I was invited to an engagement party for a couple... I have no idea if I should get them I gift...?

Question

If so, how much should I spend? Ideas for a gift? The invitation doesn't say if they register anywhere...

I'm not originally from USA and in my country, we don't give gift for engagement party - only at weddings

Answer 1

I don't think they require gifts, either, but you might want to buy something just to be safe and leave it in your car when you go. You could walk in and do a quick scan of the room (although you might want to say "Hi!" first) and see if other people brought gifts. If they did, say, "Whoops, I forgot the gift in my car!" or something, and if they didn't, well, you can return it, hehe. Good luck!

Answer 2

Bring something you would bring to a party, such as flowers or wine.  You don't need to get them something on their wedding registry, even if they have one.  This is just an engagement party.

Answer 3

It is always appropriate to bring a small token for your hostess, and flowers or wine or candy are the usual choice. Your hostess may or may not be the lady getting married, of course.

Beyond that, though, engagement parties are not a gift-giving occasion. Some people will bring gifts anyway, but to do so may be seen as being encroaching, or as showing off. It also discourages the practice of holding such parties, for fear of seeming to be advertising for gifts. Any practice that discourages hospitality should be avoided.

Answer 4

Give them bath sets.