A bridal shower is a chance to spoil the bride to be (and, more recently, the groom!) with gifts that will help usher them into their married lives. Traditionally, showers are hosted by a close female friend or family member of the bride one to three months before the wedding day, and are women-only celebrations — though co-ed showers involving the groom’s family and friends are becoming more popular.
When deciding what to bring as a gift to a bridal shower, there are a few things to keep in mind. Know that many showers will have a fun theme — so pay attention to the bridal shower invitation for clues and gift ideas. For example, if it is a couple’s shower, go for matching sets or an item they can both use and enjoy. Or, If it is a traditional bridal shower with older family members attending, maybe save the sexy sleepwear for the bachelorette party. The invitation may also feature information on how to find the bride’s registry, which is always a good place to start your gift hunt.
But, if you’re looking to give a gift that is extra special, opting for something custom, monogrammed, or that is a unique representation of your relationship with the bride is always a good idea. Minted prides itself on being one of the best places to shop for all three types of gifts — so we’ve rounded up a selection of our favorites below. Happy gifting!
Kitchen Essentials
1. Engraved Salt and Pepper Shakers
Practical meets thoughtful with a set of salt and pepper shakers engraved with the couple’s initials or last names. They’re guaranteed to think of you every time they use them!
2. Cute Mugs
Celebrate the bride and groom’s new titles with these Mr. and Mrs. mugs. This is an especially sweet gift if you know the couple are avid coffee or tea drinkers!
3. Grilling Utensils
Upgrade the nearly-weds’ weekend barbeques with a set of monogrammed grilling tools, complete with a storage box for easy organization.
4. Trivet
This sophisticated trivet — which protects surfaces from hot pots and pans while doubling as an art object — is a great way to help a couple who already lives together welcome in a new, decidedly grown-up chapter of their lives.
5. Personalized Wooden Spoon
Everyone could use another wooden spoon in their collection, and one featuring the couple’s last name and initials makes for a thoughtful gift.
6. Aprons
You can’t go wrong with a set of personalized aprons for brides that love spending time in the kitchen.
7. Monogrammed Glasses and Coasters
Upgrade at-home date nights and dinner parties with a set of monogrammed glasses and coasters. Pro tip: choose glassware styles that compliment the bride and groom’s go-to drinks to make sure they’re reached for constantly.
8. Cutting Board and Cheese Serving Board
A customized wood cutting board or cheese serving board is another gift idea that is as practical as it is thoughtful — and has all the makings of a new family heirloom.
9. Bar Essentials
Give the nearly-weds all the tools they need to recreate their signature cocktails at home long after the wedding is over with this customizable cocktail set.
10. Kitchen Art Prints
The kitchen is an area that is easily overlooked when it comes to decorating a home with art. If you know the couple’s interior design style, help them make the kitchen feel like the true heart of their home with one of these food-themed prints.
11. Tea Towels
You can never have too many tea towels! Take the bridal shower as a chance to upgrade the couple’s collection with a few tea towels featuring striking prints designed by Minted’s collective of independent artists.
Home Essentials and Decor
12. Catchall Tray
Keep the bride and groom organized by gifting a cute catch-all tray at the bridal shower. Go for a monogrammed tray for something with extra sentimental value, or opt for one of Minted’s more design-forward catchalls.
13. Art Prints
No matter the nearly-weds’ home decor style, you’re sure to find a print that they’ll cherish for years to come in Minted’s selection of art prints by independent artists from around the world.
14. Custom Tapered Candles or Votive Candles
It’s hard to go wrong with giving a candle as a gift — and these custom tapered candles and votives are a great way to up the thoughtfulness factor.
15. Unique Candle Holders
Whether paired with custom tapered candles or given as a stand-alone gift, the bride is sure to treasure a set of sculptural candle holders.
16. Custom Framed Prints
For a gift straight from the heart, give the couple a framed photo from their engagement shoot or of the house they’ll be making into their new family home. Or, if you don’t have access to high-res enough photos, go for a print of a quote or phrase that you know has meaning for them.
17. Organizers
Whether the bride-to-be is a makeup lover, DIY-er, or could just use a bit of help keeping her kitchen tidy, these sweet wicker organizers make for a great bridal shower gift.
18. Plants, Planters, and Vases
Give the bride-to-be a sweet vessel to display all the bouquets she’s sure to receive by gifting her a vase designed by an artisan. Or, if you know she has a green thumb, a plant in a unique planter is another great gift idea.
Self Care Gifts
19. Zen Day Gift Box
Wedding planning can be stressful business! Help the bride unwind by giving her a box full of everything she needs for an at-home spa day.
20. Champagne-Infused White Chocolate
Chocolate is always a great gift option, and this champagne-infused white chocolate feels particularly appropriate for a bride-to-be.
21. Sweet Treats
Help the bride-to-be savor the little moments leading up to the wedding with a gift box full of treats like candied almonds and deliciously-scented lotion and soap.
22. Assorted Premium Tea Boxes
Pair a set of customized mugs with this bento box-inspired Japanese tea selection for a gift that will help the nearly-weds make days curled up on the couch together feel a little more special.
Wedding essentials
23. Velvet Bride Robe
Help the bride-to-be kick the wedding day off in style with a cute customized robe to wear while getting ready.
24. Jewelry Case
You already know the bride-to-be’s jewelry collection has grown by at least two pieces during the wedding-planning process! Help her keep all of her most treasured pieces organized with a monogrammed jewelry case.
