generally speaking, yes. it is customary to give a gift when invited to an occasion and you cannot attend unless there is an ethical problem with doing so.
Jammies can be given as a shower gift. They should be nice looking pajamas.
Whether you know the bride or not you should bring a gift to her bridal shower. You also have the right to not attend the wedding shower especially if you are not invited to the wedding.
usually yes
Silverware is a bridal shower gift. It begins with the letter S.
The time of day or evening for a bridal shower is not relevant to the gift. Since the bridal shower starts at 10 PM then you could consider giving the bride to be some nice lingerie.
It's the thought that counts not the amount.
It is customary to purchase a shower gift if you are planning on attending it, or if the person purchased you one for your shower. As far as a wedding gift goes, if you plan on attending, plan on purchasing a gift. If you don't plan on attending it is completely up to you whether you purchase a gift or not. A card of congratulations, regardless of whether or not you purchase them a gift, is always welcome and a sign of good manners.
Either a mother; mother-in-law; sister or good friend has a bridal shower and does not require a hostess gift. If the bride wishes to thank the hostess she could send a thank you note along with an arrangement of flowers.
* If you are not invited to the shower then it is up to you whether you would like to give a gift or not, but you don't have to. If you were invited, but can't make the shower then yes, you should send the gift with someone else you know that is attending or stop by and give the gift AFTER the shower to the person the shower is for.
* If you are very close to the person that the bridal shower is for then sign it 'With love _____' or, 'Wishing you all the happiness in the future _____'
* It's up to the individual, but the female counterpart can sign the bridal shower gift with either 'John and Jane' or just 'Jane.' If the person who is having the bridal shower doesn't know you very well then sign 'John and Jane Doe.'
When you go to a Bridal Shower then you give a gift and it's not considered a wedding gift. The Bridal Shower is a celebration for the Bride-to-be. Yes, you would place money in the wedding card box at the reception. Only put the money in that you can afford because the bride and groom should appreciate any amount.