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You know, I think things are getting out of hand. First you get a pretty little invitation in the mail........its a 'SAVE THE DATE' card............ then you get another invite..........it's the engagement party invite........ OH WHOOPIE!!!!!!!.................then you get another 'save the date' invite ---------its the SHOWER...................Then you get yet THE BIG INVITATION.........IT'S THE WEDDING!!!!!!!!! OEY VEY.... It's getting ridiculous........and I'm trying to remember...I don't think you should be required to bring a gift to the engagement party. Jeeze. Who can afford to do these things anymore? Just stick to............SHOWER...........WEDDING........ SIGH.......... no because I am not aeare the weeding before now

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Proper etiquette doesn't require that you bring a gift for an engagement party. It should never be expected that guests who are invited to an engagement party bring a gift since they will be invited to the wedding as well and gifts are a requirement there.

However, some people choose to bring an engagement gift and these can range in price and magnitude--there is no proper gift or convention. Often, guest will just bring a host/hostess gift for the people who are hosting the party.

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It depends. In some areas, they are gift giving events, where shower type gifts are appropriate. In other areas, hostess style (candles/wine) are the norm. In other places, no gift at all.

You should ask people in your area what is common there.

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Do you give an engagement gift to someone if you are not invited to their engagement?

When I was engaged, I did not receive any engagement gifts. I do not know of any of my friends who received engagement gifts either. I think that a good replacement to an engagement gift would be a gift for their bridal shower or bachelor party in addition to a wedding gift.


Is is necessary for you to give an engagement gift at a party when you have already sent the couple an engagement gift months earlier when they got engaged?

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If there is an engagement party then yes, the parents would give a gift. Many couples get engaged and don't have an engagement party and in this case it is not necessary for the parents to give a gift.


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Is it customary to give gifts at a wedding engagement party?

Gifts are not customary at an engagement party because they are expected at the wedding and etiquette dictates that those who are invited to an engagement party should be invited to the wedding. If you choose to give a gift you can but it is not required or expected.


Who pays for engagement party hostess gifts?

Unless it is the bride and groom putting on their own engagement party then they get the engagement gifts anyway. However, if it is a parent of either side of the family; relative or friend that puts on the part (they are the hostess) you do not give a gift and only need to give the future bride and groom a gift.


Is it proper to bring a gift to a moving away party?

It's always proper to bring a gift for your hosts to a party where you will receive free food, drink or entertainment, however small.


Do you have to give a engagement present and a wedding present?

No, it is not necessary to give an engagement present unless someone is giving a party for the fiance and fiancee. A wedding shower gift from the females invited to the shower and a wedding gift is etiquette.


Who holds an engagement party?

Traditionally, the brides parents give an engagement party and the party is to be held in their home. Although now, engagement parties can be hosted by anyone close to the couple. Today the parties can be as formal or casual as you wish to make it. It's also becoming more common for the couple themselves to throw a "couples shower" at their home or another venue which can be much like an engagement party.


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Does anyone know a store that sells engagement party invitations?

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