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69 Posted: Jan 05, 2006 02:21 PM+

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Posted: Jan 05, 2006 02:21 PM

bridal shower gift for friend

my friend since I'm two is getting married. I want to buy her something memorable and that will remind her of our friendship. Any ideas?

Naunie Posted: Jan 05, 2006 02:53 PM+

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Posted: Jan 05, 2006 02:53 PM

Re: bridal shower gift for friend

ladybug78 Posted: Jan 05, 2006 03:07 PM+

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Posted: Jan 05, 2006 03:07 PM

Re: bridal shower gift for friend

The most thoughtful gift I received from my bridal shower was the 12 bride's ornaments:

Bride’s Christmas Tree
A lovely tradition from Germany is the “Bride's Tree”. It is believed that a couple's Christmas tree needs twelve specific ornaments for happiness in their life journey together. The twelve ornaments & what they symbolize are:

Fish ~ Represents Christ's blessing
Teapot ~ Represents hospitality
Bird ~ Symbolizes joy & happiness
Angel ~ Symbol of God’s guidance
Rabbit ~ Reflects hope & peace with nature
Fruit ~ Symbolizes generosity & plenty
Heart ~ Symbol of true love & love in the home
Pine Cone ~ Represents fruitfulness, eternity, motherhood & fertility
Flowers ~ Symbol of good wishes & beauty in the home
Rose ~ Symbol of beauty & affection
House ~ Represents protection & family shelter
Santa ~ Symbol of goodwill, giving & sharing

leese Posted: Jan 05, 2006 03:08 PM+

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Posted: Jan 05, 2006 03:08 PM

Re: bridal shower gift for friend

Posted by ladybug78

The most thoughtful gift I received from my bridal shower was the 12 bride's ornaments:

Bride’s Christmas Tree
A lovely tradition from Germany is the “Bride's Tree”. It is believed that a couple's Christmas tree needs twelve specific ornaments for happiness in their life journey together. The twelve ornaments & what they symbolize are:

Fish ~ Represents Christ's blessing
Teapot ~ Represents hospitality
Bird ~ Symbolizes joy & happiness
Angel ~ Symbol of God’s guidance
Rabbit ~ Reflects hope & peace with nature
Fruit ~ Symbolizes generosity & plenty
Heart ~ Symbol of true love & love in the home
Pine Cone ~ Represents fruitfulness, eternity, motherhood & fertility
Flowers ~ Symbol of good wishes & beauty in the home
Rose ~ Symbol of beauty & affection
House ~ Represents protection & family shelter
Santa ~ Symbol of goodwill, giving & sharing

I got this too - and since i am german, it was so meaningful for me....

ladybug78 Posted: Jan 05, 2006 03:18 PM+

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Posted: Jan 05, 2006 03:18 PM

Re: bridal shower gift for friend

Posted by leese

Posted by ladybug78

The most thoughtful gift I received from my bridal shower was the 12 bride's ornaments:

Bride’s Christmas Tree
A lovely tradition from Germany is the “Bride's Tree”. It is believed that a couple's Christmas tree needs twelve specific ornaments for happiness in their life journey together. The twelve ornaments & what they symbolize are:

Fish ~ Represents Christ's blessing
Teapot ~ Represents hospitality
Bird ~ Symbolizes joy & happiness
Angel ~ Symbol of God’s guidance
Rabbit ~ Reflects hope & peace with nature
Fruit ~ Symbolizes generosity & plenty
Heart ~ Symbol of true love & love in the home
Pine Cone ~ Represents fruitfulness, eternity, motherhood & fertility
Flowers ~ Symbol of good wishes & beauty in the home
Rose ~ Symbol of beauty & affection
House ~ Represents protection & family shelter
Santa ~ Symbol of goodwill, giving & sharing

I got this too - and since i am german, it was so meaningful for me....

It was by far the best gift I received!!!

69 Posted: Jan 05, 2006 03:44 PM+

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Posted: Jan 05, 2006 03:44 PM

Re: bridal shower gift for friend

I'm a kraut too!!!!! she's italian but that's ok right??? I love the idea... really, it is very sentimental....

leese Posted: Jan 05, 2006 04:20 PM+

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Posted: Jan 05, 2006 04:20 PM

Re: bridal shower gift for friend

Posted by 69

I'm a kraut too!!!!! she's italian but that's ok right??? I love the idea... really, it is very sentimental....

well...the italian side of me loved it just as much.

it's just a great gift and she'll think of you always!

ladybug78 Posted: Jan 05, 2006 04:23 PM+

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Posted: Jan 05, 2006 04:23 PM

Re: bridal shower gift for friend

Posted by leese

Posted by 69

I'm a kraut too!!!!! she's italian but that's ok right??? I love the idea... really, it is very sentimental....

well...the italian side of me loved it just as much.

it's just a great gift and she'll think of you always!

I just made a basket of these ornaments for my friend who is very Italian...I think its a very thoughtful gift for anyone!!!!

CalJoe0124 Posted: Jan 05, 2006 07:48 PM+

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Posted: Jan 05, 2006 07:48 PM

Re: bridal shower gift for friend

You could do a trunk filled with decorations for her home of all the different seasons.
Another idea, they sell sets of candles, when the couple has their first fight they light it, when they move into their house they light one and so on, very cute!