I've received an invitation to "celebrate the engagement".I only know some things about engagement dinners. My understanding is it's an opportunity/dinner for the parents/families, bridal party, to become aquainted, and thats it. Are gifts given at this time? If so, what's appropriate? (i.e. cash? gift for/toward wedding? new house-keep? personal? How much $ is appropriate to give/spend?) Also, I'm immediate family,but an aunt and 'mother of's' close friend were also invited.This threw me off, and they're asking me Q's. The party is after dinner and they're coming from an hour away, which can put them into a late drive home. Are they required to show? If they cant come, do they send a gift? sorry about length.
Engagement parties are not really gift giving events. If you like you can certainly bring a gift but it's not expected.
If these other guests feel it is too far for them to travel it is their option to decline or accept the invitation. There is never any obligation to attend an event. Again, since this is not a gift giving event these ladies do not need to send anything, unless they want to. Top Wedding Questions Forum Moderator - "Write your sorrows in the sand, your blessings in stone".
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