I have been invited to a New Year's Eve party by my boyfriend's aunt whom I have never met and know little about. I will be staying for four days, all attending will be adults.
Also, I am a college student (21) and on somewhat of a budget ($50.00). Would a bottle of champagne and/or flowers be appropriate?
Thanks for sincere suggestions.
Meredith
2006-12-27 04:18:08 · 9 answers · asked by dee-dee conley 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I think both are lovely ideas and I'm very impressed that etiquette is still alive and well.
FTD.com always has on-line specials. To assure a warm welcome you might want to go ahead and have flowers [or a plant] delivered right before you arrive.
I wouldn't do the champagne. Not enough to share with everyone; don't know if she likes champagne; etc...
Don't forget to take a piece of your stationery with you. Leave your thank-you note on the pillow after you have gone ahead and stripped the bed linens on the last day of your visit. [I'm sure you already know this.]
2006-12-27 04:29:36 · answer #1 · answered by LisaFlorida 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with the bf to make sure she drinks. A bottle of her favorite drink, a nice wine or champagne,flowers or better still a potted flower would all be great gifts.
2006-12-27 13:47:59 · answer #2 · answered by buffybot67 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is very appropriate. Dress up your bottle with a simple ribbon, or go to the dollar store and get a wine baggie.
If you're a bit crafty, you can make your own wine charms. Go to Michael's, get some earring hoops and some jump rings. Add a variety of beads or other novelty item to the jump rings. Put them in a nice pouch or wee box and she'll have somewhere to store them after the party.
2006-12-27 13:23:14 · answer #3 · answered by RaynorShine 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You got it. Champagne or a nice bottle of wine. (Robert Mondavi is a nice brand- for about 20.00 depending on the choices his brand has). I don't even realy think flowers are necc, but thats your choice. P.S Don;t forget to buy a wine bag. You can find some nicely decorated ones at ANY wine store. Wine Depot, Wine Country, ect. They also serve as a nice presentation for the wine.
2006-12-27 15:29:01 · answer #4 · answered by peacfulwar 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both flowers and wine are acceptable.
A nice box of candy is a good alternative as well.
And if they don't drink wine, some flavored coffee is a good gift. Make sure it is ground in case they don't have a grinder.
2006-12-27 12:23:05 · answer #5 · answered by ajtheactress 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wine is good. Wine glasses are good. Summer sausage and a cheese log would be good. Holiday napkins or placemats? Carafe? High tech wine bottle opener? Nice coffee, tea, and/or cocoa? Throw blanket?
2006-12-27 12:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Champagne and flowers are always nice, but usual. You could get something different but useful like:
gourmet food: http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=220665&CategoryID=23499&LinkType=SiteAd&LinkLoc=22672&AdID=32548
apples covered in chocolate: http://www1.macys.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=220110&CategoryID=25603&LinkType=EverGreen
a good book like Tuesdays with Morrie: http://www.amazon.com/Tuesdays-Morrie-Young-Greatest-Lesson/dp/076790592X/sr=8-1/qid=1167241271/ref=pd_bbs_1/105-3676414-9210045?ie=UTF8&s=books
a nice wooden box for her dresser: http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAME&PROD_ID=1149722
something in that box: http://www.functionalcreations.com/shopcakeappetizer.htm
special serving plate: http://www.jafgifts.com/frmItem.aspx?ItemCode=107510
go shopping with some ideas in mind you will find the right thing and know it
2006-12-27 12:51:21 · answer #7 · answered by spitfin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bottle and a nice bouquet are always acceptable hostess gifts.
2006-12-27 12:20:32 · answer #8 · answered by smedrik 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that would be fine...never can go wrong with flowers and wine...that's excatly what i would bring! Have fun!!
2006-12-27 12:21:25 · answer #9 · answered by 12345 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