25. Stylish Bride Emergency Box
Help the bride-to-be combat wedding day stress with a box full of everything she’ll need to keep calm, including an emergency kit, soothing candle, and luxe silk scrunchie.
26. Personalized Bridal Dress Hanger
Whether she uses it to display her dress for photos while getting ready on the big day, or uses it to keep her wedding wardrobe organized, the bride-to-be will love this special hanger.
27. Makeup Pouch
The bride is sure to shed a few happy tears during the ceremony or toasts, so she’ll definitely appreciate having a cute makeup pouch on hand to keep all of her essentials organized for quick touch-ups.
28. Custom Address Stamps
Between last-minute invitations and a mountain of thank-you notes to write after the wedding, the bride and groom will definitely put a custom address stamp to use — making this a great gift for a shower.
29. Champagne Flutes
Make their first toast as a married couple even more special with a pair of monogrammed champagne flutes featuring their new last name.
30. Monogrammed Tray
Help the nearly-weds display and organize wedding keepsakes like vow books and wedding-day perfumes with this custom-engraved lucite tray.
Honeymoon Essentials
31. Matching PJ Sets
Help the newlyweds catch up on some R&R in style with matching PJ sets embroidered with their new last names or each of their initials.
32. Luggage and Luggage Tags
Luggage or even a set of customized luggage tags is the perfect gift for couples having a destination wedding, or for the pair that love to travel.
33. Fabric-lined Rattan Clutches
This is the perfect night-out bag for a bride headed to a tropical destination on her honeymoon.
34. Artisanal Straw Bag
Featuring an on-trend shape, cool tie-dye interior, and two removable cloth handles, this artisan-made bag is the perfect gift for the fashion-forward bride.
35. Bride Socks
Help the bride-to-be complete her honeymoon travel outfit with a pair of “bride” socks. If she hasn’t gone on her bachelorette trip yet, you can be sure these will be the first things she packs in her bag.
36. Catchall Tote Bag
An easily packable canvas tote bag is an essential for couples spending honeymoons at the beach or exploring the local markets. Upgrade the one they’ve been using for years with a tote customized with “bride,” “mrs.,” “wifey,” or even their last name.
37. Tumbler
Keep the bride hydrated while she travels the globe with her new spouse with a cute customized tumbler. Opt for this sassy design for an edgier bride, or go for something more subtle by customizing a tumbler with her initials or last name.
Date Night Activities
38. Engraved Leather Dice and Card Set
This custom dice and card set is the perfect gift for couples that you know have a competitive streak. Hopefully the monogrammed leather case with their last name will serve as a reminder of love when game night gets fierce!
39. Relationship Building Card Decks
Encourage the nearly-weds to always stay curious about each other by giving them a deck full of cards featuring relationship-building questions and conversation prompts for them to use during sweet and sentimental date nights.
40. Custom Puzzles
Turning your favorite photo from the nearly-weds' engagement shoot into a puzzle for the couple to complete together is a great date-night gift (especially when paired with a bottle of wine).
41. Flower Press DIY Kit
This flower press DIY kit is perfect for the couple that is always trying out new hobbies together. Encourage them to use it to help preserve parts of the bride’s bouquet after the wedding day!
42. Custom Embroidered Throw Blankets
Wrap the couple in even more love by giving them a super-soft custom-embroidered throw blanket at the bridal shower. They’re sure to cherish it during cozy nights at home!
43. Hot Air Balloon Experience
If you know where the couple has booked their honeymoon — or know of a provider in their local area — gifting them a hot air balloon ride is sure to create memories that they’ll treasure forever.
44. Wine Tasting Voucher
Everyone loves a wine tasting date! So treat the nearlyweds to a day on the vineyard or an evening spent at their favorite local wine bar.
45. Spa Day
Whether they use it to help relieve the stress of wedding planning ahead of the big day or save it for their honeymoon, a day at the spa is a gift they’ll definitely be grateful for.
46. Masterclass Gift Card
Help transform an at-home date night into an unforgettable experience by giving the couple a Masterclass gift card. They can use it to discover a new shared passion — like art, wine, dancing, or cooking
47. Concert Tickets
If you know the nearly-weds love live music, treat them with tickets to a concert by one of their favorite bands, or, if that is out of budget, send them a bit of cash to cover matching tour T-shirts.
Unique Gifts
48. Personalized Keepsakes
All of that wedding memorabilia has to go somewhere! This engraved wooden box is a gift that will definitely come in handy to keep vow books, cufflinks, bouquet clippings, and pocket squares safe for years to come.
49. Personalized Stationery
If you know the bride-to-be loves a handwritten note, give her a set of super cute stationery at her shower. If she’s changing her last name, be sure to feature her new initials and pick a design with her favorite prints and colors.
50. Floor Cushion
This sculptural floor cushion is the perfect addition to the home of a design-loving couple. With it’s bold shape, texture, and color, it is sure to be a conversation starter in their space…and can be your assigned seat when you come visit.
51. Knot Pillow
If the design-loving couple in your life is working with less square feet, opt for a unique throw pillow, like this architectural knot pillow, instead. It packs all the interest of the floor cushion, but takes up a bit less space.
These ideas are all a great place to start when it comes to choosing a bridal shower gift that the couple will cherish for years to come. But, if you’re still feeling stumped, do your best to think of your favorite memory of the bride or couple as a whole and center your gift around that. You can’t go wrong with a gift centered on thoughtfulness!