The 7 Bridal Shower Favors a Wedding Shopping Editor Wants You to Include in Your Gift Bags

This article was first published in Brides on Feb 20, 2025

When you're in your friend's or family member's bridal party, or if you're close to the bride-to-be, you'll likely start collecting several trinkets from receptions, bachelorette parties, or bridal shower goodie bags. While providing favors for these events is a great way to thank guests, when it's evident the chosen items lack thought or use outside of the celebration, it can feel more like a nuisance for partygoers to keep around. This dilemma inspires a picky shopper like myself to curate a list of actually useful and charming gift ideas for bridal shower attendees, specifically, given the more intimate nature of this celebration.

From purse-friendly beauty essentials to chic storage for passports, chargers, toiletries, or other travel necessities, here are my editor-approved bridal shower favors.

Etoile Collective Clear Pouch

You can't convince me that small pouches aren't essential for everything, whether you're a frequent traveler, need to organize your work bag, or have an extensive makeup collection. This makes this adorable pink zipper pouch perfect for your bridal shower favors, and it will come in handy if you're hosting a destination wedding so your guests have places to store their passports.

 

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