| If you've been invited to an engagement party or | | | | engagement gift. |
| know a couple who was recently engaged, it's nice to | | | | Horseshoe: A horseshoe has always been a symbol |
| bring or send a gift of congratulations and good cheer. | | | | of good luck (as long as the tines are pointed up to |
| You might want to investigate and find out if they are | | | | hold the luck in) and makes a wonderful engagement |
| registered at any of their favorite stores. If not, here's | | | | gift! They are often hung on the foyer near the front |
| a collection of traditional and some not so traditional | | | | door or on a garage for luck and protection. Look for |
| engagement gift ideas: | | | | solid metal, brass, gold and silver plated horseshoes |
| Picnic Gift Basket: Send them a romantic gift basket | | | | rated for the weather. |
| featuring everything they need for an intimate lunch in | | | | Monogrammed Towel Set: It's never too early to give |
| the park or by the sea. Order one online or make your | | | | them a gift that features their soon to be initials. Usually, |
| own. Take an ordinary lined picnic basket and fill it with | | | | it's the initial of the groom's first name, a larger of his |
| gourmet treats guaranteed to leave a lasting | | | | last name, followed by the initial of the bride's first |
| impression. Opt for summer sausage, ham, an | | | | name (i.e. John Smith and Betty Williams would |
| assortment of crackers and cheeses, a bottle of | | | | become JSB!). But you're welcome to monogram |
| sparkling apple cider or their favorite wine, truffles, | | | | whatever you want! These towels make a nice |
| peanuts, cookies, bread sticks, cheesecake and dinner | | | | engagement gift for any couple. |
| mints. Don't forget to include a nice picnic blanket and | | | | Card Filled with Lottery Tickets: Say congratulations |
| place settings! Voila! | | | | and have a little fun with the couple with the gift of |
| Personalized Photo Album: Rehearsal dinner, walking | | | | gambling. Fill an ordinary money holder with a variety of |
| down the aisle, the first kiss as man and wife... There | | | | scratch off or easy pick lottery tickets. Imagine if they |
| are so many special moments. It's their wedding day! | | | | won! What a honeymoon that would be! |
| Help them hold their memories close with a beautiful | | | | An engagement is an amazing event and one worthy |
| personalized photo album. | | | | of a grand celebration. Love is in the air! This is a |
| Martini Set: Made famous by Sinatra, a martini set for | | | | perfect opportunity for you to send along a gift and |
| two will certainly appeal to the romantic, fun loving | | | | your best wishes to the happy couple for a bright and |
| couple. A set usually includes two martini glasses | | | | joyous future. They'll appreciate the sentiment and |
| (preferably crystal!) and a steel martini shaker. Stylish | | | | your shared enthusiasm during this very special time in |
| and sophisticated, a martini set makes a great | | | | their lives. |