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AJsMommy122
Happily Ever After!
Member since 12/03 10711 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/20/2005 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
SandCastle
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SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
What do you usually buy for people?
1 big item or lots of little things ( like a set/gift basket of stuff) ?
What do you prefer to get?
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Posted 6/7/05 8:43 PM 
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suven
Sunny skies on my wedding day!
Member since 8/03 5968 total posts
Wedding Date:
5/30/2004 2:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Leonard's of Great Neck: A
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
I give sets of stuff. towel set, kitchen utensil set, set of crystal...
I'm not a "1 item" kind a gal 
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Posted 6/7/05 9:01 PM
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july06bride
Happy First Anniversary to Us!
Member since 12/04 7794 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/1/2006 2:45 PM
Wed. Location:
East Wind Estate
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
1 big gift
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Posted 6/7/05 9:19 PM
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orchid24
it's a done deal!
Member since 8/04 1649 total posts
Wedding Date:
9/4/2005 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Crest Hollow Country Club
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
depends... whatever's on their registry i give. i usu for gifts i like giving lots of little things.
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Posted 6/7/05 9:21 PM
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jeanla4c
THREE YEARS already!
Member since 8/04 5242 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/9/2005 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
Depends....but let me just say one of the best shower gifts I got was a bunch of random things off my registry put together..stuff people probably wouldn't end up buying (of course from a very recent bride!)
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Posted 6/7/05 10:30 PM
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hmpena
Momma to be- team blue!
Member since 1/05 14747 total posts
Wedding Date:
1/15/2006 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Fox Hollow A+
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
It depends on what's on the registry. I usually end up buying knives and silverware since it's something the couple will use often.
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Posted 6/7/05 10:53 PM
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dpli
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 1/04 2471 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/7/2004 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
The Swan Club
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
I usually have an idea of how much I want to spend and then buy according to that amount. So if there is one large item that fits the amount, I get that, otherwise I get a bunch of smaller things for that amount.
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Posted 6/8/05 10:06 AM
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TreAnt425
Always and Forever
Member since 1/05 4435 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/27/2007 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
East Wind - Estate - A+
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
I usually look at what is on the registry and what item fits best with what I had planned on spending.
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Posted 6/8/05 10:09 AM
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Stacey04
"I'm Addicted"
Member since 2/04 2288 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/27/2004 2:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Leonards of Great Neck
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
Posted by dpli
I usually have an idea of how much I want to spend and then buy according to that amount. So if there is one large item that fits the amount, I get that, otherwise I get a bunch of smaller things for that amount.
I do the same, but it also depends what is left b/c I am a one of those late buyers.
For my friends shower that just passed, I got her 4 baking pans, then the 'accessories', measuring cups, cookie spatula, cookie cutters, then put flour, white and brown sugar, vanilla extract, sprinkles, choc chips, a few other things.
And I made a small dessert cookbook. It was the best gift I've ever given And so much fun to make!
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Posted 6/8/05 10:10 AM
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JCMsGirl05
Board Fanatic
Member since 11/04 786 total posts
Wedding Date:
10/29/2005 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Patchogue
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
I usually go outside the box and away from the registry and gift a theme of gifts...
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Posted 6/8/05 10:15 AM
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AtticaQT
Greek Jewel
Member since 5/03 6199 total posts
Wedding Date:
1/9/2005 2:00 PM
Wed. Location:
North Ritz Club A+
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
I've done both - it depends on the person I usually make baskets for people that I am closer with.
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Posted 6/8/05 10:18 AM
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BriBri529
Thank You . . . .
Member since 8/02 7121 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/10/2005 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Villa Lombardi's
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
I'd rather buy and receive the bigger gift, because most people like to buy the little things . ..
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Posted 6/8/05 11:42 AM
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Soon2BMrsA
Loving Married Life!
Member since 11/04 2856 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/18/2005 4:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Greentree Country Club
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
I usually give 1 big gift because its easier, but for my shower my sisters put together a huge bag of all the little things (esp kitchen stuff) and i loved it, cuz its stuff that I would've had to buy anyway.
