what should a card to the bride say for a wedding shower gift?
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It is always Best Wishes to the Bride and Congratulations to the Groom for a shower gift or when an engagement is announced.\n\nOn an wedding card Best Wishes or Good Luck. Never Congratulations.\n\nLeave congratulations for new babies or new homes or graduations etc...
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Jewelry is always good.  It doesn't have to be elaborate (c'mon...it's Easter we're talking about here).  Or how about a nice Easter lilly w/a great card.  Romantic cards go a long way w/women.\n\nMaybe a flower pot, seeds, gardening gloves for her & the grand daughter to plant things together???\n\nBottle of wine & some nice wine glasses???\n\nFlowers w/a nice vase (& the card....don't foget the card...lol)\n\nScented candles & relaxation bubble bath???\n\nDVD set of her favorite TV show???\n\nHope some of this helps...good luck & Happy Easter.
111179
It's not tacky at all.  Contrary to popular belief, people don't call your parents anymore to ask where you're registered.  They ask you or expect you to tell them.  That's why you're given registration cards, so you can give it to the people coming to the wedding.  And putting it in your wedding shower invitation makes no sense.  The wedding shower is primarily for the bride.  These presents normally pertain to the wedding night or the actual wedding day (a blue garter, for instance).  The gifts that are brought to the wedding are normally from the registration list which are things that the couple feel they need for their upcoming life together.  Don't let anyone tell you that anything is tacky for your wedding.  It's YOUR wedding.  I personally put the card in our wedding invitations and no one had a problem with it.
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I suggest something engraved ... http://www.personalizationmall.com\nIf you're not into that, how about something personal. A nice framed picture of you guys from your wedding or just a great picture of you in a christmas frame with some nice words along with it....
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Dear GAWD, NO! Buy her something girlie, and sexy. I went to a shower recently & the look on the bride's face when she opened the cake stand was priceless. She offered up her best fake smile & tossed it among the HOT teddies and panties we all got her. Lame lame lame to get registry stuff for the shower. My $.02.
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Take he/she out to a nice restaurant or if it is a nice day, how about a picnic. A nice card with a special message inside saying how much you have enjoyed their company and maybe write about what you both could look forward to. Like going to the beach, hiking, etc.. Hope I was helpful..
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You could change the bridal shower to a shiveree--that is a party after your return from your wedding and reception in Hawaii.   It is an old custom - used a lot in the American West and not much used at present.   The advantage is that you and all your friends and your new husband's friends  could meet and have a grand time together celebrating your marriage.  Shiverees are not limited to the brides' female friends.  The object here is not so much to get gifts but to celebrate the newly wed's life together.\n\nI think you are are quite right in not wanting a bridal shower.  Talk shiveree instead.   Best wishes in your marriage.
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Flowers. Something that means alot to her. Just gettig her a card she will probably enjoy.
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I think it is very appropriate.  Even more appropriate in this case.  It gives those people who won't be attending the ceremony an opportunity to share their wishes with the bride to be.  Plus, it's not like the bride has the shower for herself...!  Others who love and care about her have decided to honor her by having a party to celebrate the fact that she is marrying.  I say go for it, and have a wonderful time!
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Exchange of Home Made Cards. Something like secret santa... this friday they choose the name. Make the card int he weekend and monday and exchange tuesday. Plus: Decorate Cupcakes tuesday (very simple and inexpensive)for the parents. Make paper flowers (mexican style, with paper "maché".
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I just went to a bridal shower and they had some cute activities that were fun -- and not embarrassing for anybody.\n\nBuy some cheap plastic wedding rings (the kind that are sometimes used to decorate favors). Give each woman a ring when they arrive and tell them if someone catches them saying the word "love" during the shower, they get the ring. At the end of the shower, whoever has the most rings wins a prize.\n\nBefore the shower, ask the bride for a word, associated with wedding, that starts with each letter of the alphabet. At the shower, give each woman a piece of paper with the letters printed down the side (and a pencil/pen). They are to write the word that they thought the bride said. Whoever has the most correct words wins.\n\nThis activity was a lot of fun, if you have enough women to participate. Divide them into groups of 4 or 5 and separate them. Then give each group 4 rolls of toilet paper, some ribbon, and some elastic bands (or anything you have handy). Each group is to pick someone to be the "bride" and dress her (using the toilet paper and ribbons) as they think the bride will look on her wedding day. The bride picks the team that she thinks did best and each member of the team gets a small prize. This is a great one as an icebreaker. Lots of fun. Be sure to have a camera ready!
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How about a blank book with a nice cover.  Bring a nice pen for the guests to write with.  Start off the book with a page of your hopes, wishes, advice for his/her future and best sentiments for your friend and then circulate it around for others to do the same or leave it on a table and ask others to contribute their gems of wisdom to it.  This could be a nice keepsake.  \n\nYou could also put some paper on each page as a place holder for a  photograph that you could take of each person at the party.  After the celebration,  put each contributor's photo on the page that they wrote to the graduate.
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Something very sweet and personal. Like, something only you would know she adores. I am in favor of a card that expresses your feelings. Maybe a book of poetry from someone she likes, things like that.
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dear so and so, \nthanks for coming to my shower.  it was great seeing you (or...it meant alot to have you there).  i can't wait to use the ________ that you got for the baby.  thanks again\nsincerely/love/etc, \nyour name\n\nshort and sweet!
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I am a part-time event and wedding coordinator.  This is the information I give to clients.\n\nFor close friends/family; it is expected that a wedding gift will be in the neighborgood of $75 to $100 (or more depending upon the relationship).\nFor a friend/work associate/lesser acquaintance; $40 to $60\n\nShower gifts are typically in the range of $25 to $35 dollars no matter what the relationship.  If you are hosting a shower, it is not necessary for you to give an additional gift because the shower is considered your gift.\n\nIt is customary for the shower gift to cost less than the wedding gift.  Remember that the bride and groom will be appreciative of whatever you give.\n\nGood luck!\n\nCheers,\nShauna
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Depends on how big the gift is. \n\nNo set rules but it's more special if you can add some sentiment, "Friends always-Pandora" or "Engraved in my heart-P" "Your friend-etc."
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I have a long list! But mostly I want something that shows that the giver thought about what I would like personally. Anyone can give generic bath gel or a gift card.