Bridal shower on the horizon? You’re probably wondering what you should gift the bride-to-be in honor of the occasion. Traditionally, a bridal shower is a celebration of the bride’s upcoming marriage and an opportunity to give useful presents like appliances, china settings, and serving pieces from the couple's registry. While it's still recommended to pull from the couple's registry list for a bridal shower present, it's also encouraged to round out the gift with the addition of something more personal. A few luxe or customized items just for the bride will make her feel special and appreciated.
"While getting something off the couple's registry helps check off their wish list, I love off-registry items that are meaningful keepsakes," says event planner Heather Lowenthal. "A few go-to's for me are a custom bag with the bride’s name or monogram, a hand-painted watercolor of the wedding venue or couple, or a Champagne bottle personalized with the couple’s name and wedding date." Pretty lingerie, jewelry, and self-care gifts like scented candles and beauty products are also excellent options.
To help you find the best bridal shower gifts for the bride, we researched various options, including practical, sentimental, and personalized gifts. We narrowed down our top picks based on durability, usability, quality of materials, price point, personalization options, and overall value.
Ginia Silk Chemise
This luxurious silk chemise features a V-neckline, a bias cut, and thin, adjustable straps. It’s much easier to buy a slip-style lingerie piece for another person because it’s not too fitted. It comes in an inclusive size range and falls to about the mid-thigh. Available in black, creme, and ruby, this slip will be her go-to lingerie during the honeymoon and beyond.
Trudon Tadine Scented Candle
This gorgeous candle is handmade in France using traditional techniques (the original Trudon company dates back to the 17th century). It features heady notes of cardamom, sandalwood, and guaiac wood and burns for 55 to 60 hours. We also love the bold sapphire blue of the handcrafted glass holder, which is highlighted with the brand's signature gold beehive emblem.
Saint Laurent Cassandre Charm Bracelet
Crafted of brass with cable links and crystal-embellished chains, this simple and elegant bracelet is a lasting gift for the bride-to-be. The iconic YSL Cassandre charm and a Saint Laurent Paris charm join it together. This delicate bracelet also features a lobster clasp fastener to keep it securely in place.
Anya Hindmarch Logo-Jacquard Vanity Case
She'll use this chic travel case from Anya Hindmarch when she travels, which makes it a great gift to give her ahead of a destination wedding and honeymoon. There are compartments for everything—from makeup tools and brushes to wipes and cloths—and it's all labeled with gold-embossed letters. Made from recycled jacquard nylon and leather, the bag also features a mirror with a holder, a sturdy top handle, and zip-around fastening.
Wms&Co Asteroid Essential Oil Diffuser
This minimalist essential oil diffuser is a welcome gift for any stressed-out bride. Carved from a solid block of travertine marble, the set includes an Australian beeswax candle and lavender essential oil. As the candle heats the brass dish, the oil diffuses. The calming effects of these gentle scents will give the bride a welcome reprieve—and it's a gorgeous décor item, to boot.
Sofia Cashmere Ultra Luxe Cashmere Travel Set
If the bride-to-be is heading off to an international destination for her honeymoon, gift her something that will make the trip much more pleasant. This sumptuous cashmere travel set includes a blanket, an eye mask, a pair of cozy socks, and a zippered bag to keep everything together. This thoughtful gift comes in blue, camel, gray, and pink and packs down easily in her carry-on tote.
La Mer The Crème de la Mer Moisturizing Cream Duo
This luxe, ultra-rich moisturizing cream is a fan favorite for a reason. The rejuvenating cream repairs, smooths, and firms and is gentle enough for sensitive skin (it's also paraben and phthalate-free). This duo set contains a full-size and a travel-size container of the iconic facial cream, so it's perfect for both pre-wedding skincare prep and for the honeymoon.
Mejuri Pavé Diamond Bold Medium Hoops
If you’re looking for a group bridal shower gift that will make a big impression, these hoops from Mejuri may be the answer. The pair is crafted from 14k solid gold and features 128 responsibly sourced natural diamonds with an average carat weight of 0.34 ct. The hoops have a brilliant sparkle (thanks to all those diamonds), but the medium size also makes them perfect for everyday wear.
Olivia Von Halle Bella Silk-Satin Pajama Set
This luxurious silk pajama set from Olivia Von Halle is a classic shower gift she'll love (and get a lot of wear out of). The delicate top slips over the head and is cut on the bias with a racer-back style and spaghetti straps, while the shorts feature a comfortable elastic waist and side slits. Made of 100 percent silk, these loose-fit pajamas come in blue and black.
