Ladies, I'm the MOH for my little sister's wedding coming up. Her shower is soon and I need ideas for a special 'gift' I have no idea what to call it and it has made it impossible to search the internet for.
Two of her best friends are also getting married soon and have already had their showers. The girls got an extra 'gift' at their shower that everyone contributed to. I need to do something thoughtful like this at her shower, but I can't repeat it since many of the guests have attended the other two showers...plus I want my sister to feel special!
Here are examples of the gifts that we did for the other two girls: One girl we included a recipe card in the invitations and a message that asked everyone to fill out their favorite go-to recipe when they needed something special. We bought a book that was chef themed and it matched the recipe cards and her kitchen. When guests got there they added their cards to the sleeves in the book! The other one we mailed everyone a Popsicle stick and asked them to write down a cool date-night idea. We decorated a mason jar and had the guests drop their ideas in the jar. The idea is that the bride and groom will pull out a stick for inspiration when they need a date night idea!
Hope that helps you understand what we want to do for my sister. It doesn't have to be expensive, but we are willing to put a little money into a great idea as well. I would love ANY suggestions - even if you think it's corny!
Oh - I already made her a wishing tree, in case anyone was thinking of that. We want to do something beyond that.
MsA2MrsA
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Hmmm at a bridal shower I saw the bridesmaids set up different baskets full of decorations for various holidays. For example a basket full of Halloween stuff, thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. it was cute. You could even have the guests bring in something special and put it together.
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I saw an ADORABLE gift idea at my cousin's shower where each bridesmaid had a different bottle of wine for the bride-to-be to share with her husband. Each bottle had a poem with it regarding which holiday to share the bottle on. One for their first anniversary, first fight, first christmas, etc. and it ended with a bottle of sparkling cider for first baby. It was sososo cute!
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Posted by cets1290
I saw an ADORABLE gift idea at my cousin's shower where each bridesmaid had a different bottle of wine for the bride-to-be to share with her husband. Each bottle had a poem with it regarding which holiday to share the bottle on. One for their first anniversary, first fight, first christmas, etc. and it ended with a bottle of sparkling cider for first baby. It was sososo cute!
This exactly
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I did something special for my sister when she was getting married. I took all of our childhood photos and scanned them into my computer and put them into a scrapbook. I added beautiful sister quotes and she loved it!
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Posted by cets1290
I saw an ADORABLE gift idea at my cousin's shower where each bridesmaid had a different bottle of wine for the bride-to-be to share with her husband. Each bottle had a poem with it regarding which holiday to share the bottle on. One for their first anniversary, first fight, first christmas, etc. and it ended with a bottle of sparkling cider for first baby. It was sososo cute!
My co-workers did this for me! I absolutely loved it! It's funny because I had my shower in June and my friend had her's in July and her BMs did this for her and I was so jealous (not in a bad way - I just love wine! lol). I was so happy that my co-workers did this.
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These ideas are awesome!!! Thank you ladies so much!!
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i went to a few showers where the friends and family of the bride were sent a photo page from an album and we made our own page with pictures and memories of us with the bride. the MOH put it together right there on the spot.
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Posted by cets1290
I saw an ADORABLE gift idea at my cousin's shower where each bridesmaid had a different bottle of wine for the bride-to-be to share with her husband. Each bottle had a poem with it regarding which holiday to share the bottle on. One for their first anniversary, first fight, first christmas, etc. and it ended with a bottle of sparkling cider for first baby. It was sososo cute!
I LOVE this idea!!
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My mom and sisters gave me a donation gift to Wish Upon a Wedding. It may not be everybodys thing, but for me it was perfect and I was in absolute tears at the gesture. Its a great organization that fit perfectly for the occassion.
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-Wine Basket -Underwear Line -Lingerie Treasure Chest -'Letters to the Bride' Scrapbook -Candle Basket
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i went to a few showers where the friends and family of the bride were sent a photo page from an album and we made our own page with pictures and memories of us with the bride. the MOH put it together right there on the spot.
I LOVE this idea. Can someone tell my MOH or mom about this? Lol
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Posted by cets1290
I saw an ADORABLE gift idea at my cousin's shower where each bridesmaid had a different bottle of wine for the bride-to-be to share with her husband. Each bottle had a poem with it regarding which holiday to share the bottle on. One for their first anniversary, first fight, first christmas, etc. and it ended with a bottle of sparkling cider for first baby. It was sososo cute!
We did this for my sister-in-law at her bridal shower. We decorated the bottles based on what holiday we were assigned. Then when she was done opening her gifts we went in order and read the poems outloud and gave her the bottles. We also gave her a wine rack to hold them!
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at my shower my girls did a lingerie line. it was the cutest thing and had the best poem to go with it. THey basically hung the lingerie on a string as if it were hung on a clothes line and each girl bought a piece of lingerie to go with the poem. This was the poem.....
he girlfriends have a secret to share About our little bride She is obsessed with underwear And that we cannot hide So for our little panty queen We gathered up some twine And working as a friendly team We made a panty line.
[Bride's Name] these undies are to last you All throughout your life And [groom] will be pleased to say He has a sexy wife!
So listen up to hear about Your lifelong panty plan These underwear, we have no doubt Will last your whole life span
The first are for your wedding day Of course they are pure white We know [Groom] will shout, 'Hooray!' When he sees you on that night
The next are for your honeymoon They're sexy and all lace We hope you'll leave your hotel room 'Cause (honeymoon destination)'s a gorgeous place!
On Valentine's you'll wear this pair Before you hit the bed Cuz Cupid's arrow in the air Shoots tushies that are red
After a year has passed you'll face Anniversary number one With these you'll surely have a blast 'Cuz leopard's so much fun!
Purple or an alternate color or print could be chosen in place of leopard in the verse above Then when the time is right for you And don't be saying, 'Maybe' You'll wear your little pink or blue In honor of your baby
And when your years of wedding bliss Become the big 2-5 Don't worry - you'll just slip this on To keep the sparks alive
When finally you're old and gray With these you can't go wrong 'Cuz sorry [Bride's Name], but at that age You just can't wear a thong
