| Wedding shower gifts can be as unique as the | | | | For the couple about to move into their first |
| recipient. The shower organizer should consider | | | | home, organize a home improvement shower. |
| the personality, style and interests of the bride | | | | Gifts could include tool sets, books on household |
| when planning the party. With a wedding shower | | | | repairs or decorating tips, and lawn tools such as |
| theme that fits the unique qualities of the bride, | | | | rakes, hoes and leaf blowers. |
| shower guests will be prompted to use their | | | | Honeymoon Gifts |
| imaginations to brainstorm creative gift ideas. | | | | Is the couple about to embark on a tropical |
| Love of the Outdoors | | | | honeymoon? Organize a luau shower, with leis, |
| For the outdoorsy bride-to-be, organize an | | | | grass-skirted tables and inflatable palm trees. |
| adventurous shower activity such as mountain | | | | Shower gifts might include scuba lessons, |
| biking, rock climbing or camping. Unique wedding | | | | snorkeling equipment, his and hers beach towels, |
| shower gifts could include items such as a cozy | | | | or a gift certificate for a couples massage at their |
| tent, a sleeping bag for two, and a book on | | | | honeymoon resort. |
| romantic outdoor getaways. | | | | Artistic Gifts |
| Culinary Gifts | | | | Don't leave the happy couple staring at blank walls. |
| If the bride lacks confidence in her cooking skills, | | | | Organize a shower where each guest brings a |
| why not organize her shower around a culinary | | | | piece of art to decorate the newlywed home. |
| theme. The shower activity may include a cooking | | | | The gifts do not necessarily need to be |
| demonstration or wine tasting event. All attendees | | | | expensive; guests can acquire unique items from |
| would be asked to bring three of their favorite | | | | local Saturday markets or craft fairs. Shower |
| personal recipes, written on cards; the cards | | | | guests may even wish to contribute a special |
| would then be presented to the bride in a special | | | | painting or framed photograph of their own |
| recipe box or book. Guests could bring shower | | | | creation. Along with filling their home, the wedding |
| gifts such as live herb-garden starts, a serving | | | | shower gifts will hold special significance to the |
| tray for breakfast in bed or a picnic basket for | | | | newlyweds as it will remind them of close friends |
| two. | | | | and family members. |
| New Homeowner Gifts | | | | |