Top 10 Bridal Shower Favors

A lot of planning goes into making a wedding a special occasion, yet the wedding planning is often a source of unnecessary stress. Luckily, an attendant, usually the maid of honor, often plans the bridal shower. Properly planning for a bridal shower ahead of time lets the bride relax and enjoy herself at the party. Having nice bridal shower favors shows the guests how much the bride appreciates them.

Bridal Shower Favors:

1. Photo albums: Photo albums for bridal shower guests are the perfect idea for a bride-to-be with some artistic passion. Photo albums or frames can be easily personalized to reflect the special occasion of marriage. Providing a photo album as a party favor also encourages guests to document the shower and wedding, which are special occasions for close friends and relatives.

2. Disposable cameras: Scattering disposable cameras on tables can likewise encourage guests to document the occasion; however, your friends, sisters and future in-laws might like some pictures of their own, too. Disposable cameras come in a variety of colors, so you can find some to match the wedding theme. As with any party favor, the good hostess makes sure that every guest gets one.

3. Miniature champagne bottles: One of the most popular bridal shower favors available is the miniature champagne bottle. An alcoholic gift lends a mature atmosphere to a bridal shower, and champagne indicates a more refined taste. Miniature champagne bottles are often available in sets of 20, and each guest should receive one.

4. Candles: As a bridal shower favor, candles are elegant and provide a pleasing scent for your guests. Candles also can be purchased in bulk and work with most bridal shower party themes. They are available in a variety of styles, colors and even scents. In fact, the only problem with selecting candles as a bridal shower favor might be settling on one specific style.

5. Potpourri: Satchels of potpourri also make for a pleasant party favor and can come in a variety of bright, dazzling colors. You can even select from a variety of satchel or container styles to find an option that corresponds with your bridal shower or wedding theme.

6. Soaps and lotions: Brides like to be pampered and so do their guests. Soaps and hand lotions are available in many sizes, shapes, scents and colors. You can find prepackaged sets or create your own with small wicker baskets. Choose pastel colors and rose or lilac scents for a spring wedding and brighter colors for a summer ceremony. If the couple is committed to a green lifestyle, look for pure, organic products.

7. Personalized candies: Candies and chocolates personalized with the date of the shower and name of the bride are a delicious and decorative way to commemorate a bridal shower. Chocolates with candy shells or paper wrappers are among the most available and most popular choices for personalized candies. Personalized candies are bought in bulk. Use a decorative satchel to distribute to guests. About seven to 10 pieces per bridal shower guest is recommended..

8. Cookie cutters: Cookie cutters are unique gifts that can work with many bridal shower themes. Cookie cutters come in a variety of shapes, the most popular variety for bridal showers being heart-shaped. Cookie cutters also feature flowers and religious symbols. Purchase well-made copper or steel cutters for guests.

9. Sewing kit: Weddings are usually associated with formal dress, and rips or tears can cause unnecessary stress. Your shower guests will also attend your wedding, so providing sewing kits as a bridal shower favor shows both practicality and fashion. Make sure your sewing kits have different color threads, scissors, needles and buttons. Provide one sewing gift as a favor per bridal shower guest.

10. Place card holder:A place card holder can help your guests find their seats easier, and decorative holders can double as a bridal shower favor. Place card holders come in many different elegant designs, including butterflies, flowers and hearts. Place cards drawn with decorative penmanship can also make your guests feel individually appreciated. Provide one place card holder with place card per guest as a favor.