Top 10 Thoughtful Shower Gifts
1.
Recipes contributed by each guest
2.
A collection of takeout menus (to ease the cooking pressure)
3.
A picture of the engaged couple on a canvas or in crystal
4.
A toiletry bag filled with "emergency" Big Day items
5.
Disposable under-water cameras for the honeymoon
6.
Lingerie for the wedding night
7.
Spa certificate to relax the Bride on the final days
8.
Champagne to be opened on the one year anniversary
9.
A pretty blue handkerchief with Bride's initials
10.
A Let-Me-Tell-You™ scrapbook completed with advice, memories and love by the guests
Top 10 Things the Bride Needs to Know
1.
Who to put on her "bridal staff"
2.
The specific bridal talents of each of her bridesmaids
3.
What to look for in a Wedding Dress
4.
What to register for
5.
Which are the important traditions
6.
What to put in her Wedding Day Emergency Kit
7.
What to eat, drink and avoid on the Big Day
8.
Who to avoid on the Big Day
9.
What not to tell her new Hubby right away
10.
The building blocks of a Happy Marriage
All of these topics are covered in Bride-to-Be,
prepared by the women who know the Bride best!
Top 10 Things NOT to Say to the Bride:
1.
Uh Oh (never a good one)
2.
Did I ever tell you about the time the Groom and I...(tacky)
3.
Is that a zit forming on your chin? (instead say "hey, lets go for facials!")
4.
Wait, did so-and-so wear that dress.. (instead say "let me see your ring again")
5.
Do you have time to help me with something (no. the answer is no.)
6.
Who am I sitting next to?
7.
The photographer just called from the road and...um... (just grab your camera and start clicking)
8.
Putrid yellow is not my color (listen, you match with the tablecloth)
9.
I am just going to wing the toast
10.
Here's a blank scrapbook, you have time to fill it out right? (instead gift her with a Let-Me-Tell-You™ Bride-to-Be book, already completed by you with wonderful advice, memories and love. You're the best!)