10 bridal shower gifts that aren't corny or wasteful

Bridal merch is tacky and has too short of a lifespan. Get your bride-to-be something useful instead.

I recently attended a bridal shower for the first time and needed some thought starters for the bride-to-be’s gift. When I Googled “bridal shower gifts” for a quick hit of inspo, I was disheartened to see that many of the recommendations were just various knick-knacks with the word “BRIDE” splattered on.

As a former bride and as someone who is trying to…