If you’re looking for the best bridal shower gift, we’ve got you covered. From personalized wine glasses to personalized journals, we’ve got 101 ideas to help you find the perfect gifts for bride (your friend or a family member). And if you’re not sure what to get them, we’ve got some great ideas on our blog too!
What gift do you take to a bridal shower?
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Bridal Shower Gift Ideas From Mom to Daughter
The choice of a bridal shower gift from mother to daughter may be difficult.
We recommend giving a more personal gift (you can also include something fun like a dress hanger or robe for your daughter).
The ultimate wedding day essentials list will give you plenty of ideas about gifts your daughter can use on her wedding day.
Here are a few bridal shower or wedding gift ideas you can start:
Family Heirlooms
You may want to give your daughter a special family heirloom at their bridal shower.
This can be a piece of jewelry that has been in the family for many years or an antique piece of furniture that your parents or grandparents treasured.
This is the perfect time to give your daughter a special gift like this.
Something Blue
These blue charms and poems are perfect to use in your daughter’s bouquet and in Grandchildren’s weddings.
Scrapbook or Personalized Photo Album
If you want to do something meaningful for your daughter, you can create a beautiful scrapbook or photo album.
The scrapbook or album can represent memories and moments from your daughter’s life, or it can be a scrapbook of memories from when she met her partner.
It is also a great idea to write a scrapbook/album about her wedding planning journey (photos from engagement, dress shopping, wedding planning, etc. )
You can even leave space at the end of the album to add photos of the bridal shower, rehearsal dinner, wedding day and honeymoon.Your daughter will treasure such a thoughtful gift.
Wedding Dress Hanger
The perfect gift for a mother to gift her daughter is a wedding dress hanger.
A great option is these hangers from BridesmaidHangers on Etsy.
- Choose from 10 different engraving options (or no engraving at all)
- Include a cute bow (20 different color options) or no bow at all
- If you want even more wedding dress hanger ideas, check them out here.
A Big Purchase or Luxury Bridal Shower Gift
If your daughter and her partner are moving into a new home, they may appreciate receiving large furniture items or household appliances as gifts. If you are able to, giving a down payment on a house or a new car before or on their wedding day would be a truly generous and thoughtful gift for your daughter.
Day At The Spa
A spa day with you and your daughter would make a great bridal shower gift (you could even include other family members if that makes sense).
After a long wedding planning process, this would be a very welcome gift.
Personalized Bracelet
These beautiful bracelets made by LaurelDenise on Etsy are a wonderful one-of-a-kind gift to give your daughter.
- The words are burned into the leather and will not fade.
- Choose one of the recommended sayings, or have the bracelet customized with your own words.
A Monthly Subscription
A monthly subscription is a great gift for anyone to receive.
Some fantastic subscription box options to consider are:
- Wine or beer of the month
- Food lovers
- Movies or live music
- Chocolate
- Card/board games
- Coffee
- Cooking
- Jelly of the Month Club (For all of you National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation fans out there, ha!)
The Honeymoon or A Special Trip
Giving the couple their honeymoon as a gift would be an incredible idea.
If the couple is not planning a honeymoon, you can take your daughter on a special trip before the wedding. You know your daughter better than anyone, so plan a trip that she will cherish.
Mother to Daughter Handkerchief
These mother-to-daughter handkerchiefs, made by MisterAndMrs on Etsy, would make a lovely bridal shower or wedding day gift for your daughter.
Gift Basket of Her Favorites
A thoughtful bridal shower gift for your daughter might be a gift basket filled with her favorite things.
Some of these items could be:
- Her favorite foods/snacks
- Items with her favorite scent (lotions, candles, bath bombs, etc)
- Small framed photo
- Coffee (and a new cup/mug)
- Gift cards to purchase new items for their home.
- Any of the little things that your daughter loves
Bridal Shower Gift Ideas For Daughter-In-Law From Mother Of The Groom
Some potential bridal shower gift ideas for a daughter-in-law from the mother of the groom could include a thoughtful piece of jewelry, a gift certificate to a spa or salon for pampering, a beautiful photo frame or album, a personalized kitchen or home decor item, or even a recipe book filled with the mother of the groom’s favorite dishes.
Additionally, offering to help with wedding planning or providing a thoughtful gesture such as covering the cost of a special activity or excursion for the couple could be a memorable and appreciated gift.
If you’re looking for a nice bridal shower gift for your future daughter-in-law, we have some ideas for you to consider.
A few gift ideas to consider are:
- Something borrowed (maybe you have a nice piece of jewelry or a family heirloom that your daughter-in-law can wear on the wedding day).
- Offer to pay for the honeymoon, a photographer, or a videographer (a wedding day purchase that the couple will remember and cherish forever).
