Thoughtful gifts for a bride to be?

[mccallister84]

My brother is getting married in June. We have the bridal shower coming up and my six year old daughter is so in to everything related to the wedding.

My sisters and I have already bought a joint gift from the registry. I am now looking for a gift for the nieces to be (who are all flower girls in the wedding) to give.

My daughter’s original thought was to give her their “pearl” necklace so “she can wear it as a choker and it can be her something borrowed Mommy”. Thankfully, I have moved her off of this idea. She now wants to gift her her something blue.

We’ve looked at bouquet charms but I was wondering if anyone had another idea for a gift that would mean something to my six year old. She doesn’t get the excitement of new pots you know?

My soon to be SIL has sisters and a number of female close friends. I’m thinking they may have stuff like a bride hanger or personalized hoodie/tote covered.

[waverly]

I'm thinking spa stuff. Would your 6 year old be interested in that? Personalized make up bag, Lotions and other products with a blue bottle, blue nail polish.

[lindyanne]

A personalized blue robe to get ready in on the wedding day

[cereal K]

I know monogramming isn't everyone's taste, but if the bride is changing her name, maybe something monogrammed with her new initials? Luggage tags for the honeymoon, a small jewelry box for the bride? Maybe even a nice handkerchief she could carry on the big day?

[penguingrrl]

My flower girl got me a crystal ring holder for my kitchen so store my rings while I did dishes, etc. I use it every day! It’s not something I ever would have thought I wanted or needed but turned out to be super useful!

[Susie]

Christmas ornament, if they celebrate?

[maudefindlay]

Return address stamper if new name/new address.

[wildrice]

As long as the kids are clear that she may not wear it on the wedding day - what about a necklace or other jewelry that includes a blue flower, since they are flower girls?

[joy]

Maybe I’m out too out there, but I think a kid gift should be something from the actual kid. Let her make a card for the gift you guys are giving her. Does she make bracelets with beads? Let her make a blue beaded anklet.

I would rather my niece give me something from her little heart than something from my registry or a more practical adult gift.

[livinitup]

Your daughter can pick out a small charm (tiny) that can get sewn into the hem of the wedding dress. It can be blue and it’s usually hidden. She can get one for her flower girl dress, too (or any dress she wears) so she can “match” the bride. It’s usually hidden but could be a charming “secret” for a 6 yo.

[mccallister84]

Mar 10, 2023 11:12:26 GMT -5 joy said:

Maybe I’m out too out there, but I think a kid gift should be something from the actual kid. Let her make a card for the gift you guys are giving her. Does she make bracelets with beads? Let her make a blue beaded anklet.

I would rather my niece give me something from her little heart than something from my registry or a more practical adult gift.

Yes she is picking something out. I am just trying to steer her to something that will be appreciated and not put the bride to be in an awkward position.

[mccallister84]

Mar 10, 2023 11:21:39 GMT -5 livinitup said:

Your daughter can pick out a small charm (tiny) that can get sewn into the hem of the wedding dress. It can be blue and it’s usually hidden. She can get one for her flower girl dress, too (or any dress she wears) so she can “match” the bride. It’s usually hidden but could be a charming “secret” for a 6 yo.

This is a cute idea!

[mccallister84]

Mar 10, 2023 11:10:22 GMT -5 wildrice said:

As long as the kids are clear that she may not wear it on the wedding day - what about a necklace or other jewelry that includes a blue flower, since they are flower girls?

I think she really wants to gift something for her wedding/wedding day.

[litskispeciality]

Mar 10, 2023 11:43:05 GMT -5 mccallister84 said:

Mar 10, 2023 11:10:22 GMT -5 wildrice said:

As long as the kids are clear that she may not wear it on the wedding day - what about a necklace or other jewelry that includes a blue flower, since they are flower girls?

I think she really wants to gift something for her wedding/wedding day.

If that's the case would a personalized blue (I'm thinking silk/fake silk) robe that says "Auntie first name wedding (and the) wedding date be too much? Then it's like an "awe I'm really going to be part of the family!" Mushy moment.

Maybe another piece of clothing in case the bride to be, or BM's get her a white bride robe. I'm trying to think practically too so it could be used one more than once, although maybe not in public.

[mccallister84]

Mar 10, 2023 17:18:38 GMT -5 litskispeciality said:

Mar 10, 2023 11:43:05 GMT -5 mccallister84 said:

I think she really wants to gift something for her wedding/wedding day.

If that's the case would a personalized blue (I'm thinking silk/fake silk) robe that says "Auntie first name wedding (and the) wedding date be too much? Then it's like an "awe I'm really going to be part of the family!" Mushy moment.

Maybe another piece of clothing in case the bride to be, or BM's get her a white bride robe. I'm trying to think practically too so it could be used one more than once, although maybe not in public.

I really do appreciate all the ideas! I would be shocked if something like this is not already covered. My sister did suggest we lean in to the new aunt (although the girls already call her aunt). It’s hard balancing my six year old’s enthusiasm with giving a gift that won’t be overstepping, you know?

I’m not sure why the idea of an anklet (as suggested by a PP) never crossed my mind, but I might just have her make a blue anklet. Easy enough for her to wear and make my daughters day but it’s not like it will be front and center in every picture of the day like the original “pearl” necklace she wanted to gift her would be.

[joy]

Mar 10, 2023 17:23:33 GMT -5 mccallister84 said:

Mar 10, 2023 17:18:38 GMT -5 litskispeciality said:

If that's the case would a personalized blue (I'm thinking silk/fake silk) robe that says "Auntie first name wedding (and the) wedding date be too much? Then it's like an "awe I'm really going to be part of the family!" Mushy moment.

Maybe another piece of clothing in case the bride to be, or BM's get her a white bride robe. I'm trying to think practically too so it could be used one more than once, although maybe not in public.

I really do appreciate all the ideas! I would be shocked if something like this is not already covered. My sister did suggest we lean in to the new aunt (although the girls already call her aunt). It’s hard balancing my six year old’s enthusiasm with giving a gift that won’t be overstepping, you know?

I’m not sure why the idea of an anklet (as suggested by a PP) never crossed my mind, but I might just have her make a blue anklet. Easy enough for her to wear and make my daughters day but it’s not like it will be front and center in every picture of the day like the original “pearl” necklace she wanted to gift her would be.

Yes!!! That’s why I suggested an anklet. No one will see it, she can easily wear it no matter what it looks likes. String “Aunt Name” on that blue anklet! Adorable.

[W.T.Faulkner]

You could also get her a bouquet charm to wrap around her flowers. I had one and it was only visible to me, but very meaningful.