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Engagement gift ideas

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Engagement gift ideas
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You do not always need an engagement gift: a card is enough for most guests. Close family and friends often give something small to celebrate.

Ideas

  • A bottle of something to celebrate with, and two good glasses
  • A wedding planner notebook or organizer
  • A framed print of where they got engaged
  • A ring dish for safekeeping the ring
  • Date-night experience
  • A personalized "Mr and Mrs" or "Mr and Mr" or "Mrs and Mrs" keepsake
  • A cookbook for their new life together

Etiquette

  • Engagement parties sometimes have gifts, sometimes not; follow the host’s lead.
  • Keep it modest; the wedding gift comes later.

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