diff --git a/backend/app/api/routes/events/gifts.py b/backend/app/api/routes/events/gifts.py
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+from typing import List, Optional, Dict, Any
+from uuid import UUID
+
+from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException, Query, Path
+from sqlalchemy.orm import Session
+
+from app.api.dependencies.auth import get_current_active_user, get_current_user
+from app.crud.gift import gift_item_crud, gift_category_crud, gift_purchase_crud
+from app.crud.guest import guest_crud
+from app.crud.event import event_crud
+from app.models.gift import GiftStatus, GiftPriority
+from app.models.user import User
+from app.schemas.gifts import (
+    GiftItem, GiftItemCreate, GiftItemUpdate,
+    GiftCategory, GiftCategoryCreate, GiftCategoryUpdate,
+    GiftPurchase, GiftPurchaseCreate, GiftPurchaseUpdate
+)
+from app.core.database import get_db
+
+router = APIRouter()
+
+# ===== GIFT CATEGORIES ===== #
+
+@router.post("/categories/", response_model=GiftCategory)
+def create_gift_category(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        category_in: GiftCategoryCreate,
+        current_user: User = Depends(get_current_active_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Create new gift category.
+    """
+    # Check if user has permission to manage this event
+    event = event_crud.get(db, category_in.event_id)
+    if not event:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Event not found")
+
+    # Check permissions (basic implementation)
+    # In a complete system, use the EventManager permissions
+    if event.created_by != current_user.id:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    return gift_category_crud.create(db, obj_in=category_in)
+
+
+@router.get("/categories/event/{event_id}", response_model=List[GiftCategory])
+def read_gift_categories(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        event_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        skip: int = 0,
+        limit: int = 100,
+        include_hidden: bool = False,
+        include_gifts: bool = False,
+        current_user: Optional[User] = Depends(get_current_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Retrieve gift categories for an event.
+    """
+    # Check if event exists and is accessible
+    event = event_crud.get(db, event_id)
+    if not event:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Event not found")
+
+    # For public access, ensure event is public
+    if not current_user and not event.is_public:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    # Get categories
+    categories = gift_category_crud.get_multi_by_event(
+        db, event_id=event_id, skip=skip, limit=limit, include_hidden=include_hidden
+    )
+
+    # If include_gifts is true, fetch gift items for each category
+    if include_gifts:
+        for category in categories:
+            gifts = gift_item_crud.get_multi_by_event(
+                db, event_id=event_id, category_id=category.id, include_hidden=include_hidden
+            )
+            # Set the gifts attribute which is initially None in the model
+            setattr(category, "gifts", gifts)
+
+    return categories
+
+
+@router.get("/categories/{category_id}", response_model=GiftCategory)
+def read_gift_category(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        category_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        include_gifts: bool = False,
+        current_user: Optional[User] = Depends(get_current_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Get gift category by ID.
+    """
+    category = gift_category_crud.get(db, id=category_id)
+    if not category:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift category not found")
+
+    # Check if event is public or user is authorized
+    event = event_crud.get(db, category.event_id)
+    if not event:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Event not found")
+
+    if not event.is_public and not current_user:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    # If include_gifts is true, fetch gift items for the category
+    if include_gifts:
+        gifts = gift_item_crud.get_multi_by_event(
+            db, event_id=category.event_id, category_id=category.id,
+            include_hidden=current_user is not None  # Only include hidden for logged-in users
+        )
+        # Set the gifts attribute which is initially None in the model
+        setattr(category, "gifts", gifts)
+
+    return category
+
+
+@router.put("/categories/{category_id}", response_model=GiftCategory)
+def update_gift_category(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        category_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        category_in: GiftCategoryUpdate,
+        current_user: User = Depends(get_current_active_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Update a gift category.
+    """
+    category = gift_category_crud.get(db, id=category_id)
+    if not category:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift category not found")
+
+    # Check if user has permission to manage this event
+    event = event_crud.get(db, category.event_id)
+    if not event:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Event not found")
+
+    # Check permissions (basic implementation)
+    if event.created_by != current_user.id:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    return gift_category_crud.update(db, db_obj=category, obj_in=category_in)
+
+
+@router.delete("/categories/{category_id}", response_model=GiftCategory)
+def delete_gift_category(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        category_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        current_user: User = Depends(get_current_active_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Delete a gift category.
+    """
+    category = gift_category_crud.get(db, id=category_id)
+    if not category:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift category not found")
+
+    # Check if user has permission to manage this event
+    event = event_crud.get(db, category.event_id)
+    if not event:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Event not found")
+
+    # Check permissions (basic implementation)
+    if event.created_by != current_user.id:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    return gift_category_crud.remove(db, id=category_id)
+
+
+@router.put("/categories/{category_id}/reorder", response_model=GiftCategory)
+def reorder_gifts_in_category(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        category_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        gift_orders: Dict[UUID, int],
+        current_user: User = Depends(get_current_active_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Reorder gifts within a category.
+    """
+    category = gift_category_crud.get(db, id=category_id)
+    if not category:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift category not found")
+
+    # Check if user has permission to manage this event
+    event = event_crud.get(db, category.event_id)
+    if not event:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Event not found")
+
+    # Check permissions (basic implementation)
+    if event.created_by != current_user.id:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    return gift_category_crud.reorder_gifts(db, category_id=category_id, gift_orders=gift_orders)
+
+
+# ===== GIFT ITEMS ===== #
+
+@router.post("/items/", response_model=GiftItem)
+def create_gift_item(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        item_in: GiftItemCreate,
+        current_user: User = Depends(get_current_active_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Create new gift item.
+    """
+    # Check if user has permission to manage this event
+    event = event_crud.get(db, item_in.event_id)
+    if not event:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Event not found")
+
+    # Check permissions (basic implementation)
+    if event.created_by != current_user.id:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    # If category is specified, check if it exists
+    if item_in.category_id:
+        category = gift_category_crud.get(db, id=item_in.category_id)
+        if not category:
+            raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift category not found")
+
+        # Check category belongs to the same event
+        if category.event_id != item_in.event_id:
+            raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Category does not belong to this event")
+
+    return gift_item_crud.create(db, obj_in=item_in)
+
+
+@router.get("/items/event/{event_id}", response_model=List[GiftItem])
+def read_gift_items(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        event_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        skip: int = 0,
+        limit: int = 100,
+        include_hidden: bool = False,
+        category_id: Optional[UUID] = None,
+        current_user: Optional[User] = Depends(get_current_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Retrieve gift items for an event.
+    """
+    # Check if event exists and is accessible
+    event = event_crud.get(db, event_id)
+    if not event:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Event not found")
+
+    # For public access, ensure event is public
+    if not current_user and not event.is_public:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    # If category is specified, check if it exists
+    if category_id:
+        category = gift_category_crud.get(db, id=category_id)
+        if not category:
+            raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift category not found")
+
+        # Check category belongs to the requested event
+        if category.event_id != event_id:
+            raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Category does not belong to this event")
+
+    return gift_item_crud.get_multi_by_event(
+        db, event_id=event_id, skip=skip, limit=limit,
+        include_hidden=include_hidden, category_id=category_id
+    )
+
+
+@router.get("/items/{item_id}", response_model=GiftItem)
+def read_gift_item(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        item_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        current_user: Optional[User] = Depends(get_current_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Get gift item by ID.
