need help with shower gift for a close friend

Hi ladies-
I am going to a shower on Sat for a good friend of mine - who was a bridesmaid for me - though I am not in her bridal party.

I am getting a gift off her registry, but was looking to get her something else more sentimental or special in addition. Obviously since it's saturday, I have time constraints.

I thought about framing the picture of she and I from my wedding...but I feel weird about doing that as I dont' want to make her feel awkward that I am not in her wedding.... So, I don't think I want to do that.

Any other ideas of something unique/memorable I can give?

THANKS!

I just went to a shower last weekend and one of the ladies framed the bride's wedding invitation... I thought that was really sweet. It was a 2-picture frame, so one slot was taken by the invite, the other slot was left blank for a wedding pic...

good luck!

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Posted by margaretk

I just went to a shower last weekend and one of the ladies framed the bride's wedding invitation... I thought that was really sweet. It was a 2-picture frame, so one slot was taken by the invite, the other slot was left blank for a wedding pic...

good luck!

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that's a great idea! i love that - unfortunately, there invites aren't out yet... so i can't do that! but, i am going to keep that in mind for the future.

thx!

I got a very unique, beautiful photo album from one of my friends at my shower. I loved that.

I agree with you - don't give her a picture of you two at your wedding. Even though it's thoughtful, let the whole day be about her.

I did this as part of my gift for my sisters shower


It was a basket of candles and I put this poem with it:


A basket of candles tha come in a pair
In all different colors, for you two to share
The white ones burn first
They are wrapped in white lace
To celebrate your first married night
In your new chosen place.
The green pair is taller, and also much thinner
Burn with the first company you have over for dinner
The dark blue candles are for after your first fight
Use them to burn while making up all night
Pink candles set the mood and pave the way
For your first married Valentine's Day
Now, when your first year of marriage is through
the cream anniversary pair will light for you two.
Red candles aflame, both your futures are bright
Celebrate promotions you've worked toward with all of your might.
By this time we hope, maybe, just maybe
You can light the purple ones, on the birth of your baby.
And just when you thought you'd put these away
Take the light blue ones out for your fifth anniversary day.
Now just one more pair left for the big 25
The anniversary pair that will keep your love alive.
Congratulations bride and groom (enter names)
On the start of your forever
May the two of you always be happy together
And burn these candles
Just the way we said
But please don't forget - blow them out before bed!!