shower gifts, as well

Bridal Showers - Pre-Wedding Parties Front Page - Features Unique Wedding Ideas Wedding Forum Ask Fran Customs & Traditions Wedding Etiquette Planning Your Wedding Wedding Planner Honeymoon Checklist Local Wedding Vendors Punch Recipes Who Pays for What Mother of the Groom Mother of the Bride Maid of Honor Best Man Thank You Cards The Invitation Honeymoon Checklist Discovering The Past Around The World Engagement Customs Pre-Wedding Party Bridal Showers Choose Your Gown Ceremony Timetable Wedding Survival Kit Calendar of Events Children in the wedding Customizable Wedding Planner Infant Specialties Contact Us Advertise Wedding Vendors - get listed . All Accessories Wedding Invitations Bookmarks Cake Servers Cake Tops Ceremony Essentials Coasters Decorations Favors Garters Gifts Thank You Notes Reception Essentials More The Music of William Jenks Classical Guitar music perfect for your wedding. Free Downloads - Click here OurMarriage.com Home > Planning your wedding > Pre-wedding parties > Bridal Showers Pre-Wedding Parties The Bridal Showers The Bridesmaid Luncheon The Bachelor Party The Wedding Breakfast The Bridal Brunch The Rehearsal Dinner Bridal Showers Traditionally, bridal showers are given by the maid/matron of honor, or close friend of the bride. It is not proper for an immediate family member of the couple to host the shower . To do so, would appear they were asking for gifts and is not in good taste. The party itself may be scheduled at any time convenient for the bride and her hostess, although the last week before the wedding is considered poor planning. There are so many last minute details, that a shower would likely be more stressful than joyful. Showers are known as parties with a purpose. The purpose of a shower is to assist the couple in equipping their new home or for the bride to assemble a trousseau. Showers today, often surround a particular party theme. Recipe showers, kitchen showers, bath showers, lingerie, linen and garden or camping showers...the possibilities are endless. As might well be expected, kitchen showers have long been the most popular shower theme, because of the endless range of paraphernalia every newlywed couple needs to set up housekeeping. Novice cooks, especially those who have never kept house before, need everything from pots and pans to mops and brooms. One variation of the kitchen theme has each guest including their favorite recipe, along with an item needed to prepare that recipe. As an example, a flour sifter or hand mixer with a cake recipe. Muffin tins alongside a recipe for pop overs. Rock salt, when giving an ice cream maker. Use your imagination. When requesting favorite recipes as part of the shower planning, it is a good idea for the hostess to send uniform, ready to use, recipe cards in the invitation. A recipe box is then given to the bride during the shower, to begin assembling her favorite recipes. Lingerie showers are a favorite of the bride, especially when she is honored with more than one party. Long, frilly, sexy nighties, baby doll pajamas, lacy bra's and panties, one piece body huggers, are all terrific ideas for gift giving. Sewing accessories, closet or drawer organizers, certificates for special services, such as beauty treatments, hair care products or nail enhancement are also perfect gifts given at a lingerie shower. It is the job of the hostess to plan a party that compliments both the theme and her guests. Be sure when several showers are planned, the guest list is different for each one so no one ends up feeling obligated to attend and buy several shower gifts, as well as a wedding gift. When the bride lives in a small town or community it is considerate to suggest people join together to host one shower, rather than several small ones. Showers are almost always informal gatherings with a simple menu and often only include cake, mints and punch. The hostess issues invitations by telephone, mail, or in person. It is considered in poor taste to invite people who do not personally know the bride, although, they may be friends of her family or fianc. However, etiquette for the 90's allows exceptions to every rule. A shower may be the time, chosen by the mother of the groom, for instance, to bring family and close friends to meet her prospective daughter-in-law. Showers are not times to call in social obligations. During the shower, games are played for fun and entertainment. You can find notebook style, pads of games to play at your local card shop or dream up your own. Ideas include, a