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55 Unique Bridal Shower Gift Ideas That Celebrate the Milestone Occasion

Can you marry a present? Asking for a friend…

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So you got the good news that your friend is tying the knot with the love of their life. First off, congrats to the happy couple! Secondly, I imagine your mind instantly started spinning trying to figure out the best present to celebrate the milestone occasion. Relatable! Here’s the thing: From the wedding itself to the bachelorette party, there's likely going to be a lot of gift-giving involved. If you’re lucky, the bride-to-be will have a registry, which will pretty much be the easiest thing to reference. But if you decide you want to go in a more creative direction (because, ya know, the most unique bridal shower gift ideas are the ones you don’t see coming) or the registry has already been picked over—we’ve got you covered.

Maybe you decide to opt for a gift that helps her start her new life with her partner. Think kitchenware, travel essentials (for the honeymoon, obvi), or some comfy pajamas for the couple. Or, you can pick out something more personal, like an initial necklace or a custom stack of stationery. Feeling inspired?? Take a peek below at some of our faves.

Our top picks for unique bridal shower gift ideas in 2024:

Cute, right? The goal is simply for the bride to absolutely love the gift—and use it more than once. That said, here are 55 chic bridal shower gift ideas to browse. Now let’s get your girl to the aisle!

It feels like everyone is into pickleball these days, and if your bride-to-be is an avid player, help her step up her game with this super cute, Insta-worthy paddle. On or off the court, she deserves to feel special!

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this roomy toiletry bag

Kovewon Bride Makeup Bag

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There might be quite a bit of travel in her future, so help her stay prepared! This roomy bag allows her to stuff allll her blushes, lipsticks, eyeshadow, and so much more inside. This pouch is made of PU leather, so it’s also waterproof and easy to clean.

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these super comfy socks

Skims Bridal Socks

Bridal Socks
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Soft, comfortable socks that feel like butter on your skin? I’d say that’s the ideal gift. This two-pack of Skims bridal socks fit the occasion with one pair reading “Future Wifey” and the other “Happily Ever After.”

Is she a Stanley fan? JK, obviously she is. This bridal white Stanley will keep her hydrated and refreshed in the days leading up to her big day and beyond. True love = making sure she gets her daily water intake, just saying!

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this TikTok-viral hair clip

Emi Jay Big Effing Clip

Big Effing Clip
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As a bride, they should absolutely take advantage of every opportunity they have to scream it from the rooftops. This TikTok-viral Emi Jay claw clip is embellished with blue Swarovski crystals that spell out “bride” and I promise they’ll want to wear it daily. Cute, functional, and a little something blue—check!

Mini Everyday Hair Gloss Oil
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Hair care is self-care and this mini hair gloss oil will ensure their strands look photo-ready at all times. This on-the-go size is ideal to pack with them for their upcoming travels (read: honeymoon). Glow is a given thanks to its blend of safflower oil, sweet almond oil, and castor oil.

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For any bride who plans to host wedding festivities on the beach, a wedge is absolutely essential. This creamy ivory pair from Larroude’s collaboration with Rosewood Le Guanahani is ideal for a little extra height (and sparkle).

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this elegant guestbook

Lamare Wedding Guest Book

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The big day is sure to be hectic for both the bride and groom. This guestbook will ensure the couple can reminisce about their wedding and all those who joined them to celebrate their union. This book can even be customized with the fabric and foil color for an extra special touch.

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She’s not a regular bride, she’s a cool bride. These film cameras will give that cinematic feel to every photo she takes.

This adorable custom heart print featuring your loved one and their partner's home cities (each on one side of the heart) is the perfect out-of-the-box gift. Plus, it's something that they'll have hung in their home for years to come.

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Professional Ultrasonic Jewelry Cleaner
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Diamonds are a girl’s best friend but sparkly jewelry is the key to her heart. This jewelry cleaner will restore that glimmer factor to her necklaces, earrings, and more (yes, this includes diamond rings).

Mini Candle Coffret
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Listen, if they have yet to try out the magic that is Diptyque candles, now is the time. This mini set comes with three of the brand's popular scents: Rose, Fig Tree, and Baise. Whether they choose to light it for some ~ambiance~ or to de-stress, this is one gift that won’t miss.

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Eleanor Satin Hair Bow
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Just FYI: Bows are never going out of style. Allow the bride to bring some extra oomph to her ponytail, bun, or twist with this fabulous satin bow with pearls.

Glenna Cake Stand
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Their hosting era awaits them, and this dessert stand is so sweet (no pun intended). Handcrafted in Italy, this stunning white cake stand comes in two sizes and is both dishwasher- and microwave-safe.

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Personalized Wedding Keepsake Library
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Help the couple keep every moment—big or small—close to their hearts with this wedding keepsake. They can preserve alllll the mementos from their wedding journey in this stylish storage box that has space for their invitations, boutonnieres, speeches, and more. Plus, you can also customize the organizer with the couple's names.

If the couple is planning a fabulous honeymoon that requires a long plane ride, then this adorable silk travel pillow will be a lifesaver.

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this serene sunrise alarm

Hatch Restore 2 Sunrise Alarm Clock

Restore 2 Sunrise Alarm Clock
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The gift of a peaceful wake-up call? Priceless. Make their mornings feel serene with this sunrise alarm clock that gently wakes them up alongside a rising light. It also promotes better, deeper sleep at night with its sleep sounds inspired by nature to drown out background noise.

This Always Pan is designed to replace ten (!) different pieces of cookware, so this is definitely a one-and-done gift.

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This cult-favorite liquid blush is going to be the bride’s newest makeup staple, trust.

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this sentimental accessory

Custom Bridal Hanger

Custom Bridal Hanger
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Add a special touch to her big day with this custom bridal hanger she can hang (and photograph) her wedding dress from.

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Daisy Maldonado is an editor who covers everything from the latest fashion news to deeper looks at beauty culture and the internet’s most talked-about pop culture moments. She’s especially interested in the intersection of style and digital culture, and loves exploring what the trends we follow say about us. When she’s not writing, she’s probably four pages deep on The RealReal searching for vintage designer pieces or planning her next trip abroad (she lived in Paris for a year and hasn’t stopped talking about it since). Her work has appeared in Vogue, Bustle, Allure, and many more.

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Siena Gagliano is the associate editor at Cosmopolitan, where she primarily covers beauty, fashion, travel, and lifestyle. Wanna know how to get the best brows of your life? gotchu. What about how to find the best fashion deals of the season, the softest sheets on the market, or exactly how to use retinol without irritating your skin? Check, check, and check. Before joining Cosmopolitan, Siena was a writer at Bustle and several other media outlets. As her 2024 goal, she has vowed to find the best (extra) dirty martini NYC has to offer—and yes, that means ~attempting~ to try every cute cocktail spot in the city (hit her up with some recs, pls). Follow Siena on Instagram for a behind-the-scenes look at that magazine life.
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