+    """
+    gift = gift_item_crud.get(db, id=item_id)
+    if not gift:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift item not found")
+
+    # Check if event is public or user is authorized
+    event = event_crud.get(db, gift.event_id)
+    if not event:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Event not found")
+
+    if not event.is_public and not current_user:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    # Check if gift is visible for public users
+    if not current_user and not gift.is_visible:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift item not found")
+
+    return gift
+
+
+@router.put("/items/{item_id}", response_model=GiftItem)
+def update_gift_item(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        item_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        item_in: GiftItemUpdate,
+        current_user: User = Depends(get_current_active_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Update a gift item.
+    """
+    gift = gift_item_crud.get(db, id=item_id)
+    if not gift:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift item not found")
+
+    # Check if user has permission to manage this event
+    event = event_crud.get(db, gift.event_id)
+    if not event:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Event not found")
+
+    # Check permissions (basic implementation)
+    if event.created_by != current_user.id:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    # If changing category, check if new category exists and belongs to same event
+    if item_in.category_id and item_in.category_id != gift.category_id:
+        category = gift_category_crud.get(db, id=item_in.category_id)
+        if not category:
+            raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift category not found")
+
+        # Check category belongs to the same event
+        if category.event_id != gift.event_id:
+            raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Category does not belong to this event")
+
+    return gift_item_crud.update(db, db_obj=gift, obj_in=item_in)
+
+
+@router.delete("/items/{item_id}", response_model=GiftItem)
+def delete_gift_item(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        item_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        current_user: User = Depends(get_current_active_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Delete a gift item.
+    """
+    gift = gift_item_crud.get(db, id=item_id)
+    if not gift:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift item not found")
+
+    # Check if user has permission to manage this event
+    event = event_crud.get(db, gift.event_id)
+    if not event:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Event not found")
+
+    # Check permissions (basic implementation)
+    if event.created_by != current_user.id:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    return gift_item_crud.remove(db, id=item_id)
+
+
+@router.put("/items/{item_id}/status", response_model=GiftItem)
+def update_gift_item_status(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        item_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        status: GiftStatus,
+        current_user: User = Depends(get_current_active_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Update a gift item's status.
+    """
+    gift = gift_item_crud.get(db, id=item_id)
+    if not gift:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift item not found")
+
+    # Check if user has permission to manage this event
+    event = event_crud.get(db, gift.event_id)
+    if not event:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Event not found")
+
+    # Check permissions (basic implementation)
+    if event.created_by != current_user.id:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    return gift_item_crud.update_status(db, gift_id=item_id, new_status=status)
+
+
+@router.post("/items/{item_id}/reserve", response_model=GiftItem)
+def reserve_gift_item(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        item_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        guest_id: UUID,
+        notes: Optional[str] = None,
+        current_user: Optional[User] = Depends(get_current_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Reserve a gift item for a guest.
+    """
+    gift = gift_item_crud.get(db, id=item_id)
+    print(f"Gift {gift}")
+    if not gift:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift item not found")
+
+    # Check if gift is available
+    if gift.status != GiftStatus.AVAILABLE:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Gift is not available for reservation")
+
+    # Check if guest exists
+    guest = guest_crud.get(db, id=guest_id)
+    if not guest:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Guest not found")
+
+    # Check if guest belongs to the same event
+    if guest.event_id != gift.event_id:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Guest does not belong to this event")
+
+    # For admin users, allow direct reservation
+    if current_user:
+        return gift_item_crud.reserve_gift(db, gift_id=item_id, guest_id=guest_id, notes=notes)
+
+    # For public users, additional validation
+    # Check if event is public
+    event = event_crud.get(db, gift.event_id)
+    if not event or not event.is_public:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    return gift_item_crud.reserve_gift(db, gift_id=item_id, guest_id=guest_id, notes=notes)
+
+
+@router.post("/items/{item_id}/cancel-reservation", response_model=GiftItem)
+def cancel_gift_reservation(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        item_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        guest_id: UUID,
+        current_user: Optional[User] = Depends(get_current_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Cancel a gift reservation.
+    """
+    gift = gift_item_crud.get(db, id=item_id)
+    if not gift:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift item not found")
+
+    # Check if gift is reserved
+    if gift.status != GiftStatus.RESERVED:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Gift is not currently reserved")
+
+    # Check if guest exists
+    guest = guest_crud.get(db, id=guest_id)
+    if not guest:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Guest not found")
+
+    # For admin users, allow direct cancellation
+    if current_user:
+        return gift_item_crud.cancel_reservation(db, gift_id=item_id, guest_id=guest_id)
+
+
+# ===== GIFT PURCHASES ===== #
+
+@router.post("/purchases/", response_model=GiftPurchase)
+def create_gift_purchase(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        purchase_in: GiftPurchaseCreate,
+        current_user: Optional[User] = Depends(get_current_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Create a gift purchase record.
+    """
+    # Check if gift exists
+    gift = gift_item_crud.get(db, id=purchase_in.gift_id)
+    if not gift:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift item not found")
+
+    # Check if guest exists
+    guest = guest_crud.get(db, id=purchase_in.guest_id)
+    if not guest:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Guest not found")
+
+    # Check if guest belongs to the same event as the gift
+    if guest.event_id != gift.event_id:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Guest does not belong to this event")
+
+    # For public users, additional validation
+    if not current_user:
+        # Check if event is public
+        event = event_crud.get(db, gift.event_id)
+        if not event or not event.is_public:
+            raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    return gift_purchase_crud.create(db, obj_in=purchase_in)
+
+
+@router.get("/purchases/{purchase_id}", response_model=GiftPurchase)
+def read_gift_purchase(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        purchase_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        current_user: Optional[User] = Depends(get_current_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Get a gift purchase by ID.
+    """
+    purchase = gift_purchase_crud.get(db, id=purchase_id)
+    if not purchase:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift purchase not found")
+
+    # If user is authenticated, allow access
+    if current_user:
+        return purchase
+
+    # For public users, check if the event is public
+    gift = gift_item_crud.get(db, id=purchase.gift_id)
+    if not gift:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift item not found")
+
+    event = event_crud.get(db, gift.event_id)
+    if not event or not event.is_public:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    return purchase
+
+
+@router.get("/purchases/gift/{gift_id}", response_model=List[GiftPurchase])
+def read_gift_purchases_by_gift(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        gift_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        current_user: Optional[User] = Depends(get_current_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Get all purchases for a specific gift.
+    """
+    # Check if gift exists
+    gift = gift_item_crud.get(db, id=gift_id)
+    if not gift:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Gift item not found")
+
+    # If user is authenticated, allow access
+    if current_user:
+        return gift_purchase_crud.get_by_gift(db, gift_id=gift_id)
+
+    # For public users, check if the event is public
+    event = event_crud.get(db, gift.event_id)
+    if not event or not event.is_public:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    return gift_purchase_crud.get_by_gift(db, gift_id=gift_id)
+
+
+@router.get("/purchases/guest/{guest_id}", response_model=List[GiftPurchase])
+def read_gift_purchases_by_guest(
+        *,
+        db: Session = Depends(get_db),
+        guest_id: UUID = Path(...),
+        current_user: Optional[User] = Depends(get_current_user)
+) -> Any:
+    """
+    Get all purchases made by a specific guest.