small basket of kitchen utensils with 15 to 20 items, shown to the guests for 30 seconds, then removing the basket and asking them to write down everything they remember seeing. Writing the full, soon to be married name of the bride, across the top of a page, and seeing how many words can be made from the name in four or five minutes is another popular choice. Of course, in both instances, the person with the highest number wins the prize. Be sure to have a couple extra gifts on hand for those times when two or more are the winners. It is also fun to give each guest a clothes pin, to clip on their lapel, with instructions they are not to cross their legs during the party. If caught crossing their legs, the person catching them, gets their clothes pin. The one left holding the most pins at the end of the party, wins a prize. One further point needs to be made concerning the guest list for a shower invitation. The thoughtful bride, who has planned a formal wedding, also sees to it, if possible, that people not invited to the wedding, are not put in the position of being invited to a shower. Every guest will bring a gift. It would be in very poor taste to ask someone to bring a gift for a bride who has not chosen to invite that individual to her wedding. Traditionally, shower gifts are smaller and rather less expensive than wedding gifts. As a courtesy to family and friends, it is a good idea for the couple to register their preferences in the gift registry department of their favorite store. If you have ever tried to decide on just the perfect gift for someone, and didn't have a clue as to their likes and dislike, you will understand the thoughtfulness of a gift registry. Be sure to include small, inexpensive items, such as kitchen towels, wooden spoons, or hot pads, as well as larger items, such as blenders, toasters, bread makers, and coffee machines. Elderly guests may be on a fixed income, and a very limited budget, but also appreciate knowing the gift they buy is something truly desired and appreciated. Thus, the purpose of registering small, inexpensive items. And last, but hardly least, a mention of sending thank you cards, (also see "How to Write a Thank You Card") must be included in our discussion of bridal showers. At one time, notes were not considered necessary when you thanked someone in person. Today, with showers being larger and guests busier, a personal note is the only way to make sure sincere appreciation is expressed. A unique idea for sending thank you cards begins as the guests arrive and register for a door prize by filling out her name and mailing address on "thank you" envelopes. The door prize winner is drawn at the end of the shower from the envelopes which are then given to the bride. This enables the bride to more quickly send out her thank you cards, and eliminates returns due to incorrect addresses. For more information on this and other related topics see Ask Fran OurMarriage.com Home > Planning your wedding > Pre-wedding parties > Bridal Showers OurMarriage.com respects your privacy. See our privacy policy Unique Wedding Ideas: | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | Submit your own unique wedding Idea. Wedding Customs || Ask Fran || Forum || Wedding Planner || Wedding Etiquette Unique Wedding Ideas || Planning Your Wedding || Newsletter || Honeymoon || Home © 1998- 2005 OurMarriage.com All Rights Reserved. 360 Wedding Invitations- Click here Infant & Children's Specialty Appare l Christening Gowns and more. 78 page fully printable & customizable wedding planner for only $4.95 No ads or annoying borders. This planner has a simple and clean look that you can customize to your own liking. Print as many pages as you need! Plus! Download 125 additional unique wedding ideas not posted on our website... Free with planner! Click here "Brides Against Breast Cancer" Making Memories Breast Cancer Foundation launches National Wedding Gown Collection Drive. Click here

Jewelry Gifts For great

