlywed Table

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Best Bridal Shower Gift for Cooks

The Newlywed Table

Now 39% Off

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.

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Best Handmade Bridal Shower Gift

PrintSmitten Personalized Wedding Dress Hanger

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Best Handmade Bridal Shower Gift

PrintSmitten Personalized Wedding Dress Hanger

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.

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Best Bridal Shower Gift for Honeymoon

Mark & Graham Fillmore Vegan Leather Luggage Tag

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Best Bridal Shower Gift for Honeymoon

Mark & Graham Fillmore Vegan Leather Luggage Tag

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.

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Best Bridal Shower Gift for Wedding Day

Cozy Earth Women’s Stretch-Knit Bamboo Kimono Robe

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Best Bridal Shower Gift for Wedding Day

Cozy Earth Women’s Stretch-Knit Bamboo Kimono Robe

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.

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Best Bridal Shower Gift from Mother of the Groom

Rifle Paper Co Recipe Cards Box

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Best Bridal Shower Gift from Mother of the Groom

Rifle Paper Co Recipe Cards Box

Now 20% Off

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.

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Best Pajamas for Bride

Natori Enchant Cami Tap PJ's

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Best Pajamas for Bride

Natori Enchant Cami Tap PJ's

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.

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Best Ring Dish for Bride

Sweet Water Decor Mrs. Jewelry Dish

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Best Ring Dish for Bride

Sweet Water Decor Mrs. Jewelry Dish

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.

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Unique Bridal Shower Gifts Any Bride-to-Be Will Fall in Love With (2024)

FAQs

What to give a bride for a bridal shower? ›

"A few go-to's for me are a custom bag with the bride's name or monogram, a hand-painted watercolor of the wedding venue or couple, or a Champagne bottle personalized with the couple's name and wedding date." Pretty lingerie, jewelry, and self-care gifts like scented candles and beauty products are also excellent ...

How do I make my bride feel special at the bridal shower? ›

Include the bride's faves.

This is her day after all! For example, you could serve up her favorite foods and signature drink, decorate in (or wear) her favorite color or reference a film or book she loves in the theme and décor. It's a fun way to make the bride feel extra special on her big day.

What is a practical gift for a bridal shower? ›

Think kitchenware, travel essentials (for the honeymoon, obvi), or some comfy pajamas for the couple. Or, you can pick out something more personal, like an initial necklace or a custom stack of stationery. The goal is simply for the bride to love the gift—and use it more than once.

How do you make a bride feel special on her day? ›

A special thing to do for your bride on her wedding day might be sending a basket of fruit and snacks, flowers, or even jewelry that she can wear while she walks down the aisle. Brides go through a lot to get ready, and they have to be careful about what they wear before they put on their dress.

What color should a bride wear to a bridal shower? ›

"Typically, the first formal pre-wedding event is your bridal shower, and this is a great party to own the tradition of the bride in white," Fritz says.

What does the mother of the bride do for the bridal shower? ›

Wondering whose responsibility it is to host the shower? Gottsman says the bridal party. "Under optimum circ*mstances, the attendants in the bridal party would host the shower," said Gottsman. According to Gottsman, the mother of the bride (MOB) should be a guest, but should not participate.

Who pays for the brides bridal shower? ›

In short, the host is the one who pays for the bridal shower—or at least some of it. Most commonly, this is the maid of honor, but the couple's relatives, friends or even the to-be-weds themselves can all pitch in to cover the cost of the wedding shower.

What makes a bride happy? ›

Happy brides-to-be usually have friends and family members to provide support and unconditional love, rather than aggressively pushing their opinions or causing drama. Whether it's to help you stuff envelopes or providing a shoulder to cry on, a supportive inner circle is invaluable.

Does the groom surprise the bride at the bridal shower? ›

Modern etiquette suggests that he show up toward the end of the shower to say hello and help stock up the car full of gifts. Some men even drop in for a few fun games. Older tradition suggests that he arrive with a bouquet of flowers for his bride.

What is average bridal shower gift? ›

According to Opperman, bridal shower gifts tend to be less expensive than wedding gifts. "Many people spend around $50 to $75, whereas closer friends and family may spend upwards of $100," she says. "However, the amount you want to spend is up to you."

How much should you spend on a bridal shower gift? ›

Standard Amount for Wedding Shower Gift

First, consider your relationship with the bride-to-be. If you're a close family member or friend, you may want to spend a bit more on the gift. Generally, $50 to $100 is considered acceptable for close relationships.

What is the difference between a wedding gift and a bridal shower gift? ›

A bridal or couples shower gift can be less expensive than a wedding gift, since the event is just a precursor to the larger, more formal celebration. Additionally, some showers focus on just the bride's individual needs and supporting her in a more personal way, which can also contribute to the lower price point.

What is a thoughtful gift for the bride on the wedding day? ›

A gift doesn't need to be extravagant—a handwritten letter, memory box, or customizable book are all great options. If you're struggling to find something that captures how you feel, stick with the practical route, like a luggage set for the honeymoon or a cashmere blanket you can both snuggle up in for years to come.

Do maids of honors give the bride a gift? ›

Does the maid of honor get the bride a gift? Generally speaking, yes. Giving gifts is customary for the wedding party. (That is, unless the couple has expressed that they don't want presents from their VIPs.)

Do you get the bride a gift for her bridal shower? ›

Traditionally, hosts of the bridal shower will also give the bride a gift. If you're hosting a shower alone (which is quite rare), a small, personal gift would be more than appropriate.

How much money is acceptable for a bridal shower gift? ›

According to Opperman, bridal shower gifts tend to be less expensive than wedding gifts. "Many people spend around $50 to $75, whereas closer friends and family may spend upwards of $100," she says. "However, the amount you want to spend is up to you."

How much do you give for a bridal shower gift? ›

The Knot suggests an attendee should spend between 50 to 75 dollars on a shower gift. (However, if you also got the couple an engagement gift, the 20-20-60 rule can also apply—so your shower gift should cost 20 percent of your total budget.)

Does the mother of the bride give a bridal shower? ›

Traditionally, the mother of the bride doesn't host the bridal shower (the maid of honor typically assumes the chief shower-planning role), however, your daughter will likely want you to be a part of the celebration.

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