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Do you take gift to engagement party

kristinc01kristinc01 member
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So we just got invited to an engagement party for a close friend of my husband's this weekend.  The groom-to-be just called last night and it sounds pretty informal, like a BBQ or something.  That is all the details I have.  I am more looking to see if an engagement party is considered a gift giving event.  I have no idea who is hosting, but these people aren't gift grabby so I'm sure they aren't hosting in order to get gifts.  Normally I would probably take a bottle of wine or something basic, but I don't think they are much for drinking so I was just going to get a nice picture frame, but like I said, I don't even know if people normally take presents to an engagement party.
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  • EastCoastBrideEastCoastBride member
    To me, these are no gift parties.  I'd do wine at the most.  Maybe some flowers?
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  • blondii428blondii428 member
    We didn't have gifts at ours. I think that generally they aren't gift giving occasions with the rare exception of really fancy ones, in that case you would ask the host.

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  • SingleMom31SingleMom31 member
    I always feel weird attending without anything, so I agree with PP that a standard hostess gift would be nice. If they're not drinkers, flowers, a nice candle, baked goods, etc are always nice. I'd say 10 to 15 range.

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    imageSingleMom31:
    I always feel weird attending without anything, so I agree with PP that a standard hostess gift would be nice. If they're not drinkers, flowers, a nice candle, baked goods, etc are always nice. I'd say 10 to 15 range.

    Yes Same here. Gifts aren't required, but a small tolken wouldn't be out of place either. If it's a casual BBQ bring a 6-pack or bottle of wine, or other small hostess gift if you'd like, but don't feel pressured to bring something if you wouldn't typically bring a hostess gift to a BBQ at their place. 

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  • mmm50mmm50 member

    imageMelRC117:
    I would only bring something as if it were a regular party and you brought a little something for the hostess.

     This is what I would do.  We had a housewarming around Christmas, mostly as a family get together.  We got a few bottles of wine, a candy dish, a "New House 2009" Christmas ornament and some Christmas dish towels.  

     I usually take wine, a candle etc. 

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  • vindaloovindaloo member
    An engagement party is not a giftgiving event.
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  • Liz4444Liz4444 member
    Everyone I know send engagement gifts, so I'd be inclined to bring a gift. However, if it's an informal party and you don't want to bring wine, maybe cookies or candy?
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