Mother's Day Jewelry – Mother's Day Jewelry Gifts - Unique Gifts, Personalized Gifts, Luxury Gifts - RedEnvelope -- Gifts Gifts by Occasion Mother's Day Gifts Mother's Day Jewerly -- Mother's Day Jewelry – Mother's Day Jewelry Gifts For great Mother's Day jewelry , shop our Mother's Day Jewelry Gifts collection to show the special mother in your life just how much you care about her. RedEnvelope's jewelry gifts range from modern jewelry pieces like our pea in a pod necklace to classic jewelry gifts for mom like our birthstone necklace. Some of our favorite items from our Mother's Day assortment include: pearls for mom bracelet, diamond initial necklaces, monogrammed oval accordion necklace, mom + baby i.d. bracelet and many more Mother's Day jewelry gifts that will dazzle her. This Mother's Day, pull out all the stops with a gift from our Mother's Day jewelry assortment. After all, Mother's Day comes only once a year and she deserves to be spoiled with our Mother's Day Jewelry Gifts . 1 2 showing items 1 - 32 of 44 heart of gold necklace peridot horseshoe necklace silver-plated jewelry box pearls for mom bracelet pink pearl illusion necklace peridot + pearl bracelet spiral drop lariat diamond rings necklace amethyst friendship bracelet luck toggle bracelet ladybug bracelet murano glass heart necklace diamond wreath necklace pea in a pod necklace diamond four-leaf clover diamond initial necklace diamond xo necklace cardigan initial pin inseparable hearts necklace believe necklace loving arms necklace zodiac charm bracelet photo pendant bracelet photo pendant necklace birthstone necklace yin yang necklace obi bracelet square locket key chain lotus necklace laurel jewelry case laurel jewelry armoire sliding locket necklace 1 2 showing items 1 - 32 of 44 -- View our other Mother's Day gifts collections: Mother's Day gifts , Mother's Day flowers , unique Mother's Day gifts , Mother's Day jewelry , Mother's Day Presents , Mother's Day 2005 , Mother's day Ideas , Mothers Day Gifts , Mothers Day Presents , Mothers Day personalized gifts , Mothers Day picnic backpacks . -- Gifts by Occasion • Gifts by Recipient • Online Gifts by Shops • Corporate Gifts Last Minute Gifts • Anniversary Gift Guide • Birthflowers Gift Guide • Birthstones Gift Guide -- ©2005 RedEnvelope, Inc. All rights reserved. The RedEnvelope mark and logo are trademarks of RedEnvelope, Inc. Index .

Anniversary Gift Guide --

Wedding Anniversary Gifts – Anniversary Gift Guide - Unique Gifts, Personalized Gifts, Luxury Gifts - RedEnvelope -- Gifts Anniversary Gift Guide -- Wedding Anniversary Gifts – Anniversary Gift Guide -- Find traditional and modern wedding anniversary gifts in our year-by-year anniversary gift guide. Whether you are searching for wedding anniversary gifts for a first year anniversary or a fiftieth year anniversary, finding a gift is easy and affordable when shopping our anniversary gift guide. Some of our favorite wedding anniversary gifts include wedding photo library albums, wedding mementos boxes, wedding vows towels, silver-plated frames and much more. In addition, if you are looking for that special touch for your wedding anniversary gifts, select a gift from our wedding anniversary collection that can be personalized. Give them that's as memorable as their big day. 1st Anniversary Gifts: Clocks - Paper Paper is the traditional gift for the 1 year wedding anniversary while a clock or a watch makes a modern gift choice. Our gift guide is your source for traditional or modern first year wedding anniversary gifts. 2nd Anniversary Gifts: Cotton - China Cotton is the traditional gift for the 2 year anniversary while china makes a modern wedding gift choice. Shop our year-by-year gift guide and find perfect 2 year wedding anniversary gifts. 3rd Anniversary Gifts: Leather - Crystal Leather is the traditional gift for the 3 year wedding anniversary while crystal makes a modern gift choice. Our anniversary gift guide is your source for leather or crystal 3 year wedding anniversary gifts. 4th Anniversary Gifts: Flowers - Linen Linen (silk) is the traditional gift for the 4 year anniversary while flowers makes a modern gift choice. Shop our year-by-year gift guide and find the perfect 4 year wedding gift. 5th Anniversary Gifts: Wood - Silverware Wood is the traditional gift for the 5 year anniversary while silverware makes a modern wedding anniversary gift choice. Our anniversary gift guide is your source for traditional or modern 5 year wedding gifts. 6th Anniversary Gifts: Candy - Wood Candy is the traditional gift for the 6 year anniversary while wood makes a modern wedding anniversary gift choice. Shop our year-by-year gift guide and find the perfect 6 year wedding gift. 7th Anniversary Gifts: Copper - Wool Copper is the traditional gift for the 7 year anniversary while wool makes a modern wedding anniversary gift choice. Our anniversary gift guide is your source for traditional or modern 7 year wedding anniversary gifts. 8th Anniversary Gifts: Pottery - Bronze Pottery and bronze are the traditional gifts for the 8 year wedding anniversary. Shop our year-by-year gift guide and find unique 8 year wedding gifts. 