A Unique Bridal Shower Gift Idea

The Red Plate Tradition

Here's a unique bridal shower gift idea that will stay with the bride for years to come. It is the gift of the Red Plate tradition. A gift with a beautiful reminder to celebrate all the events that make life special.

Over a 100 years ago American immigrants brought a tradition from Europe to the United States. It was the tradition of the Red Plate. The Red Plate would be used to serve dinner to honor a special guest, a joyous occasion or acknowledge a person's good fortune. It could be as simple as a bountiful harvest, a birthday, milestone in life or a happy event. The plate was handed down from generation to generation to allow families to celebrate and appreciate the special times in their lives. This beautiful tradition makes for a unique and thoughtful bridal shower gift idea. It is also perfect for a baby gift, a wedding gift or a birthday gift. While not expensive, it is a priceless present that will be remembered and used for years.

One of our visitors Linda, from New Jersey, told me of this unique wedding shower gift idea. The story that went with it that was found on Yahoo Answers and goes as follows:

Red Letter Days

This one special red plate is intended for "Red Letter Days."

Surprise one another by setting it for your new spouse when you prepare a special dinner for him.

Let the birthday person use the red plate to mark another year of good health and happiness.

Set the red plate for a guest of honor who comes to visit your home.

Celebrate the completion of a big project or a promotion for your loved one.

One day you may set this plate for a child who brings home a great report card.

However, and whenever you choose to use this red plate, I pray God's blessing on you, your marriage, and your family.


Here's a poem I created to go along with the Red Plate gift.
Feel free to print and use.


Here are the poems if you gift this for a baby shower or christening.


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This bridal shower gift idea is one of many creative ideas in our Wedding Fun section here.

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