If you’ve been invited to a bridal shower but are a bit stuck on what gift to bring along, putting together a bridal shower gift basket can be a real treat for the bride to be. You can make it as luxurious as you like, but if you’re on a smaller budget you really don’t need to spend a fortune to put together a basket the bride will love.

When it comes to thinking of bridal shower gift ideas to put inside your basket, keep it personal – really think about the bride’s passions and interests. If you need a bit of a helping hand with some theme ideas, here are a few you could use.

Pampering basket
Planning a wedding can be a stressful business, so what about put together the ultimate in pampering gift baskets. You could include spa or treatment vouchers, or if money’s a bit more limited you could include everything she’ll need to give herself a day of ultimate relaxation at home – face masks, aromatherapy oils and candles,a manicure set and robe.

A cookery basket
For the future bride who just loves to cook, you could fill your gift basket with utensils, gadgets and condiments. What about a whisk, tongs, flavoured oils, spices, ice cream maker or baking set, along with an apron and tea towels.

For a real foodie you could put together a bridal shower hamper full of delicious treats. You could include cheeses, chutneys and crackers with bottles of wine or if she loves her teas you could include a cute tea set with a fancy selection of teas and biscuits.

Cosmetics gift basket
If the bride to be is a bit of a beauty products fiend then find out what her favourite beauty brands are and make up a gift basket full of their lipsticks, eye shadows and other goodies. Add make up brushes, a compact mirror and perhaps a makeover voucher for her to use.

Newlyweds basket
If the future bride and groom will be moving in together for the first time and will need some help kitting out their new home, you could fill your gift basket with stylish homeware. You could include towels, a set of pans, candles, wine glasses and little things to make their house a home – just remember to keep the bride’s taste in mind.

So if you’ve got a lot to sort out for the wedding, whether it’s sourcing cheap bachelorette party supplies or picking your own outfit, hopefully these tips will at least make buying a gift for the bridal shower that bit easier!

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