The 28 Best Engagement Gifts for Couples

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Brides / Amelia Manley

A couple's engagement calls for a celebration. While presents are not required, it's a nice gesture for friends and family to bring a gift to an engagement party or send something sweet to the happy pair when they announce their news. However, shopping for a gift for the newly engaged couple can admittedly be more complicated than shopping for the wedding gift itself.

Fortunately, there’s no shortage of options, from thoughtful personalized presents to foolproof crowd-pleasers that are a universally safe bet—and at various price points. If the couple has set up their registry in time for the engagement party, New York City-based event designer and registry expert Jung Lee recommends choosing something from their list. "Take the same budget you would spend on bubbly and put it towards a special piece they'll have forever." A personalized piece of art or another item that commemorates the engagement is also something that the couple will treasure for years to come. It's also always good to show up to a party with something in hand, advises Victoria Della Torre of the San Francisco-based Etiquette Design Company. If you decide to splurge on some bubbly, she recommends gifting the couple accompanying Champagne flutes to make the gift extra special.

To help you find the perfect gift for the newly engaged, Brides editors researched dozens of items and even tested a few for ourselves. Our curated list features everything from thoughtful, personalized tokens to classic options that endure. We made our final selection based on quality, thoughtfulness, and customization options.

Sophie Lou Jacobsen Fritter Cocktail Mixer

Sophie Lou Jacobsen Fritter Cocktail Mixer

Design Within Reach

This gorgeous mixing pitcher makes a great engagement gift for couples who enjoy entertaining and making cocktails. The pieces are made of durable borosilicate glass, which can withstand both heat and cold. The mixer has a spout for easy pouring and a hint of pink at the base. The glass stir stick features contrasting colors at the ends for just the right amount of flair.

Volume: Not given | Dimensions: 7.25 x 4 x 4 inches

LSA Champagne Flutes 2-Piece Set

LSA Champagne Flutes

Saks

The new couple will have many occasions and "firsts" to celebrate in the upcoming months, so help them toast in style with this pair of Champagne flutes. The hand-blown glass not only makes the perfect clink, but it also looks stunning on their bar cart or table. This is truly a gift they'll enjoy for years to come.

Personalization: N/A | Dimensions: 3 x 11 inches

Jonathan Adler Arcade Backgammon Set

Jonathan Adler Arcade Backgammon Set

Jonathan Adler

This chic arcade backgammon set is the perfect gift for the stylish couple who likes to entertain. They'll appreciate the eye-catching design (inspired by the Colosseum) and the luxury details, which include solid acrylic pieces and a high-gloss lacquer box with a velvet liner. When the game isn’t being played, it folds shut to make a fantastic cocktail table décor piece.

Personalization: N/A | Dimensions: 18.5 x 22.5 x 2.25 inches (open)

Glassware makes a thoughtful gift for a newly engaged couple—and this set from Material is a great choice. It comes in a set of four and includes versatile glasses that are perfect for everything from water to cocktails. You can choose from three colors to suit every style: a malachite green, gray, and clear. The glasses are also dishwasher-safe and stackable.

Volume: 12.6 ounces | Dimensions: 4.9 x 3.11 inches

Flamingo Estate The Cook's Kitchen

Flamingo Estate The Cook's Kitchen

Flamingo Estate

This charming set is a practical and fun gift for the newly engaged couple. They'll enjoy whipping up a farm-fresh meal from Fridays from the Garden, Flamingo Estate's renowned cookbook. The brand’s top-selling pantry staples, persimmon vinegar and extra virgin olive oil, are also included. You can also feel good knowing that this purchase contributes to their non-profit organization, Farmer’s Footprint.

Personalization: N/A | Volume: 13.8 ounces (vinegar), 16.9 ounces (olive oil)

Sferra Terzo Throw Blanket

Sferra Terzo Throw Blanket

Sferra

These soft and gorgeous Terzo throw blankets make the perfect gift for their living room, bedroom, or cuddling up in a favorite chair. It is 100 percent cotton with a cozy basket weave pattern and a twisted fringe hem. It is available in nine beautiful colors and, for a personalized touch, can be monogrammed with their initials. If you are monogramming, order well in advance since it can take four to six weeks. 

Personalization: Initials | Dimensions: 51 x 71 inches

Georg Jensen Bernadotte French Press

Georg Jensen Bernadotte French Press

Georg Jensen

This French coffee press is a home run for the couple that loves coffee. Inspired by the Swedish royal prince Sigvard Bernadotte, this press is made of mirror-polished stainless steel and adorned with fluting, perfect for those who love Art Deco. It's double-walled to keep coffee nice and warm and has an easy-to-clean stainless steel filter.

