couple not registered yet, what to give?

hi ladies,
my younger brother got engaged today and we are going out to dinner to celebrate with both families next sat evening.
i want to bring them a gift, but they are not registered yet (obviously! lol)

What should i bring them?
I'm thinking maybe a bottle of champagne or wine?

TIA

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Posted by angl2001

my brother and his GF got me a wedding planner and a gift card....i got them mets tickets for their E-gift...my friend got engaged i got them a nice frame with a pic of them in it....maybe something like that? or .maybe a gift certifiact for a nice dinner out? maybe dinner and a movie??

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those are great ideas! thanks!

What about the basket of candles?

A basket of candles that come in a pair
In all different colors, for you two to share
The white ones burn first
They are wrapped in white lace
To celebrate your first married night
In your new chosen place.
The green pair is taller, and also much thinner
Burn with the first company, you have over for dinner.
The dark blue candles are for after your first fight
Use them to burn while making up all night.
Pink candles set the mood and pave the way
For your first married Valentine’s Day.
Now, when your first year of marriage is through
The cream anniversary pair, will light for you two.
Red candles aflame, both your futures are bright
Celebrate promotions you’ve worked toward with all of your might.
By this time we hope, maybe, just maybe
You can light the purple ones, on the birth of your baby.
And just when you thought you’d put these away
Take the light blue ones out-for your fifth anniversary day.
Now just one more pair left - for the big 2 5
The anniversary pair that will keep your love alive.
Congratulations xx and xx
On the start of your forever
May the two of you always be happy together
And burn these candles
Just the way we said
But please don’t forget-blow them out before bed!

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Posted by MiciB115

What about the basket of candles?

A basket of candles that come in a pair
In all different colors, for you two to share
The white ones burn first
They are wrapped in white lace
To celebrate your first married night
In your new chosen place.
The green pair is taller, and also much thinner
Burn with the first company, you have over for dinner.
The dark blue candles are for after your first fight
Use them to burn while making up all night.
Pink candles set the mood and pave the way
For your first married Valentine’s Day.
Now, when your first year of marriage is through
The cream anniversary pair, will light for you two.
Red candles aflame, both your futures are bright
Celebrate promotions you’ve worked toward with all of your might.
By this time we hope, maybe, just maybe
You can light the purple ones, on the birth of your baby.
And just when you thought you’d put these away
Take the light blue ones out-for your fifth anniversary day.
Now just one more pair left - for the big 2 5
The anniversary pair that will keep your love alive.
Congratulations xx and xx
On the start of your forever
May the two of you always be happy together
And burn these candles
Just the way we said
But please don’t forget-blow them out before bed!

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cute idea! i've never heard that one.
thanks!

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Posted by evnme

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Posted by MiciB115

What about the basket of candles?

A basket of candles that come in a pair
In all different colors, for you two to share
The white ones burn first
They are wrapped in white lace
To celebrate your first married night
In your new chosen place.
The green pair is taller, and also much thinner
Burn with the first company, you have over for dinner.
The dark blue candles are for after your first fight
Use them to burn while making up all night.
Pink candles set the mood and pave the way
For your first married Valentine’s Day.
Now, when your first year of marriage is through
The cream anniversary pair, will light for you two.
Red candles aflame, both your futures are bright
Celebrate promotions you’ve worked toward with all of your might.
By this time we hope, maybe, just maybe
You can light the purple ones, on the birth of your baby.
And just when you thought you’d put these away
Take the light blue ones out-for your fifth anniversary day.
Now just one more pair left - for the big 2 5
The anniversary pair that will keep your love alive.
Congratulations xx and xx
On the start of your forever
May the two of you always be happy together
And burn these candles
Just the way we said
But please don’t forget-blow them out before bed!

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cute idea! i've never heard that one.
thanks!

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I gave it to a friend for her engagement and one of my BMs gave it to us with lenox candle holders for our engagement. It's perfect!

a Wedding Planning Book .... a Countdown Clock ....

Champagne is good too .... maybe a gift certificate to their favorite restaurant to celebrate together?

thanks for all the suggestions ladies!
i'm going to go w/ a bridal planning book.

many thanks!

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Posted by blurgirlny

All the above ideas are awesome. I'd especially love a dinner gift certificate. That's such a treat for us - when people give that to us for Christmas.

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thanks!

ARE THEY GOING TO HAVE AN E-PARTY???

IF NOT GIVE THEM A $$$ GIFT AND PERHAPS THEIR TOASTING GLASSES...WITH THE CHAMPAGNE

i am having a e-party so my siblings will give me obviously $$$ at the party BUT when we announced our engagement we had a little get to gether with our parents siblings and immiediate aunts uncles type of small gathering at my house

my siblings got us the swavolski toasting glasses that i LOVE AND HAD MY EYES ON SINCE I FIRST SAW THEM ABOUT 2 YEARS NOW so it was a very special gift
they also got me a wedding planner...cute bride/groom coffee mugs...a lenox ring holder...a picture frame...

they've only been engaged since yesterday, so i'm sure they will register in the near future.

i dont know if they'll have an e-party (DH and i didnt). but like i said, it's only been 24 hours!

i got them a bridal planner book

once they register, i'll get them an e-gift from that

here is an idea for the bride

get her a year subscription to one of the bridal magazines

as for a gift for the couple....a gift card is always good