What should a bridesmaid buy as a present for her friend's bridal shower?
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Since you are on a tight budget, I would go for something less expensive, as you also have to help pay for the shower.  A slow cooker makes a great gift and you can get one rather inexpensively.  I like Versaware, but anyone that has a removable crock is good.  Another inexpensive gift is The Joy of Cooking.  I refer to mine at least once a week.  It's a good gift for the beginner or the accomplished cook.
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You could get her flowers, some bath or body spray from Victorias Secret, maybe some Pjs or lingerie, and a candle.  You could get her a photo album with your favorite pictures of you and her together.
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I've been in this exact same situation recently. The bride was my best friend from college, so I still bought something that they could use but that wasn't super expensive. Buy something off of their registry but pick something that you think relates more to whichever party you are closest too. i.e. if you are great friends with the bride buy something you know that she would like but that the groom could care less about and vice versa. I know it sounds a little harsh but if it should happen not to work out then your friend or relative is more likely to get to keep your gift.
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what is bridal shower?
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Spa service (massage/facial)\nManicure/Pedicure\nMaid service\nRestaurant gift card\nCool handbag/purse\nEbay, QVC, or HSN Gift card\nHer favorite tv show in DVD collection (i.e.  Ally McBeal, Friends, A Different World, Cosby Show, Melrose Place, Frazier, etc.)\nA puppy or kitten\nDigital Camera & Printer\nFramed picture of the two of you together\nGym membership\nWeekend Getaway\nAirline gift card\nCertificate to get her hair professionally styled\nScented candles/bath products\nReally good chocolate\nCook her dinner and dessert\n\nIf you are a thorn in her side...\n \nMove out\nStop asking her for money\nGet a job\nGo to college\nDo somethng with your life
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Her first real perfume.\nGames for her PC.\nClothes,If you know what she likes.\nSomething for her bedroom,really cute.\nJewelry\nmake her something special,If you dont have alot of money.\nGo to a craft store and pick something out to make her,it will have more meaning to it than store bought.
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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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depends on who you are to her...\n\na friend...take her out for the day to a spa\na girlfriend...jewlery or nice clothes\na relative...gift certificate for a spa\n\npretty much anything that she would love to buy for herself that she can't afford.
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You should get her something that will let her know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you were thinking of her and that you enjoy her friendship.  Those are the best gifts.  Sometimes they cost a little more, other times they don't cost much money at all.  They always require thought, however.  What are some things the two of you have in common or do together or both enjoy?  Can you get a subscription to (or one issue of) a magazine on a subject or topic that she likes?  Can you make anything for her?  That would be only from you, and would be pleasantly unique.    What do you do that she likes?  What does she do that you like?  Would she appreciate an IOU for your doing a chore she hates?  Keep thinking and you'll come up with a good gift.
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if its just a friend then her clothes, jewelry, hair, etc.\n\nif its more than a friend then tell her how beautiful she is, how she smells good, etc
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Nope, the bridal shower is traditionally given for the bride by her bridesmaids.  Not the future mother-in-law.  \n\nYou also should be have a say in where the rehearsal dinner is at.  A BBQ, with lots of icy' buckets of drinks...do it in red and white checkered.\n\nShow her fun and family don't have a price tag.
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Buy her a beautiful frame or plaque to show her diploma off.  Or you could take her out for a night of just plain fun, just to get away from the stress of finding a new job. Or depending on her degree, you may get something for her that pertains to what she will be doing, like a briefcase-for business, stethascope-nurse, etc.  congrats to your friend and good luck with your gift buying, your a good friend.
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If she is going to be married far away, a shower might be the only celebration you can have with them.  Make it for everyone.  A Shower is meant to "Shower the Bride with love and best wishes", it is not contingent upon being invited to the wedding.
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Here are a couple cute ideas all under $2. or you could check out some other sites for other ideas. The dollar stores are your best bet. They usually have nice stuff that can be dressed up cheap. Since it's summer a package of flower seeds in some tulle(wedding colors) in a mini flower pot would be cute, classy and inexpensive.
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If you look at the back of any bridal magazine they have companies who specialize in wedding favors and accessories.\nIf you are looking for a unique invitation try Celebration Cottage. I have used them and they are so nice.
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Some lotion and soap from BATH AND BODY WORKS.\nTickets to the movies and a pizza for the both of you.\nA day at the mall and lunch.\nSomething for her bedroom(picture, decorations)\nT-shirt and jeans\nIf she gets her own car, something for it license plate, seat covers, stickers\nCD'S\nThese are just ideas\nIt's your sisters SWEET 16 and you know her best. Get her whatever you think would mean more than anything to her. GOODLUCK AND TELL HER HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
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* Package a collection of family recipes in a small box with your names and wedding date printed on the back.\n\n* Small stacks of postcards asking guests to "Keep in Touch!"\n\n* Christmas ornaments in ivory, silver, or gold tied with a velvet ribbon (For weddings during Nov/Dec)\n\n* Miniature heart-shape, hand-painted boxes with a single delectable truffle tucked inside.\n\n* Tins of mints labeled, "Mint to Be Together."\n\n* A classic like Jordan Almonds packaged in a new way -- grouped in mini birds' nests or placed inside artfully decorated pill boxes.\n\n* Sparklers, especially for an outdoor Fourth of July celebration, will allow guests to illuminate the skies once the sun goes down -- and light up your grand exit.\n\n* Caramel apples wrapped in cellophane and personalized leaf-shaped tags are the perfect treat for a Halloween wedding.\n\n* Chinese take-out boxes filled with candies and tagged with "Life Is Sweet."\n\n* Glassine bags or tiny terra-cotta pots filled with herbs or flower seeds.\n\n* CDs of the wedding-day music or favorite tunes personally created by the couple.\n\n* Mini photo albums in fun colors are gifts everyone will use.\n\n* Scrolled astrological readings tied with sheer ribbon (ask everyone to write in his or her birth date on the RSVP cards).\n\n* Luggage tags boxed and tied with an "On the Road of Life Together" ribbon.\n\n* Personalized color pencils (some even come scented) are fun and festive.\n\n* Lottery tickets are ideal -- give your guests a chance at good fortune!\n\n* Colorful clusters of miniature floral-scented soaps wrapped in tulle to match your primary wedding colors.\n\n* Romantic: A copy of Shakespeare's love Sonnets or a book of favorite love poems. Custom-create a bookmark to add a personal touch.\n\n* a jar of honey pinned with a personalized tag inspired by James Taylor: "How Sweet It Is To Bee Loved By You."