The bride may have made her list of preferred gifts with her registry, but some of the best bridal shower gifts are more sentimental and surprising than a flatware set. That said, finding off-registry gifts is a bit of an art. Fortunately, you can call me an artist: After serving as a bridesmaid seven times (and counting), I’ve learned a thing or two about giving unique gifts at a bridal shower. Plus, I’ve let those friends and family get married and then tell me what they’re loving and using as they settle into marriage.
With all this wedding experience (though admittedly solely as a guest), I’ve curated the below list based both on my personal gifting experience and that of colleagues who’ve had showers of their own. But with all the important women in the bride’s life gathered together to celebrate her next chapter, these bridal shower gift ideas will be icing on the (wedding) cake.
Minted Personalized Stationary
So she can get ahead of those thank-you cards
A little customization is always thoughtful, and this personalized stationery set from Minted is practical and thoughtful. She can use these as her thank-you cards after her shower or save them for the wedding. Add her and her fiancé's first names or the last name they'll share (if they will!) after they tie the knot for a newlywed touch.
