The Engagement

Ruth Schmuff is doing a stitch guide and kit for an unusual engagement present--one of Eye Candy's new fairy tale canvases.  I love fairy tale-themed canvases but I never would have thought to use one as an engagement present.
http://www.notyourgrandmothersneedlepoint.com/2012/08/loves-first-kiss.html

Ruth got me thinking so I did a little searching for wedding and engagement canvases.  How about Studio Midwest's bride and groom toppers?  They would be perfect for a wedding shower and you could even use a photo of the set on the invitation.
http://chapelhillneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2012/03/happily-ever-after.html

This little wedding rings design from Raymond Crawford would be a perfect gift for the new couple, especially with an initial inside each ring.
http://www.needlepoint.com/wedding-rings.html

Want to do a pillow for the new couple's apartment that isn't too cute?
http://www.laborsofloveneedlepoint.com/products.php?product=238

One of Amy Bunger's Cookbook chapters is called Happily Ever After.  It's borders, and although I've not seen this series of stitch diagrams, I bet you could stack borders around the initials of the happy couple and create a lovely ring bearer's pillow.
http://www.amybunger.com/catalog/item/6250563/6065801.htm

Speaking of a ring bearer's pillow, I've recently seen Laura Perin's Celtic Knots stitched all in ecrus and creams.  The design was intended for a ring bearer's pillow, but when the bride and groom to be decided not to use a ring bearer pillow, the stitcher had this piece framed. It's gorgeous!
https://www.stitchingbitsandbobs.com/cgi-bin/Store/showimage.cgi?LauraJPerinDesigns0CelticKnots1200

Laura herself has been thinking weddings.....
http://two-handedstitcher.blogspot.com/2012/08/olympic-stitching.html

There's always the DIY ring bearer pillow.  You can get help for a custom design, too.
http://poptasticbride.com/2012/02/custom-ring-pillows/#.UB-4hkLhD9M

Or you can use this and change the names.
http://www.bethrussellneedlepoint.com/needlepoint/royal-wedding.htm

Then there is this, which will be perfect for the right couple.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/91679280/wedding-gift-counted-cross-stitch-im?ref=sr_gallery_41&ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&ga_search_query=wedding+needlepoint&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

And this.
http://www.etsy.com/listing/96245485/will-you-marry-me-proposal-pillow-ring?ref=sr_gallery_7&ga_includes%5B0%5D=tags&ga_search_query=wedding+needlepoint&ga_page=6&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery

Well, you get the idea.  I'll stop now before I get too silly!

Written by Jane/Chilly Hollow
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