i know it's not the first post about this type of gifts, but the previous are couple years old. so, how expensive the gift should be at present time? is it for bride only or for her mom too? the bride is a young girl - it will be her 1st dream wedding, very intelligent and good looking, tv reporter.
what should i get for her?:confused::hairpull:
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I think $50. -$75. is appropriate for a shower gift. I like to give shower gifts that are "themed"...... ie. everything to make a favourite recipe ( spices, mixing bowls, special oils, vinegars etc) or if they are alcohol drinkers glasses, decanter & wine or again the ingredients & special glasses for drinks.
I personally don't like the idea of wedding showers, engagement parties, etc. I think it's just an excuse to get presents.
I got married almost two years ago and we didn't have an engagement party or a bridal shower. We didn't even have a registery. Our mothers just told people that if they wanted to get us something a gift card from Home Depot would be great. When we moved in together 5 years ago we amalgamated 2 households - what else could we possibly need? I understand that a couple starting out may not have everything they need, but I think the wedding gift itself is sufficient.
A baby shower is a different story. Especially for a first baby. People don't just have baby things already, and babies grow out of everything so fast. Family and friends are going to buy a baby gift anyway, and therefore don't feel the financial obligation that comes with a wedding.
Crate and Barrel at Yorkdale is a wonderful place to get a bridal shower gift!!! I'm getting married in April and I love everything there!
thank you all. at least i've got an idea about the amount. i think just money in envelop will be the best gift for them - they can combine with other 'gifts' and buy what ever they want/need,
sorry i misunderstood that it was a shower gift not a wedding gift.
another trend i experienced which i enjoyed was a shhhwedding gift: a combination shower and wedding gift so you could buy them something they needed which was a little more expensive.
I have now been to 3 showers and weddings...AND baby showers of my friends daughters. It's becoming [B]WAY[/B] over the top. Engagement gift, shower gift, wedding gift, baby shower and baby arrival gift ALL expected. My kids better be reciprocated one day:eek:
Personally I don't feel that I should be invited to a friend's daughter/son child's baby shower....that is too far removed at this point....maybe wedding and shower but not expected to give an engagement gift. Some of us are not too happy about it but the trend has begun and alot of kids to go through this now.
& then in some cases an 'ENGAGEMENT' gift followed by the wedding....
Excessive ?
(one shower is also adequate) !!
The cost all depends if its family or a really close friend that you keep in touch with or are you just invited because you know the mother. I am sure she is registered somewhere. Nowadays everyone is. The amount to spend is very personal and I think it is based on the relationship with the bride. The gift is for the couple only not the parents.
Isn't it almost to the point that you hope you don't get an invitation to a wedding:laugh:
Personally I think $100.00 is more than enough for a wedding shower gift.
I have noticed a trend that shower gifts are almost like wedding gifts.
If the couple has a registry then I think that is the easiet. You can choose an item that is in your budget and you know they will be appreciate as it is on 'their list'
I received some pretty high end shower gifts, mostly things I didn't really want or need though so I might also suggest checking out the registry also. You cannot go wrong with a gift card from The Bay or Homesense IMO or even CT or HD for that matter.
Wow mixer and pots I think that is over the top for shower gifts maybe for the wedding but to much for shower. I would go for linens nice set of towels or sheets and even they are expensive but I think a shower gift needs not to be more than $100.00. Gifts are for the couple getting married only.
honestly....when i got married all i wanted was something from my registry, we ended up getting so many things that people thought were nice but we really didn't need and they end up collecting dust. if she doesn't have one, which most modern brides do, you can't go wrong with a kitchen aid mixer or some lagostina pots. guess it depends on your price point though.