If there a bride-to-be on your shopping list you may find yourself baffled.
How can you possibly compete with the plethora of gifts she has already or is
going to receive from the engagement party to her bridal showers? Trying to
choose something tasteful, memorable and unique can be difficult. Never fear,
it is easy to get inspired with a no-fail list of bride-to-be must haves for
every shopper.
1. A Personal Wedding Website Give brides and grooms a gift to help
them share and manage all their wedding communications online with a WedStudio
personal wedding website. Post details, share photos, capture RSVPs and much
more. The affordably priced packages start at $44.99 and the give as a gift
tool allows you to purchase right online! WedStudio.com
2. Honeymoon Planner Book it is the trip of a lifetime and selecting
the ideal location can be an overwhelming task. With the help of The New Honeymoon
Planner, by best selling author Sharon Naylor, you will get a step-by-step guide
through every aspect of the honeymoon process from planning and budgeting to
research and resources. Retail Price: $16.95. sharonnaylor.net/honeymoon.htm
3. Spa Package Planning a wedding can be a stressful time in a brides
life. All of the excitement of the upcoming wedding and associated to do lists
can be overwhelming. One spa treatment would be enough to take her mind off
all the details, but give your special bride a half-day getaway and she will
be rejuvenated until the wedding day! spafinder.com
4. Gift Certificates A gift certificate to Starbucks is perfect for
funding all those planning meetings over coffee with mothers and bridesmaids.
Along the same lines, give her a gift certificate to her favorite restaurant
so that she and her groom can spend some romantic time together, outside of
all the wedding-planning craziness. giftcertificates.com
5. Lingerie To keep the love life spicy, give the gift of lingerie.
With the busy planning months ahead, the bride and groom need to keep their
partnership alive.
6. Christmas Ornament Sets This special brides collection is handcrafted
in age-old traditions. According to an old German tradition, the tree of a newlywed
couple should include twelve key ornaments to insure happiness for their life
together. And, it is a perfect gift for their first holiday tree! Retail Price:
$99.95. christmastreehill.com/glascolorthe.html
7. Monogrammed Gifts Giving the gift of her new initials is sure to
show some tears. Thank you notes from thestationarystudio.com or something luxurious
like a cashmere or five-star terry robe from redenvelope.com would be perfect
to emboss or monogram with initials.
8. Birthday Book A date booked filled with birthdates and anniversaries
from both sides of her new family is a gift that would give all year!
9. Recipe Book Gather all of her favorites from both sides of her new
family and make a homemade recipe book. This gift is certain to be a sentiment
filled with lifelong kitchen traditions.
10. Framed Photo The perfect gift just may be a simple one. Frame a
photo of her fiancé as a child. It will undoubtedly be a mantel piece
for years to come!
Krista Meikle is co-founder and vice president of marketing and public relations
for WedStudio. For more information please call 1-866-WedStudio (933-7883),
extension 3 or email
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