Volume: 1 liter | Dimensions: 6.3 x 8.74 inches

La Maison Du Chocolat Dark and Milk Chocolat Coffret

La Maison Du Chocolat Dark and Milk Chocolat Coffret

Amazon

This 40-piece artisanal chocolate collection from Maison du Chocolat will impress even those with the most discerning taste buds. It features an assortment of dark and milk chocolate, featuring pralinés, infused with fruit, or left simply plain with all its chocolate glory. Made from the finest cacao, the collection is free of artificial colors, flavors, GMOs, or palm oil.

Possible Allergens: Gluten, nuts, milk, egg, peanut | Dimensions: 7.8 x 4.8 x 1.3 inches

Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne

Moët & Chandon Imperial Brut Champagne 187m

Drizly

Toast the happy couple with something fancy—this Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut Champagne will fit the bill. It has a crisp and fruity taste, with the fine bubbles giving it a light and celebratory feel. Made in the Champagne region of France, this dry wine isn’t too sweet, with the perfect flavors of green apple and citrus. You can gift it alone or with flutes and a gorgeous cheese board. 

Size: 750 fluid ounces | Type: Dry champagne blend

Petrossian Kaluga Huso Hybrid Caviar

Kaluga Huso Hybrid Caviar

Saks Fifth Avenue

Treat the newlyweds to a decadent and celebratory meal after the big day. And what feels more luxurious to eat than caviar? This option from Petrossian delivers oversized caviar eggs obtained from a surgeon's roe. The result is a mild creamy flavor that will satisfy their tastebuds.

Personalization: N/A | Dimensions: 30 or 125 grams

Juli Diamond Cleaning Essentials Kit

Juli Diamond Cleaning Essentials Kit

Juli

She’s got the diamond and needs to keep it as shiny and sparkly as the day she got it. The sonic, vibrating brush is specially designed with unique bristle shapes to get into every nook and crevice and comes with a special clip that keeps your ring secure so you never have to worry about it falling down the drain (the horror).

Colors: N/A | Includes: juli Original Brush, juli Original Brush Cap, juli Chamois, and juli Tonic Purifying Cleanser for Diamonds

Yes, olive oil and vinegar can be gift-worthy, and this set proves it. It comes with four cooking essentials: two different varieties of extra virgin olive oil, plus balsamic and champagne vinegar, all in beautiful bottles that don’t require any wrapping and look fancy on the kitchen counter.

Personalization: N/A | Includes: Awake Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Alive Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and more.

You can’t go wrong with a colorful set of mugs as an engagement gift. Made from tinted borosilicate glass, these durable mugs are microwave and dishwasher-safe. Choose from various fun colors, including yellow, blue, green, and two-toned options. Pair these with a bag of their favorite coffee or tea for a gift upgrade.

Volume: Not given | Dimensions: 3.25 x 3.25 x 3.25 inches

Argaux Year of Firsts

Argaux Year of Firsts

Argaux

Choose six bottles to gift the couple, selecting a unique tag for each one, denoting when they should open it. Think of options like "Just Married," "Valentine’s Day," "Let’s Celebrate," and more. It’s a sweet way to help them celebrate long past the engagement period and wedding day, and hopefully, they’ll think of you whenever they crack a bottle.

Personalization: Choice of milestone tags | Options: 3-pack, 6-pack

StudioKMO Custom Miniature Hand Cut Map

Studio KMO Custom Miniature Hand-Cut Map with a blue bow around it

Etsy

Turn the place where they got engaged into a beautiful piece of artwork for their home. We love that the miniature size of this piece makes it easy to place anywhere; it would look especially great on a side table or countertop.

Personalization: Text | Dimensions: 4 x 4 inches

The Painted Press Ring Dish

The Painted Press Ring Dish

Etsy


This little dish may be the gift they treasure the most—it will help keep their engagement rings and wedding bands safe on the nightstand or beside the sink. Personalize it with the happy couple's initials and engagement date for a thoughtful touch.

Our tester, Erika Reals, liked the product's overall look and packaging. "There was a muslin cotton drawstring bag stamped with the brand's logo," she said. "It's a nice touch that makes the gift feel handmade and extra personalized." The site offers several versions of customization and design, ranging from minimalist letters to more ornate floral motifs.

Reals appreciated that the dish was highly durable. "Since it's not made of traditional ceramic or glass, these dishes won't break in transit or if they get dropped on the floor." She even tried dropping it on the floor several times to test the strength of the material and was not disappointed.