- Money to help with a down payment on a new home.
- Gift cards that she can use to purchase new items for the couple’s new home together.
Here are a few more handmade items that would make the perfect bridal shower gift for your daughter-in-law:
Bridal Bouquet Charms
We love these bridal bouquet charms made by ButtonIt on Etsy.
Personalized marble and wood charcuterie board
We love these personalized charcuterie boards from OliveMoonGiftShop on Etsy.
- Made of marble and acacia wood.
- Add on matching coasters and/or stand
Custom stationery
Personalized stationery is a gift that the bride- or groom-to-be can use both before and after the wedding day.
We love the options made and sold by SunnyInkPaperCo on Etsy.
- Order in quantity
- Folded cards, notepads, flat cards, and envelopes
- Choose between over 30 colors and 10 different font styles
- For even more stationery sets, check out these collections from Etsy.
Picture Frame
A custom photo frame is a wonderful bridal shower gift idea. We love these frames from PersonalizationMall on Etsy.
- Multiple styles to choose from
- For more photo frame ideas, check out these amazing options on Etsy.
Personalized Bridal Shower Gifts From The Bridesmaids or Maid of Honor
Personalized bridal shower gifts from the bridesmaids or maid of honor can be a thoughtful and meaningful way to celebrate the bride-to-be. These gifts could include items such as custom jewelry, monogrammed towels or robes, or even a photo album filled with pictures of the bride and her bridal party. The possibilities are endless, and a personalized gift is sure to be appreciated by the bride on her special day.
Here are a few fun bridal shower gift ideas that are perfect for the maid of honor and/or bridesmaids:
- Offer to pay for the bachelorette party
- A scrapbook or photo album of the bride and bridesmaids together (each bridesmaid can provide a few photos of a nice note to the bride)
- Entertaining items (kitchen, bar, patio, etc.)
- Special lingerie
Personalized Wood Flight Board (Cutting Board, Shots, Charcuterie, etc.)
These wood flight boards from OliveMoonGiftShop on Etsy are a really fun and unique gift idea for the bride-to-be from the bridesmaids (or maid of honor).
Wedding Vow Books
These wedding vow books from TheCozyComfyHome make the perfect gift to the bride or couple from the maid of honor, matron of honor, or bridesmaids.
- Customize/personalize the vow books any way you like (her, his, their, etc.).
- 64 different colors to choose from.
- Text in gold foil, rose gold foil, silver foil, white text, or black text.
- For even more wedding vow book options, check these out on Etsy.
Bridal Shower Gift Ideas From Sister to Bride
A perfect bridal shower gift for your sister is something she can use on her wedding day (something she will be able to look forward to), or something she might use almost every day after the wedding.
Here are a couple of gift ideas that we love:
Jewelry Dish for Wedding Ring and Engagement Ring
We love these ring/trinket dishes from WillowLaneCollective on Etsy.
- Personalize with names, initials, dates, etc.
- Choose text in metallic rose gold, black, metallic silver, or metallic gold.
We also love these jewelry dishes from ThePaintedPress on Etsy.
- Handmade and made to order (A truly one-of-a-kind bridal shower gift).
- You can order these ring dishes with or without personalization.
Bridal robe
We love these bridal getting-ready robes from LLDGiftsByLaurenLash on Etsy.
- These robes come in white for the bride and 7 other colors.
- Soft silk satin with lace trim
- For my more robe options, check out these gorgeous robes on Etsy. We also love this bridal robe from Amazon.
Unique Bridal Shower Gifts For The Bride
Some unique bridal shower gift ideas for the bride might include a gift certificate for a couples massage or other relaxation experience, a subscription to a meal delivery service or gourmet food box, a personalized piece of art or home decor, a cooking or mixology class, a vintage or specialty cookbook, or a sentimental item such as a custom-made hankie or embroidered handkerchief. Other unique gift ideas could include a fun activity or adventure, such as a hot air balloon ride or skydiving lesson, or a gift that helps the bride-to-be prepare for married life, such as a set of personalized monogrammed towels or a cookware set.
We love these unique bridal shower gift ideas:
Custom Map Art (Where They Met, Got Engaged, Getting Married)
We love these map-art pieces made and sold by ModernMapArt on Etsy.
- Multiple styles and sizes to choose from (including satellite view photos).
- Include the location and dates for the following: (When/where the couple met, when/where the couple got engaged, and when/where the couple is getting married).
Painting From Photo
These beautiful art pieces from BeautifulPrint on Etsy are a wonderful bridal shower gift idea.
- Turn any photo into a beautiful painting
- Choose between canvas, fine art paper, or digital-only (print your own)
Bridal Shower Gift Ideas For Sister-In-Law
Shopping for your new sister-in-law might not be an easy task.