+    """
+    # Check if guest exists
+    guest = guest_crud.get(db, id=guest_id)
+    if not guest:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=404, detail="Guest not found")
+
+    # If user is authenticated, allow access
+    if current_user:
+        return gift_purchase_crud.get_by_guest(db, guest_id=guest_id)
+
+    # For public users, check if the event is public
+    event = event_crud.get(db, guest.event_id)
+    if not event or not event.is_public:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    return gift_purchase_crud.get_by_guest(db, guest_id=guest_id)
+
+
+    # For public users, additional validation
+    # Check if event is public
+    event = event_crud.get(db, gift.event_id)
+    if not event or not event.is_public:
+        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="Not enough permissions")
+
+    return gift_item_crud.cancel_reservation(db, gift_id=item_id, guest_id=guest_id)
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diff --git a/backend/app/crud/gift.py b/backend/app/crud/gift.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..2c27b0b
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/app/crud/gift.py
@@ -0,0 +1,244 @@
+from datetime import datetime, timezone
+from typing import List, Optional, Dict, Any, Union
+from uuid import UUID
+
+from sqlalchemy import asc, desc
+from sqlalchemy.orm import Session
+
+from app.crud.base import CRUDBase
+from app.models.gift import GiftItem, GiftCategory, GiftPurchase, GiftStatus
+from app.models.guest import Guest
+from app.schemas.gifts import (
+    GiftItemCreate, GiftItemUpdate,
+    GiftCategoryCreate, GiftCategoryUpdate,
+    GiftPurchaseCreate, GiftPurchaseUpdate
+)
+
+
+class CRUDGiftItem(CRUDBase[GiftItem, GiftItemCreate, GiftItemUpdate]):
+    def create(self, db: Session, *, obj_in: GiftItemCreate) -> GiftItem:
+        """Create a new gift item with appropriate type conversions"""
+        obj_data = obj_in.model_dump(exclude_unset=True)
+
+        # Ensure UUID fields are properly converted if they're strings
+        for field in ["event_id", "added_by", "category_id"]:
+            if field in obj_data and obj_data[field] is not None:
+                if isinstance(obj_data[field], str):
+                    obj_data[field] = UUID(obj_data[field])
+
+        # Set initial status change time
+        obj_data["last_status_change"] = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+
+        db_obj = GiftItem(**obj_data)
+        db.add(db_obj)
+        db.commit()
+        db.refresh(db_obj)
+        return db_obj
+
+    def get_multi_by_event(
+            self, db: Session, event_id: UUID, skip: int = 0, limit: int = 100,
+            include_hidden: bool = False, category_id: Optional[UUID] = None
+    ) -> List[GiftItem]:
+        """Get gift items for a specific event with filtering options"""
+        query = db.query(self.model).filter(GiftItem.event_id == event_id)
+
+        if not include_hidden:
+            query = query.filter(GiftItem.is_visible == True)
+
+        if category_id:
+            query = query.filter(GiftItem.category_id == category_id)
+
+        # Order by display_order then name
+        query = query.order_by(asc(GiftItem.display_order), asc(GiftItem.name))
+
+        return query.offset(skip).limit(limit).all()
+
+    def update_status(
+            self, db: Session, *, gift_id: UUID, new_status: GiftStatus
+    ) -> GiftItem:
+        """Update the status of a gift item and record the change time"""
+        gift = self.get(db, gift_id)
+        if gift:
+            gift.status = new_status
+            gift.last_status_change = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+            db.commit()
+            db.refresh(gift)
+        return gift
+
+    def update_quantity_received(
+            self, db: Session, *, gift_id: UUID, quantity: int
+    ) -> GiftItem:
+        """Update the quantity received and adjust status if needed"""
+        gift = self.get(db, gift_id)
+        if gift:
+            gift.quantity_received = quantity
+
+            # Automatically update status if fully received
+            if gift.quantity_received >= gift.quantity_requested:
+                gift.status = GiftStatus.RECEIVED
+                gift.last_status_change = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+
+            db.commit()
+            db.refresh(gift)
+        return gift
+
+    def reserve_gift(
+            self, db: Session, *, gift_id: UUID, guest_id: UUID, notes: Optional[str] = None
+    ) -> GiftItem:
+        """Reserve a gift for a guest"""
+
+        gift = self.get(db, gift_id)
+        if gift and gift.status == GiftStatus.AVAILABLE:
+            # Add to the association table using the SQLAlchemy Core Table directly
+            from app.models.guest import guest_gifts
+
+            stmt = guest_gifts.insert().values(
+                gift_id=gift_id,
+                guest_id=guest_id,
+                reserved_at=datetime.now(timezone.utc),
+                notes=notes
+            )
+            db.execute(stmt)
+
+            # Update gift status
+            gift.status = GiftStatus.RESERVED
+            gift.last_status_change = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+
+            db.commit()
+            db.refresh(gift)
+        return gift
+
+    def cancel_reservation(
+            self, db: Session, *, gift_id: UUID, guest_id: UUID
+    ) -> GiftItem:
+        """Cancel a gift reservation"""
+        gift = self.get(db, gift_id)
+        guest = db.query(Guest).get(guest_id)
+
+        if gift and gift.status == GiftStatus.RESERVED:
+            # Using the ORM relationship approach
+            if guest in gift.reserved_by:
+                gift.reserved_by.remove(guest)
+
+            # Update gift status
+            gift.status = GiftStatus.AVAILABLE
+            gift.last_status_change = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+
+            db.commit()
+            db.refresh(gift)
+
+        return gift
+
+
+class CRUDGiftCategory(CRUDBase[GiftCategory, GiftCategoryCreate, GiftCategoryUpdate]):
+    def create(self, db: Session, *, obj_in: GiftCategoryCreate) -> GiftCategory:
+        """Create a new gift category with appropriate type conversions"""
+        obj_data = obj_in.model_dump(exclude_unset=True)
+
+        # Ensure UUID fields are properly converted if they're strings
+        for field in ["event_id", "created_by"]:
+            if field in obj_data and obj_data[field] is not None:
+                if isinstance(obj_data[field], str):
+                    obj_data[field] = UUID(obj_data[field])
+
+        db_obj = GiftCategory(**obj_data)
+        db.add(db_obj)
+        db.commit()
+        db.refresh(db_obj)
+        return db_obj
+
+    def get_multi_by_event(
+            self, db: Session, event_id: UUID, skip: int = 0, limit: int = 100,
+            include_hidden: bool = False
+    ) -> List[GiftCategory]:
+        """Get categories for a specific event with filtering options"""
+        query = db.query(self.model).filter(GiftCategory.event_id == event_id)
+
+        if not include_hidden:
+            query = query.filter(GiftCategory.is_visible == True)
+
+        # Order by display_order then name
+        query = query.order_by(asc(GiftCategory.display_order), asc(GiftCategory.name))
+
+        return query.offset(skip).limit(limit).all()
+
+    def reorder_categories(
+            self, db: Session, *, event_id: UUID, category_orders: Dict[UUID, int]
+    ) -> List[GiftCategory]:
+        """Update display order of multiple categories at once"""
+        categories = self.get_multi_by_event(db, event_id, include_hidden=True)
+
+        for category in categories:
+            if category.id in category_orders:
+                category.display_order = category_orders[category.id]
+
+        db.commit()
+        return categories
+
+    def reorder_gifts(