Personalization: Text | Dimensions: Approximately 3 inches diameter

Painted press ring dish

Dotdash Meredith

Betty Lu Paperie Custom Wedding Address Stamp

Betty Lu Paperie Custom Wedding Address Stamp

Etsy

Regarding practical gifts, this one may take the cake. Between save-the-dates, wedding invites, and thank-you notes, the couple will have a lot of mail going out. Make their lives easier and help them streamline the process with this custom ink and stamp set featuring their return address.

When we tested it, our tester Maggie Krienberg tried the stamp on a range of different envelopes. "The font is beautiful and gives the envelope a vintage feel," she observed. "I like how the name is written in script, and the address is more of a typewriter style." Krienberg was also impressed with the ink pad in the package but wished the stamp had a case or a lid. "After a few uses, there is still some residual ink on the stamp, so I wouldn't want to store this stamp loosely in a drawer or cabinet," she said.

"I would buy this as an engagement gift for a couple getting married or even a housewarming gift for a friend moving into a new home. It's a product that the recipient will get so much use from, even after the wedding."

Personalization: Name, address | Dimensions: Approximately 3 x 1 inches

stamp

Dotdash Meredith

Agier Design Adventure Together Print

Agier Design Adventure Together Print

Etsy

Choose from three memorable locations—think the couple’s hometowns, where they met, where they live, or the wedding location to create a hand-crafted, map-inspired piece of art. You can even add custom text (such as the wedding date) to make it more personalized. It comes in various sizes and framing options at multiple prices, too.

"This wooden map print is very well made, and the print itself is clear," said tester Jesa Calaor. "The wood is durable and doesn't feel like it would break easily." Calaor personalized this print as a gift for her partner, featuring locations with important meanings for both. "I love how each mountain is shown with a detailed terrain map representing those special places," she said.

Personalization: Three cities, names, and special date | Dimensions: 8 x 8 to 20 x 24 inches

A Gier map

Dotdash Meredith

Couples will continue to be surprised by one another with this journal for two. Filled with daily prompts, it offers couples many ways to connect and ideas for spending time together. Cute, fun, and inspiring, this journal will keep communication going—essential for any relationship.

Tester Editor Erika Reals spent time reviewing this book and felt it was a good budget-friendly gift for a couple. "It has a high-quality look and feel, but at under $12, it's very affordable," she said. The book contains many ideas and activities: "Lots of prompts means that these pages will last you and your partner awhile."

Reals felt that some of the quotations and concepts in the book needed to be updated but that it was overall a nice interactive experience to do with a partner. "Personally, this product was a little too cheesy for my taste, but I can see some people enjoying it."

Personalization: N/A | Dimensions: 4.81 x 5.96 x 1.08 inches

do one thing every day journal

Dotdash Meredith

Uncommon Goods Wedding Keepsake Library

Uncommon Goods Wedding Keepsake Library

Uncommon Goods

Think ahead and give them this beautiful—and very functional—storage system to house all their wedding keepsakes. It comes with everything they’ll need, from labels to drawers to envelopes, and looks much more beautiful than a cardboard box or plastic storage bin.

Personalization: N/A | Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 13 inches

Minted Heart Snapshot Mix Photo Art

Minted Heart Snapshot Mix Photo Art

Minted

Surprise the newlywed couple with a personalized gift that they'll treasure forever. This show-stopping print features 30 of your favorite photos in a bold heart design—and it's possible to customize everything from the placement of the images to the size and frame of the finished piece. Go with the classic photo colors, or try out one of Minted's fun new finishes (black and white, blush, or rainbow) for a whimsical, retro look.

Tester Alyssa Kingham customized this print with photos from her recent wedding. "The photos are laid out beautifully," she said. "The images are clear and do not show any bleeding of color or blurry edges." She mentioned that the heart-shaped arrangement meant that there was some overlap, but she was still able to see each picture well.

Personalization: Custom photos | Dimensions: 6 sizes, including 8 x 8 inches, 11 x 11 inches, and 16 x 16 inches

minted heart print

Dotdash Meredith

Willow Park Bella Glossy Lacquer Frame

Willow Park Bella Glossy Lacquer Frame

Zola

There will be plenty of time for framing wedding photos after the big day, but we suggest popping one of the couple’s engagement photos into this sophisticated frame. The back features a sturdy easel for easy display and a clean and crisp design. It's perfect for pretty much any home décor style.

Personalization: Picture | Dimensions: 4 x 6 inches

We love this practical and personal gift that can help couples get packed up for the honeymoon with these convenient packing cubes. They come in three sizes and six colors and can be personalized with the couple’s new monogram.

Personalization: Embroidery | Dimensions: Small is 4 x 6 inches, etc.

