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Engagement party gift?

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I have my cousin's engagement party in two weeks. The invite said "Your presence is present enough." I still feel weird coming without something. Should I just get them a card and call it a day? Or bring them a bottle of wine?  
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  • melbelleupmelbelleup member
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    Either or would work. I'd go with card since they said no presents...
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  • itzMSitzMS member
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    I never go without a gift. That's just me, though. E-parties aren't gift giving occassions, so you're fine either way.

    My typical gift is an engagement card and giftcard for their favorite restaurant.
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  • radleybooradleyboo member
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    I also wouldn't show up empty-handed.  I think a bottle of wine or a gift card are both nice ideas. 
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  • tabathafayetabathafaye member
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    misslittlenumberrobot said:
    I made this wine bottle gift set for all my close friends and family getting engaged. It can be pricey if you get good wine or maybe just buy three bottles. Everyone loved it! Also, I usually put mine in a nice basket that they could use in their home someday.

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     1. For the night he lets her get her way 2. For the night she lets him get his way 3. For the night she picks out her perfect wedding dress 4. For a date night with your fiance 5. When the planning gets stressful!
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  • aurorajanetteaurorajanette member
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    I typically give a bottle of wine or a nice box of chocolates with a card. Basically something similar to what you would bring as a hostess gift to a dinner party.
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  • KickAssMOHKickAssMOH member
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    Something to consider - Is the engagement party at a venue that might make it difficult for the B&G to bring gifts home? Mine was at a restaurant/bar and we planned to continue celebrations late into the night, so gifts ended up getting toted home by one of my bridesmaids. Gifts are sweet but can sometimes be inconvenient so maybe that is why they asked for no gifts. 
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  • misssunshine17misssunshine17 member
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    Since they literally said no gift (eyeroll), don't bring one. A card is fine.
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  • climbingsingleclimbingsingle member
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    KickAssMOH said:
    Something to consider - Is the engagement party at a venue that might make it difficult for the B&G to bring gifts home? Mine was at a restaurant/bar and we planned to continue celebrations late into the night, so gifts ended up getting toted home by one of my bridesmaids. Gifts are sweet but can sometimes be inconvenient so maybe that is why they asked for no gifts. 
    Good point. It is at a restaurant. 
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  • southernbelle0915southernbelle0915 mod
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    I would bring a card. Since they specifically asked for no gifts, only bring one if you really feel close to the couple. Since it's at a restaurant, I think a gift card would be nice. Doesn't have to be anything big. Even just $15 to starbucks would give them a little date-time.
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