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Engagement Gift Suggestions

sbolger17sbolger17 member
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Looking for an engagment gift for my new BIL and his fiancee.  They already own a home and have tons of normal stuff (dishes, wineglasses, etc).  I've looked at Etsy a bit for some personalized/cute gifts and am interested in these:


 http://www.etsy.com/listing/71150207/chrysanthemum-blooms-a-unique-gift-for

www.etsy.com/listing/71252265/mr-mrs-set-of-2-embroidered-burlap">

http://www.etsy.com/listing/18908287/to-have-and-to-hold-ring-bearer-bowl-tm?ref=sr_gallery_15&ga_search_submit=&ga_search_query=ring+plate&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_facet=handmade

If we did the burlap one we might want to throw in something else too like a bottle of wine.

Any other fabulous gift ideas that you have and care to share?  Any preference for any of the 3 listed above?  We want to spend right around $50 for everything (tax, shipping, etc). 
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Re: Engagement Gift Suggestions

  • ChelseaB425ChelseaB425
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    edited December 2011
    One of my favorite gifts that we received was small and given in addition to other things. They were very cute notecards with a drawing that resembled us and personalized with our names. So adorable and very thoughtful. I'm giving them as engagement present here on out.

    (I have tried uploading a picture of them for the past 5 minutes with no success. Trust me, they're cute.)

    If you're interested, I can get you the name of the company that makes them. We're out of town this weekend, but I can let you know on Sunday.
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  • sbolger17sbolger17 member
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    edited December 2011
    That sounds adorable!  Yes, when you have a chance, let me know the company info.  Thanks!
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  • ChelseaB425ChelseaB425
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    edited December 2011



    Here's what our cards look like. I checked the company and it's called Bonnie Marcus Collection. The website offers many other adorable gifts. Like I said, I will be giving something like this as part of an engagement gift for every party in the near future.
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  • ChelseaB425ChelseaB425
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    edited December 2011
    Another idea!

    We just hired this artist to design our save the dates, and we're getting a coordinating print to display in our home. I think it would make a great gift!

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/80983436/personalized-wedding-gift-custom-wedding?ref=pr_shop

    ETA: This is probably a better wedding gift as many people haven't picked the location when they're engaged.
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  • DondadaTimes2DondadaTimes2
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    edited December 2011
    Chelsea, that is a really cool idea! I love it!

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  • sbolger17sbolger17 member
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_central-new-york_engagement-gift-suggestions?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:621Discussion:8100434a-fcb2-4302-87cf-1d8bb34877cfPost:35cfe75b-d0e4-43fa-9585-af02fc82d2e3">Re: Engagement Gift Suggestions</a>:
    [QUOTE]Another idea! We just hired this artist to design our save the dates, and we're getting a coordinating print to display in our home. I think it would make a great gift! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/80983436/personalized-wedding-gift-custom-wedding?ref=pr_shop" rel='nofollow'>http://www.etsy.com/listing/80983436/personalized-wedding-gift-custom-wedding?ref=pr_shop</a> ETA: This is probably a better wedding gift as many people haven't picked the location when they're engaged.
    Posted by ChelseaB425[/QUOTE]

    I've seen these before.  Very cute! 

    I LOVE the cards -- I'm going to check those out.
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