Bridal Shower Gift Ideas

The following clever gift ideas for the bride stick with the black and white theme.  There is a black and white gift idea out there that suits every future wife's lifestyle. 

Figuring out proper favors for the guests is sometimes the hardest part of planning a bridal shower.  The favors need to be useful, age appropriate and creative.Black and white cookies are the ideal favor for your Black and White Bridal Shower.  Wrap up one giant cookie or 3-4 miniature ones in clear wrap and tie it off with a colorful ribbon.  Place each cookie at each place setting or put a label with the guest's name on the cookie's bag to personalize it. 

Send guests home with a little piece of the fairytale. Happily Ever After Carriage CandleSold in sets of 4Enchanted Carriage Favor BoxesFill these with sweet treats like personalized M&Ms.Love Potion FavorPersonalize with the bride and groom's name and fill up with sweets!

Upon leaving the party, each guest received a suitcase of fabulous gifts. The bags were filled with products, clothing, and gift certificates!  Send your guests home with their very own VIP bag full of gifts!  The possibilities are endless!

Fill little hatboxes with vanity items like nail polish, bath salts, lip-gloss, and the like, as party favors. Small, paper-mache' hatboxes (2-inches high by 2-inches in diameter) are available at most Michaels Arts & Crafts stores. Load the box up with goodies, wrap them in pretty fabric, and finish it off with a pink bow.

Purchase different antique broaches or monogrammed pendants for each bridesmaid and have them made into personalized friendship necklaces for a modern gift with sentimental value.  Better yet, get them a matching bracelet or earrings to go with their necklace. Buy cute clutches that reflect each bridesmaid's personality, and include a handwritten, personalized note card inside thanking her. Also let her know why you chose that particular clutch for her! Fill personalized tote bags with all of each lady's favorite things: good books and a gift certificate to the bookstore for avid readers; cute accesories and a shopping gift card for a shopaholic; workout gear and a free month gym membership for the workout buff, etc.Consider giving the girls a spa weekend and give them items to remind them of the fabulous time they had such as a monogrammed spa toiletry bag or personalized slippers.Take a trip to a vineyard for some wine tasting and lunch if your girls are into wine, and at the end of the weekend, present them with some personalized wine glasses.

Wine bottle stoppers & corkscrews: Send guests home with a cute party favor that follows the theme, like a wine bottle stopper or a corkscrew.Bottle of wine: Give your guests their own bottle of wine or a cocktail mix for them to take home. Don’t forget to include a cute tag or label for the bottle!Jelly Bean Cocktail Mixers: These fun cocktail-flavored jelly beans are a unique way to add flair and fun to your party. Plus, they're perfect for couples looking to stay budget-friendly.Mini Cocktail Shakers: Fun and practical, these mini cocktail shakers make great gifts for any cocktail connoisseur.  Pair them with your favorite drink recipe, so that guests can enjoy their favor and remember the special day!

1. Lolita's Hand Painted Martini Glass: If your guest list is small, Lolita's sassy martini glasses are the perfect pick. They are each hand painted with different designs and a special drink recipe painted on the bottom of the glass.With names like the "Flirtini", "Glamourtini" and "Stilettotini", the hardest part will be choosing which adorable design you like best!You can even order a different glass for each guest according to her unique personality. 2. Love is Brewing Tea Set: If you can't make your own, this tea favor is ideal for a Tea Party bridal shower.3. Crazy for Cupcakes: There's a saying about favors that goes: "If I can't eat it, I don't want it!" If you're from this school of thought, cute cupcakes favors are the perfect choice for your guests.

Make Showers Fun!: Send your shower guests home with a gift to make their next "shower" more enjoyable: A pretty umbrella! Here are a few cute umbrella options: The Gerber Daisy Umbrella brightens up a cloudy day. The Musical Notes Umbrella will have them singing in the rain! This simple black umbrella has beautiful clear skies underneath. To finish off the gift, tie a pretty tag to the handle of the umbrella that reads, "Hope your next shower is just as fun!"

For a lingerie shower, give guests an adorable gift bag filled with goodies they'll love. The Gift Bag: Buy cute corset-shaped gift bags to stuff with favors. We found reasonably priced pink and red versions. The Favor: Fill the bag with cute lingerie-inspired products, but not actual lingerie - different sizes and tastes are too tricky to buy something so personal for. Think: A Pink Lingerie Wash and Lingerie Bag SetSoftly Scented Bodice-Shaped Clothing Satchets Individually wrapped, corset-shaped cookie A $5 or $10 gift card to Victoria's Secret