https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:23:19 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1531938 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 21:59:59 +0000 heffalump 1531938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I try to give personalized gifts with monograms or the bride's new last name.... but then you have to be sure she's taking his name. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1531864 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 21:03:11 +0000 snowjewelz 1531864@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you still have time, order something personalized from Etsy! They are always a great hit. I like to give etched wine glass, mugs or aprons! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1531163 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 08:40:52 +0000 singingbee 1531163@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mrs. 64: gift card to a restaurant. We got a couple and we loved it after the wedding high wore off. It was nice to go out to eat and not worry about spending money. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1531156 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 08:36:07 +0000 mrs. 64 1531156@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the suggestions guys! Now I feel like I have some ideas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1531098 Sat, 29 Mar 2014 06:32:13 +0000 hotchildinthecity 1531098@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think this necklace on etsy is the cutest thing. I would have loved one for my honeymoon:</p> <p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/110531129/mrs-necklace-silver-engagement-brides" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/listing/110531129/mrs-necklace-silver-engagement-brides</a></p> <p>I also like the wine gift people do - a bottle for your first anniversary, your first fight etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1530972 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:27:55 +0000 nana87 1530972@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I received a gift card for a spa at my shower--that was lovely! or you could go semi-off-registry: maybe a cookbook to go along with the pot holder and oven mitt that's on their registry since that fits a theme? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1530969 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:25:12 +0000 MrsPastryLady 1530969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd look at the other things that they registered for and see if there is any pattern that jumps out at you in terms of what they are looking for. I also love to give gifts on a theme. Pretty linens are also always nice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1530963 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:16:53 +0000 Mrs. M 1530963@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with a gift card! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1530962 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 22:13:05 +0000 CupQuakeWalk 1530962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gift card to the place they're registered. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1530928 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:34:01 +0000 HellOnHeels 1530928@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dolphin: agreed. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1530912 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:23:06 +0000 Dandelion 1530912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd get the pot holder, oven mitt and coasters and add a gift card to it all. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1530890 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:05:06 +0000 lawbee11 1530890@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A friend of mine got me an apron from Anthropologie with "Mrs. Mylastname" embroidered on it. I love it!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1530888 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:04:30 +0000 blackbird 1530888@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I ditto the bath set! I got some and thought it was just so fun. You can also throw some wedding themed nail polish ;)</p> <p>Those wire hangers that say her married name are great </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1530883 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 21:02:38 +0000 dolphin 1530883@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would give a gift card from one of the stores she registered at. I've gotten those at my shower. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1530868 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:48:21 +0000 deerylou 1530868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like getting something specifically for the bride. Philosophy has a great "bridal" package of body products. I was gifted one at my shower, and I thought it was really lovely. I'm attending a shower for a very close friend in about a month, and I'm gifting her a "Mrs. ____" robe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1530856 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:44:03 +0000 cascademom 1530856@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Maybe a box of spices from Penzey's or similar place. It's my favorite go-to off registry wedding gift. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1530839 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:25:48 +0000 jill_a55 1530839@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would go off registry then and do something fun! I always like gifting in a theme, you could do like a cute apron with a cookbook and you could buy the potholder/oven mitt to go with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1530833 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:23:46 +0000 regberadaisy 1530833@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Do they have sets of things that you can add to? ie if they put a dinnerware set can you add like a creamer &amp; sugar from the matching set?</p> <p>Have they lived together before? If not a "housewarming" basket might be nice? Or even a "kitchen" basket. What do they like to do? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/going-to-a-shower-but-theres-nothing-on-the-registry#post-1530828 Fri, 28 Mar 2014 20:21:28 +0000 mrs. 64 1530828@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm going to a bridal shower. They have registries at 3 stores, but at 2 of the stores there are only 3 items on the registry (a pot holder, an oven mitt, coasters). At the last store almost everything has been purchased and what is left is expensive items like furniture. If it was for the wedding I would give a check or gift card, but I feel odd giving one of those for a shower. What should I do? </p>