Who is good at gift giving?

[wanderingenough]

I have a bridal shower this weekend. The couple has lived together for years so they didn't register anywhere traditional. The shower invite said bring something to stock the bar. I asked the groom what alcohol the bride likes and he suggested a favorite bourbon of hers. Any cute packaging ideas? Or cheap stuff I could throw in a basket with it?

[HoneySpider]

Maybe throw in some snacky items like chocolates and nuts?

[amaranth]

How about a wooden crate filled with those crinkled brown paper things instead of tissue paper? Add a ribbon, some glasses or bar accessory, and bam, pretty gift.

[wanderingenough]

Boom! I like both of those ideas! One point for crowd sourcing. Thanks HoneySpider and amaranth!

[Deleted]

Maybe throw in a drink recipe book? Or a monogrammed shaker?

Unrelated to bourbon, but I was at a bridal shower over the spring and someone did a basket of wine to celebrate milestones during the first year of marriage. It had first New Years, Valentine's Day, anniversary, and I think birthdays.

[HoneySpider]

Sept 9, 2015 17:14:17 GMT -5 suzv said:

Maybe throw in a drink recipe book? Or a monogrammed shaker?

Unrelated to bourbon, but I was at a bridal shower over the spring and someone did a basket of wine to celebrate milestones during the first year of marriage. It had first New Years, Valentine's Day, anniversary, and I think birthdays.

That's a cute idea!

We received a bottle of Patron at our wedding and we took a shot from it each week afterwards. It was a fun way to celebrate.

[MrsMB]

Wine charms for the wine glasses!!! You can get them all over the internet with pictures of places they've traveled, hobbies they enjoy....there is an unlimited number of them out there. They aren't that expensive either. I also like the idea of the drink recipe book. I have one I have used in the past.

[awick14]

I like the basket with the alcohol and some glasses.

When we moved right after our wedding to a town 20 hrs away the rental agency we rented from left a bottle of champagne and 2 nice glasses on the kitchen counter. It was really sweet coming from a company like that. (We rented from them in the past when we lived in that town previously, and they liked us.)

[orval]

Whiskey stones to keep booze cold with out ice that waters it down.

[wanderingenough]

amaranth - any thoughts on where to get the wooden crate?

[amaranth]

Sept 10, 2015 10:33:59 GMT -5 wanderingenough said:

amaranth - any thoughts on where to get the wooden crate?

At Christmas we found them cheapest at JoAnn Fabric using a coupon. Got them down to $7ish. Michael's has them for like $13 but often has 40% off.

[wanderingenough]

Sept 10, 2015 17:58:57 GMT -5 amaranth said:

Sept 10, 2015 10:33:59 GMT -5 wanderingenough said:

amaranth - any thoughts on where to get the wooden crate?

At Christmas we found them cheapest at JoAnn Fabric using a coupon. Got them down to $7ish. Michael's has them for like $13 but often has 40% off.

Perfect! Thanks!

[wanderingenough]

So the bourbon her fiancé suggested ended up being close to what I was planning to spend total. I figured it was better to get her alcohol I know she likes than spend the money on a lesser bourbon with more accessories. So this is what I came up with for an additional $10. I know she is a very healthy eater, so I did a a bar of dark chocolate and a dish towel wrapped with some twine. Thoughts?

Sorry if the pics are huge!

[katespade]

wanderingenough - I think that's a great gift! I agree with your choice to go with the bourbon that you know she'll like versus a cheaper one so that you can include more accessories.

[Deleted]

It looks great! I am sure the bride will appreciate you finding out her favorite drink.

[amaranth]

It's cute! I'd probably take the tag off the towel though. It's clearly new, but the tag detracts from the aesthetic appeal. For something that small I can't imagine her returning it.

[wanderingenough]

Good thought, amaranth. On it!

[Deleted]

I love it!

[mac08]

Really cute!

[bk1]

Super cute!