Spring is a popular time for weddings, so it's no surprise that bridal showers abound.
Finding a gift for a themed shower can be tricky. Your choices become limited, but
this can be a blessing because it can help you define your search and boost your
creativity. One of the most popular shower themes is the "Around-the-Clock" shower,
where each guest is assigned a time of day. The task is to find an appropriate gift
for that specific time. At the shower, the bride opens her gifts in order, from morning
to night.
Though this is a guide to the Around-the-Clock shower, the suggestions can be used for any
shower theme. If you're still stumped for gift ideas, check the couple's gift registry.
You can check for items that the couple may have left off the registry and make sure that
someone did not already buy the toaster that you had in mind. Many people prefer to
hand-pick their own gifts for the shower (the idea of the event is to "shower" the bride
with gifts for her) and leave the items on the registry for wedding gifts.
"Around-the-Clock" Shower Gift Ideas
Early morning (6-8am) - Rise and Shine
alarm clock
shower radio
massage shower head
coffee maker
bath and body gift basket
bath robe
newspaper subscription
waffle iron
bed tray
Mid-morning (9-11am) - Working Girl
cup warmer and personalized mug
special selection of teas or coffees for a mid-morning perk
picture frame for her desk
stationery with her new name (if she's changing her maiden name)
engraved business card holder with her new initials
Noon (12-2pm) - Lunch Time/Fun in the Sun
picnic basket
inline skates
Asian noodle bowls
museum passes
set of poolside pitcher and glasses
Afternoon (3-5pm) - Tea Time/Lazy Afternoons
decorative tea pot
basket of tea blends
sugar bowl and/or creamer
aromatherapy bath products and/or candles
journal for keeping thoughts on the first year of marriage
"Around-the-Clock" Bridal Shower
Spring is a popular time for weddings, so it's no surprise that bridal showers abound.
Finding a gift for a themed shower can be tricky. Your choices become limited, but
this can be a blessing because it can help you define your search and boost your
creativity. One of the most popular shower themes is the "Around-the-Clock" shower,
where each guest is assigned a time of day. The task is to find an appropriate gift
for that specific time. At the shower, the bride opens her gifts in order, from morning
to night. 
Though this is a guide to the Around-the-Clock shower, the suggestions can be used for any
shower theme. If you're still stumped for gift ideas, check the couple's gift registry.
You can check for items that the couple may have left off the registry and make sure that
someone did not already buy the toaster that you had in mind. Many people prefer to
hand-pick their own gifts for the shower (the idea of the event is to "shower" the bride
with gifts for her) and leave the items on the registry for wedding gifts. 
Early morning (6-8am) - Rise and Shine 
Mid-morning (9-11am) - Working Girl 
Noon (12-2pm) - Lunch Time/Fun in the Sun 
Afternoon (3-5pm) - Tea Time/Lazy Afternoons 
Evening (6-10pm) - Dinner Time/Night Out 
Night (11pm and on) - Sleepy time