3/26/11

Deciding on those Engagement Party Gifts

By Candice Nayland


An Engagement Party! And you're invited! Great - something to look forward to. Except you want to get the couple engagement party gifts but you don't want to spend too much as the wedding presents will be the next thing on the list.

So, what do you get them? Not too expensive but something that is appropriate and in keeping with the celebration. It sometimes seems all the people you know seem to get married all at once. Question is - what do you buy for them. You certainly don't want to get the couple something cheap. Thoughtfulness and caring in the gift you give is the way to go.

With engagement party gifts, it's about deciding who to buy for - something for both of them or each of them? The decision is usually based on giving a combined gift for the couple. That's fine but that also narrows down the choices quite a bit.

Don't be afraid of giving a his and hers gift - that's okay. Just try to make the two gifts have some kind of connection.Look for an interest they share and buy accordingly.Engagement party gifts are about the people you're buying for so make an effort to try and know their interests well.

If the couple are good friends of yours then you will obviously know their tastes well. If, however, you do not know them very well then it is best to go with something that is safe ? a basket of fruit or wine with a thoughtful message is a good choice.Going for a gorgeous presentation of flowers with maybe a couple of gift certificates with it can suffice as terrific engagement party gifts

The people in your life who will be getting married and are now about to be engaged are easier to buy for. You know them well. However the decision must still be how to buy ? for both or separately. If the couple already live together then you could get something like kitchen ware or wine rack etc. If they don?t live together yet then avoid that type of gift ? it?s better suited for the wedding

Thoughtful gifts are the meaningful ones - not the price tag. Give it some time and really try and think about the couple and what they may need or want. You can come up with an idea that won't bust your budget. It's a common mistake to leave the buying of the engagement party gifts too late and as a result buying something that is inappropriate or very expensive.

The gift is in the giving - no doubt about it. But how much more value is that gift if it really makes a statement about your caring and thoughtfulness? It makes a huge difference to the couple to see that you really care about them and took the time out to select the perfect engagement party gifts.




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