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Re: Gift ideas for a 25 year old's bridal shower..please?

I just bought a shower gift for a family member from her registry. Very upscale and expensive stores through the knot website!

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Re: Gift ideas for a 25 year old's bridal shower..please?

I think the protocol depends on where you live. My grandson just got married and the shower was gifts from their registry and it is customary to give cash at the wedding. Some brides have a lingerie shower just for her. I would think it would also depend on their living arrangement also. Many couples have an established home before they are married.

When I lived in another state, I won the prize for a game at a shower and was informed that the prizes go to the honoree, not the winner of the prize. Live and learn! Here the prizes go to the game winner.

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Re: Gift ideas for a 25 year old's bridal shower..please?

Is it customary to give cash at weddings? Just wondering??

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Re: Gift ideas for a 25 year old's bridal shower..please?

Speaking as someone who was married once...yes, I used the flatware and dishtowels and spice rack and God knows whatever else, but I wish someone had given me a house cleaning gift certificate. You know this couple and I don't, but women for the most part are still "in charge" of the house as well as working outside the home, prepping meals, doing most of the child activities (not that there are any kids yet.) Nice to come home to a clean bathroom, kitchen floor and counters. Happy wife, happy life.

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Re: Gift ideas for a 25 year old's bridal shower..please?

On 2/13/2015 Cookie06 said:

Is it customary to give cash at weddings? Just wondering??

it is never bad to give cash or a check at weddings.....or buy something from their bridal registry or registries.

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Re: Gift ideas for a 25 year old's bridal shower..please?

On 2/13/2015 sunshine45 said:
On 2/13/2015 Cookie06 said:

Is it customary to give cash at weddings? Just wondering??

it is never bad to give cash or a check at weddings.....or buy something from their bridal registry or registries.

Yes. I think almost everyone could use cash. I've given it many times.

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Re: Gift ideas for a 25 year old's bridal shower..please?

On 2/13/2015 Cookie06 said:

Is it customary to give cash at weddings? Just wondering??

Yes. There's usually a box to put a card with cash/check in. The couple will take this with them, while someone else takes the gifts (not stolen or misplaced). Many gifts are sent to the house before the wedding, these days. i prefer giving cash or a gift card.

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Re: Gift ideas for a 25 year old's bridal shower..please?

 

 

I like to give carpet cleaning machines. Every couple needs one and most young marrieds won't go out and purchase one.

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Re: Gift ideas for a 25 year old's bridal shower..please?


@keithsmom65 wrote:

 

 

I like to give carpet cleaning machines. Every couple needs one and most young marrieds won't go out and purchase one.


Wow, this is a great gift. Just make sure they do have carpet or large area rugs, as so many places now are going all hardwood and tile flooring. 

 

I'd have loved this as a gift!

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Re: Gift ideas for a 25 year old's bridal shower..please?

Perhaps a set of nice ivory sheets and a bottle of good champagne ! HeartHeart

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