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I thought the same thing about the card, that's why I didn't suggest it, LOL. Also, what "mightyqueen" said is good if you do end up going with the card option. didn't think of the lottery tickets.
At the time when I was invited I thought I would be working by now which was back in March.
I thought the same thing about the card, that's why I didn't suggest it, LOL. Also, what "mightyqueen" said is good if you do end up going with the card option. didn't think of the lottery tickets.
The only risk with that is if he gives them lottery tickets and they win big bucks--that would **** me off no end! Especially since he isn't working himself. Maybe they would share.
I was invited to a engagement party for the first time ever in my life and I have never heard of anything like this.
So am I supposed to bring a gift? On the invitation it says BYOB but I;m not sure about if I;m supposed to bring anything. I just don't want to show up looking foolish. I'm still thinking about cancelling but figured I would try and get more information about it. It's a BBQ honoring the couple and I had to call so I could make my resservation
Show up with 5 gallons of homemade vanilla ice cream. No one will care.
Engagement parties used to be regular parties where people suprised their friends with the happy news ... or the proposal itself. No gifts required because it was a surprise. Now they are pretty much a coed wedding shower. Some couples are gift-grubbers and have tons of parties.
Engagement parties used to be regular parties where people suprised their friends with the happy news ... or the proposal itself. No gifts required because it was a surprise. Now they are pretty much a coed wedding shower. Some couples are gift-grubbers and have tons of parties.
I agree and I swear most of them that have all these events like that are this way. Which is why I said pick one give em a gift and forget about taking their as*es a gift per event.
It is customary to bring a gift. I think it's ridiculous...so much money spent for a couple getting married. An engagement party, bridal shower, bachelor/ette parties, then the wedding itself.
I totally disagree that it's customary to bring a gift to an engagement party. I'm sure that's true in some circles of course, but I highly doubt everyone who attends will bring a gift, and I think it would be terrible of you to miss an event because you can't afford some perceived cost of entry. Just bring a card and a 6-pack to share and have a nice time!
I totally disagree that it's customary to bring a gift to an engagement party. I'm sure that's true in some circles of course, but I highly doubt everyone who attends will bring a gift, and I think it would be terrible of you to miss an event because you can't afford some perceived cost of entry. Just bring a card and a 6-pack to share and have a nice time!
I agree.
I've never been invited to an engagement party, but if I was it wouldn't occur to me to bring a present along with me. I really doubt that everyone would bring a gift.
If they are your friends they understand your financial situation. Bring a card, a six pack and have fun.
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