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Can you believe it? They are
finally getting married. Now they have organized an Engagement Party
to celebrate. The party may be very large or very small. Couples
have rented out catering halls and bands to play during an elaborate dinner
where you are served by waiters. Other couples simply have a few
friends and family come to their house and serve sandwiches, salads and
soda. Regardless of the celebratory manner, it is a happy occasion
where gift giving has become a custom. This leaves you with having to get a
gift.
Luckily, in today's society, many
brides to be register with some select stores what they would like, so it
leaves out any guessing on your part. This has become easier, since
you can look at the registry online, and purchase the items online as well
(see our online registry list). If not, you can ask the happy couple
or their families. If you still have no luck, you can try our list of
items below.
Engagement Party Gift Ideas:
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Many brides register with many types of stores.
See our Online registry list.
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If there is no registry, ask the bride to be or their
family.
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If they give you no guidance, try some of our gift ideas
below. These are gifts that might not be purchased by another
guest, or are items that are the recipient can have multiples of.
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Combined Coffee/Cappuccino/Espresso maker
(usually people purchase item with only one of the features)
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Television (always makes a nice
gift - the recipient could always put it somewhere)
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Combo DVD & VHS player (to
play the old tapes and start a new DVD collection)
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Blender with grating & chopping
attachments (comes in so handy in the kitchen)
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Picture Frames (you can never have enough)
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Lingerie (if you know them
well - other people may not be willing to purchase them)
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Fondue Set (its a classic, an
is being revitalized as a fad in major cities)
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Sushi Set with Video/Book on
how to make it (A fun gift that is "in")
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Professional grade knife (you
can never have enough and usually the bride requests a full knife
set, where none are professional grade)
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Antique Heirloom (something
that the recipient can proudly display, but also has
investment potential)
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Antique Tea or China Set
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Hand painted picture
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Antique furniture
(armoire, secretaries desk, coat stand, etc.)
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Collectible statues/curios
(Lladros, hallmark or other collections)
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Gift Certificate from a store
that sells Bed & Bath merchandise and/or Electronics (this way
they can decide themselves what to purchase)
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