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Posted by jen
Ideas for an engagement pressie October 28, 2004 07:58AM |
Raewyn G
Re: Ideas for an engagement pressie October 28, 2004 08:18AM |
Re: Ideas for an engagement pressie October 28, 2004 11:23AM |
Re: Ideas for an engagement pressie October 28, 2004 09:03PM |
Re: Ideas for an engagement pressie October 28, 2004 09:10PM |
Re: Ideas for an engagement pressie October 29, 2004 01:12AM |
Re: Ideas for an engagement pressie October 29, 2004 03:56AM |
I think towells is a personal choice. Unless you know what their colour scheme is the lucky couple can receive an assortment of different colours which doesn't match their bathroom.
Go for something in the kitchen line. Rimu chopping board sounds great. Or anything stainless steel is the in thing at the moment. Or Quiche dishes, Set of sharp knives. Cheese board
Go for something in the kitchen line. Rimu chopping board sounds great. Or anything stainless steel is the in thing at the moment. Or Quiche dishes, Set of sharp knives. Cheese board
Re: Ideas for an engagement pressie October 29, 2004 04:52AM |
I am attending my son's engagement party tomorrow night, and received some interesting comments from my lovely, gorgeous future daughter in law re engagement presents. Being young, she has previously told me priorities range from a dinnerset (they would love to have a matching one), cutlery, and manchester, ie decent sheets etc and I agree, of course, with any kitchenware.
Re: Ideas for an engagement pressie October 29, 2004 07:13AM |
Just a tip. as engagement presents are supposed to be returned to the giver should the couple break up buy something that you would like in your home.
My nephew and his fiancee has recently built a house and so gave them a couple of mats(tyre rubber mats) for the front and back doors. Will give them a couple of fruit trees for a wedding present.
Kay
My nephew and his fiancee has recently built a house and so gave them a couple of mats(tyre rubber mats) for the front and back doors. Will give them a couple of fruit trees for a wedding present.
Kay
Re: Ideas for an engagement pressie October 29, 2004 09:15PM |
Another thought! Many years ago when I was a struggling solo mum and money was in short supply, when my nephew announced his engagement I started his wedding present. Week one I purchased a laundry basket. Each week I would put in something small, but useful. A few clean rags for mopping up. A packet of washing powder. A can opener. Pegs. This went on for the whole year before they married, and the basket was full by the time the wedding came round. All small things that are essential to help a home run smoothly, but are often not available right from the word 'go'. Easy on a limited budget.
Lorna
Lorna
Re: Ideas for an engagement pressie October 29, 2004 09:42PM |
I haven't been to engagements for a long time, but my younger brother was telling me about one of his friend's engagement party. They were given a lovely standard rose planted in a large planter. They're currently renting, so it means they can take it when they buy their own place. I don't know much about roses, but apparently the variety had a name which meant something like eternal love or similar.
We were given a few sets of towels when we got engaged 14yrs ago. Its only been in the last few months that I've had to throw the last of them out. I actually felt quite sad throwing them out, as one set was from an older couple who have both since past away.
How about a nice picnic hamper.
Good luck with the decision making.
Linda.
We were given a few sets of towels when we got engaged 14yrs ago. Its only been in the last few months that I've had to throw the last of them out. I actually felt quite sad throwing them out, as one set was from an older couple who have both since past away.
How about a nice picnic hamper.
Good luck with the decision making.
Linda.
Re: Ideas for an engagement pressie October 29, 2004 11:31PM |
I've just recently bought an engagement gift, and chose a pottery pie dish from a local pottery. I had one similar that I was given and have really enjoyed using it. This way I thought the couple are reminded of the area I live in, and it is practical, doesn't matter if you get more than one. I also tried to pick something that would go with a variety of other patterns. ie I chose a dark mottled blue glaze, rather than cream with apricot flowers and green leaves, or a big native flower etc etc.
When we got engaged many moons ago.... we got so many prs of pillowcases you wouldn't believe.... most never ended up being used, as sheets came with matching ones. I guess also though that what you buy depends on how close you are to the couple.... if I didn't feel as close, I might have bought something less expensive. I have also given special wine glasses, or a really nice clear salad bowl, to relatives. The main thing I try to keep in mind, is that it be something that will go with a variety of decors, and appeal to a variety of people. I have had some gifts myself over the years, that really bugged me, because they were not to my taste, and yet the giver had obviously spent quite a bit. You could even suss them out and find out if they have any special likes or dislikes. I would rather give a gift that I knew was going to be enjoyed and tresured, than one they feel obliged to display, or end up hiding in the bottom of the linen cupboard.
Kaye.
When we got engaged many moons ago.... we got so many prs of pillowcases you wouldn't believe.... most never ended up being used, as sheets came with matching ones. I guess also though that what you buy depends on how close you are to the couple.... if I didn't feel as close, I might have bought something less expensive. I have also given special wine glasses, or a really nice clear salad bowl, to relatives. The main thing I try to keep in mind, is that it be something that will go with a variety of decors, and appeal to a variety of people. I have had some gifts myself over the years, that really bugged me, because they were not to my taste, and yet the giver had obviously spent quite a bit. You could even suss them out and find out if they have any special likes or dislikes. I would rather give a gift that I knew was going to be enjoyed and tresured, than one they feel obliged to display, or end up hiding in the bottom of the linen cupboard.
Kaye.
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