Engagement Hamper -What to put in?

Hi all

a friend at work has just announced her engagement and I thought it would be nice to make up a hamper, I already have a wicker hamper left over from making Christmas baskets but so far I can only think of some bubbly and glasses and perhaps choccies.

I need some inspiration from you - what have you put in an engagement hamper that was especially appreciated or what can you suggest that doesn't cost the earth.

Many Thanks
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  • Evie82
    Evie82 Posts: 340 Forumite
    How about you buy a Wedding Magazine?
    Or if your talented at something, perhaps cake making or hair and make up, then you could make a hand made voucher offering your service for her special day.
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  • lauranurse
    lauranurse Posts: 744 Forumite
    How about a couple of those little bottles of bubbles shaped like champagne bottles?

    I think an engagement basket is a really lovely idea, Im sure she will appreciate the thought, whatever you put in it.
  • Anything you want to give will be loved and appreciated I am sure.Its so lovely that you are going to so much trouble.I am jealous because we didnt even get any engagement cards,actually we did get one,from debenhams after I registered for the wedding list service.:rolleyes:
    "Reaching out to touch the stars dont forget the flowers at your feet".
  • homeaway
    homeaway Posts: 263 Forumite
    Hi all

    a friend at work has just announced her engagement and I thought it would be nice to make up a hamper, I already have a wicker hamper left over from making Christmas baskets but so far I can only think of some bubbly and glasses and perhaps choccies.

    I need some inspiration from you - what have you put in an engagement hamper that was especially appreciated or what can you suggest that doesn't cost the earth.

    Many Thanks
    Cats:beer:
    How about a wine cork srew opener together with a bottle of wine ? A picnic blanket? A framed photo of the happy couple ?
  • princesspoppypop
    princesspoppypop Posts: 1,201 Forumite
    Are you planning a theme?

    You could go down many routes with this one.

    Champagne and Bubbles - Buy a bottle of champers/ sparkling wine, a couple of champagne flutes and some luxury bubble bath.

    Coffee and Chocolate- But some posh coffee from somewhere like Whittards and some nice choccies from say Hotel Chocolat or Thorntons.

    A Sweet Treat - Fill a basket with yummy biscuits, sweets and cupcakes.

    A movie night- Pick a romantic dvd, add some popcorn and a few bottles of diet coke.

    There are loads of ideas out there.

    I think you are very kind thinking of the idea for your work mate.
  • mumoftwo
    mumoftwo Posts: 1,903 Forumite
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    Depends on the size of your basket as well. If you add something like a throw or towels of something bulky then it sits nicely in your basket and stops others things from clashing together IYSWIM?

    there is a finished basket thread, lots of ideas

    http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.html?t=309335
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  • SueMaggie
    SueMaggie Posts: 2,006 Forumite
    A book on how planning the wedding.

    A couple of bright folders, heart-shaped Post Its etc for the planning process.

    A CD of wedding music so they can choose what they want.

    A book of love poems so they can choose readings for the wedding.

    Most larger bookshops have a wedding planning section - usually in the Reference area.
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