2007-05-29 12:54:47 · 15 answers · asked by belleisafairie 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
No, you do not take presents to the engagement party. You take a gift to the shower, and have a wedding gifts sent or delivered to the address on the registry. Congratulatory cards, however, are always welcomed.
2007-05-29 13:08:40 · answer #1 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Engagement parties are gift optional events. You can bring something if you feel strange showing up empty handed, but there is no faux pas committed if you show up without a gift. A card of best wishes is always appropriate and should be given to a couple celebrating a new engagment, though, so you will want to bring one.
If you do choose to bring a gift it should be small in nature, a small donation to the wedding fund is what we usually give, some people give a trinket of some sort, some give a gift you would find on a registry (although I find that kind of thing WAY overboard, since thats what a shower is for).
2007-05-29 21:18:45 · answer #2 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not necessary to take a gift to an engagement party but if you would like to take a gift because you heard that other people are taking a gift here are some suggestions . .
A bottle of sparkling wine or champagne
A pair of champagne glasses for the engaged couple
A champagne bucket or ice bucket
A frame for their engagement photograph
A small photo album
A gift certificate for "dinner for two"
A small, thoughtful gift is a kind gesture but it is not necessary.
Answered by: A Certified wedding specialist / A Professional bridal consultant / A Wedding ceremony officiant
2007-05-29 21:32:21 · answer #3 · answered by Avis B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You do what you can afford and what is in your heart. There is no reason to spend your entire savings buying presents for an engagement party, a shower, and a wedding. If you can afford 5 bucks and a card then that is what you give. Anybody who expects anything else needs to get over it.
That bieng said if it is a super formal engagement party then you bring a small gift but save household items like pots/pans etc. for the shower and the wedding.
2007-05-29 20:03:17 · answer #4 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 0⤊ 4⤋
You can...if it is a big affair and formal, then usually yes. If it is a small deal with just close friends and family, then probably not. You might want to ask the parents or a close family member what the couple expects. Also, if it is a small affair and somewhat impromtu, bring some champagne and be done. If you recieved an invitation in the mail and had to RSVP, the couple probably expects a gift (though you don't have to feel obligated if you will be going to showers and the wedding and providing gifts for those as well)
2007-05-29 19:59:18 · answer #5 · answered by its about time 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Nope, but people brought wine to ours (it was a cocktail party at our house). Gifts are supposed to be given at the bridal shower or reception, not the engagement party.
2007-05-29 20:08:11 · answer #6 · answered by Peace 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually not. It's just an informal party for the couple to meet one another's families and the wedding attendants.
2007-05-29 21:53:10 · answer #7 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people brought gifts to my engagement party.
2007-05-29 19:57:39 · answer #8 · answered by BossLady 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would say no. Save the gifts for the wedding or bridal party. However you may considering giving a congratulatory card. :)
2007-05-29 20:08:39 · answer #9 · answered by army_soldiersgirl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Na... but if it's a bbq or a dinner then just bring a contribution like chips or something to eat...type off food depends on how formal it is...
Cake from a cheesecake store always goes well : )
2007-05-29 22:10:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