2007-06-02 07:08:26 · 13 answers · asked by jpreggio5 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 bride's address or her parent's address. Congratulatory cards, however, are always welcomed.
2007-06-02 07:15:52 · answer #1 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
no a gift is not required; usually an engagement party is for the couple to basically "announce" their engagement and share with the people they care about. Normally you would bring gifts to the shower and/or the wedding itself. Also an engagement party can be a time where the newlyweds to be can ask the people they want, to be in the wedding etc.. its basically a celebration of whats to come! :)
2007-06-06 05:53:42 · answer #2 · answered by JessicaFan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they aren't. There are many other opportunities coming to gift the couple! An engagment party is usually pretty casual, just a chance for the couple and their sets of parents to meet the wedding party and close family. Usually it's just drinks and snacks, with lots of time to talk.
2007-06-02 15:07:25 · answer #3 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gifts are never required.
I've seen engagement parties where no gifts were given and I've seen one where some gave gifts and some didn't.
2007-06-03 10:11:38 · answer #4 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No.A gift is not required. But if you feel unsure if this particular party will be receiving gifts than just go buy a gift card to a restaurant{ you know for a date night for them} If you get there and no one is giving gifts than keep it for yourself. That way you don't lose your money on a gift you can't return. Better to be prepared.
2007-06-02 17:27:12 · answer #5 · answered by Melissa V 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Gifts are never a requirment.
2007-06-04 20:34:59 · answer #6 · answered by mamatucker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that if your going through some financial heartship then a card will do and if it is family or friends they should understand.... but if you have a little money extra then find something that is in your price range...and get something from your heart.... a wedding is a celabration of the joining of 2 people in love not a house warming where you have to bring something.... your presence should be enough .....
2007-06-02 15:07:28 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gift is never REQUIRED....its about what you want to do and what you can comfortably afford to do. People shouldn't get married for the gifts.
2007-06-02 14:15:00 · answer #8 · answered by pspoptart 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No. But you could offer your help in planning or to stay after to clean. That would be a bigger help. If it's in a restaurant just buy the couple a drink and propose a toast.
2007-06-05 18:58:51 · answer #9 · answered by cappuccino_lava 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, but you should bring a card of Best Wishes for the couple.
2007-06-02 14:19:00 · answer #10 · answered by kateqd30 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