9th Anniversary Gifts: Leather - Pottery Pottery is the traditional gift for the 9 year anniversary while leather makes a modern wedding anniversary gift choice. Our anniversary gift guide is your source for traditional or modern 9 year wedding gifts. 10th Anniversary Gifts: Diamond - Tin Tin (aluminum) is the traditional gift for the 10 year anniversary while diamond jewelry makes a modern ten year wedding gift choice. Our anniversary gift guide is your source for traditional tin gifts or modern jewelry anniversary gifts. 11th Anniversary Gifts: Jewelry - Steel Jewelry is the traditional gift for the 11 year anniversary while steel is a modern wedding anniversary gift choice. Celebrate your (or someone else's) 11 year wedding anniversary with a jewelry wedding gift, or a steel anniversary gift from our gift guide. 12th Anniversary Gifts: Silk - Linen Silk is the traditional gift for the 12 year anniversary while linen makes a modern 12 year wedding gift choice. Shop our year-by-year gift guide and find perfect 12 year wedding anniversary gifts. 13th Anniversary Gifts: Textiles - Lace Lace is the traditional gift for the 13 year anniversary while textiles makes a modern gift choice. Our anniversary gift guide is your source for perfect 13 year wedding anniversary gifts. 15th Anniversary Gifts: Crystal - Watches Crystal is the traditional gift for the 15 year anniversary while watches make a modern 15 year wedding gift choice. Celebrate your (or someone else's) 15 year anniversary with a crystal wedding gift from our gift guide. 20th Anniversary Gifts: China - Platinum China is the traditional gift for the 20 year wedding anniversary while gold makes a modern anniversary gift choice. Shop our year-by-year gift guide and find the perfect 20 year wedding gift. 25th Anniversary Gifts: Silver Silver is both the traditional and modern gift for the 25 year wedding anniversary. Celebrate your (or someone else's) 25 year anniversary with a silver wedding gift from our gift guide. 30th Anniversary Gifts: Pearl Pearls are the traditional and modern gift for the 30 year wedding anniversary. Shop our year-by-year gift guide and find the perfect 30 year wedding gift. 35th year: coral - jade 40th Anniversary Gifts: Ruby - Garnet Rubies are the traditional wedding anniversary gift for the 40 year anniversary while garnets are the modern gift choice. Shop our year-by-year gift guide and find great 40 year wedding gifts. 45th Anniversary Gifts: Sapphire Sapphires are the traditional and modern gift for the 45 year wedding anniversary. Shop our anniversary gift guide and find great 45 year wedding anniversary gifts. 50th Anniversary Gifts: Gold Gold is the traditional and modern gift for the 50 year wedding anniversary. Shop our anniversary gift guide and find great gold wedding anniversary gifts. 55th Anniversary Gifts: Emerald - Turquoise Emeralds are the traditional gift for the 55 year anniversary while turquoise make a modern wedding gift choice. Shop our anniversary gift guide and find the perfect 55 year wedding gift. 60th Anniversary Gifts: Diamond - Gold Diamonds are the traditional gift for the 60 year wedding anniversary while gold make a modern anniversary gift choice. Shop our anniversary gift guide and find unique diamond wedding anniversary gifts. -- Featured Products: copper fire pit celtic eternity bracelet i love you with all of my heart monogrammed credit card light diamond four-leaf clover Our wedding anniversary gifts range from a Monogrammed Chenille Throw to more traditional wedding anniversary gifts such as our Personalized Champagne Toasting Flutes . Because we often offer exclusive wedding anniversary gifts you can rest assured your wedding anniversary gifts will be extraordinary.Whichever anniversary gift you choose, the recipient will love your wedding anniversary gift for years to come. View our other gift collections: baby gifts , business gifts , wedding gifts , graduation gifts , gifts for her , gifts for men , birthday gifts , gifts for dad , jewelry gifts , new baby gifts , gifts for mom , affordable gifts , anniversary gifts , gifts for him , gifts for women , new baby gifts , men's accessories , wedding anniversary gifts. -- Gifts by Occasion • Gifts by Recipient • Online Gifts by Shops • Corporate Gifts Last Minute Gifts • Anniversary Gift Guide • Birthflowers Gift Guide • Birthstones Gift Guide -- ©2005 RedEnvelope, Inc. All rights reserved. The RedEnvelope mark and logo are trademarks of RedEnvelope, Inc. Index .

