Engagement Party question

ndc923 Posted: Jul 18, 2014 04:32 PM

Engagement Party question

Hey girls, I was hoping to get some advice... FH and I have an engagement party coming up (not ours) and I was wondering what the protocol is? Do you get a gift/card or anything for that? We didn't receive anything from them when we got engaged, we did not have a party either though, and I'm not really an eye for an eye kind of person. If its proper etiquette to get a card or something that's what I would prefer to do, I just don't know. It's also not a formal party, it's a get together at a bar. Thanks!

LandA10315 Posted: Jul 18, 2014 04:46 PM

Engagement Party question

If it were a formal, hosted party I would definitely get a gift, although I'm pretty sure proper etiquette says it is not required. If you are paying your own way at the bar I would say a card is fine, and is what I would probably do unless I was super close to the couple.

mab30 Posted: Jul 18, 2014 04:59 PM

Engagement Party question

Maybe just a card with a bottle of nice wine or something weddingy and cute?

Chels Posted: Jul 18, 2014 05:01 PM

Re: Engagement Party question

Posted by mab30

Maybe just a card with a bottle of nice wine or something weddingy and cute?

this

But im honestly not sure... I think i would feel weird going empty handed though

Kimberley2015 Posted: Jul 18, 2014 05:06 PM

Engagement Party question

I would get a card and a nice bottle of wine. Just a little something

rcotter90 Posted: Jul 18, 2014 05:11 PM

Re: Engagement Party question

Posted by mab30

Maybe just a card with a bottle of nice wine or something weddingy and cute?

This. We didn't have a party but one of the nicest gifts we got was an engraved wine bottle with our engagement date and names. It was really sweet and we'll have it forever (unless I run out if wine and it's been a long week lol). I know Long Island wine and spirits in Commack does it.

JessicaP07 Posted: Jul 18, 2014 05:12 PM

Engagement Party question

I was under the impression you are supposed to give cash at an engagement party. I think that's kind of the point (besides celebrating the fact that they're engaged lol). I'm curious to see what others have to say about it

JaimeLin Posted: Jul 18, 2014 05:55 PM

Engagement Party question

We had a party and everyone brought a gift. Most couples gave about $100 or a cute wedding basket with champagne and wedding items.

killerqueen Posted: Jul 18, 2014 06:38 PM

Engagement Party question

We had a party and I actually had to set up my registry early because so many people were asking. Everyone came with gifts or money and a card.

Jsabbatino Posted: Jul 18, 2014 07:53 PM

Engagement Party question

We had an engagement party - we totally weren't expecting gifts but just wanted to celebrate since we have a little over 2 yr engagement. We received gifts from almost everyone. The majority were cash/checks but we received some gift cards and actual gifts as well and some alcohol. I've attended e-parties before and depending how close we are to them we gave cash or a bottle of wine and a card. I've also given those hand painted wine glasses before. I think they are called Lolita? Macys and hallmark sell them. But they have cute ones with engagement rings painted on them

kfriytsz Posted: Jul 18, 2014 08:26 PM

Engagement Party question

We had an engagement announcement celebration at a bar, and invited all of our close friends. We were surprised to receive a couple of gifts (and even some cash), because we absolutely weren't expecting anything. But, we got a really gorgeous personalized frame that will be the first gift we received as a couple. Maybe you could do something like that?

CAlbanese Posted: Jul 18, 2014 08:27 PM

Engagement Party question

At our engagement party everyone gave us cash even though it wasn't expected it was a really nice and helpful surprise. So the past 2 engagement parties we've gone to we've given money.