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Posted 6/8/05 1:05 PM
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Janice
Don't call it a comeback
Member since 6/01 3270 total posts
Wedding Date:
6/1/2002 12:00 AM
Wed. Location:
Staten Island
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
I always try and go in on a big item with another person. that way my amount is doubled and I can afford to get an even bigger item off registry
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Posted 6/8/05 1:14 PM
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Kerrycec
NOTW w/0 7/16!
Member since 10/04 5382 total posts
Wedding Date:
3/4/2006 2:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Villa Lombardi's, A+++++
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
I'm sorry, but I always buy of the registry. I know even though some gifts I liked, it better for the couple to get them something they want
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Posted 6/8/05 1:23 PM
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Donna
Going to miss this show
Member since 7/03 2987 total posts
Wedding Date:
4/25/2004 12:00 AM
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
It depends on how well I know the bride - if not so well I just go off the registry If I do know her well then I usually try to get her something special but that I know she likes (Tiffany vase, candlesticks, etc)
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Posted 6/8/05 1:37 PM
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hmm8191
Am I still a newlywed?
Member since 3/04 2180 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/19/2005 3:00 PM
Wed. Location:
The Metropolitan
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
Posted by jeanla4c
Depends....but let me just say one of the best shower gifts I got was a bunch of random things off my registry put together..stuff people probably wouldn't end up buying (of course from a very recent bride!)
I did this once, lots of little things, and it got rave reviews.
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Posted 6/8/05 1:51 PM
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m&m
Board Fanatic
Member since 2/04 563 total posts
Wedding Date:
12/17/2005 5:15 PM
Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor - A
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
I will usually buy 1 fairly big/medium size gift from the registry, then get creative with some little stuff too. For one friend who registered for a george forman grill, I got that and made a basket of marinades that I know she and her FI would like.
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Posted 6/8/05 1:56 PM
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Goldi1021
Growing a miracle in my belly!
Member since 1/05 12772 total posts
Wedding Date:
2/18/2006 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Temple Avodah
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
Well I like both ideas. We chose a lot of OXO utensils/gadgets that in and of themselves arent that costly. I think it may be nice to receive a bunch of them at once. I give gifts like that - it shows creativity.
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Posted 6/8/05 2:47 PM
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exotica776
AMAZING
Member since 1/04 1778 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/11/2005 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
jericho terrace
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
i LOVE to buy a ton of "little" things. I love making gift baskets and making it look pretty with the wrapping and ribbon etc. i go by cost as well, if there arent enough smallish items to fill a decent size basket, then i will get one big item, but that is why i buy early so i have the opportunity to do this!
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Posted 6/8/05 2:56 PM
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lillian771
I'm a married lady!
Member since 2/04 1353 total posts
Wedding Date:
7/29/2005 3:30 PM
Wed. Location:
Chateau La Mer
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
Posted by dpli
I usually have an idea of how much I want to spend and then buy according to that amount. So if there is one large item that fits the amount, I get that, otherwise I get a bunch of smaller things for that amount.
Same here.
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Posted 6/8/05 2:59 PM
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troutster
1 yr and loving it!
Member since 7/04 1128 total posts
Wedding Date:
8/19/2005 5:00 PM
Wed. Location:
Westbury Manor
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
It depends. The last gift i gave was one big thing from a bunch of us.
But one of my favorite gifts from my shower was a huge storage container with all sorts of little kitchen gagets, plastic baggies and all this little stuff that you really need. I loved it!
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Posted 6/8/05 3:02 PM
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exotica776
AMAZING
Member since 1/04 1778 total posts
Wedding Date:
11/11/2005 7:00 PM
Wed. Location:
jericho terrace
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Re: SHOWER GIFTS - 1 Big thing or lots of little things??
one of the best gifts i have heard of was what one of my neighbor's made. she made a "junk drawer". it was literally some type of drawer (didnt see it my mom went) with EVERYTHING one would need that goes in the junk drawer. she said it was the most original thing she had ever seen and everyone loved it.
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Posted 6/8/05 3:04 PM
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