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happyvanursehappyvanurse member
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Do my husband and I buy a gift for our brother and future sister in law's engagement party? Groom is his brother and my brother in law. Thank You.
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  • NymeruNymeru member
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    Because the party is not a shower, I would not feel obligated to buy a present.  I would bring a card.  At most I would bring a bottle of wine or gift certificate for a restaurant they'd both enjoy.
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  • southernbelle0915southernbelle0915 mod
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    It's not necessary and you do not need to feel obligated, but many people do bring gifts to engagement parties. Nothing like large wedding gifts, but a card plus a bottle of wine (if they drink), a small gift basket, a gift card, etc. would be nice.
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  • AddieCakeAddieCake member
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    I sent a movie gift card in a card to the only one I was ever invited to since I didn't really know if I was supposed to give a gift.
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  • Maggie0829Maggie0829 member
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    Engagement parties are not a thing in my circle, but if I were invited to one I would probably buy the couple a bottle of wine or liquor or maybe a gift card to a restaurant.

    Even though engagement parties are not seen as gift giving events I know I would feel really odd about showing up with nothing.

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  • climbingsingleclimbingsingle member
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    I usually give a bottle of wine or a gift card. 
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  • Jen4948Jen4948 member
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    A card would be appropriate, but no more than that is necessary.
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  • KeptInStitchesKeptInStitches member
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    A card would be very appropriate. Maybe a bottle of wine if you feel like it.
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  • chibiyuichibiyui member
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    I would bring a card and a bottle of under $25 wine. Or some other alcohol if they don't like wine.
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  • slothiegalslothiegal member
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    chibiyui said:
    I would bring a card and a bottle of under $25 wine. Or some other alcohol if they don't like wine.
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    Ha, FI and I get this at our corner store:

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    Also, I do not understand the bolded.  Please explain.
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  • ohannabelleohannabelle member
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    Engagement parties aren't gift occasions. Previous Posters are making good calls, the same sort of little gift you'd bring if someone invited you to their home.
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  • Jen4948Jen4948 member
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    chibiyui said:
    I would bring a card and a bottle of under $25 wine. Or some other alcohol if they don't like wine.
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    I'd nix the alcohol altogether if they teetotal or just don't like to drink it.
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