Bridal Shower on the Horizon(2022)? 10 Thoughtful Bridal Shower Gifts That'll Wow the To-Be-Weds

Bridal shower is a relatively new term for Indians but we have been celebrating it for ages as 'Godh Bharai and is mostly attended by female family members and friends in India. People bring gifts and bless the bride to be, they wish her luck for the new phase of life she is about to enter. The modern-day 'Godh bharai' is called a Bridal shower and has games, activities, party outfits, great food and whatnot. Bridal showers are usually organized by the bride's mother or sister or even a close friend because they are the ones who know the bride well and plan it accordingly.

The ritual of the Bridal shower is said to have started in the 16th century in Holland. A rich merchant's daughter wanted to marry a poor man but the father refused to give her any dowry. The people of the town got together and brought gifts for the couple to start their new life comfortably. The same is done today; people attending a bridal shower bring gifts that are useful for the bride and the groom. If you are planning to attend a bridal shower and can't think of what to buy as a gift then this article will help you choose one.

Now that we have covered almost everything on bridal showers let us look into the most important part of the event, the gifts. The gifts that are given to the bride to be on her shower are usually the ones she will need or use later in life. They can be things that she always wanted to have in her home. You can also look into personal grooming kits for her to prepare for the wedding. If the bride has a list of things she wants or has a registry then it gets easy to buy a perfect gift but if not then we have come up with some great ideas you can choose from.

One of the most prized possessions of a bride is her wedding outfit. She might wear it for a few hours on her wedding day but she would want to keep it with her for a long time for memory's sake. To keep an expensive wedding gown or a lehenga one needs a perfect hanger to hang it for a few days and later after she packs her outfit she can have the hanger hanging on a wall as a reminder of that special day.

These hangers are beautifully made and come in various sizes and designs for different outfits. She will love to have a wedding outfit hanger as a gift in her shower. You can buy this beautifully carved wooden hanger and have it customized with the couple's name on it. This hanger is available for Rs. 650 on amazon.in.

You have known your best friend for years and you know she can't cook. Don't let that stress her at all. You can buy her this Newlywed Cookbook by Sarah Copeland as a gift for her bridal shower. This is a wonderful book with 130 recipes that she can try for her new family.

The book also has tips on how she can stock her kitchen pantry to be a better cook. She can learn to cook great vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes for her family and impress them with her skills. She can also try to cook a few with her husband and have a wonderful time in the kitchen. The book in hardcover is for Rs. 1,693 but if you want to get a kindle edition you can pay Rs. 251.93 for it and gift it to her. It is available on amazon.in.

Another perfect gift for the bride-to-be can be a Trousseau Box. She will need it to keep all her beauty essentials to get ready for the big day and many other special events after the wedding. This is a stunning Trousseau box with is light weight that makes it easy to carry around. It also has a number lock system to keep her things safe in it. It is made of high-grade aluminum and looks quite stylish. You can order it for her for Rs. 799 from nykaa.com.

Getting married is very exciting in so many ways and one of them is travelling. If your friend or sister is getting married and is planning to fly abroad for her honeymoon then she will love this next gift. This is a set of two Just Married personalized passport covers. She can keep her and her hubby's passports safe using these. They come in two colours, red and silver and look very cute. You can get it for Rs. 995 from igp.com.

You can also check out this cute wooden nameplate as a gift for a bridal shower. Bridal showers are not just for gifts and fun it is about wishing the best to the new couple and what can be better than wishing them a happy new hope with a new nameplate. This personalized cute owl wooden nameplate can add a charm to their new home. This will remind them of the wishes you gave them every time they look at it. You can buy this adorable-looking nameplate for Rs. 895 from igp.com.

Getting out of the heavy wedding outfit and slipping into something more comfortable is what every bride looks forward to after a busy and tiring day. She will love to have something stylish, sensuous and comfortable to wear at the end of the day. This bride satin robe can be one of the best gifts you can get for a bride. The soft-touch of satin will be soft on her skin and she will thank you for it each night. This robe is available for Rs. 2,310 on thestylesalad.in.

One of the most exciting things a newlywed couple does is to travel around to meet relatives in different cities. Getting something related to travel can be a good gift for a bridal shower. You can check out this personalized luggage tag for a couple. These are made of faux leather and have adjustable straps for them to use on their luggage. It also has a clear card-sized window in the back. You can have their names printed on them and give them to the bride to be as a gift she will love and use for a long time. You can buy it for Rs. 489 from fnp.com.

Most people will agree that giving a knife as a gift is not a good idea but most will also agree that it is one of the most useful gifts you can give someone. It can be a lovely addition to a bride's kitchen that she will use for a long time. This Fusion Fashion Visage Modern Kitchen knife block set of 5 from Richardson Sheffield is makes a very stylish gift.

It is in mirrored glass and a sleek black geometric frame which adds style to a kitchen. It is made of high-quality martensitic stainless steel with a taper ground edge. The set has one purer, one all-purpose knife, one cooks knife, one carve knife and a bread knife. You can buy this set for Rs. 9,360 from nykaafashion.com.

Want to spoil the bride-to-be? Give her this Laviche bath essentials bride-to-be box and watch her smile. This box contains Bride-to-be soap, Cherry Blossom Body Lotion, Rainbow Body Scrub, Rainbow Whipped Soap and Floral MDF Box. The ingredients used in them are 100% natural and have products like butter, oil, almond oil, vitamin E oil and many more to keep her glowing. You can order the box for Rs. 1,800 from lbb.in.

Last but never least is the gift that will make her very happy. This is a wooden wedding ring holder that she can use to hold the rings that will remind her of the wedding vows they both took. This heart ring holder can be personalized with the bride and groom's name on it along with the wedding date. She can keep it on her dressing table afterwards as a sweet reminder of the day they promised each other eternal happiness. You can buy this ring holder for her for Rs. 2,499 from woodgeekstore.com.