{"id":5767,"date":"2016-07-23T00:24:08","date_gmt":"2016-07-23T07:24:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/?p=5767"},"modified":"2018-11-26T13:28:49","modified_gmt":"2018-11-26T21:28:49","slug":"engagement-gift-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/blog\/engagement-gift-faq","title":{"rendered":"They\u2019re Engaged! To Gift or Not to Gift?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve just heard the good news: your friend\/cousin\/neighbor\/insert relationship here is engaged. It\u2019s time to say congratulations! But how? Is a simple \u201cI\u2019m so happy for you!\u201d enough or is a gift a mainstay of today\u2019s engagement etiquette? Each engagement gift must be as unique as the couple you are celebrating, but, keep in mind the engagement is just the beginning and the wedding should be the special moment.<\/p>\n<p>With bridal showers, bachelor and bachelorette parties and rehearsal dinners looming ahead of the big day, engagement gifts can be cost prohibitive. Friends and family of engaged couples need to pace themselves to avoid wedding burn-out. Read: engagement gifts shouldn\u2019t break the bank. So what<em> are<\/em> appropriate ways to celebrate the newly engaged?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5769\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/engagement-party-couple-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"engagement-party-couple\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/engagement-party-couple-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/engagement-party-couple-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/engagement-party-couple-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/engagement-party-couple-350x233.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b>When You Attend an Engagement Party<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Never show up to a party empty-handed, however, newly engaged couples probably haven\u2019t registered yet, so it is better to stay away from personal items like candles, vases and picture frames, that may or may not fit their style. Plus, engagement parties are increasingly becoming more casual with the focus on the fun\u2014think backyard barbecues and even bowling parties\u2014so more formal gifts are not required. Instead, we recommend presenting the couple with a nice bottle of champagne or a <a title=\"plant-gifts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/categories\/plants\/mSzBzI \" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plant <\/a>that will continue to bloom long after they begin their new life together.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b>When You Want to Say \u201cCongratulations\u201d in Person<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best ways to celebrate a newly engaged couple\u2019s big news is to invite them to brunch or dinner. Choose their favorite restaurant or host an intimate dinner party in your home. The important thing is to spend time together and share in their excitement. If you do want to surprise the couple with a little extra something, opt for a gift that focuses on experiences they can share together\u2014like a couple\u2019s massage, movie tickets or even <a title=\"A-Year-of-Fruit--Cheese--Free-Delivery\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/product\/A-Year-of-Fruit--Cheese--Free-Delivery-30129397\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a whole year of fruit and cheese duos delivered <\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b>When Words Are Worth a Thousand Gifts<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Handwritten notes are a not as prevalent as they once were but a beautiful card with a personal, handwritten note of congratulations could mean the world to the special couple. In addition, when your words are hand written it provides a something they can hold on to and treasure for years to come. Say something from the heart, share a special story or simply reiterate how happy you are for them. Letters are an emotional and permanent way to show the beauty of human connection.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5771\" src=\"http:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/infinity-canvas-engagement-gift-love.jpg\" alt=\"infinity-canvas-engagement-gift-love\" width=\"800\" height=\"378\" srcset=\"https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/infinity-canvas-engagement-gift-love.jpg 800w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/infinity-canvas-engagement-gift-love-300x142.jpg 300w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/infinity-canvas-engagement-gift-love-768x363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/giftsblog.wpengine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/infinity-canvas-engagement-gift-love-350x165.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #999999;\"><b>Make It Personal<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you do feel inspired to present a newly engaged couple with a gift, get creative. Think <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/personalized-christmas-ornaments-gperorn\">personalized holiday ornament<\/a> engraved with the date of their engagement (or wedding date if that has been determined), a custom-labeled bottle of wine, or his and her coffee mugs.<\/p>\n<p>As the wedding day draws near, gift-buying opportunities will abound. Check out Gifts.com for the latest in <a title=\"bridal-shower-gifts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/occasion\/bridal-shower\/Rxp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bridal shower<\/a>, <a title=\"bachelor-party-gifts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/occasion\/bachelor-party\/O7Q\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bachelor<\/a>, <a title=\"bachelorette-gift-ideas\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/occasion\/bachelorette-party\/wYT?featuredId=207883\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bachelorette<\/a>, <a title=\"bridesmaid-gifts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/categories\/bridesmaids-gifts\/mvO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">bridesmaid<\/a>, <a title=\"groomsmen\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/categories\/groomsmen-gifts\/bmz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">groomsman <\/a>and <a title=\"wedding-gifts\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gifts.com\/ideas\/wedding\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wedding gifts<\/a> for every taste and budget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve just heard the good news: your friend\/cousin\/neighbor\/insert relationship here is engaged. 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