Bridal showers offer you the opportunity to impress your friend and bride-to-be with your creativity and ingenuity.  While gift registries are the standard guide for wedding gifts, the bridal shower protocol is more relaxed and informal. Buy a gift for the bride alone or for the happy couple.  Bridal shower gifts do allow for an element of fun and surprise but are slightly more reserved than bachelorette party gifts.  That said, don’t be afraid to break tradition and think outside the box. Bridal shower themes Many bridal showers are designed around a theme, such as retro, spring or eco-friendly.  Coordinating your gift to the theme is an easy way to simplify your search and narrow down the list.  Organic table linens and eco-friendly cooking utensils will be enjoyed for years to come.  A retro clock or phone is a unique gift that will surely stand out from the rest. If your friend is slightly more conservative and traditional, a luxurious and cozy cashmere blanket is a step above a customary bath robe and can be enjoyed by her and him.  Beauty product junkies will love an assortment of organic skin and body products in heavenly citrus and berry scents....