Engagement Gift Ideas for Her

Engagement gifts differ from wedding gifts in that engagement gifts help celebrate the act of getting engaged and wedding gifts celebrate the marriage and the beginning of a couple's life together.

Get the Wedding Details

1. Getting a sense of what kind of wedding and when the wedding will occur will go a long way in helping you determine the best kind of engagement gift. For example, if the couple is having an informal ceremony in a month, a twelve-month planner is not a great choice. Along with when, information like how formal the ceremony will be, the size, location, and special plans, can help you tailor your gift. Any gift should be supportive; if you know she has an eye on a new veil, don't give her yours and place her in an awkward position of having to return it to you or not invite you to the wedding.

Gifts When You Know the Bride

2. If the bride is a planner or a scrapbook lover, then something to help plan or document the wedding planning process is great. If she loves photography or art, consider a digital frame and if you have the time put in a few mock photos of the planning process from cake testing to dress shopping. If you are a close friend or relative, this may be the time to give or lend a beloved heirloom that she may want to incorporate into the ceremony.

Gifts When You Don't Know the Bride

3. Whether you're the future in-law or a co-worker of the bride, some excellent ideas to join in the celebration are: a bottle of champagne, a spa package or a gift card that can be used for a wedding purchase. If you know the groom well, the bride would love to receive a gift that lets her know more about him. A scrapbook of his childhood, a copy of a family video or two tickets to his favorite band are all great gifts.

Gifts When You are Long Distance

4. For plants and flowers, consider Proflowers at www.proflowers.com. For wine (individual or a wine of the month, consider the white wines offered by Cakebread Cellars in Napa at www.cakebread.com. Other great mailable gifts are DVDs like Father of the Bride (Elizabeth Taylor or Steve Martin) or Casablanca, or books like titles from Nicholas Sparks to Victor Hugo.

Thanks to: eHow.com
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