InstantForum.NET v4.1.4CanadianBride.com Talkboardshttp://forums.canadianbride.com/bounce@canadianbride.comTue, 02 Dec 2008 09:47:32 GMT20http://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspx<FONT color=#dd33dd size=2>One word.....REGISTRY! Shop off it for both would be my suggestion.</FONT></P><P><FONT color=#dd33dd size=2>JJF :w00t:</FONT>Sat, 08 Apr 2006 00:10:29 GMTjjfhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspxKeep in mind that engagement parties don't require gifts. :) If you want to get something I would keep it smaller and just get them a nice card.Thu, 06 Apr 2006 19:07:01 GMTEmberhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspxGift cards are a good idea!:hehe::w00t::DThu, 06 Apr 2006 17:46:57 GMTcrazykewlhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspxThanks for all the replies. I like the idea about the restaurant gift cards. </P><P>Also - I agree about the unexpected gifts. We also received a few things that we didn't even think about and they were our favourite gifts! Especially the cherry wood mantel clock that chimes and the expensive and luxurious feather duvet. I love stuff like that and would always prefer to give a gift that is cherished. Cash to me seems cold and impersonal, and I only do gift cards when I don't know the couple really well. </P><P>Also a good suggestion about the AMEX gift cards. Thanks girls!Thu, 06 Apr 2006 17:21:11 GMTmrshippohttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspxDidn't read the other replies, so maybe someone has already suggested this. A friend of mine received a few gift certificates to different restaurants in town and she absolutely LOVED them. It's something that the couple can enjoy together to relax and have a nice meal out. If you don't know them that well, this relieves the pressure of buying them something they'll want to put in their home.<br>Just a thought!Thu, 06 Apr 2006 15:53:19 GMTifoundhimhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspx[quote][b]tricky (4/6/2006)[/b][hr]a gift card is nice if you're ok with doing that. i know we got some for our wedding and we had a really good time shopping together to find things we needed. <P>if not, why not purchase something from a larger chain store and include a gift receipt? you can always add a little note with it to say that you had wanted to purchase them something but that if it wasn't exactly the right colour, size or something to their taste that they'd be welcome to exchange it.</P><P>i know we got a few wedding gifts that we never in a million years would have thought to register for and they turned out to be some of the things we treasure the most.[/quote]<P> <P>Good suggestion!!!Thu, 06 Apr 2006 15:38:54 GMTMrsMtobehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspxa gift card is nice if you're ok with doing that. i know we got some for our wedding and we had a really good time shopping together to find things we needed. </P><P>if not, why not purchase something from a larger chain store and include a gift receipt? you can always add a little note with it to say that you had wanted to purchase them something but that if it wasn't exactly the right colour, size or something to their taste that they'd be welcome to exchange it.</P><P>i know we got a few wedding gifts that we never in a million years would have thought to register for and they turned out to be some of the things we treasure the most.Thu, 06 Apr 2006 13:18:49 GMTtrickyhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspxSorry Val, I'm a little slow!!! What about an American Express Gift Card, you can purchase them in any denomination and the couple could use that wherever Amex is accepted!Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:29:23 GMTfaschahttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspx[quote][b]fascha (4/6/2006)[/b][hr]If everyone gave a giftcard to different places that would probably just get confusing for the couple! If you're willing to assign an amount to a giftcard, I would just give them cash, I'm sure it wouldn't go unused![/quote]</P><P>I agree but the OP stated that they do not give cash.Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:22:35 GMTchrisdannhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspxIf everyone gave a giftcard to different places that would probably just get confusing for the couple! If you're willing to assign an amount to a giftcard, I would just give them cash, I'm sure it wouldn't go unused!Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:15:03 GMTfaschahttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspxI would ask where these ladies are registered--but a gift card is always nice as well.Thu, 06 Apr 2006 11:08:00 GMTSept10yahttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspxgift card sounds okay..Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:47:59 GMTdansfiancehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspxI will often see if they're registered at places like the Bay or William Ashley by checking online and failing that, I'll go for a gift card. (I don't do the cash thing either!)Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:34:45 GMTcearnaidhhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspxI agree with chrisdann... gift card would be the way to go. Unless you can ask around about their registry.Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:22:30 GMTScotBridehttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspxI think a gift card would be nice, better than buying them something you think they want.Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:15:57 GMTchrisdannhttp://forums.canadianbride.com/Topic2598-6-1.aspxI have been informed by a co-worker that I will be getting an invitation to her engagement party. Another co-worker has hinted that she will be inviting hubby and I to her Sept wedding. </P><P>What do I give these couples as gifts? Do I ask if they are registered? If not - how do I know what they like? Please note - I do not give cash as a gift. It's just not something I personally like to do. Is a gift card appropriate?Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:12:47 GMTmrshippo