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post #16 of 19
Girlfriend and I are going to an engagement party today as well, we had the same trouble determining what would be appropriate gift-wise. My initial thought was a nice bottle of wine, champagne or vodka (engaged couple's preference). Did some asking around and some google, generally the typical responses we received were: - Nothing - $25-$50 - Wine, Champagne or Booze I was surprised with the number of responses that indicated that gifts weren't necessary for an engagment party - but it makes sense, considering you'll be attending all the related showers and the actual wedding. We decided on a $25 bottle of champagne - they can open it at the engagement party if they want or keep it for later on.
post #17 of 19
I got a bunch of bottles of wine, no cash, and no presents from anyone other than her parents (who just love giving us stuff). Seems that presents/cash are for showers and the wedding, not for engagement parties.
post #18 of 19
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Originally Posted by NoNothingGuy View Post
I think some of you might be confusing a wedding gift with engagement party etiquette. In some social circles money is given as a wedding gift, but I believe the OP is simply talking about a party being given in the honor of his friend. Not the time or place to give a wedding gift.

I think a decent bottle of booze is going above and beyond. Again, attach a nice note so that they know it is from you. You don't have to spend an arm and a leg, this is just a gesture.
I ended up taking this advice and just brought myself. It was fine, as the party was very casual.
post #19 of 19
stingy fucker. Smart though. Now that they have scratched your name off the wedding guest list, you have saved yourself some money and misery.
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