Isn’t it fun when someone you love gets engaged?! Whether it’s your friend, family member, child, or someone else, you want them to know you’re excited for them, but it can sometimes be hard to come up with meaningful engagement gift ideas. They really don’t need that many bridal magazines or planning binders, you know?
Maybe you just want something small to pair with a sweet note. Maybe you’ve got a bigger budget and want to fill a basket with a variety of items. Either way, here are 8 of my go-to gifts for celebrating an engagement, and I hope this helps you find exactly what you’re looking for!
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What Makes a Great Engagement Gift?
When giving an engagement gift, remember that this isn’t meant to be as big as a wedding gift. It’s meant to be a smaller counterpart to this gift, so don’t feel the need to splurge. If you want to go all out, save it for the wedding present!
Instead, a great engagement gift should be a smaller token of your friendship. Most people nowadays have wedding gift registries too, so an engagement gift is an opportunity to be a little more creative.
Typically, engagement parties are a good opportunity to give an engagement gift, but these should be more for the couple getting married. If you’re planning on getting a gift for just the bride, it may be better to give it to them one-on-one.
With all this being said, let’s get into the engagement gift ideas!
10 Perfect Engagement Gift Ideas
1. Ring Accessories
I have giventhis ring cleanerfor multiple engagement gifts, and it’s always a huge hit! My sister-in-law even let me use it on my ring, and I can vouch for it doing an amazing job. Consider pairing it with a cute ring holder or a nice bottle of nail polish.
I really like giving some sort of countdown “tool” to help them look forward to the big day! It’s also fun because it shows you are excited with them.
My favorite, super-easy way to create a countdown is to print a template & put it in a frame. The glass or plastic cover acts just like a dry-erase board! Here are 3 different printables you can use in a 5×7 frame. Just pair with a dry-erase marker, and you’re good to go!
The engagement/wedding process requires so. many. thank-you. notes. It’s a great thing, because it means that so many people care and support you! Make it easier for the bride/groom-to-be and give them some cute thank you notes to have on hand.
You absolutely can’t go wrong with a bottle of wine! While it may seem like a fairly basic gift, it’s sure to be appreciated (especially if it comes wrapped in an adorable canvas bag or along a side set of glasses). Bonus points if you pick a bottle from the year your couple got together!
Along with a bottle of wine, this is arguably the perfect gift to bring to an engagement party! Especially if you pick a nice bouquet full of the bride-to-be’s favorite flowers and include a nice vase, this can make a great standalone present or a perfect compliment to any of the gifts above.
I love doing this! It’s something that most people love to have, but it can get lost in the “I must book every wedding vendor right away” frenzy. Go ahead and do this for them by snagging a photo from social media and a great frame!
8. Coffee, Tea, or Gift Card
Wedding planning requires a lot of hours on the couch or in a coffee shop researching, booking, & making arrangements. Give the gift of caffeine via their favorite coffee, tea, or a gift card to Starbucks!
9. Date Night Ideas/Certificates
It can be easy to focus on all the plans, but what’s really important is nurturing the relationship and preparing for marriage. Give them the gift of time to focus on each other & create new memories together.
Whether it’s a gift card to a restaurant, a wine tasting, bowling, or whatever- “gifts of experience” can be the best gifts of all. I’m working to incorporate this type of gifting for all occasions! These also make excellent clutter-free gifts!
10. Coupons for your Time or Service
I almost always include this in gift ideas because it can be a great way to support loved ones with a fun twist! Think about how you could help them during the engagement and wedding planning process. You can simply offer your help in a card or make coupons for them to “redeem” when:
They need opinions on wedding decisions.
They need a coffee or glass of wine to de-stress!
They need help packing up all the wedding supplies.
They need help running errands for the wedding.
This can be a great thing to throw in with other items and can really communicate your specific support & excitement during such a special time.
Hopefully, this Guide Helped You Find the Perfect Engagement Gift!
Marriage truly is something worth celebrating, and from my own experience, I know it’s made all the more special when friends & family celebrate with you. Here’s to sharing in the excitement with those we love! Hopefully these engagement gift ideas were able to give you some ideas!
Isn’t it fun when someone you love gets engaged?! Whether it’s your friend, family member, child, or someone else, you want them to know you’re excited for them, but it can sometimes be hard to come up with meaningful engagement gift ideas. They really don’t need that many bridal magazines or planning binders, you know?
Maybe you just want something small to pair with a sweet note. Maybe you’ve got a bigger budget and want to fill a basket with a variety of items. Either way, here are 8 of my go-to gifts for celebrating an engagement, and I hope this helps you find exactly what you’re looking for!
Affiliate Disclaimer
This blog includes “affiliate links” where I will receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking the link at no additional cost to you. However, all opinions are my own and I only endorse companies that I genuinely recommend.
