What is the rule of etiquette concerning gifts for an engagement party? What is typically given? The invite states gifts not wanted only the presence of the guests.
2007-07-03 06:08:46 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I think that engagement parties are tacky in the first place. They are basically asking people to celebrate that in about a year we will all get back together again and celebrate some more. If the invite says no gifts then you should bring a nice card and leave it at that. Perhaps a nice bouquet of flowers for the bride to be if you feel the need to take something.
2007-07-03 08:09:04 · answer #1 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would never give a gift at an engagement party. its just a get-together for the couple to kind of announce the engagement to everyone at the same time and celebrate with a few drinks and such. there are a few reasons I wouldnt give a gift...
1) just becuase they get engaged doesnt mean they will actually marry. alot get called off
2) I have friends who got engaged and now, over 2 years later they still havent set a date
3) you might not even get an invite to the wedding so why should you give an engagement gift
4) they sould not be expecting gifts at all anyways since there is nothing an engaged couple should need. save the gift for the wedding.
2007-07-03 06:40:27 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn ♥Cadence Jade's mum♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the invitation says no gifts, then don't bring gifts! An engagement greeting card would be nice. I don't think you need put any money in it.
When two of my friends threw an engagement party, I made them a tape of wedding and engagement songs from Broadway musicals, like "When I Marry Mr. Snow" and "One Hand, One Heart." If you want to do something like this for your friends, don't present it at the party (so not to violate their request), but a day or two after.
2007-07-03 06:15:23 · answer #3 · answered by MNL_1221 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's the thing, most people don't know what an engagement party really is. An engagement party is supposed to be the affair when your engagement is announced to your friends and family (except for your immediate family who should already know). Since they said no gifts, don't bring a gift.
2007-07-03 11:38:57 · answer #4 · answered by maigen_obx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the invite states gifts not wanted, then bringing a gift would be in poor etiquette. If you would like to give them something, you can always mail them something or bring them something later. (Wedding gifts are typically given within 6 months of wedding date). They may not want guests to bring gifts in order to protect the feelings of guests who may not be able to bring a gift.
2007-07-03 06:19:09 · answer #5 · answered by theflynnmom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you wrote that on the invitation then some people will bring gifts and some will not. We didn't write that on our invitations and we got a nice amount of gifts. Actual gifts and money.
2007-07-03 06:13:29 · answer #6 · answered by Jellybean had her little bean 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They went to trouble to say no gifts, the etiquette then is do not bring a gift. Just have fun!
2007-07-03 06:16:49 · answer #7 · answered by fizzy stuff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then the rule is that you honor the couple's wishes. Do not bring a gift or money or anything. Just go and have a good time.
2007-07-03 06:12:02 · answer #8 · answered by Stacia T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Then don't bring gifts. They probably just want to get everyone together to have fun without feeling confined by social ettiquette. If you really want to bring something, bring the bride some flowers or a bottle of wine.
2007-07-03 06:13:19 · answer #9 · answered by Allison L 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gifts are not required at all. You can take a card.
2007-07-03 06:15:39 · answer #10 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