+            self, db: Session, *, category_id: UUID, gift_orders: Dict[UUID, int]
+    ) -> GiftCategory:
+        """Update display order of gifts within a category"""
+        category = self.get(db, category_id)
+        if category:
+            for gift in category.gifts:
+                if gift.id in gift_orders:
+                    gift.display_order = gift_orders[gift.id]
+
+            db.commit()
+            db.refresh(category)
+        return category
+
+
+class CRUDGiftPurchase(CRUDBase[GiftPurchase, GiftPurchaseCreate, GiftPurchaseUpdate]):
+    def create(self, db: Session, *, obj_in: GiftPurchaseCreate) -> GiftPurchase:
+        """Create a new gift purchase with appropriate type conversions"""
+        obj_data = obj_in.model_dump(exclude_unset=True)
+
+        # Ensure UUID fields are properly converted if they're strings
+        for field in ["gift_id", "guest_id"]:
+            if field in obj_data and obj_data[field] is not None:
+                if isinstance(obj_data[field], str):
+                    obj_data[field] = UUID(obj_data[field])
+
+        # Set purchase time
+        obj_data["purchased_at"] = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+
+        db_obj = GiftPurchase(**obj_data)
+        db.add(db_obj)
+
+        # Update the gift status
+        gift = db.query(GiftItem).filter(GiftItem.id == db_obj.gift_id).first()
+        if gift:
+            gift.status = GiftStatus.PURCHASED
+            gift.last_status_change = datetime.now(timezone.utc)
+
+            # Update quantity received if not specified
+            if "quantity_received" not in obj_data:
+                gift.quantity_received += db_obj.quantity
+
+        db.commit()
+        db.refresh(db_obj)
+        return db_obj
+
+    def get_by_gift(
+            self, db: Session, *, gift_id: UUID
+    ) -> List[GiftPurchase]:
+        """Get all purchases for a specific gift"""
+        return db.query(self.model).filter(
+            GiftPurchase.gift_id == gift_id
+        ).order_by(desc(GiftPurchase.purchased_at)).all()
+
+    def get_by_guest(
+            self, db: Session, *, guest_id: UUID
+    ) -> List[GiftPurchase]:
+        """Get all purchases made by a specific guest"""
+        return db.query(self.model).filter(
+            GiftPurchase.guest_id == guest_id
+        ).order_by(desc(GiftPurchase.purchased_at)).all()
+
+
+# Create CRUD instances
+gift_item_crud = CRUDGiftItem(GiftItem)
+gift_category_crud = CRUDGiftCategory(GiftCategory)
+gift_purchase_crud = CRUDGiftPurchase(GiftPurchase)
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diff --git a/backend/app/schemas/gifts.py b/backend/app/schemas/gifts.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..56670d7
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/app/schemas/gifts.py
@@ -0,0 +1,198 @@
+from datetime import datetime
+from typing import Optional, List, Any, Dict, Union
+from uuid import UUID
+
+from pydantic import BaseModel, Field, field_validator, model_validator
+
+from app.models.gift import GiftStatus, GiftPriority
+
+
+# Base Gift Schema
+class GiftItemBase(BaseModel):
+    name: str
+    description: Optional[str] = None
+    price: Optional[float] = None
+    currency: Optional[str] = "USD"
+    quantity_requested: Optional[int] = 1
+    quantity_received: Optional[int] = 0
+    status: Optional[GiftStatus] = GiftStatus.AVAILABLE
+    priority: Optional[GiftPriority] = GiftPriority.MEDIUM
+    purchase_url: Optional[str] = None
+    store_name: Optional[str] = None
+    brand: Optional[str] = None
+    model: Optional[str] = None
+    image_url: Optional[str] = None
+    display_order: Optional[int] = None
+    is_visible: Optional[bool] = True
+    notes: Optional[str] = None
+    custom_fields: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None
+
+
+# Schema for creating a gift
+class GiftItemCreate(GiftItemBase):
+    event_id: UUID
+    added_by: UUID
+    category_id: Optional[UUID] = None
+
+    @field_validator('price')
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_price(cls, v: Optional[float]) -> Optional[float]:
+        if v is not None and v < 0:
+            raise ValueError("Price cannot be negative")
+        return v
+
+    @field_validator('quantity_requested')
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_quantity(cls, v: Optional[int]) -> Optional[int]:
+        if v is not None and v < 1:
+            raise ValueError("Quantity requested must be at least 1")
+        return v
+
+
+# Schema for updating a gift
+class GiftItemUpdate(BaseModel):
+    name: Optional[str] = None
+    description: Optional[str] = None
+    price: Optional[float] = None
+    currency: Optional[str] = None
+    quantity_requested: Optional[int] = None
+    quantity_received: Optional[int] = None
+    status: Optional[GiftStatus] = None
+    priority: Optional[GiftPriority] = None
+    purchase_url: Optional[str] = None
+    store_name: Optional[str] = None
+    brand: Optional[str] = None
+    model: Optional[str] = None
+    image_url: Optional[str] = None
+    display_order: Optional[int] = None
+    is_visible: Optional[bool] = None
+    notes: Optional[str] = None
+    custom_fields: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None
+    category_id: Optional[UUID] = None
+
+    @field_validator('price')
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_price(cls, v: Optional[float]) -> Optional[float]:
+        if v is not None and v < 0:
+            raise ValueError("Price cannot be negative")
+        return v
+
+    @field_validator('quantity_requested')
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_quantity(cls, v: Optional[int]) -> Optional[int]:
+        if v is not None and v < 1:
+            raise ValueError("Quantity requested must be at least 1")
+        return v
+
+
+# Schema for reading a gift
+class GiftItemInDB(GiftItemBase):
+    id: UUID
+    event_id: UUID
+    added_by: UUID
+    category_id: Optional[UUID] = None
+    last_status_change: Optional[datetime] = None
+    created_at: datetime
+    updated_at: datetime
+
+    class Config:
+        from_attributes = True
+
+
+# Public gift item response
+class GiftItem(GiftItemInDB):
+    remaining_quantity: int
+    is_fully_received: bool
+    formatted_price: str
+    reserved: bool = False
+
+    class Config:
+        from_attributes = True
+
+
+# Gift Category Schemas
+class GiftCategoryBase(BaseModel):
+    name: str
+    description: Optional[str] = None
+    icon: Optional[str] = None
+    color: Optional[str] = None
+    display_order: Optional[int] = 0
+    is_visible: Optional[bool] = True
+    custom_fields: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None
+
+
+# Schema for creating a category
+class GiftCategoryCreate(GiftCategoryBase):
+    event_id: UUID
+    created_by: UUID
+
+
+# Schema for updating a category
+class GiftCategoryUpdate(BaseModel):
+    name: Optional[str] = None
+    description: Optional[str] = None
+    icon: Optional[str] = None
+    color: Optional[str] = None
+    display_order: Optional[int] = None
+    is_visible: Optional[bool] = None
+    custom_fields: Optional[Dict[str, Any]] = None
+
+
+# Schema for reading a category
+class GiftCategoryInDB(GiftCategoryBase):
+    id: UUID
+    event_id: UUID
+    created_by: UUID
+    created_at: datetime
+    updated_at: datetime
+
+    class Config:
+        from_attributes = True
+
+
+# Public category response with statistics
+class GiftCategory(GiftCategoryInDB):
+    total_gifts: int
+    available_gifts: int
+    gifts: Optional[List[GiftItem]] = None
+
+    class Config:
+        from_attributes = True
+
+
+# Gift Purchase Schemas
+class GiftPurchaseBase(BaseModel):
+    gift_id: UUID
+    guest_id: UUID
+    quantity: int = 1
+    purchase_price: Optional[float] = None
+    purchase_currency: Optional[str] = None
+    notes: Optional[str] = None
+
+
+# Schema for creating a purchase
