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One of your best friends is getting married and you are planning the bridal shower – congratulations!  This is going to be a fun and exciting time for you and the bride-to-be.  The bridal shower is a great chance for the bride’s friends and family to meet and celebrate her upcoming nuptials .  After choosing the theme, food, venue and time, it’s time to find the perfect bridal shower favors. 

The favors you choose should reflect the theme of the party .  These bridal shower party favors will serve as a reminder of the party and the bride.  Since there will be many people coming to the bridal shower, try to pick out something that everyone will enjoy .  Here are a few suggestions to get the brainstorming started!

Bridal Shower Favor Boxes:  Favor boxes are easy to make and sure to please.  You can choose from bridal shower favor boxes you assemble yourself or ones that come already put together .  Fill the favor boxes with small gifts or the bride’s favorite candy.  Everyone loves a sweet treat and you cannot go wrong by giving out candy!

Cookie Cutters:  Cookie cutters are inexpensive favors that are cute and popular.  They come in a variety of shapes and sizes, which makes them easy to match with the party theme.  If you cannot find cookie cutters to match your chosen theme, you can always purchase heart-shaped ones.  Consider tying a special note to each cookie cutter with a brightly colored ribbon. 

Photo Albums:  These are fun gifts and perfect for guests to keep photos of the bridal shower, bachelorette party and wedding day festivities.  Whether you decorate the albums or find some that coordinate with the party theme, everyone will enjoy the gift .  The best part of a photo album favor – you are sure to find a book to fit any budget !

Photo Frame Holder:  If you don’t want to give out a photo album, consider purchasing a single frame.  Everyone can use frames around their homes.  Consider framing a quote or saying about marriage before you hand out the gifts .

Manicure Set:  Just because we’re all grown up, it doesn’t mean we have to give up on at-home manicures!  Your guests will love purse or heart-shaped manicure sets that remind them of their youth .

Key Chains:  Key chains are another useful item that can double as bridal shower favors.  There are countless designs, styles and shapes of key chains available.  You will undoubtedly be able to find one that matches your chosen party theme.

Bath Salts:  If you’re looking for a favor to be able to make at home then this is for you. !  Visit a craft store and look for large containers of bath salts; you’ll be able to find them in a variety of scents and colors.  While you are there, look for containers to put the salts in and a ribbon that complements the color of the salts.  Fill the jars with the bath salts and secure the lid.  Write a small greeting on a piece of card stock and punch a hole in the card.  Tie a ribbon through the card stock and around the neck of the jar.  Your guests will love this relaxing treat during the hectic days leading up to the wedding .

No matter what favor you choose, your guests are sure to love them!  Remember, the day is all about celebrating your friend and the new journey she’s about to go on.  Enjoy spending time with the bride and meeting her family and friends!