groomsmen gifts for your

Groomsmen Gift Ideas Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and thank you for visiting GuntherGifts. Cross pens, 14k Gold cufflinks, Liquor Flasks, Swiss Army Knives, Callaway Golf Putters, Leatherman Tools, Custom Basbeball Bats and pocket watches all make great groomsmen gifts for your wedding party. Most of these items are in stock and can ship the same day if necessary. We put together a selection of our most popular sellers in price ranges to suit your needs. Custom engraving is available on all items. With over 27 years engraving experience, you can always trust the quality and attention to detail at GuntherGifts. Scroll to the bottom of your screen for a larger selection of products. From Hollywood celebrities to corporate magnates, GuntherGifts has supplied thousands of high quality custom gifts for important people like you. We take great pride in our customer service and look forward to being a part of your upcoming celebration. The Wedding Flask Regular price: $40.00 Sale price: $30.00 Personalized Baseball Bats Regular price: $74.95 Sale price: $44.95 SteelKing Multi-Function Tool Regular price: $45.00 Sale price: $24.00 Custom Engraved 17 Jewel Pocket Watches Golf Putters Custom Groomsmen Lockblade Gift Knife Regular price: $28.00 Sale price: $14.00 Cigars Poker Chip Sets Cross Pens Executive Gift Set Regular price: $32.00 Sale price: $24.00 Mahogany & Gold Money Clip Regular price: $24.00 Sale price: $15.00 Silver Plated Money Clip Regular price: $18.00 Sale price: $12.00 Multi-function Pocket Knife Regular price: $25.00 Sale price: $15.00 Barware Executive Pen Set Regular price: $30.00 Sale price: $21.00 Swiss Pen by Wagner $49.95 Victorinox Wedding Knife Regular price: $49.95 Sale price: $41.95 Leatherman Juice CS4 Glacier Regular price: $75.00 Sale price: $48.95 Deco Money Clip w/ Free Engraving Regular price: $30.00 Sale price: $20.00 Swiss Army Knives Victorinox SwissMemory Thumb Drive Business Card Case Regular price: $14.00 Sale price: $10.00 Gentleman's Cigar & Flask Set Regular price: $40.00 Sale price: $30.00 Rugged Cigar & Flask Set Regular price: $35.00 Sale price: $24.00 Personalized Magnifying Glass Regular price: $16.00 Sale price: $11.00 Cigar Tubular Holder Regular price: $21.00 Sale price: $15.00 Pocket Watches Rawlings Personalized Baseball Regular price: $24.95 Sale price: $19.95 Rawlings Wedding Bat Regular price: $74.95 Sale price: $44.95 Wedding of the Century Flask Regular price: $40.00 Sale price: $30.00 Leatherman Micra Gift Set Regular price: $36.95 Sale price: $28.95 Beer Mugs & Steins Victorinox Key Rings 16 oz. Stainless Travel Mug Regular price: $20.00 Sale price: $15.00 Executive Cooler Regular price: $24.00 Sale price: $20.00 Bridesmaid Gifts Groomsmen Gift Directory Your wedding is important to GuntherGifts and we will do everything possible to ensure that your order is handled with great care and precision. We understand deadlines. If you need your custom engraved and shipped immediately please call our toll free number shown below. A friendly person is waiting to help you with all your gift needs. Business hours are Monday thru Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm P.S.T. Find out why Fortune 500 companies recommend GuntherGifts to their customers. With 27 years engraving experience, you can always trust the quality and attention to detail in every product we custom etch. We are proud of our reputation for quality work and look forward to serving you. Free UPS GroundShipping on all orders over $40.00* Enter coupon code "freeship" onorder form. Limited Time Only. *Poker Chip Sets NOT INCLUDED. ClickHere For Shipping & Engraving- Delivery Times, Terms & Conditions GuntherGifts Inc. is the largest engraving warehouse on the West Coast. From Hollywood celebrities to corporate magnates, GuntherGifts has supplied thousands of high quality custom engraved gifts for important people like you. 27 years engraving experience. Toll Free 1-877-544-0814 5Star Rated Website. Click Here For Customer Testimonials. Search for:

