Note: This post and giveaway is sponsored by Target, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
It’s been a little while since I was the one planning my own wedding, but as a photographer I’ve been invited to have a special view of several couple’s big days. And I love it.
Content and/or other value provided by our partner, Target.
So much goes in to a wedding beyond the cake and the flowers and the “I do’s” – from the bridal shower to the rehearsal dinner. I am particularly fond of engagement pictures (they may, in fact, be my favorite type of photo shoot to do!) because of the soon-to-be-married couple’s excitement and eagerness…and willingness to be gushy and smiley in front of a camera for so long. There is almost always one half of the couple that is more comfortable in front of the camera and one half that wishes the photo shoot would be over more quickly. But it’s always a happy time.
Beyond the engagement pictures, my favorite pre-wedding function (that involves more than just me and the happy couple) is the bridal shower…and my favorite part of the bridal shower (except, maybe for the treats, of course) is the re-telling of the engagement story.
Don’t you love hearing the first-hand account of how a couple got engaged?
Every couple is unique, and every story is different.
And, inevitably, a few more stories are shared, because no one can resist a little love-story sharing.
I hate to admit that I am much closer to my own daughters’ weddings and bridal showers than I am to my own way back in 1995. As I think about what I would like to do (someday…not too soon!) for my daughters’ bridal showers, I realize that although they are each so unique, Target has the perfect gifts and supplies to make their wedding preparations perfect. I’ll definitely be taking them to Target to set up a Target Wedding Registry as soon as they’ve got dates set.
For daughter #1, who is very practical, I would get her started with a must-have set of Calphalon pots and pans.
Daughter #2 has been an expert baker for years, and would love her very own KitchenAid Mixer…in her favorite color – Green!
Daughter #3 is already following in her mom’s foot steps as a blogger and photographer, so the perfect bridal shower gift for her would be a brand new Panasonic Lumix camera.
Check out the Target Wedding Catalog for all of the incredible wedding products that are perfect for bridal shower gifts, weddings gifts….or gifts for someone who has been married for 18 1/2 years already and needs some freshening up around the house.
Enter to win a $25 Target Gift card
Target has been so kind to offer one Better in Bulk reader a $25 gift card (and you don’t have to be planning a wedding any time soon, either!). All you have to do to enter is to visit the Target Wedding Catalog and tell me what gift you would love to give at your next bridal shower.
Enter on the Rafflecopter form below before 11/20/13 at midnight, when a giveaway winner will be chosen at random and notified via email. Good luck!
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Michelle Hudak says
The Giada De Laurentiis® for Target® 6-qt. Cast-Iron Dutch Oven…it’s a great size for making just about everything and I love the red color.
Tiffany Christie says
I want a Keurig!
Emily S. says
The kitchen aid mixer. I use mine all the time.
Cynthia R says
i think i would like the keurig coffee make the most
laurie says
I like the Giada De Laurentiis® for Target® 6-qt. Cast-Iron Dutch Oven
april yedinak says
I would like to give the Cake Stand with Cover, because it makes every cake more special.
Pauline Milner says
I would like to give the Panasonic DECT 6.0 phone. Most people could use another cordless phone and Panasonic is a brand that I trust. Thanks for the awesome giveaway opportunity. Keep up the terrific blogging.
Tiffany says
I would definitely give the kitchen aid stand mixer in red!
Tara G says
I would give a Kitchen Aid Mixer, It’s on everyone’s list right?!?! :)
Kim Henrichs says
The Nespresso PIxie espresso machine – because Nespresso is AMAZING and it’s a great size – a perfect gift for a coffee lover!
mary gardner says
I’d like to give the Rachael Ray Hard Anodized II 10 piece Set because everyone needs a good set of cookware!
Jenna D says
the kitchenaid mixer, it has so many uses it really is a must have.
Margot C says
I love the Bodum Chambord 8-Cup Coffee Press for my coffee loving friend; I actually already bought her one!
Mariaelena d says
I’d give a camera, everyone loves to take pictures and keep memories
Tamra H says
Would love to give the Calphalon Kitchen Essentials 12 piece Stainless Steel Cookware Set – it’s something they would definitely use!
Avery says
KitchenAid Contour Silver 7 Cup Food Processor
I’ve never had a food processor. They looks so so handy!
Nicki Joseph says
I like the Rachel Ray 10 piece cookware
judy gardner says
the sunbeam panini maker because i have wanted one for a while now
Carohn Joline Z. says
I would love to give a cake stand.
Dianne Hall says
Soda stream maker!
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Tim A says
I would love the Kitchenaid Mixer. We have been using a handheld blender for years and it makes it really hard to mix things.
Daniel M says
the kitchenaid mixer, always handy for making all sorts of things
Laura J says
Oh I would love to try the Keurig K65 Special Edition Home Brewing System! I have heard such wonderful things about this and how quick and easy it is so make teas, coffees, or hot chocolates!
Denise Konkel says
Kitchenaid mixer because it could be used for soo many things.
Sabrina says
I would love an immersion blender!
Pam O says
I would love to give the Nespresso Pixie Espresso Machine – Chrome, because my son LOVES coffee, latte, anything coffee flavored.
