Engagement party what would you buy??

It honestly depends on how well you know the couple. You can get them a gift certificate for dinner or for places like pier one or others of that nature since they are getting married and they might need something. Maybe talk to the soon to be bride and see if they needed anything. I think sometimes it good just to play it safe and get maybe a gift card. Like I said depends on how well you know the people getting married.

well, generally one would purchase a gift off of their gift registry, so i would ask your friend in which stores they are registred and see if there is something inexpensive on the list, because afterall, it is the thought that counts. If that is not an option, gift cards from the stores they are registered in are also always welcome... worse case scenario, i would give thema check or even cash so they could use the money (no matter what amount) to buy something they may need or want.

Traditional etiquette says that gifts are not actually given at an engagement party. Sometimes engagement gifts are given, but usually only to the bride, and not usually at a party honoring the couple. However, with that said, not everyone follows the old rules these days, so find out from your friend that invited you whether or not it is appropriate to bring a gift. A simple card saying congrats might be enough. If this is a party where most people are bringing gifts, some suggestions might be (1) a book about planning the wedding or a little poetry book about marriage, etc. that would probably cost around $12.00 or so, with a card that says congratulations (2) a gift card to somewhere universal, like amazon.com or target, for maybe $15 or $20 (cash works too, which is something all young couples need probably!); (3) check to see if the couple is registered anywhere yet, and if so, find a gift in your price range; (4) a picture frame is pretty much a safe bet for any wedding/engagement party, and cost can range from $10 to $100 depending on what kind you get. Check someplace like TJMaxx where you can get a good price on a really nice one!