The Night Sky A Custom Night Sky Print

The Night Sky A Custom Night Sky Print

The Night Sky

A great way to commemorate the couple’s engagement, this custom print features a visual of the night sky at the exact location and time they got engaged. It’s both sentimental and makes for a super cool piece of wall art.

Colors: White, Light Gray, Sand | Sizes: 12, including twin set, queen set, and king set

Waypost Paper Wedding Countdown Customized Calendar

Waypost Paper Wedding Countdown Customized Calendar

Etsy

Sure, countdown apps on your phone are convenient, but there’s something so fun about marking the days until the wedding in an old-fashioned way. This daily calendar is customized based on the couple’s wedding day and comes complete with a stand that makes it easy to display.

Personalization: Date, stand, and font | Dimensions: 4 x 4 inches

Why not give the couple something they can use on their honeymoon? This experiential gift is sure to be used well, whether they decide to use it on their newlywed adventures or for a pre-wedding weekend minimoon.

Denomination: $100 to $500 | Redemption: Online

Masterclass Virtual Cooking Class

MasterClass

MasterClass

Help the soon-to-be spouses prepare for married life and elevate their cooking skills. This masterclass teaches all the kitchen basics they need to know, from learning techniques for cooking vegetables to making pasta from scratch.

Denomination: $10/Month | Redemption: Online

Date Night In Journal

Date Night In: A Journal for Couples Spark Conversation & Connection

Amazon

You don't have to leave the house for a fantastic date night with your love. Instead, help the happy couple opt for a cozy night with this sweet book that guides couples through questions, activities, and lists. It features over 75 prompts that are meant to spark conversation and intimacy. It's the ultimate at-home date night activity.

Personalization: N/A | Dimensions: 6.35 x 0.85 x 8.25 inches

What to Look For In An Engagement Gift

  • Personalized Items: Engagement gifts are an excellent opportunity to get personal and gift the couple something they'll truly enjoy. Consider their hobbies and interests, and let your gift reflect their personalities. Or, go the custom route and get them something with their new monogram or a thoughtful artwork commemorating the engagement.
  • Foodie Gifts: Whether it's a custom charcuterie board for their next wine and cheese night, an ice cream maker, or tickets to a food festival, there's an engagement gift for everyone. Engagement parties are a cause for celebration, so a simple bottle of bubbly or a box of chocolates is also a great option.
  • Gifts That Guide: They're about to embark on the wedding planning process, which can sometimes be stressful (where even to start?). A wedding planning journal or keepsake boxes to hold mementos will help them along the way. Self-care engagement gifts to help them relax—think scented candles or bath salts—will also be much appreciated.
  • Practical Gifts: Even though the couple will eventually be registering for items they need for their home, you can think about gifts they can use leading up to the wedding. Explore options like coffee mugs, throw blankets, or even a gift card for a couple's massage to help with wedding planning stress.
FAQ
  • What is an engagement party?

    An engagement party is a special celebration for the couple, usually held soon after announcing that they're getting married. Generally, an engagement party tends to be more informal than other wedding-related events and is a chance for friends and family to come together to toast the couple.

  • Do you have to take a gift to an engagement party?

    It's not required, but it's a good idea, especially if you're being hosted by the couple for the event. It can be as simple as a nice bottle of wine that they can toast together after the whirlwind of the engagement party is over or a gift card to a favorite restaurant. And remember to include a thoughtful card—sometimes a special note can mean more than any physical gift and is something they'll treasure forever.

  • When should I hold an engagement party?

    The time frame is fairly flexible if you're a couple looking to host an engagement party. It's a good rule of thumb to gather soon after the announcement. Whether you send an invite digitally or via mail, try to keep the guest list to family and friends you know will be invited to the wedding is good.

  • How much should you spend on an engagement gift?

    You don't have to bring a gift to an engagement party, but it is a nice gesture. Most people will spend more on the wedding gift from the registry than the engagement gift. If you bring an engagement gift, try to stay within your budget—even a small gift, such as a coffee mug, a bottle of wine, or a candle, are all appropriate.

Why Trust Brides

Brides contributor Melanie Rud has over a decade of experience in the beauty industry, writing for some of the most prominent magazines and websites. Her work has appeared in digital and print publications such as Real Simple, Better Homes & Gardens, and Allure.

For this story, we tested a wide range of products in our Lab, evaluating items based on price, personalization options, and quality. We also looked for items we would choose for our homes or gifts to loved ones.

  • Jung Lee is a New York City-based event designer and registry expert.
  • Victoria Della Torre is the owner and designer of Etiquette Design Company.

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