What’s a good engagement gift? My friend and I want to send something to our best friend who just got engaged. She lives on the west coast (vs us on the east) so want to find something great we can mail over to the couple

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There are awesome gift boxes on Etsy for like $40-45! I’ve ordered from Details Matter Studio and Happily Chic Designs and been super happy with both!

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