Have any of you married into a large family? Perhaps one that has branches overseas or across the country, so you didn’t have an opportunity to meet anyone before the big day? When my Aunt got married, she went through photo albums with my Uncle, over and over again, because he was going to […]
Halloween Costumes as Gifts
Why are people already talking about Halloween?? On Monday, I went on a bit of a trip with a friend and he asked me if I had picked out a Halloween costume yet, saying “there’s only two months left, ya know.” To which I responded, “I’m lucky if I know what I’m doing the morning […]
More Engagement Gifts for Guys
If you are looking for engagement gifts for your male fiance, I suggest that you look at Engagement Gifts for Men for more traditional gift ideas or at More Engagement Gifts for Men for some newer ideas. The things that follow are best as gifts from a brother, relative, or best friend. If you […]
Engagement Gift Ideas – Part VI
Engagement Gift Idea We’re back, with another installment of engagement gift ideas for men and women! Back in Part I I mentioned giving a gift of thank you cards to the newly engaged couple. Well, low and behold, a few months later I discovered the perfect set of cards! Sent-Well makes absolutely […]
Engagement Gift Ideas – Part I
It is still a way off, but we are coming up on “engagement season,” so I wanted to pull together some ideas for engagement gifts. A quick search through an etiquette book or on the internet will tell you that engagement party etiquette does not require you to bring a gift. That said, you may […]