This means not just searching for bridal shower gifts but also for the groom or for the couple. Therefore I’ll share some unique wedding shower gift ideas for couples.

In the current economic climate many hardware stores constantly have specials going on. If you do your homework and pay attention to fliers in the mail or emails with promotions from such companies, you will know when to go shop. I know a hardware store may seem an unlikely place to shop for a wedding shower so I put some ideas together to get your list going.

Even if the couple will not be moving into their own home after getting married, they may still live in an apartment with a small garden or outdoor area and even if they don’t, the following unique wedding shower ideas will still work for couples:

1. A rolling cart can be a double duty gift since it can be used as:

Collapsible Rolling Cart

2. Any household needs some form of tools even if it’s just a screw driver and pliers. Therefore a steel toolbox can help provide storage and keep things in its place. And can also be used for keeping garden tools together.

3. Kitchen appliances are a must for any couple and you may consider buying a food processor, a coffeemaker or even a toaster at a good price from the hardware store.

4. If the couple loves to garden it may be a good idea to get them a set of gardening tools, a wheelbarrow or even some plants and shrubs to get the garden going.

5. Another inexpensive but very handy gift idea is to make a blackboard for messages. It can be easily done by priming and sanding a sheet of plywood in the desired size and then applying two to three coats of chalkboard paint.

Display this in a prominent place at the shower with dates and time of the rehearsal dinner and for the wedding as a reminder to guests. The couple can then use it as a message board in their home.

This is just a few suggestions to get you going. It may be a good idea to walk around in the hardware store and open you mind to find unique wedding shower ideas for couples.