| The time when a friend or family member | | | | are good ideas also. Get things that if the couple |
| becomes engaged is a time to congratulate them | | | | choose to stay in, they can use to cuddle up |
| and celebrate the happy news. Although it isn't | | | | together and share. |
| necessary to give them an engagement gift, it is | | | | 2) A couples cooking class. Not only to prepare |
| often an appropriate and thoughtful gesture to | | | | the couple to make a home together, it's also a |
| send one. However, if they are not a very close | | | | great bonding experience. If they like Italian, find |
| friend or family you should not feel obligated to | | | | and Italian cooking class, if they like French, then a |
| get them a gift. In this case, a card should be | | | | French cooking class and so on. Everyone loves a |
| enough. | | | | home cooked meal and once married can be a |
| What to Get | | | | romantic evening they spend together. |
| It is not uncommon to know either the | | | | 3) Spa gift certificate. While many consider this |
| bride-to-be or groom-to-be better than the other. | | | | activity female-only, this can make an excellent |
| In this situation it is okay to only send a gift to | | | | gift for a couple. They can look forward to a |
| one half of the couple. But be tactful about it so | | | | whole day of pampering and relaxation together |
| you don't risk offending the non-receiving half. | | | | which offers a chance for some bonding. It may |
| Gifts needn't be expensive as the couple are not | | | | also distract the bride-to-be from the stress of |
| yet married, and you should be saving for the | | | | wedding planning. |
| wedding gift anyway. A meaningful present to | | | | 4) Dinner for two. Get a certificate which allows |
| honour their relationship will be well received. | | | | the couple to enjoy a romantic meal together. |
| Remember these are still two separate individuals | | | | 5) Subscription to a bridal magazine. Wedding |
| and during an engagement they have only | | | | planning can be frantic and difficult. If the wedding |
| announced an intention to become one. For that | | | | is one year or more down the line, consider |
| reason you should get a gift that reflects that. | | | | getting a subscription for the couple. They may |
| Don't buy something for the house like towels or | | | | be able to pick up some new tips and ideas for |
| dishes. | | | | their wedding. |
| It is difficult to find some ideas on what to get as | | | | 6) Dancing lessons. Maybe to prepare for their |
| an engagement gift. Money wouldn't be | | | | first dance at their wedding for just for a little |
| unwelcome as modern weddings are very | | | | fun? Dancing is a great way for a couple to spend |
| expensive. Avoid the obvious champagne flutes | | | | time together while getting some exercise. |
| as other guests are likely to get them this, and | | | | These are just some engagement gift ideas to |
| besides, how much do you use champagne flutes | | | | help you find one of your own. Remember, this is |
| on a regular basis? Not very. Anyway here are | | | | to celebrate the couple and their future wedding. |
| some engagement gift ideas to help you out: | | | | If a gift is too expensive you should consider |
| 1) A romantic gift basket. Put things in that the | | | | joining with a few friends or bridesmaids to get |
| couple can share like a small blanket with candies | | | | one together. |
| and chocolates. Some aromatic candles and soaps | | | | |