My best friend just got engaged. Is it necessary to get a gift just to say congratulations? I'm 25 so this is just the beginning I'm sure. I know there will probably be engagement parties, showers, bachelorette parties, bridesmaid gifts, wedding gifts, the list goes on...and I definitely can't afford much. Is a card ok? What's proper engagement etiquitte?
2007-09-09 12:34:49 · 21 answers · asked by TLynn 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
Ask her what she might need to help plan the wedding. You can probably find something really inexpensive like a pocket contacts/calendar book for wedding planning or a small gift card for long distance phone calls. Even something like pens and note cards to organize a guest list can be useful and purchased at a discount store for less than $10. Don't get me wrong, a card is really nice, but anyone who organized a wedding can tell you that help planning is always appreciated!
2007-09-09 12:47:41 · answer #1 · answered by jc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless her family is having an engagement party for her, a gift is not necessary. As you observed there will most likely be a bridal shower plus the wedding and maybe even a baby shower for which you will need to purchase gifts. If you want to mark the engagement, there are "congratulations on your engagement" cards at card shops or the card section of Walgreens.
2007-09-09 12:39:44 · answer #2 · answered by Stimpy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As of right now a congrats is all you need to do. If she throws an engagement party, you can get them a gift if you want. Most couples who have an engagement party don't expect gifts, I know my husband and I didn't. We did get a few though. However, if you are on a budget, I would save up for a nice shower and wedding gift.
2007-09-09 13:04:28 · answer #3 · answered by Erin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gift For Engaged Friend
2016-12-13 09:05:44 · answer #4 · answered by parvin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. There will probably be an engagement party and you will bring a gift to that then the bachlerette party-gift for that, wedding0 gift for that. you dont bring a bridesmaids gift, the bride gives all the bridesmaids gifts. Sometimes if you are like sister close you may get a little something for her. But thats not one of THE TIMES to get a present.
2007-09-09 12:40:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she has an engagement party, yes, but just a token gift. Save the big stuff for the shower and wedding. If she doesn't have an engagement party, then no, you don't have to buy them a gift--only if you want to.
2007-09-09 13:45:14 · answer #6 · answered by katmusic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they are close to you send some flowers with a card. Give them an engagement gift at the engagement party.
2007-09-09 16:10:10 · answer #7 · answered by Roxy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't ever HAVE to give a gift, unless you are invited to a Shower (as a shower is to "shower" the couple with gifts).
If you want to go ahead and get her a gift. There will be showers, bachelorette party, and the wedding if you want to wait.
2007-09-10 01:27:54 · answer #8 · answered by Terri 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually, for an engagement party a gift is not required. However, as her best friend you could pick her up some bridal magazines, or a planning book - just to get her kickstarted.
2007-09-10 02:02:17 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think you have to get bridemaids gifts? You should not feel obligated to get anyone anything. If you really want to get them something, a card will suffice. I think the biggest reason people have all the pre wedding parties is to get more stuff. Never feel obligated to give anyone anything, ever. No matter what the occasion is, especially if you really can't afford anything more than a nice card.
2007-09-09 13:06:53 · answer #10 · answered by harleychic 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