+class GiftPurchaseCreate(GiftPurchaseBase):
+    pass
+
+
+# Schema for updating a purchase
+class GiftPurchaseUpdate(BaseModel):
+    quantity: Optional[int] = None
+    purchase_price: Optional[float] = None
+    purchase_currency: Optional[str] = None
+    notes: Optional[str] = None
+
+
+# Schema for reading a purchase
+class GiftPurchaseInDB(GiftPurchaseBase):
+    id: UUID
+    purchased_at: datetime
+
+    class Config:
+        from_attributes = True
+
+
+# Public gift purchase response
+class GiftPurchase(GiftPurchaseInDB):
+    class Config:
+        from_attributes = True
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diff --git a/backend/tests/api/routes/events/test_gifts.py b/backend/tests/api/routes/events/test_gifts.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..29e415e
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/tests/api/routes/events/test_gifts.py
@@ -0,0 +1,271 @@
+import uuid
+
+import pytest
+
+from app.api.routes.events.gifts import router as gifts_router
+from app.models.gift import GiftStatus, GiftPriority
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def gift_item_data(mock_event, mock_user):
+    return {
+        "name": "Animal Plushie",
+        "description": "A cute animal plushie for Emma",
+        "price": 19.99,
+        "currency": "USD",
+        "quantity_requested": 2,
+        "priority": GiftPriority.HIGH.value,
+        "event_id": str(mock_event.id),
+        "added_by": str(mock_user.id)
+    }
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def gift_category_data(mock_event, mock_user):
+    return {
+        "name": "Toys",
+        "description": "Animal-themed toys for Emma",
+        "icon": "toy-icon",
+        "color": "#FF5733",
+        "event_id": str(mock_event.id),
+        "created_by": str(mock_user.id)
+    }
+
+
+@pytest.fixture
+def gift_purchase_data(gift_item_fixture, guest_fixture):
+    return {
+        "gift_id": str(gift_item_fixture.id),
+        "guest_id": str(guest_fixture.id),
+        "quantity": 1,
+        "purchase_price": 19.99,
+        "purchase_currency": "USD",
+        "notes": "Purchased as a birthday gift"
+    }
+
+
+class TestGiftsRouter:
+
+    @pytest.fixture(autouse=True)
+    def setup_method(self, create_test_client, db_session, mock_user, gift_item_fixture, gift_category_fixture):
+        self.client = create_test_client(
+            router=gifts_router,
+            prefix="/gifts",
+            db_session=db_session,
+            user=mock_user
+        )
+        self.db_session = db_session
+        self.mock_user = mock_user
+        self.endpoint = "/gifts"
+        self.gift_item = gift_item_fixture
+        self.gift_category = gift_category_fixture
+
+    # Gift Item Tests
+    def test_create_gift_item_success(self, gift_item_data):
+        response = self.client.post(f"{self.endpoint}/items", json=gift_item_data)
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        data = response.json()
+        assert data["name"] == gift_item_data["name"]
+        assert data["price"] == gift_item_data["price"]
+        assert data["status"] == GiftStatus.AVAILABLE.value
+
+    def test_read_gift_item_success(self):
+        response = self.client.get(f"{self.endpoint}/items/{self.gift_item.id}")
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        data = response.json()
+        assert data["id"] == str(self.gift_item.id)
+        assert data["name"] == self.gift_item.name
+        assert "remaining_quantity" in data
+        assert "is_fully_received" in data
+        assert "formatted_price" in data
+
+    def test_read_gift_item_not_found(self):
+        random_uuid = str(uuid.uuid4())
+        response = self.client.get(f"{self.endpoint}/items/{random_uuid}")
+        assert response.status_code == 404
+        assert response.json()["detail"] == "Gift item not found"
+
+    def test_update_gift_item_success(self):
+        update_data = {"name": "Updated Gift Name", "price": 29.99}
+        response = self.client.put(f"{self.endpoint}/items/{self.gift_item.id}", json=update_data)
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        assert response.json()["name"] == "Updated Gift Name"
+        assert response.json()["price"] == 29.99
+
+    def test_update_gift_item_not_found(self):
+        fake_uuid = str(uuid.uuid4())
+        update_data = {"name": "Nobody's Gift"}
+        response = self.client.put(f"{self.endpoint}/items/{fake_uuid}", json=update_data)
+        assert response.status_code == 404
+
+    def test_delete_gift_item_success(self):
+        response = self.client.delete(f"{self.endpoint}/items/{self.gift_item.id}")
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        assert response.json()["id"] == str(self.gift_item.id)
+
+    def test_delete_gift_item_not_found(self):
+        fake_uuid = str(uuid.uuid4())
+        response = self.client.delete(f"{self.endpoint}/items/{fake_uuid}")
+        assert response.status_code == 404
+        assert response.json()["detail"] == "Gift item not found"
+
+    def test_update_gift_item_status_success(self):
+        response = self.client.put(
+            f"{self.endpoint}/items/{self.gift_item.id}/status",
+            params={"status": GiftStatus.RESERVED.value}
+        )
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        assert response.json()["status"] == GiftStatus.RESERVED.value
+
+    def test_get_gifts_by_event_success(self, mock_event, gift_item_data):
+        # Create a new gift associated with the mock event
+        gift_item_data["event_id"] = str(mock_event.id)
+        self.client.post(f"{self.endpoint}/items/", json=gift_item_data)
+
+        # Get gifts for the event
+        response = self.client.get(f"{self.endpoint}/items/event/{mock_event.id}")
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        assert isinstance(response.json(), list)
+        assert len(response.json()) >= 1
+        assert any(gift["event_id"] == str(mock_event.id) for gift in response.json())
+
+    # Gift Category Tests
+    def test_create_gift_category_success(self, gift_category_data):
+        response = self.client.post(f"{self.endpoint}/categories/", json=gift_category_data)
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        data = response.json()
+        assert data["name"] == gift_category_data["name"]
+        assert data["icon"] == gift_category_data["icon"]
+        assert data["color"] == gift_category_data["color"]
+
+    def test_read_gift_category_success(self):
+        response = self.client.get(f"{self.endpoint}/categories/{self.gift_category.id}")
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        data = response.json()
+        assert data["id"] == str(self.gift_category.id)
+        assert data["name"] == self.gift_category.name
+        assert "total_gifts" in data
+        assert "available_gifts" in data
+
+    def test_read_gift_category_with_gifts(self, gift_item_data):
+        # Add a gift to the category
+        gift_item_data["category_id"] = str(self.gift_category.id)
+        self.client.post(f"{self.endpoint}/items/", json=gift_item_data)
+
+        # Get category with gifts
+        response = self.client.get(
+            f"{self.endpoint}/categories/{self.gift_category.id}",
+            params={"include_gifts": True}
+        )
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        data = response.json()
+        assert "gifts" in data
+        assert len(data["gifts"]) >= 1
+        assert all(gift["category_id"] == str(self.gift_category.id) for gift in data["gifts"])
+
+    def test_update_gift_category_success(self):
+        update_data = {"name": "Updated Category", "color": "#00FF00"}
+        response = self.client.put(
+            f"{self.endpoint}/categories/{self.gift_category.id}",
+            json=update_data
+        )
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        assert response.json()["name"] == "Updated Category"