Some potential bridal shower gift ideas for a sister-in-law might include a personalized piece of jewelry or accessory, a relaxing spa or wellness experience, a thoughtful home decor item or kitchen gadget, a fun activity or adventure, a subscription to a monthly box of treats or goodies, or a sentimental gift such as a custom photo album or a special keepsake.
Other ideas could include a gift certificate to a favorite restaurant or store, a cookbook featuring the bride-to-be’s favorite cuisine or dishes, or a set of monogrammed towels or other linens for the couple’s new home.
Whatever the gift, it should be thoughtful and tailored to the bride-to-be’s interests and preferences.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Gift cards to her favorite restaurants
- A gift basket of her favorite items (food, wine, coffee, chocolate, etc.)
Luggage Tags and Passport Cases
These passport cases and luggage tags from EcoEngrave on Etsy make a great gift to give to your sister-in-law and brother.
- 8 different colors to choose from
- For even more awesome luggage tag options, check out these Etsy items.
Last Minute Bridal Shower Gifts
This section is perfect for those last-minute shoppers. All of the items in this section are Amazon Prime so you can get them delivered fast!
Here are a few of our favorite last-minute bridal shower gift ideas:
- Amazon gift cards
- A gorgeous bamboo cheese board and knife set
- Gift baskets (coffee, wine, chocolate, etc.)
- A professional jewelry cleaner
- Ninja Air Fryer
- Expresso machine
- Luggage set
Wedding Wine Glasses
These wedding ring wine glasses are a really fun gift for the couple.
The Couple’s Bucket List Card Game
This card game is such a great wedding shower gift idea.
- Includes 100 unique date night ideas
- 3 different categories (life, love, and laughter)
Wine Tote and Stainless Steel Wine Glasses
This One Savvy Girl wine tote bag (includes 2 stainless steel wine glasses) make a wonderful last-minute gift idea for a bridal shower or wedding shower.
Bridal Shower Gifts For The Traveling Bride
Bridal shower gifts for a traveling bride might include items that help her prepare for and enjoy her honeymoon or future travels. This could include items such as a luggage set or travel accessories, a passport holder or travel wallet, a travel guide or book, a portable speaker or camera, a cute and practical beach bag or tote, a personalized luggage tag or travel journal, or a gift certificate for a favorite travel website or booking service.
Here are a few wedding shower gifts that you might want to consider:
Personalized USA Photo Map
These United States photo maps from ThunderBunnyLabs on Etsy are the perfect bridal shower or wedding shower gift for couples who love to travel.
- Multiple colors and styles for the maps and personalization
- Includes access to a free map maker tool that designs your photos into the shape of the state.
Push-Pin Map For The World Traveler
These push-pin world maps from KRMaps on Etsy are the perfect bridal shower gift idea for couples who love to travel or you who plan to travel together.
- Choose a world map or a map of The United States.
- Sizes: 13″x19″, 24″x36″, and 24″x16″
- Customize the title and legend
Custom Luggage Tags and Passport Holders
These passport cases and luggage tags from MIINEofficial on Etsy are an awesome gift idea for a bridal shower or wedding shower.
- Choose from 12 different colors
- Made of premium vegan leather
- Order luggage tags and passports separately or as a set.
- Check out these other Etsy luggage tag listings.
Bridal Shower Gifts for Best Friend Who Is Getting Married
If your best friend is getting married and you want to get her something that is not on her registry, here are a few ideas to think about:
- A gift basket of her favorite items (coffee, wine, food, lotions, candles, etc.)
- Gift cards to her favorite restaurants
- Bar items for her new home
Robe for The Bride
We love these lace bridal robes from ModParty on Etsy.
- Available in white and 7 other colors
- For personalization, choose from the following text colors (rose gold, silver, gold, silver, white, or black)
- For more robe options, check out these awesome Etsy options.
Handmade Wine Stand
We love this handmade wine stand from SemekaWood on Etsy.
- Includes the corkscrew.
- Personalize the item or leave it as is.
- For more wine-themed gift ideas, check out these awesome items on Etsy.
- If you need wine glasses to go along with your wine stand, we love these wine glasses on Amazon.
Bridal Shower Gifts For The Bride Who Has Everything
If the bride-to-be has everything already, here are a few fun gift ideas to consider:
- Gift cards to her favorite restaurants
- A gift basket filled with all the little things that she loves
- A custom photo book
Cornhole Game Boards
These cornhole game boards from KohrnThrow on Etsy are amazing!
- Design and personalize these cornhole boards any way you like
- Custom cornhole bags
- Option to add LED lighting for night play. Amazing!
Ice Cream Maker
This Cuisinart ice cream maker is a great bridal shower gift idea for the bride who has everything.