Maison Francis Kurkdjian Baccarat Rouge 540
Created thanks to the collaboration between Maison Francis Kurkdjian and Baccarat, this complex scent combines cedar, jasmine, saffron, and ambergris. Due to the differences in individual body chemistry, this luxurious perfume smells slightly different on each person. It's a splurge, but just a few spritzes go a long way.
Cosabella Allure Maxi Dress
She’ll make a dramatic entrance in this lightweight maxi. Available in either black or white, it has an ankle-length sheer skirt, a deep plunging V-neckline in the front and back, and a lace bodice. It also features lace built-in bottoms and is embellished with pretty eyelash details.
Johnson Craft Studio Personalized Wedding Hanger
This custom wedding dress hanger is easy to personalize with the bride's name or other details like numbers or a whimsical heart—all crafted from hand-bent aluminum. The frames are made of high-quality wood in your choice of finishes, including three colors: natural, white, or brown.
Simply Embroidered Boutique Personalized Makeup Bag
From the wedding festivities to the honeymoon, there are countless times when a makeup bag will come in handy for the bride-to-be. Crafted out of vegan leather, this chic clutch comes in seven different colors, including white, black, and a bright Barbiecore pink. You can also choose the font and design style for the embroidered name or monogram. It has a smooth zip-around closure and can hold the bride's toiletries for her bachelorette, honeymoon, and beyond.
Bridal Party Robe Shop Personalized Satin Robes
Essential for wedding day prep, a personalized robe is a must-have for the bride-to-be and her wedding party to wear as they get ready for the ceremony. This one is customized with the bride’s name and wedding date embroidered on the back. It comes in nine colors, offers inclusive sizing, and has an interior tie to tighten the robe for a slimmer fit.
Minted Leaf Monogram
Part of the Minted + Brides collaboration, this personalized stationery set is perfect for a bride's post-wedding thank-you notes, checking-in letters, and much more. Choose from 10 foil colors (if they already have a wedding palette in place, this is the perfect opportunity to feature it), several silhouettes, and paper weights.
Our Place Perfect Pot
This Instagram-famous cookware set is the gift that can do it all. Featuring eight functions—including sautéing, braising, and steaming—it's a major space saver. At just over four pounds, it's also lightweight and compatible with all cooktops. Unlike other nonstick pans, the ceramic coating is nontoxic, so it's free of potentially harmful chemicals like PFOAs, PTFEs, and lead.
Susabellas Signature Platter
This minimalist handmade platter will become an instant heirloom. Made from glazed ceramic, it can be personalized with the couple's initials and wedding date. For an out-of-the-box guestbook idea, display the platter with ceramic pens and have guests sign their names when they arrive at the wedding.
BHLDN Rosa Chemise
Detailed with sheer rose lace, this chemise is feminine, sexy, and seductive. Featuring adjustable straps for a customized fit. It's made of soft polyester, so it's comfortable to wear alone or under a bridal robe. Overall, it's the perfect flirtatious get-up for the bride-to-be on their wedding night, honeymoon, or date night.
DESEDA Lucky Charms Scarf
This picture-perfect, jewel-toned silk scarf is ideal for all the bridal events leading up to the big day. It features a pattern of charms that are said to bring hope and good energy—everything a bride needs before she says "I do."
Eberjey Gisele Short PJ Set
The bride-to-be deserves the royal treatment with fancy PJs, and this dreamy set fits the bill. Made from machine-washable TENCEL modal and spandex, it's lightweight and ideal for hot sleepers. The pair comes in several colors, including a few fun limited-edition shades. You can get this set monogrammed with the bride-to-be's initials for an extra cost.
Paper Source Jackson Custom Stamp
Between wedding invitations and thank-you notes, there’s always something to address, so this stamp will definitely come in handy. The brand offers many designs, but we especially like this one because it's bold, modern, and easy to read.
Slip Silk Beauty Sleep to Go
Let’s be honest; there’s plenty of joy in planning a wedding, but it can also lead to some sleepless nights, which is why we love this beauty sleep set from Slip. It includes a pillowcase and sleep mask made from Mulberry silk, a material known for its ability to help protect skin and hair.
Five Two Apron With Built-In Pot Holders
If the bride-to-be is a baker or chef, they’ll appreciate a cooking-related gift. This apron is designed based on consumer feedback and packed with many helpful features that make it feel like an extra set of hands. Available in three different sizes and five different colors, it has an adjustable neck strap, three pockets, built-in pot holders, and extra-long waist ties.