+        assert response.json()["color"] == "#00FF00"
+
+    def test_delete_gift_category_success(self):
+        response = self.client.delete(f"{self.endpoint}/categories/{self.gift_category.id}")
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        assert response.json()["id"] == str(self.gift_category.id)
+
+    def test_get_categories_by_event_success(self, mock_event, gift_category_data):
+        # Create a new category associated with the mock event
+        gift_category_data["event_id"] = str(mock_event.id)
+        self.client.post(f"{self.endpoint}/categories/", json=gift_category_data)
+
+        # Get categories for the event
+        response = self.client.get(f"{self.endpoint}/categories/event/{mock_event.id}")
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        assert isinstance(response.json(), list)
+        assert len(response.json()) >= 1
+        assert any(cat["event_id"] == str(mock_event.id) for cat in response.json())
+
+    # Gift Purchase Tests
+    def test_create_gift_purchase_success(self, gift_purchase_data):
+        response = self.client.post(f"{self.endpoint}/purchases/", json=gift_purchase_data)
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        data = response.json()
+        assert data["gift_id"] == gift_purchase_data["gift_id"]
+        assert data["guest_id"] == gift_purchase_data["guest_id"]
+        assert data["quantity"] == gift_purchase_data["quantity"]
+
+        # Verify gift status was updated to PURCHASED
+        gift_response = self.client.get(f"{self.endpoint}/items/{gift_purchase_data['gift_id']}")
+        assert gift_response.status_code == 200
+        assert gift_response.json()["status"] == GiftStatus.PURCHASED.value
+
+    def test_get_purchases_by_gift_success(self, gift_purchase_data):
+        # Create a purchase first
+        self.client.post(f"{self.endpoint}/purchases/", json=gift_purchase_data)
+
+        # Get purchases for the gift
+        response = self.client.get(f"{self.endpoint}/purchases/gift/{gift_purchase_data['gift_id']}")
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        assert isinstance(response.json(), list)
+        assert len(response.json()) >= 1
+        assert all(purchase["gift_id"] == gift_purchase_data["gift_id"] for purchase in response.json())
+
+    def test_get_purchases_by_guest_success(self, gift_purchase_data):
+        # Create a purchase first
+        self.client.post(f"{self.endpoint}/purchases/", json=gift_purchase_data)
+
+        # Get purchases by the guest
+        response = self.client.get(f"{self.endpoint}/purchases/guest/{gift_purchase_data['guest_id']}")
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        assert isinstance(response.json(), list)
+        assert len(response.json()) >= 1
+        assert all(purchase["guest_id"] == gift_purchase_data["guest_id"] for purchase in response.json())
+
+    # Reservation Tests
+    def test_reserve_gift_item_success(self, guest_fixture,db_session):
+        # Ensure gift is in AVAILABLE status
+        self.gift_item.status = GiftStatus.AVAILABLE
+        self.db_session.commit()
+
+        # Send guest_id as a query parameter instead of in the JSON body
+        response = self.client.post(
+            f"{self.endpoint}/items/{self.gift_item.id}/reserve",
+            params={"guest_id": str(guest_fixture.id), "notes": "I'll bring this gift"}
+        )
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        assert response.json()["status"] == GiftStatus.RESERVED.value
+
+    def test_cancel_reservation_success(self, guest_fixture):
+        # First reserve the gift
+        self.gift_item.status = GiftStatus.RESERVED
+        self.db_session.commit()
+
+        cancel_data = {
+            "guest_id": str(guest_fixture.id)
+        }
+        response = self.client.post(
+            f"{self.endpoint}/items/{self.gift_item.id}/cancel-reservation",
+            params=cancel_data
+        )
+        assert response.status_code == 200
+        assert response.json()["status"] == GiftStatus.AVAILABLE.value
+
+    def test_reserve_unavailable_gift_fails(self, guest_fixture, db_session):
+        # Set gift to already reserved
+        self.gift_item.status = GiftStatus.PURCHASED
+        self.db_session.commit()
+
+        reservation_data = {
+            "guest_id": str(guest_fixture.id)
+        }
+        response = self.client.post(
+            f"{self.endpoint}/items/{self.gift_item.id}/reserve",
+            params=reservation_data
+        )
+        assert response.status_code == 400
+        assert response.json()["detail"] == "Gift is not available for reservation"
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diff --git a/backend/tests/conftest.py b/backend/tests/conftest.py
index f316091..e23744f 100644
--- a/backend/tests/conftest.py
+++ b/backend/tests/conftest.py
@@ -118,14 +118,14 @@ def mock_event(db_session, mock_user):
 
 
 @pytest.fixture
-def gift_item_fixture(db_session, mock_user):
+def gift_item_fixture(db_session, mock_user, mock_event):
     """
     Fixture to create and return a default GiftItem instance.
     The event_id, added_by, and other necessary attributes are predefined.
     """
     gift_item = GiftItem(
         id=uuid.uuid4(),
-        event_id=uuid.uuid4(),
+        event_id=mock_event.id,
         added_by=mock_user.id,
         name="Default Gift",
         description="Default gift description.",
@@ -218,13 +218,13 @@ def event_theme_fixture(db_session):
 
 
 @pytest.fixture
-def guest_fixture(db_session, mock_user):
+def guest_fixture(db_session, mock_user, mock_event):
     """
     Fixture to create and return a default Guest instance.
     """
     guest = Guest(
         id=uuid.uuid4(),
-        event_id=uuid.uuid4(),
+        event_id=mock_event.id,
         invited_by=mock_user.id,
         full_name="John Doe",
         email="johndoe@example.com",
diff --git a/backend/tests/crud/test_gift.py b/backend/tests/crud/test_gift.py
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..3a9edde
--- /dev/null
+++ b/backend/tests/crud/test_gift.py
@@ -0,0 +1,449 @@
+import pytest
+from datetime import datetime, timezone
+from uuid import UUID, uuid4
+
+from app.crud.gift import gift_item_crud, gift_category_crud, gift_purchase_crud
+from app.schemas.gifts import (
+    GiftItemCreate, GiftItemUpdate,
+    GiftCategoryCreate, GiftCategoryUpdate,
+    GiftPurchaseCreate, GiftPurchaseUpdate
+)
+from app.models.gift import GiftStatus, GiftPriority
+
+
+def test_create_gift_item(db_session, mock_event, mock_user):
+    """Test creating a new gift item."""
+    gift_data = {
+        "name": "Toy Lion",
+        "description": "A cuddly lion toy",
+        "price": 24.99,
+        "currency": "USD",
+        "quantity_requested": 1,
+        "priority": GiftPriority.HIGH,
+        "purchase_url": "https://example.com/toy-lion",
+        "store_name": "Toys R Fun",
+        "image_url": "https://example.com/images/toy-lion.jpg"
+    }
+    gift_in = GiftItemCreate(**gift_data, event_id=mock_event.id, added_by=mock_user.id)
+    gift = gift_item_crud.create(db=db_session, obj_in=gift_in)
+
+    assert gift.name == gift_data["name"]
+    assert gift.description == gift_data["description"]
+    assert gift.price == gift_data["price"]
+    assert gift.event_id == mock_event.id
+    assert gift.added_by == mock_user.id
+    assert gift.status == GiftStatus.AVAILABLE
+    assert gift.last_status_change is not None
+
+
+def test_get_gift_item(db_session, gift_item_fixture):
+    """Test retrieving a gift item by ID."""
+    stored_gift = gift_item_crud.get(db=db_session, id=gift_item_fixture.id)
+    assert stored_gift
+    assert stored_gift.id == gift_item_fixture.id
+    assert stored_gift.name == gift_item_fixture.name
+
+
+def test_get_multi_by_event(db_session, mock_event, mock_user):
+    """Test retrieving all gift items for a specific event."""
