Another gift dilemna (engagement present?)..

Original post by Sonicstef

Apr 17, 2003 12:26 PM

Yet another gift dilemna:

One of Luke's friends just got engaged. They are throwing an engagement BBQ at their house to celebrate. I asked the bride to be if they were registered and she replied no - that we should just come and have fun.

Of course we will give them something - but what?

Other facts:
- I dont really know the bride well. She seems sweet and is a crafty type of person but I dont know enough about her likes/dislikes to have a perfect gift in mind.
- Not sure but her wedding may take place on a cruise or something like that so she probably doesnt need the traditional wedding stuff like a guestbook, etc..
- The couple already lives together and they are in their late twenties.
- He moonlights in a bar/restaurant so liquor is not a good gift for them.

Ideas?

Cira Posted: Apr 18, 2003 08:31 AM

Re: Another gift dilemna (engagement present?)..

A spin off from Erica's idea ... I got this from a good friend at work ... we loved it.

BTW ... I love those picture coasters ... I have to get them now that you posted them! Thanks!

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Sonicstef Posted: Apr 18, 2003 05:05 PM

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Ok...so Luke poo-poo'd the photo idea as well as the fondue thing and the coffee idea. Naturally, he has no ideas of his own.

LisaT Posted: Apr 18, 2003 05:10 PM

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he's not allowed t veto if he has no replacement ideas!

I'm having leftover fondue for lunch. I HAD to have it last night after all this talk.

Sonicstef Posted: Apr 18, 2003 05:17 PM

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Lisa - I agree with that theory. He says 'there is plenty of time' which means we will be racing around for a gift the night before which I hate...but Im in no mood to argue about it so whatever!

KarenG Posted: Apr 18, 2003 06:31 PM

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I realize I'm at the end of this post but one of my first thoughts was the same as yours - the Tiffany Toasting Glasses. Even if their wedding is not traditional, they will toast their marriage that day and flutes would be a wonderful gift.

I bought the Sybil flutes for my cousin as an e-gift. They're so much more beautiful in person (the pix looks ornate but they really are stunning) The tiffany box + card topped it all nicely.

Very classy. Can't go wrong...

Edited to say - price was $80 including presentation box.