Tiffany Elsa Peretti Alphabet Pendant Necklace
Simply chic, this timeless pendant necklace by Elsa Peretti is a beautiful way to celebrate the bride. It's available in 18k gold, sterling silver, or rose gold and can be customized with an abstract cursive initial. Hanging on a 16-inch chain, it's a piece that's minimalist in style yet versatile enough to pair with other necklaces the bride may have in their collection.
BoxFox For the Bride
Featuring a mini emergency kit, a scented candle, and two silk scrunchies, this box delivers a calming experience that lets the bride know you have their back. Personalize it with your choice of a cream or matte black box and a greeting card from one of the brand's custom designs.
Terrain Etched Floral Coupes
With plenty of bubbly to drink and things to cheers to during her journey to “I do,” these pretty Champagne coupes will surely come in handy. The set comes complete with two handmade coupes—one for her and the other for her soon-to-be spouse—each with a delicate floral motif etched on the glass.
Artifact Uprising Hardcover Photo Book
For a personalized gift, look to Artifact Uprising and their stunning photo books. Upload the couple’s engagement photos to create an album, or give them a gift card to make their book with wedding photos after the big day. The book features fabric binding in 11 color options, customizable dust jackets and layouts, high-quality printing, foil detailing options, and recycled paper.
Vinglacé Wine Bottle Chiller
Gift her this freezer-safe wine insulator to ensure that her wine is always perfectly chilled. Double-walled vacuum insulation and stainless steel construction will keep the bottle cold without any ice and condensation. Oh, and how perfect is that wedding white hue? To complete the gift, pair it with her favorite bottle of vino.
Bodum Chambord Copper 34-Oz French Press
Upgrade her daily caffeine fix with this gorgeous French press. Featuring heat-tempered borosilicate glass, a stainless-steel frame, and a stay-cool handle, it'll allow her to whip up a delicious brew in just four minutes.
Vitruvi Stone Essential Oil Diffuser
With a minimalist aesthetic and matte ceramic finish, she’ll want to leave this porcelain essential oil diffuser all the time. Available in a range of pretty hues (including a soft pink and earthy brown), it takes just a few drops of her favorite oil blend added to the BPA-free water reservoir.
Mark & Graham Dipped Ceramic Pitcher
A monogrammed gift is perfect for bridal showers—especially if the bride plans on changing her last name, as you can personalize the gift with her new initials. This dipped ceramic pitcher is crafted from durable stoneware and can be customized with various fonts. Available in four colors and two sizes, it can be used to hold her favorite blooms or a batch cocktail for brunch.
Up2ournecksinfabric Customized Sweatshirt
If she’s changing her last name, gift her another opportunity to rep her new moniker. This cozy sweatshirt is available in four neutral tones and comes personalized with her name and wedding year. It’s just the thing to pack for the plane on her way to her honeymoon (she may even want to wear it while getting ready on the morning of the wedding).
Mod Party Bride Personalized Robe
Made of soft cotton lace, this robe is the perfect bridal shower surprise that she can wear as she prepares for her big day. In addition to the personalized text and robe color, the robe also comes with a matching belt for an adjustable fit.
PCB Home Calligraphy Name Lumbar Pillow
This personalized lumbar pillow will cozy up any space. It is available in your choice of white or natural finishes, and you can choose between a range of different text colors, seam designs, and fill options.
What to Look for in a Bridal Shower Gift for the Bride
- Thoughtfulness: The couple's wedding registry is a great place to find a bridal shower gift. But the shower is also an opportunity to put the spotlight on the bride with a present that's unique and just for her. This could include personalized jewelry, custom artwork, or handwritten letters. When choosing a gift for the bride-to-be, think of her style, interests, and anything she might need for the special day that she wouldn't buy for herself.
- Something for the wedding day or honeymoon: A gift the bride can use on her wedding day or honeymoon is both a practical and sentimental choice. You might consider unique toasting flutes, a custom jewelry case to hold her accessories, or pretty lingerie she can pack in her honeymoon luggage.
Why Trust Brides
Brides contributor Elizabeth MacLennan has been scouring marketplaces around the world—and web—hunting down that just right object for over 15 years as a prop stylist. Read: she’s seen just about everything when it comes to gifts. She considers quality, function, and design when she’s vetting products. Plus, she’s attended many bridal showers in her lifetime and knows a good gift for the bride-to-be when she sees it.
- Heather Lowenthal is a wedding and events planner and the owner of Posh Parties.