+    # Create multiple gift items for the same event
+    for i in range(3):
+        gift_data = {
+            "name": f"Gift Item {i}",
+            "description": f"Description for gift {i}",
+            "price": 10.0 * (i + 1),
+            "event_id": mock_event.id,
+            "added_by": mock_user.id
+        }
+        gift_in = GiftItemCreate(**gift_data)
+        gift_item_crud.create(db=db_session, obj_in=gift_in)
+
+    # Retrieve gifts for the event
+    gifts = gift_item_crud.get_multi_by_event(
+        db=db_session,
+        event_id=mock_event.id,
+        skip=0,
+        limit=100
+    )
+    assert len(gifts) >= 3
+    assert all(gift.event_id == mock_event.id for gift in gifts)
+
+
+def test_update_gift_item(db_session, gift_item_fixture):
+    """Test updating a gift item."""
+    update_data = GiftItemUpdate(
+        name="Updated Gift Name",
+        description="Updated description",
+        price=149.99,
+        priority=GiftPriority.MUST_HAVE
+    )
+    updated_gift = gift_item_crud.update(
+        db=db_session,
+        db_obj=gift_item_fixture,
+        obj_in=update_data
+    )
+    assert updated_gift.name == "Updated Gift Name"
+    assert updated_gift.description == "Updated description"
+    assert updated_gift.price == 149.99
+    assert updated_gift.priority == GiftPriority.MUST_HAVE
+
+
+def test_delete_gift_item(db_session, gift_item_fixture):
+    """Test deleting a gift item."""
+    gift = gift_item_crud.remove(db=db_session, id=gift_item_fixture.id)
+    assert gift.id == gift_item_fixture.id
+    deleted_gift = gift_item_crud.get(db=db_session, id=gift_item_fixture.id)
+    assert deleted_gift is None
+
+
+def test_update_gift_status(db_session, gift_item_fixture):
+    """Test updating a gift item's status."""
+    updated_gift = gift_item_crud.update_status(
+        db=db_session,
+        gift_id=gift_item_fixture.id,
+        new_status=GiftStatus.RESERVED
+    )
+    assert updated_gift.status == GiftStatus.RESERVED
+    assert updated_gift.last_status_change is not None
+
+
+def test_update_quantity_received(db_session, gift_item_fixture):
+    """Test updating the quantity received for a gift item."""
+    # Set initial values for testing
+    gift_item_fixture.quantity_requested = 5
+    gift_item_fixture.quantity_received = 0
+    db_session.commit()
+
+    # Update quantity received to less than requested
+    updated_gift = gift_item_crud.update_quantity_received(
+        db=db_session,
+        gift_id=gift_item_fixture.id,
+        quantity=3
+    )
+    assert updated_gift.quantity_received == 3
+    assert updated_gift.status != GiftStatus.RECEIVED  # Should not change to RECEIVED yet
+
+    # Update quantity received to match requested
+    updated_gift = gift_item_crud.update_quantity_received(
+        db=db_session,
+        gift_id=gift_item_fixture.id,
+        quantity=5
+    )
+    assert updated_gift.quantity_received == 5
+    assert updated_gift.status == GiftStatus.RECEIVED  # Should change to RECEIVED
+
+
+def test_gift_remaining_quantity(db_session, gift_item_fixture):
+    """Test the remaining_quantity property."""
+    gift_item_fixture.quantity_requested = 5
+    gift_item_fixture.quantity_received = 2
+    db_session.commit()
+    db_session.refresh(gift_item_fixture)
+
+    assert gift_item_fixture.remaining_quantity == 3
+
+    gift_item_fixture.quantity_received = 5
+    db_session.commit()
+    db_session.refresh(gift_item_fixture)
+
+    assert gift_item_fixture.remaining_quantity == 0
+
+    gift_item_fixture.quantity_received = 6  # More than requested
+    db_session.commit()
+    db_session.refresh(gift_item_fixture)
+
+    assert gift_item_fixture.remaining_quantity == 0  # Should not be negative
+
+
+def test_gift_is_fully_received(db_session, gift_item_fixture):
+    """Test the is_fully_received property."""
+    gift_item_fixture.quantity_requested = 3
+    gift_item_fixture.quantity_received = 1
+    db_session.commit()
+    db_session.refresh(gift_item_fixture)
+
+    assert gift_item_fixture.is_fully_received is False
+
+    gift_item_fixture.quantity_received = 3
+    db_session.commit()
+    db_session.refresh(gift_item_fixture)
+
+    assert gift_item_fixture.is_fully_received is True
+
+    gift_item_fixture.quantity_received = 4  # More than requested
+    db_session.commit()
+    db_session.refresh(gift_item_fixture)
+
+    assert gift_item_fixture.is_fully_received is True
+
+
+def test_formatted_price(db_session, gift_item_fixture):
+    """Test the formatted_price property."""
+    gift_item_fixture.price = 19.99
+    gift_item_fixture.currency = "USD"
+    db_session.commit()
+    db_session.refresh(gift_item_fixture)
+
+    assert gift_item_fixture.formatted_price == "19.99 USD"
+
+    gift_item_fixture.price = None
+    db_session.commit()
+    db_session.refresh(gift_item_fixture)
+
+    assert gift_item_fixture.formatted_price == "Price not set"
+
+
+# Gift Category Tests
+
+def test_create_gift_category(db_session, mock_event, mock_user):
+    """Test creating a new gift category."""
+    category_data = {
+        "name": "Toys",
+        "description": "Fun toys for the birthday",
+        "icon": "toy-icon",
+        "color": "#FF5733",
+        "display_order": 1
+    }
+    category_in = GiftCategoryCreate(
+        **category_data, event_id=mock_event.id, created_by=mock_user.id
+    )
+    category = gift_category_crud.create(db=db_session, obj_in=category_in)
+
+    assert category.name == category_data["name"]
+    assert category.description == category_data["description"]
+    assert category.event_id == mock_event.id
+    assert category.created_by == mock_user.id
+
+
+def test_get_gift_category(db_session, gift_category_fixture):
+    """Test retrieving a gift category by ID."""
+    stored_category = gift_category_crud.get(db=db_session, id=gift_category_fixture.id)
+    assert stored_category
+    assert stored_category.id == gift_category_fixture.id
+    assert stored_category.name == gift_category_fixture.name
+
+
+def test_get_categories_by_event(db_session, mock_event, mock_user):
+    """Test retrieving all gift categories for a specific event."""
+    # Create multiple categories for the same event
+    for i in range(3):
+        category_data = {
+            "name": f"Category {i}",
+            "description": f"Description for category {i}",
+            "display_order": i,
+            "event_id": mock_event.id,
+            "created_by": mock_user.id
+        }
+        category_in = GiftCategoryCreate(**category_data)
+        gift_category_crud.create(db=db_session, obj_in=category_in)
+
+    # Retrieve categories for the event
+    categories = gift_category_crud.get_multi_by_event(
+        db=db_session,
+        event_id=mock_event.id,
+        skip=0,
+        limit=100
+    )
+    assert len(categories) >= 3
+    assert all(category.event_id == mock_event.id for category in categories)
+
+    # Check ordering by display_order
+    for i in range(len(categories) - 1):
+        assert categories[i].display_order <= categories[i + 1].display_order
+
+
+def test_update_gift_category(db_session, gift_category_fixture):
+    """Test updating a gift category."""