creative gifts at prices

Kitchen Knives, Pocket Knives with Hunting Knives & Kitchen Cutlery Sets Shopping Cart | Customer Service | My Account | Checkout Bookmark Us! Site Map | What's New | Most Popular Call 9-5 EST 216.749.2889 | Shipping | Security | About Us Search By Item Advanced Search ALL CATEGORIES Accessories Automatic Knives Books Bowie Knives Boy Scout & Swiss Army Butterfly Knives Camping Clearance Compasses Credit Card Size Tools Custom Knives Daggers Diving & Marine Extreme Sports Fantasy Knives Fishing Knives Flashlights Folding Knives Gift Sets Hunting Knives Kitchen Knives Knife Care Knife Sharpeners Limited Editions Lord of the Rings Machetes Martial Arts Medieval Knives Multi-Tools Nostalgic Signs Personal Protection Pocket Knives Scissors Sheaths & Pouches Stilettos Survival & Rescue Swords & Replicas Tactical & Military Throwing Knives Travel Sets For Limited, New and Wholesale Items Join Our Private Sale List! First Name * Email Address Your information is safe . Looking for Kitchen Knives, Pocket Knives, Hunting Knives or Kitchen Cutlery Sets? Knife Knowledge How To Sharpen a Blade Plain vs. Serrated Blades Kitchen Knife Care Tips Knife Laws Helpful Glossary of Knife Terms How To Buy Outdoor Knives and Tools More Articles... Coupons 5% Off When You Tell A Friend! 20% Off When You Join Military.com! Redeem Coupon Associates Earn 15%! More Info Join Now Stats We have the knife you're looking for! eBladeStore, offers kitchen knives with kitchen cutlery sets, pocket hunting knives and all type of knives for your hunting fishing and cooking needs. If a good knife is what you're looking for, then you have come to the right place. You'll find high quality knives, accessories and creative gifts at prices that'll leave you smiling. Knives for hunting, pocket, fishing, cooking, military and more. Just make your selection. Find pocket knives and daggers from brand names like Case, Buck, Kershaw, Colt, United, Gerber and manufacturers around the world. We have tried to build our product line with an eye on quality as well as price. Enjoy browsing through one of the largest online knife catalogs in the industry. Find high quality kitchen knives, pocket hunting knife, butterfly knives and much more with the best prices online. We also provide unique gift knife sets, pocket knives set, travel sets etc., makes unique gifts for your near and dears! Pocket Knives Click Here for more deals like this. Cheetah Cranberry Engraved Pocket Knife More Info Buy Now List Price: $89.95* Our Price: $74.95 You Save: $15.00 (20%) Knife Care Click Here for more deals like this. Universal Knife Sharpening System More Info Buy Now List Price: $49.95* Our Price: $39.95 You Save: $10.00 (25%) Travel Sets Click Here for more deals like this. Stanley Traveling Kitchen Set More Info Buy Now List Price: $39.95* Our Price: $32.95 You Save: $7.00 (21%) Tactical & Survival Click Here for more deals like this. Twitch XL Graphite Tactical Knife More Info Buy Now List Price: $87.95* Our Price: $69.95 You Save: $18.00 (26%) Stilettos Click Here for more deals like this. European Stiletto Deer Stag 4" Blade More Info Buy Now List Price: $52.95* Our Price: $42.95 You Save: $10.00 (23%) Hunting Knives Click Here for more deals like this. Elk Hunting Skinner More Info Buy Now List Price: $54.95* Our Price: $44.95 You Save: $10.00 (22%) Home | Contact Us | About Us | Help | Search | Guarantee | Security | Where's My Stuff? View Cart | View Wishlist | My Account | Checkout | Resources | Site Map | eBladeStore Partners © 2005 eBladeStore.com , eKnifeStore.com . All Rights Reserved. User Agreement