I need ideas for my son and his fiancee to mark their engagement. Something permanent, not cash, not photographs, not a w/end away but a gift. Please help. Thank you
2007-01-18 07:43:21 · 16 answers · asked by Raceylady 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
It depends on their needs. I would probably skive off and ask them to give a few ideas. They will know your budget as well.
Cutlery
Nice ceramic tea set
Serving tray
Well, those are three that come to mind.
--That Cheeky Lad
2007-01-19 03:37:55 · answer #1 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Although you mentioned "not a photograph", my suggestion is more than that....
Go buy a nice stirling silver picture frame, have it engraved with their names and the date he proposed. Then pay for a professional sitting fee and have portraits taken. Put the nicest photo into the engraved frame and it's something they can cherish.
Then when they're married, if they choose to have a section of their home with wedding memorabilia, they can add the engagement gift from you to the collection; and then add more in future if they have children and as their family grows.
2007-01-18 19:24:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to mark their engagement would be a small get-together. In this way they can invite friends - and so can who - to hear the good news in person.
People remember an event more than a present, especially if it is done with love. And it doesn't have to be fancy, just have a few people over to your house with some finger foods.
Good luck!
2007-01-18 15:53:46 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Congratulations!
I don't know how crafty you are, but, a book of family recipes is a wonderful gift for welcoming a new person into the family. Collections from as many family members as possible, and there are places online (scrapbooking and publishing) that can make it into a hardcover book if you wanted to. I think its nicer if its hand written and with a photo included.
A wonderful accent piece i.e. vase, mantel clock, something along those lines.
2007-01-18 16:22:31 · answer #4 · answered by I_Love_Life! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say pay for their engagement photos and then get them a nice frame..but you don't want to do that.
Buy some stock of a up and coming company (like Apple Computer or Comcast) for them...a way for them to learn how to invest in their future together as a couple.
or you could just get them tattoos! that's mighty permanent!
2007-01-18 15:54:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know you don't want to get them photographs but a neat thing to do would be to get them a quilt that has pictures of the two of them on it and the engagement date in the middle.
2007-01-18 16:22:55 · answer #6 · answered by willa44 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well........you will need to put-on-your-thinking-cap!
As you have left no clues, so can't really say?
You could post this again?....but! failing that, just think on what they BOTH like and put something together, for them....that
has a great deal of meaning?
If they like camping...a nice tent.
Or if they have a nice car...something for the car.
Or If they like to stay home, a bigger t.v....nice rug?..or even
something....they would not buy-but need.Often, people
would love something 'special'...but would NEVER buy it!
They look at it as a waste of money.
But...you can maybe...seek it out for them.
2007-01-18 15:50:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A nice set of Cutlary? a practical present.
Or maybe crystal wine glasses, but maybe a little old fashioned
2007-01-18 15:49:34 · answer #8 · answered by Silver_Lining 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my family, we all pool our money and buy the couple china and chrystal. Take the bride to be shopping in a shop with plenty of variety and see what she likes.
2007-01-18 19:17:44 · answer #9 · answered by Julia B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Help your son to buy a expensive diamond ring
2007-01-18 16:33:10 · answer #10 · answered by akband 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