A bridal shower is a party that is hosted traditionally by the maid of honor or a close friend of the bride-to-be, in order to celebrate the new couples life together. Since these parties are more informal and are a way for the gal pals to get together and - usually come bearing gifts for the couples new home-, it is nice for the hostess to send a little bridal shower thank you gift home with the guests.

Bridal shower thank you gifts or party favors, are a way to give appreciation and gratitude to the guests who have come to celebrate in this joyous union. Remember, that thank you gifts are not mandatory, but are nice mementos. These party favors are usually not the brides responsibility to hand out to her guests since the hostess is planning the party. But depending on the situation, it is completely appropriate for the bride to send out thank yous to express her happiness. Just remember hostesses, if the bride is busy sending out thank yous that is just one more added stress to plan besides the main shindig of the wedding day!

Wedding favors have been a tradition for many centuries and have progressed from the traditional chocolates and ribbons. Nowadays, depending on the theme of the bridal shower, thank you gifts usually reflect the theme. Some common themes of bridal showers are lingerie, linen, or home and garden parties. So in return for the wonderful gifts usually given to the bride, why not send home a cute little flower pot or arrangement, teatime gift box, heart bath soaps, or kitchen chime, or cappuccino set depending on the party theme.

If there is no theme for the party, why not give a gift that reflects the event you are celebrating, their wedding. Wedding favors are cute and can be very decorative in your guests home. You could give your friends a cute little votive with words such as "love" or "bliss", etched on the candle or box it comes in. Some like to give sachets that can be in the shape of a wedding cake or pillow. Any item that revolves around cocktails is always a party favor favorite. Manicure sets and wonderfully yummy bath or body lotions and spray is a fallback gift that is quick and easy to buy and requires little time in arranging.

One aspect to remember is that a bridal shower thank you gift is not meant to be expensive. It is just a little thank you to send home with friends and loved ones who have chose to share in the happiness of the occasion. Whatever it is that you decide to give for your guests, just remember that it is the thought that counts and every woman likes coming home with something from a party!

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