It happened a while ago, but on Christmas Day our dear friend here in Stuttgart asked a very special, and beautiful, lady to be his bride! We are over the moon for them both. They're such a gorgeous couple and we're happy to get to enjoy this special time with them.
From what I understand engagement gifts can go either way. Some people give them, some don't, for others it depends on if there is an engagement party. Personally, we received zero engagement gifts, but we didn't have an engagement party. In my opinion, I feel like if you have the means (or the creativity) then you should provide a gift to celebrate the engagement of close friends.
These were things I made for K&S. Nothing that required too much difficulty, or broke the bank.
My first gift idea was a group of wine/champagne bottles with cute poems attached to each. I chose to do a bottle for Wedding Night, First Anniversary, Christmas Eve, and First Baby. But I am going to include the poems for a few other. Unfortunately the printable I used is no longer available (Page Not Found), but you're creative, I know you can design your own! Just a tip, card stock works very well for this, I would suggest regular printer paper, unless you were going to attach to a thicker paper. The bottle and ribbons are just suggestions..do what you like best!
Here are the poems:
The night you have dreamed of is finally here
The future surrounds you with hope and yet fear
You’ve wanted so long to find your perfect mate
Sip this wine and toast this perfect date
The night is meant for you to share
Enjoy each other – a perfect pair!!
First Fight - Red Wine (black tulle ribbon)
When fights occur and tempers get hot
Pour a glass and be thankful for what you’ve got
If you always agreed it would certainly be a bore
And by asking for her hand he's surely in for more!
First Anniversary - White Wine (paper is a traditional gift, so simple with yarn)
Been married a year, where did time go?
No longer newlyweds, now you are pros
Hope the days found you in good health and good spirit
Keep saying I love you – one always needs to hear it!
Now toast this first date, it’s certainly not the last
And as you build your future don’t ever forget the past!
First Dinner Party - White Wine (gold tulle ribbon)
Open your home to entertain and eat
Catch up with old friends and new ones to meet
When the night is over share this bottle of wine
But don’t sit down yet – it’s clean up time!!
Christmas Eve - Something Christmasy (Something red or green)
A wise man said wine is better than beer
And now is the season for lots of holiday cheer
So pop the cork and relax a bit,
And when the night is through,
Kiss goodnight, close your eyes
And Santa will be good to you!
First Baby - For him only, so his favorite (Pink or Blue, or gender neutral)
The news that a baby will soon share your life
will make you a mother, not only a wife
You’ll see it through good times and sometimes through bad
______ the loving mother, and _____ the dearest dad
Sadly _____ (groom) must drink this one alone, and _____(bride) with an empty glass
Sit back and relax – nine months will quickly pass!
The second thing I did was a heart made from printing out two maps. 1/2 of the map represents where he is from and 1/2 where she is from. This was the easiest thing to do and my only costs were the 8x10 frame, printer paper, and printer ink. So yeah, this cost $6. Could be even cheaper if you have a frame laying around! With the help of Google maps I was able to find the maps I needed. I sized each accordingly, printed, stacked them together (facing each other), cut the right shape, glued the pieces to another sheet of paper and stuck it in the frame. So simple, and so sweet!
I have to say that K&S seemed to really enjoy the thought, creativity and love that went into these gifts. Again, these were super simple and rather cost effective. The bottle tags would also be great for a bridal shower, or even a wedding gift.
Enjoy, and be creative!
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