Crystal says
I think that the Nespresso Pixie espresso maker would make a great gift – everyone needs coffee!
Kenny Hall says
A Sunbeam panini maker!
Tabathia B says
I like the Rachael Ray 10 piece cookware set to help a new couple get started in the kitchen with some new cookware
Heather S says
the kitchenaid mixer to make yummy treats
soha molina says
KitchenAid 4.5 qt. Ultra Power Stand Mixer – Cobalt Blue to whip up tastey eats.
Mary Jamison says
KitchenAid 4.5 qt. Ultra Power Stand Mixer is perfect and would make my life eaiser.
Deb K says
Rachael Ray Hard Anodized II 10 piece Set is perfect,as I have a set and love it!
Barbara Montag says
I’d like to give the Giada De Laurentiis 7″ Stainless Steel Mezzaluna Knife – Silver to a friend because she’s been hinting and needing knives – thank you.
Amy W. says
I would like to give the Kitchen Aid Mixer because everyone wants a Kitchen Aid Mixer.
Veronica R says
The Rachel Ray cookware set because everyone needs good cookware!
heather says
I went to the site and I would love to give the Fieldcrest Luxury bath towels skyline grey because every new couple can use a great set of high end towels.
Tara says
KitchenAid 4.5 qt. Ultra Power Stand Mixer – Green Apple
It is beautiful and would help make baking easier!
Stephanie Gossett says
I love the Rachel Ray Cookware. I also love the GORGEOUS serving pieces!
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Michelle says
I’d love to give Squish Measuring cups to my sister because they don’t have a ton of space (and those are cute)!
latanya says
KitchenAid 3.5 Cup Food Chopper it is a great kitchen accessory
jeanine feldkamp says
i’d love to give a kitchaid stand mixer because I know every one could use one of those!
shelly peterson says
I would give the Rachael Ray Hard Anodized II 10 piece Set because every one needs a good quality cookware set
Birdie Skolfield says
id gift the
Hamilton Beach Black 2-Way Brewer
Id gift the Hamilton Beach Black 2-Way Brewer cuz my friends drink 1 decaf & 1 reg coffee
ellen beck says
I would choose the Pyrex 19 Piece Bake and Store Set – Clear so after the party things can be stored or sent home with the bride and guests. It is all so versitile!
Denise L says
Giada’s red 6 qt cast iron dutch oven.
Maria Iemma says
The Kitchen Aid Mixer is always appreciated. I use mine all the time and tend to give gifts that I consider useful and of good quality
Wild Orchid says
I would love to give the rachel ray 10pc cookware set because it is great quality and important to have a decent cookware set.
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Heidi says
I’m loving the Threshold Blue Newbury 16-piece Dinnerware Set in aqua!
Susan Christy says
I didn’t get any nice silverware when I got married – so I would give the Oneida Camlynn 45 Piece Flatware Set.
Janet W. says
I’d love to give the Kitchen Essentials® from Calphalon® 5-pc. Bakeware Set because it’s practical and will come in handy!
Debbie Jackson says
KitchenAid 4.5 qt. Ultra Power Stand Mixer in red is on my sister’s wish list so I would choose. it.
nannypanpan says
i like the 19 piece pyrex bake and store set because my niece plans to make her husband lunch every day
Jessica To says
I would like to give the Dyson Vacuum. I think it is because I could really use this myself.
Stacey B says
I’d love to have the Giada 10 pc stainless steel cookware set
Gina H. says
KitchenAid 4.5 qt. Ultra Power Stand Mixer – Cobalt Blue because I like to bake.
Jessie C. says
KitchenAid 4.5 qt. Ultra Power Stand Mixer is perfect for every kitchen.
Emilie says
The KitchenAid mixer — everyone household should have one!
Ellie W says
Henckels Premio 14-pc. Metal Cap Knife Set because every kitchen should have good kives.
Sandra VanHoey says
Sunbeam Heritage Series Stand Mixer – Red, always wanted one for myself and would make the perfect gift
Courtnie says
I’d love to give the Sunbeam Panini maker.
Thomas Murphy says
I would give the Keurig K75 Single Cup Coffee Maker – Platinum because I have one and its awesome.
Amanda Sakovitz says
I love the Rachel Ray 10 piece cookware set because it includes everything I need to make a great meal
Elena says
I like the Rachael Ray 10-piece cookware set because you can cook anything with it
Nikki says
The 12 cup cupcake carrier with lid for sure! I love baking for family get togethers but always end up smooshing my cupcakes
Mary Happymommy says
I like the Sunbeam Panini maker.
Thabal says
I would like to to give the ‘Rachael Ray hard anodized II cookware set’. Covers the basics and a good starter set.
Heather Hayes Panjon says
I’d Love To Give The Rachael Ray Hard Anodized II 10 piece Set Because Everyone Deserves A Nice Cookware Set!
stephanie says
i like Threshold™ 16 Piece Wellsbridge Dinnerware Set – Brick
Cheryl F. says
I’d love to give the Threshold 16 Piece Barbury Earthenware Dinnerware Set because it’s perfect for any occasion.
Lisa Brown says
I would love to give the Threshold 16 Piece Wellsbridge Dinnerware Set in Aqua because everyone needs a nice dinner set.