We participate in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. We also participate in affiliate programs with other sites and are compensated for referring traffic and business to these companies.
This sort of income helps make this blog possible, so thank you!
What Makes a Great Engagement Gift?
When giving an engagement gift, remember that this isn’t meant to be as big as a wedding gift. It’s meant to be a smaller counterpart to this gift, so don’t feel the need to splurge. If you want to go all out, save it for the wedding present!
Instead, a great engagement gift should be a smaller token of your friendship. Most people nowadays have wedding gift registries too, so an engagement gift is an opportunity to be a little more creative.
Typically, engagement parties are a good opportunity to give an engagement gift, but these should be more for the couple getting married. If you’re planning on getting a gift for just the bride, it may be better to give it to them one-on-one.
With all this being said, let’s get into the engagement gift ideas!
10 Perfect Engagement Gift Ideas
1. Ring Accessories
I have given this ring cleaner for multiple engagement gifts, and it’s always a huge hit! My sister-in-law even let me use it on my ring, and I can vouch for it doing an amazing job. Consider pairing it with a cute ring holder or a nice bottle of nail polish.
CONNOISSEURS Diamond Dazzle Stik
“To Have and To Hold” Ring Dish
2. “Mr. & Mrs.” Anything or Personalized Gifts
These can make super cute little gifts for the couple to open at an engagement party. Think matching wine glasses, hand towels, luggage tags, etc.
Of course, personalization can take this idea a step further! Etsy is full of options when it comes to personalized gifts. This link alone contains so many cute ideas! Another neat take on engagement gifts is to focus on the (potential) change of initials or new home together – and create a unique, personalized item! Some ideas for custom gifts are coffee mugs, luggage tags, or a decorative item with the new last initial.
Mr. and Mrs. Wedding Champagne Flutes
Mr. and Mrs. Hand Towel Set
Mr. and Mrs. Luggage Tag Travel Tags
3. Countdown Printable
I really like giving some sort of countdown “tool” to help them look forward to the big day! It’s also fun because it shows you are excited with them.
My favorite, super-easy way to create a countdown is to print a template & put it in a frame. The glass or plastic cover acts just like a dry-erase board! Here are 3 different printables you can use in a 5×7 frame. Just pair with a dry-erase marker, and you’re good to go!
4. Thank You Notes
The engagement/wedding process requires so. many. thank-you. notes. It’s a great thing, because it means that so many people care and support you! Make it easier for the bride/groom-to-be and give them some cute thank you notes to have on hand.
American Greetings Thank You Cards
5. A Bottle of Wine
You absolutely can’t go wrong with a bottle of wine! While it may seem like a fairly basic gift, it’s sure to be appreciated (especially if it comes wrapped in an adorable canvas bag or along a side set of glasses). Bonus points if you pick a bottle from the year your couple got together!
Wine Bag Wedding Gift
Mr. and Mrs. Wedding Champagne Flutes
6. A Bouquet of Flowers
Along with a bottle of wine, this is arguably the perfect gift to bring to an engagement party! Especially if you pick a nice bouquet full of the bride-to-be’s favorite flowers and include a nice vase, this can make a great standalone present or a perfect compliment to any of the gifts above.
Ribbed Clear Glass Vase,
7. Framed Engagement Photo
I love doing this! It’s something that most people love to have, but it can get lost in the “I must book every wedding vendor right away” frenzy. Go ahead and do this for them by snagging a photo from social media and a great frame!
8. Coffee, Tea, or Gift Card
Wedding planning requires a lot of hours on the couch or in a coffee shop researching, booking, & making arrangements. Give the gift of caffeine via their favorite coffee, tea, or a gift card to Starbucks!
9. Date Night Ideas/Certificates
It can be easy to focus on all the plans, but what’s really important is nurturing the relationship and preparing for marriage. Give them the gift of time to focus on each other & create new memories together.
Whether it’s a gift card to a restaurant, a wine tasting, bowling, or whatever- “gifts of experience” can be the best gifts of all. I’m working to incorporate this type of gifting for all occasions! These also make excellent clutter-free gifts!
10. Coupons for your Time or Service
I almost always include this in gift ideas because it can be a great way to support loved ones with a fun twist! Think about how you could help them during the engagement and wedding planning process. You can simply offer your help in a card or make coupons for them to “redeem” when:
This can be a great thing to throw in with other items and can really communicate your specific support & excitement during such a special time.
Hopefully, this Guide Helped You Find the Perfect Engagement Gift!
Marriage truly is something worth celebrating, and from my own experience, I know it’s made all the more special when friends & family celebrate with you. Here’s to sharing in the excitement with those we love! Hopefully these engagement gift ideas were able to give you some ideas!
By: Brennan Brown
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