Bridal Shower Present?

^^ What Sarah said

I usually get a separate shower gift off of the registry when I am invited to one. If I cannot attend, I send it directly to the couple (although, I'm not sure it's required if you can't attend, I just think it's a nice thing to do).

If it were me I would probably send the gift in the mail.

I was going to go down the same road as Mrs. Fall Bride. If this gift was originally purchased as a wedding gift, I'm going to assume it was a bigger ticket item. I wouldn't send that higher priced item as a shower gift. l'd pick something in the $30 range for her shower gift (you aren't attending, but an inexpensive gift is a great gesture) and send the pricier gift as a wedding gift.

I bought a nicely priced wedding gift off the registry and was planning to take it to the wedding (3 hours from where I live) in June. I also automatically assumed that I had to buy another gift for the shower which is located 2.5 hours from where I live regardless of whether not I was able to attend. I was not sure where to send the shower gift since my cousin is obviously not throwing her own shower. I'll ship it to the girl who is hosting the event and she can give it to my cousin. Hopefully that will work. Thank you all for the prompt and thorough responses.

It's a nice gesture to buy a gift. Typically this comes from the registry but I like to buy a gift specifically for the bride for Bridal showers. I've done facial gift cards, massages, honeymoon outfits, etc.

You aren't required to buy a shower gift if you can't attend, but I think it's a nice gesture and I always send one! Use their wedding registry as your guide!

I think its awesome you are sending a shower gift, but don't send it to the shower host. Like @Mrs.FallBride said - ship it to the couple's preferred address on their registry site. It is there for a reason!