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Planning on attending someone else's shower?  Guests to your shower need some help?

When attending bridal showers, gifts are probably at the top of your to-do list. After all, the term “shower” refers to showering the bride-to-be with gifts to help her get started in her new life as a wife. These days, many brides are already settled in homes or living with their partners. So how do you shop for a modern bridal shower party? Try these tips:

1. Always consult the bride’s gift registry first. Modern registries allow guests to view full gift registries online. See what others are buying and make an attempt to complete a set or purchase something that no one has gotten yet.
2. For big-ticket items, consider buying as a group. Does the bride need a new appliance or something out of your budget? Call close friends and go in on a gift together. If you do this, be sure to get separate cards or small gifts to shower her individually.
3. Feel free to give her something handmade or unique. Remember, a registry is only a guideline for the bridal shower’s gifts. While you should consult it to be sure you’re not getting something completely unnecessary, you shouldn’t feel absolutely married to the wish list. If you want to get a special keepsake or a touching, personal gift, feel free.

We just posted some of the most common questions we hear about creating modern wedding gift registries -- along with our answers!

If you've wondered about online registries, price limits, gift cards, registry etiquette and more, you're not alone.  And now you're not in the dark, either!

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We just posted a new article all about wrapping up your registry!

You’re getting married and starting a new life together. What could be better? Gifts! Registering for your wedding day may be another task you’ll need to check off, but with a few helpful tips it can be one big party.

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A part of our ongoing series on preparing for married life by stacking your home with little essentials, we just posted a new article about thread count in sheets. Perfect for your online gift registry!

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A part of our ongoing series on preparing for married life by stacking your home with little essentials, we just posted a new article about choosing your towels.  Perfect for your online gift registry!

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We just posted a new category in our Article Archive all about preparing for your new life through your your wedding Gift Registry.

Check out practical advice on choosing your dinnerware, glassware, cutlery and more, as well as tips on decorating your new home and lots more coming soon!

If you and your soon-to-be are looking for a way to give back, you may consider making a donation in your guests' names as your wedding favors.

St Judes offers a scroll or bookmark you can give to guests as a phisical representation of the generous gift, letting guests know a donation has been made to help fight childhood cancer in their name.

St Judes also offers a donation page that can be added to your registry.  Guests will be able to enter in the amount they wish to give as a gift.

Visit St Judes and see how you can turn your wedding favors or gift registry into something truly generous, making your wedding all the more full of love!