Engagement Hamper -What to put in?

cats_whiskers

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:

Evie82

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.

Lillibet_2

His n Hers towels
Snuggly sofa blanket
Pipe & slippers
Pregnancy testing kit

:rotfl:

kazwookie

Condoms!
His n Hers coffe mugs

lauranurse

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.

shelovestobuystuff

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:

homeaway

cats_whiskers wrote: »

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

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

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

withabix

A Rampant Rabbit...

SueMaggie

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.