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The Bridal Shower – a Tradition of Sharing

Marriage is a door, which looks out upon a beautiful view. As that door is opened and the horizon unfolds before you, know that nothing is sweeter than the warmth of one hand within another. -- Collin McCarty

As summer approaches, there is a murmur of romance in the warming breezes. Soon there will be the excitement of arrangements and a whirlwind of activity as couples plan to celebrate their love in a union of marriage.  Friends and family will gather to witness the nuptials and celebrate the joyous occasion.  But before the wedding ceremony itself, there are other social occasions, which will honor the couple. One such occasion is the bridal shower.

The bridal shower is usually the last chance for the bride to spend an extended amount of time with friends before the marriage, and it is also a warm, welcome, and relaxing day in the middle of a very busy transition time. The idea to give gifts is fairly new that was originating circa the 1890’s. At one shower, the bride’s friend placed small gifts inside a parasol and opened it over the bride’s head so that the presents would "shower" over her. When word of this hit the fashion pages, people were so taken with the idea that they decided to do the same at their showers. In recent years, the maid or matron of honor, a close friend, a co-worker or a family member can host the bridal shower. This is a wonderful and joyous time for family and friends of the bride to get together. They have to honor the bride’s special day with special and memorable gifts. The Wishing Well is a widely known idea that many bridal showers include and you can through in your special and precious gifts.

Unique and personalized gifts, such as beautifully and elegantly adorned frames with the favorite photo of the bridesmaid and bride or with the date of the wedding bring special meaning to the token of the occasion. The more personalized the occasion, the more memorable it becomes! You can give as a gift an inspirational Byzantine icon ornament or a unique frame with an art poem or customized with names, events and even pictures that make wonderful personalized gifts that really show how much you care. Their chosen words can beautifully express your innermost feelings and most compelling needs, all the while crafting an uplifting message that speaks to your hearts and the bride’s heart. Rhythmical words and art poems that make you think about possibilities for having, doing, and being all that you really want to say and wish. Present the frame gift that with its calm and benignant beauty will shine over all and will go directly to the heart.

And what bride wouldn’t cherish a photo album from the bridal shower party, filled with her favorite pictures or meant to accommodate the photographs of the upcoming wedding? You can turn the bride's favor photograph into the most unique gift of all. Nothing can be so elegant and memorable as a canvas personalized image adorned with the finest Swarovski AB crystals that can be displayed in your bridal shower basket and make your loved one surprised and happy!

Or the bridal party might choose to give the bride a pillow or sachet filled with the scents of calm and serenity – a thoughtful gift during an exhilarating but stressful time! These special gifts are stylishly adorned with trims, beads and fine chiffon ribbons and can be personalized to offer an intimate keepsake that will be cherished forever. They all have a luxurious appearance, fantastic heavenly scent fragrance of aromatherapy and they make sentimental gift ideas that are certain to catch the eye of the bride-to-be. Their exquisite scents would be the talk of your party and they're an absolute must have!

If you will be celebrating a marriage of cherished family or friends soon, visit http://www.portara.com to discover how to present the bride with a gift that perfectly expresses your thoughts on this joyous occasion – the sharing of love and promise from your heart to hers. Find here great bridal shower gift ideas for planning the most unique and creative wedding shower!


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