When a couple gets married, there are many celebrations to follow; the engagement party, bachelorette party and of course, the bridal shower. Celebrating with family and friends is easy, but finding just the right gift might not feel that way. While getting something off of her registry will make her happy, why not compliment the registry gift with a surprise – something she didn’t know she wanted, until she got it!
- A Plant Subscription. Yes, they do have a subscription box for everything! And, why not plants? Most people are not horticulturalists but enjoy greenery around them. You can help make the newlywed couple’s house a true home with a variety of low-maintenance plants. All they have to do is place it. Well, and water it now and again.
- Visa Gift Cards. There is always something a bride wants that she doesn’t get, even over the course of all of her celebrations. You can be the one to help ‘right that wrong’ by giving her Visa gift cards. What’s even better is that you can personalize it with a photo of the couple or of you and the bride to be, and you can add congratulatory text! She can use it wherever Visa is accepted and can use it right away or keep it in her pocket for a rainy day.
- Bride Straw Purse. Just about the cutest thing since sliced bread – this bride straw purse available on Etsy is made of durable straw and comes with either black or white pompoms (your choice) with “Bride” sweetly scripted on the front. It’s large enough to hold wedding day accessories like Emory boards and an extra pair of stockings, and small enough to clutch. She’ll adore it!
- Gardenshire Platter. This hand painted, decaled and glazed earthenware platter elevates any table into a lovely English garden terrace. A smattering of blues, golds, and greens, this piece has a matching pitcher if you’d like to complete the look and the set. It’s easy to imagine her inviting you over for a spot of tea and crumpets while leafing through her honeymoon photos
- Gisele Shortie Short PJ Set. Available in a variety of muted, feminine colors, some might (and have) called this PJ set the most comfortable and softest on the planet. With a classic men’s PJ silhouette, the Shortie Short incorporates TENCEL™ modal fibers that drapes beautifully over the skin. The temperature regulating fabric makes it easy for warm or cool sleepers to slumber in comfort.
- Date Night Journal. A great way for couples to connect, the Date Night Journal is a compilation of activities, lists, and questions to ask each other to spark intimacy and conversation. With over 75 prompts about the past, present and future relationship, some of the topics are sweet, some are funny, and some are thought-provoking.
- BoxFox. An essential on the day of the wedding. This box is a lovely mix of Pinch Provisions Minimergency kit, a bourbon vanilla candle, and 2 silk ivory scrunchies. The minimercency kit includes: towelette, nail polish remover pad, mending kit, hair spray, antacids, earring backs, and even an extra set of wedding bands just in case the unthinkable happens!
- Daisy Slipper. If there’s any time a woman should and deserves to be pampered, it’s when she gets married. The Daisy Slipper by Patricia Green is a cozy, plush slipper topped with a faux-fur pom and works well for roaming around the house or the honeymoon. Available in a variety of colors including tan leopard, chestnut, light blue, and charcoal so you can choose her favorite.
- Blue Rivage Ceramic Planter. Measuring 10” in diameter, this durable planter is made of textured ceramic and comes complete with drainage holes. The design is reminiscent of stained glass, and is perfect to make any outdoor or indoor space exceptional and vibrant
- Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet Eau de Toilette. If ever a bride smelled like a bride, it would be because she was wearing this fragrance. Described as a fresh breeze over a garden of roses, feminine and delicate like a blooming bouquet. Even the bottle is as breathtaking as a vase filled with flowers.
- Vow Writing Service. Wow, talk about pressure, right? Settling in to write one’s own wedding vows can be a pretty hefty order. Well, now the bride can farm it out! The Custom Wedding Vows Package includes an online questionnaire, up to 500 words of text, and a revision if necessary. Help take some of the anxiety of the day away and leave the emotive words in professional hands!
Let’s face it, people are eager to buy off of registries for a couple of reasons – it’s easy and you know the couple wants the item. However, who said you couldn’t get the bride a little extra something to really help her celebrate? She’s sure to adore whatever you choose.