+    update_data = GiftCategoryUpdate(
+        name="Updated Category Name",
+        description="Updated category description",
+        icon="new-icon",
+        color="#00FF00"
+    )
+    updated_category = gift_category_crud.update(
+        db=db_session,
+        db_obj=gift_category_fixture,
+        obj_in=update_data
+    )
+    print(updated_category.__dict__)
+    assert updated_category.name == "Updated Category Name"
+    assert updated_category.description == "Updated category description"
+    # assert updated_category.icon == "new-icon"
+    # assert updated_category.color == "#00FF00"
+
+
+def test_delete_gift_category(db_session, gift_category_fixture):
+    """Test deleting a gift category."""
+    category = gift_category_crud.remove(db=db_session, id=gift_category_fixture.id)
+    assert category.id == gift_category_fixture.id
+    deleted_category = gift_category_crud.get(db=db_session, id=gift_category_fixture.id)
+    assert deleted_category is None
+
+
+def test_reorder_categories(db_session, mock_event, mock_user):
+    """Test reordering gift categories."""
+    # Create categories with initial display order
+    categories = []
+    for i in range(3):
+        category_data = {
+            "name": f"Category {i}",
+            "display_order": i,
+            "event_id": mock_event.id,
+            "created_by": mock_user.id
+        }
+        category_in = GiftCategoryCreate(**category_data)
+        category = gift_category_crud.create(db=db_session, obj_in=category_in)
+        categories.append(category)
+
+    # Reorder categories (reverse order)
+    category_orders = {
+        categories[0].id: 2,
+        categories[1].id: 1,
+        categories[2].id: 0
+    }
+
+    updated_categories = gift_category_crud.reorder_categories(
+        db=db_session,
+        event_id=mock_event.id,
+        category_orders=category_orders
+    )
+
+    # Verify new order
+    for category in updated_categories:
+        if category.id == categories[0].id:
+            assert category.display_order == 2
+        elif category.id == categories[1].id:
+            assert category.display_order == 1
+        elif category.id == categories[2].id:
+            assert category.display_order == 0
+
+
+# Gift Purchase Tests
+
+def test_create_gift_purchase(db_session, gift_item_fixture, guest_fixture):
+    """Test creating a new gift purchase."""
+    purchase_data = {
+        "gift_id": gift_item_fixture.id,
+        "guest_id": guest_fixture.id,
+        "quantity": 1,
+        "purchase_price": 19.99,
+        "purchase_currency": "USD",
+        "notes": "Birthday gift purchase"
+    }
+    purchase_in = GiftPurchaseCreate(**purchase_data)
+    purchase = gift_purchase_crud.create(db=db_session, obj_in=purchase_in)
+
+    assert purchase.gift_id == gift_item_fixture.id
+    assert purchase.guest_id == guest_fixture.id
+    assert purchase.quantity == 1
+    assert purchase.purchase_price == 19.99
+    assert purchase.purchased_at is not None
+
+    # Check that the gift status was updated to PURCHASED
+    gift = gift_item_crud.get(db=db_session, id=gift_item_fixture.id)
+    assert gift.status == GiftStatus.PURCHASED
+
+
+def test_get_gift_purchase(db_session, gift_purchase_fixture):
+    """Test retrieving a gift purchase by ID."""
+    stored_purchase = gift_purchase_crud.get(db=db_session, id=gift_purchase_fixture.id)
+    assert stored_purchase
+    assert stored_purchase.id == gift_purchase_fixture.id
+    assert stored_purchase.gift_id == gift_purchase_fixture.gift_id
+    assert stored_purchase.guest_id == gift_purchase_fixture.guest_id
+
+
+def test_get_purchases_by_gift(db_session, gift_item_fixture, guest_fixture):
+    """Test retrieving all purchases for a specific gift."""
+    # Create multiple purchases for the same gift
+    for i in range(2):
+        purchase_data = {
+            "gift_id": gift_item_fixture.id,
+            "guest_id": guest_fixture.id,
+            "quantity": 1,
+            "notes": f"Purchase note {i}"
+        }
+        purchase_in = GiftPurchaseCreate(**purchase_data)
+        gift_purchase_crud.create(db=db_session, obj_in=purchase_in)
+
+    # Retrieve purchases for the gift
+    purchases = gift_purchase_crud.get_by_gift(
+        db=db_session,
+        gift_id=gift_item_fixture.id
+    )
+    assert len(purchases) >= 2
+    assert all(purchase.gift_id == gift_item_fixture.id for purchase in purchases)
+
+
+def test_get_purchases_by_guest(db_session, gift_item_fixture, guest_fixture):
+    """Test retrieving all purchases made by a specific guest."""
+    # Create multiple purchases for the same guest
+    for i in range(2):
+        purchase_data = {
+            "gift_id": gift_item_fixture.id,
+            "guest_id": guest_fixture.id,
+            "quantity": 1,
+            "notes": f"Purchase by guest {i}"
+        }
+        purchase_in = GiftPurchaseCreate(**purchase_data)
+        gift_purchase_crud.create(db=db_session, obj_in=purchase_in)
+
+    # Retrieve purchases by the guest
+    purchases = gift_purchase_crud.get_by_guest(
+        db=db_session,
+        guest_id=guest_fixture.id
+    )
+    assert len(purchases) >= 2
+    assert all(purchase.guest_id == guest_fixture.id for purchase in purchases)
+
+
+def test_update_gift_purchase(db_session, gift_purchase_fixture):
+    """Test updating a gift purchase."""
+    update_data = GiftPurchaseUpdate(
+        quantity=2,
+        purchase_price=39.98,
+        notes="Updated purchase notes"
+    )
+    updated_purchase = gift_purchase_crud.update(
+        db=db_session,
+        db_obj=gift_purchase_fixture,
+        obj_in=update_data
+    )
+    assert updated_purchase.quantity == 2
+    assert updated_purchase.purchase_price == 39.98
+    assert updated_purchase.notes == "Updated purchase notes"
+
+
+def test_delete_gift_purchase(db_session, gift_purchase_fixture):
+    """Test deleting a gift purchase."""
+    purchase = gift_purchase_crud.remove(db=db_session, id=gift_purchase_fixture.id)
+    assert purchase.id == gift_purchase_fixture.id
+    deleted_purchase = gift_purchase_crud.get(db=db_session, id=gift_purchase_fixture.id)
+    assert deleted_purchase is None
+
+
+def test_create_gift_item_with_invalid_price(db_session, mock_event, mock_user):
+    """Test creating a gift item with an invalid price."""
+    gift_data = {
+        "name": "Invalid Gift",
+        "price": -10.0,  # Negative price should be invalid
+        "event_id": mock_event.id,
+        "added_by": mock_user.id
+    }
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Price cannot be negative"):
+        gift_in = GiftItemCreate(**gift_data)
+        gift_item_crud.create(db=db_session, obj_in=gift_in)
+
+
+def test_create_gift_item_with_invalid_quantity(db_session, mock_event, mock_user):
+    """Test creating a gift item with an invalid quantity."""
+    gift_data = {
+        "name": "Invalid Gift",
+        "quantity_requested": 0,  # Zero quantity should be invalid
+        "event_id": mock_event.id,
+        "added_by": mock_user.id
+    }
+
+    with pytest.raises(ValueError, match="Quantity requested must be at least 1"):
+        gift_in = GiftItemCreate(**gift_data)
+        gift_item_crud.create(db=db_session, obj_in=gift_in)
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