Engagement Party - Do You Bring a Gift?

For a brother, yes. Just a friend, maybe not. But nothing big. A bottle of champagne. A gift card to dinner. Some housewares. Or a spa gift for the bride to be since this is her first wedding and she should be a star :).

sigh. why can't parties ever just be celebrations? i would bring a small gift. the suggestion of a bottle of wine is a good one. but i'd be a lot happier if there were a small 'please, no gifts. we just want to share our happiness' note on the invitation.
khairete
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I have always give money for engagement parties, have fun!!

Yes - it is appropriate to bring a gift to an engagement party. The stuff you bring isusually china, glass, picture frames, etc. It's not a shwoer (showers are for home goods like towels, small appliances, poot & pans and mixing bowls. A typical anniversary gift is picture frame, classy photo album, champgne flutes for the wedding toast, crystal bowl, vase, partyware, barware, serving dishes or trays, etc.

Spend what you can afford - but realize this is the girl's first time so try to make her feel welcome. ;o)

My friend just had an Engagement Party. I brought a silver picture frame that is meant to hold the wedding invitation. They had a table set up in the corner for gifts, and there was quite a pile. There were several Money envelopes as well. But not everyone brought a gift. I don't think it's a "shower" where you bring a toaster. But more of a sentimental or keepsake that conveys your good wishes to the bride and groom. Maybe a bottle of wine or gift certificate to a nice restaurant.

I would bring something small like a bottle of wine or get a gift card for somewhere like Pier I where they can buy something for their house.

If you want to be really nice, you could find out if they have honeymoon plans yet and get them something like gift card for that place, or buy an excursion for them to use while they are there.

Yes, bring a gift.

If you are not close, you can bring something less personal like a lovely picture frame for an engagement photo which will be taken at the event. Even if they get two, it's something they can use in multiples. I would not give a cash gift or gift card since you are family.

Yes, I would bring something small. If they drink, maybe a bottle of wine. Other ideas would be a "cooking for two" cookbook or a picture frame that says engagement or love. Or, if you know where they are going on their honeymoon, you can get them a guide book for that location.

A gift for the engaged couple is customary for an engagement party. You're not obligated to buy a gift, but being your brother-in-law and future sister-in-law you really should get them a nice gift. You could call and ask your mother-in-law if there's a registry yet to buy from.

It doesn't matter how many marriages either of them have had previously, by the way. That information was not necessary.