- Makes 2 quarts of your favorite frozen dessert or frozen drink in about 25 minutes.
- Ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, or frozen drinks
- The perfect dessert bowls can be found below
Porcelain Dessert Bowls (To Go With The Ice Cream Maker Above)
These porcelain dessert dishes made by Sweese are amazing.
- Get them here on Amazon
- 4″, 5″, 6″ or 7″ bowls
- Available in white, navy, red, or turquoise
- Microwaveable and dishwasher safe
Custom Bridal Shower Gifts For A Second Marriage
If the bride has already been married and already has a lot of stuff, consider a gift that would be perfect for entertaining friends and family (bar items, serving boards, etc.)
Wooden Serving Tray
We love these food-serving trays from SHANIKStore on Etsy.
- 5 different designs to choose from
- The perfect gift for the couple who loves to entertain
Personalized World Travel Map
We love these personalized travel maps from GeojangoSmartMaps on Etsy.
- 7 different sizes to choose from 24×16 inches to 72×48 inches
- World maps, USA maps, and National Park maps
Wedding Shower Gift Ideas that Are Perfect For Couples
Here are a few gift ideas if the couple is having a combined wedding shower:
Cheese Board
We also love these personalized cheese board sets from AvadirAndCo on Etsy.
- Available in two different sizes: 7″ with (3) utensils or 10″ with (4) utensils.
- Choose between 9 unique designs.
Personalized wine labels
We love these “firsts” and “milestones” wine labels from LabelWithLove on Etsy.
- Choose from 18 different milestones to add to your personalized wine label (or make up your own)
These personalized wine labels from LabelWithLove make excellent gifts.
- Customize the wine labels with the name of the couple (or anything that you want).
Anniversary Journal For Documenting Memories
These anniversary journals from DuncanAndStone on Etsy make a fantastic wedding shower gift for the couple.
- Starting with how you met, then to dating, then to your engagement and wedding.
- Goes all the way up to your 70th wedding anniversary.
- Every 10 years, there is a bonus section to document the highs, lows, and wisdom you’ve learned from the last decade together.
Kitchen Set For The Couple
We love this apron/cooking set from AlittleshopByAlex on Etsy.
- 11 engraved baking tools
Coaster Set
Check out these coaster sets from GemMartUSA on Etsy.
- 2 colors to choose from.
Mr. and Mrs. Coffee Mugs
We love these coffee mugs from ShopDeluxy on Etsy.
- Includes Mr. and Mrs. coffee mugs (with lids), a Mr./Mrs. gold spoon, and best wishes card
Passport Holder
These passport holders and luggage tags from ShopDeluxy on Etsy are a fantastic gift idea for couples.
- Includes 2 passport covers (vegan leather), 2 luggage tags, a travel bucket list, and an engraved pen
Wedding Shower Gift Ideas For The Groom
If the couple is having a combined wedding shower, chances are the bride-to-be will still receive a lot of gifts that are to her.
Here are a few gift ideas if you want to make sure the groom-to-be has a few things that he can call his own:
- 50 awesome gift ideas for the groom-to-be
- Tools
- Bar items
- BBQ/grilling items
- Yard games
Personalized grill set
We love this personalized BBQ grilling set from AvadirAndCo on Etsy.
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- Choose from 9 different personalization styles.
- Includes 6 different grilling tools
Gifts for Bridal Shower FAQ
Is it customary to give a gift for bridal shower?
Yes, it is customary to bring a gift to a bridal shower. One of the main reasons for having a bridal shower is to give the bride-to-be a gift.
This does not mean you have to buy an expensive gift.
It is acceptable to give an inexpensive gift (only about $10).
Check out these inexpensive bridal gift ideas on Etsy.
How much should I spend on a bridal shower gift?
The typical value of a bridal shower gift ranges from $25 to $75. Your personal budget and how important the bride is to you will determine how much you spend. Close members of the bride’s family will often spend a little more to purchase the perfect gift.
Keep in mind that this is only one of several expenses that come with being a wedding guest. If you give a bridal shower gift, you will still need to give a wedding gift. You may also need to pay for travel, attire for the wedding, and engagement gifts. A good rule of thumb is to use the guideline of allocating 20% of your total gift budget to the shower. For example, if your total budget is $200, you would spend $40 on bridal shower gifts, leaving $160 for wedding and engagement gifts.
Is It rude to not open gifts at a bridal shower
The shortest answer is no. If you think your audience would rather watch the paint dry than watch you open 40 gifts, try these time-savers: Have guests bring their gifts, wrap them in clear cellophane or not at all, and then display everything on the table for guests to view.
Is It appropriate to give the bride a funny bridal shower gift?
Yes! You know the bride-to-be and her personality. If she would appreciate a funny gift, then gift her a gift that is funny.
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