shoppes  |  occasions  |  HOME

our gift to you  |  advice & resources  |  international  |  business  |  consulting services  |  site map
FIND GIFTS:  for her  |  for him  |  for couples  |  for tots to teens  |  for business associates

An engagement announcement signals a new beginning for the loving couple. Whether it will be a first walk down the aisle or a return trip for one or both, a meaning-full gift can celebrate and preserve this special time. Engagement gifts can be tangible items such as jewelry or flowers, or intangibles like hosting the engagement party or footing the bill for a "couples" makeover. Consider these possibilities the next time two special people you know announce plans to make life's journey together.

Give a gift certificate for a "couples" makeover. A call to a local salon or two will give you an idea of what the new look could include.

A gift of jewelry will serve as a lasting reminder of the occasion. Earrings, a pendant, or bracelet that could be worn on the wedding day are appropriate for the bride, especially if they are family heirlooms. Cuff links or a watch engraved with the couple's initials or wedding date could accessorize the groom's wedding day apparel.

Send a floral arrangement guaranteed to have special meaning for the couple. Maybe the first flower he ever gave her was a particular rose, lily, or carnation that has become "their" flower. These could be incorporated into an arrangements that would be perfect for the occasion. Click the following link to order now. 1-800-Flowers.com

Or, send flowers according to their meanings. In the language of flowers, two roses joined together signify engagement. Stephanotis denote marital happiness. Orchids signify love and beauty. Tulips and peonies also denote love. For more information on the language of flowers, see the section titled Flowers or Plants, Gifts of. In addition, many sites on the Internet list flowers and their meanings.

Give a photography studio gift certificate that could be used for a special engagement portrait of the couple or could be put towards the cost of wedding photos.

Engage the services of a wedding planner, or give the lovebirds one of the bound variety to keep track of all the important details of the big event.

Present Perfect: Unforgettable Gifts for Every Occasion is filled with gift ideas for engagements and every other gift giving occasion. In addition, you get tips on gifting etiquette, shopping, wrapping, special presentations, and much, much more. To order the book, click here.

NEW!  To start shopping for gifts right now, click here.

Have any engagement gift ideas you'd like to share?