Candy Coat It

• Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Apples
  
  Sometimes, the best way to say it is indeed "to candy coat it"---more specifically ... to "chocolate coat it." Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory is a national chain of chocolate and confection stores, often found in malls. They make, among many other amazing treats, an incredible assortment of gourmet dipped apples.
  
  Their bride and groom apples make a great engagement gift. The bride's dress is solid white chocolate drizzled with more white chocolate aimed to create the look of lace. The apple is kept upside-down, and the stick which is on top is decorated with a lace veil and some white pearl candy buttons. The groom wears a tuxedo of dark and white chocolate.
  
  These apples cost about $9 each and there may be an additional 25-cent charge for special cellophane wrapping. Some stores stock bride and groom apples regularly, but many only make them to order, so it's wise to call ahead.
  
  

Glassware

• Engraved Champagne Flutes
  
  You're going to want to toast the occasion, so you might as well start with the right glassware or crystal. Quality crystal or glass champagne flutes make a great gift. Stores such as Macy's, Williams-Sonoma, and Crate and Barrel all offer beautiful options. Things Remembered is a national chain of stores, mostly in malls, which specializes in personalized gifts and sells and engraves champagne flutes. Expect to spend in the $50 to $100 range.
  
  To go the next step further, consider personalizing the gift with the couple's names, and/or engagement date etched in to the flutes. And of course, don't forget the bubbly.
  
  

His and Hers

• His And Hers Bathrobes
  
  Depending on the engaged couple's cultural background and living situation, gifts with his and hers coordinating items can be fun and thoughtful. Bathrobes, slippers, towels, coffee mugs---all can be bought in his and hers colors and sizes, and even personalized or monogrammed.
  
  Stores that sell these items may vary around the country, but websites abound including www.romancingonlyyou.com, www.logosandgifts.com, and Things Remembered's site: www.thingsremembered.com.