2007-03-20 02:17:00 · 11 answers · asked by ira161 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
NO. Absolutly NOT. It's not customary to bring gifts (or expect them!) at an engagment party.
The purpose of the engagement party is to announce the engagement and the wedding date, and not to give gifts.
A simple card would suffice, you will have plenty of more oportunities to give the couple presents on their bridal shower and the wedding reception.
In addition to a card, your may bring a bottle of wine or champagne, flowers or a potted plant. That is as far as you should go if you must feel the urge to give them something.
Good luck
2007-03-20 04:14:31 · answer #1 · answered by Blunt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. But like every other bride getting married these days they feel they're entitled to gifts for every occassion leading up to and including the wedding. Don't brides and grooms know what a financial hardship it is for some people to come up with an engagement party gift, then a shower gift, then a wedding reception gift. Enough already with gouging the guests. We're here to celebrate their happy day not line their pockets with cash and expensive gifts.
2007-03-20 09:41:29 · answer #2 · answered by Kimmy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Technically you should. Most of the time gifts taken from the couples registry is expected. It is also appropriate to spend a smaller amount then you would for an actual wedding gift. You could always opt for a gift certificate or giving a bottle of good champagne or wine for them to enjoy when they are alone. Personalize it with a label you make yourself or order it premade. Great Shower Gift for a good price.
2007-03-20 11:05:06 · answer #3 · answered by kauai_lvr 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well i have never been to one, but i would think more on the lines of a host gift, not like a wedding gift. you know like a bottle of wine, something that says congrats, not much more meaning than that. Maybe if they smoke a cigar, or a bottle of Champagne. Don't go way out, they will have a wedding shower which will bring gifts and then the wedding will bring more. Maybe look up edicate.
2007-03-20 09:25:16 · answer #4 · answered by casady96 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, it's just a chance for friends and family to meet the bride, groom and wedding party. It's usually just informal, for drinks and snacks at someone's home. Gifts are given at the wedding shower and wedding.
2007-03-20 11:02:06 · answer #5 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not customary to.
Of course you are always welcome to give people gifts if the mood strikes. But, since many of the other guests will not have brought gifts, it would be polite to offer the gift to the happy couple away from the other guests to avoid making anyone feel uncomfortable.
2007-03-20 15:15:06 · answer #6 · answered by Jessica D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes although not as big a gift as a wedding gift. Perhaps just some vouchers towards something they could buy for the wedding or a we keepsake for them.
2007-03-20 09:25:18 · answer #7 · answered by tranceaddict 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sure, that is way to give to both parties, they both get to enjoy the gift and open them.
2007-03-20 09:29:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes
2007-03-20 09:19:55 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think so, but I'm not sure.
2007-03-23 19:16:00 · answer #10 · answered by MariChelita 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