Looking for the best gift for an engagement party? Find unique engagement gifts and ideas to celebrate engaged couples.

We’re coming up on the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas…it’s engagement season! Did you know December is the most popular month for couples to become engaged?

In fact, nearly half of all wedding engagements happen between November and February, with Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, and Valentine’s Day being the top four days for guys to pop the question. This means you’ve probably already heard (or are going to hear very soon) about the good news from happy couples in love. Maybe you’ll even see invites to engagement parties in your mail.

If you’re wondering if you should bring a gift to an engagement party, how much you should spend, and what you should buy, we have all the answers you need.

Although engagement gifts aren’t always necessary, they’re sometimes appropriate, especially if you’re attending a formal engagement party. Gift or no gift, you should never neglect sending the couple your heartfelt congratulations and best wishes.

Today, engagement gifts are not expected, but they are a nice gesture. Here’s the consensus around engagement party gift etiquette.

  • Engagement gifts are always optional.
  • For an impromptu engagement party that’s more casual, consider a small engagement gift or even just a bottle of good wine or champagne.
  • For a more formal engagement party with an invitation by mail, consider a more elaborate couples gift or keepsake that will serve as a memento for the special occasion. Personalized engagement gifts make the best options in this instance.
  • If there’s no engagement party, you can still celebrate with either a gift for her or him (depending on how you’re connected to the couple), or a meaningful couples gift.
  • Don’t forget a handwritten note or card with congratulations and well wishes!

What do you give for an engagement gift?

There are tons of great options for thoughtful and unique engagement gifts that any couple will enjoy and appreciate. The three main categories they fit into are:

Cost and budget

Now, for the big question: How much should you spend on an engagement gift?

The answer is tricky. The amount of money you should spend on an engagement gift depends on how you’re connected to the couple, your personal or family budget, how much you want to spend, the type of party you’re attending, and likely other factors as well. Keep in mind that the best engagement gift doesn’t have to break the bank — what’s most important is that your gift is thoughtful and sincere, and that you can afford it!

We’ve gathered engagement gift ideas for any budget you might be working with. Most gifts are between $10 and $100, with a wide variety of unique products to choose from. If you can’t afford a gift, or want to give something truly personal, consider a do-it-yourself gift.

Whether you spend the time making your gift by hand or designing and customizing one online, you can be sure your thoughtful gesture will impress the newly engaged couple.

What is the best gift for an engagement?

Choosing an engagement gift might sound daunting, especially if this is your first time shopping for one. That’s why this list includes a variety of gifts for every budget, along with a mix of options that are meaningful, practical, or things the couple can enjoy. We also include a short list of engagement gifts just for her or him that is tailored more to the individual rather than the couple.

Of course, the best engagement gifts are the ones that come from the heart, so go with your gut and find something you know they’ll love. Add a custom touch, such as the couple’s names, initials, Mr. and Mrs. titles, a cherished photo, and other special details to make your present even more unique and memorable.

101 best engagement gifts

Engagement Picture Frame
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Honeymoon Funds Engagement Gift
Wedding Fund Bank
Love Rustic Wood Wall Art
Engagement Gift Address Stamp
Engagement Ornament
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Year of Firsts Wine Engagement Gift
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Our favorite engagement gifts include a mix of practical, heirloom-worthy, and experience gifts the happy couple can enjoy. Of course, money they can use for their wedding or honeymoon is always a great gift option as well.

  1. Personalized engagement Christmas ornament
  2. Engagement photo picture frame
  3. Personalized jewelry name tray
  4. A year of firsts wine set with custom wine labels
  5. Gourmet food gift basket
  6. Bottle of champagne and a pair of toasting flutes
  7. Engraved cake knife and server set
  8. Custom return address stamp
  9. Personalized couples wall art or sign
  10. Honeymoon fund jar or shadow box
  11. Monetary gift

Unique engagement gifts for couples

Wifey & Hubby Matching Robes
Custom Photo Blanket Engagement Gift
Mr & Mrs Custom Wedding Socks
Happy Marriage Wood Recipe Box
Bamboo Popcorn Bowl Set Engagement Gift
Relationship Status Couples Mug Set
Engagement Gift Idea: Travel Journals
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Custom Map Location Puzzle
Wifey & Hubby Matching Beach Towels
His & Hers Engagement Shirts

Picture and photo gifts are great gift options. This is the time the couple will be getting photos from their engagement party or photo shoot. A photo gift is great if you already have the pictures; if you don’t, consider a picture frame or gift card so they can create their own custom photo gifts.

  1. Custom photo blanket
  2. Wifey & Hubby matching sweatshirt robes
  3. Where they met custom location puzzle
  4. Matching couples socks
  5. Mr. & Mrs. wine glasses or coffee mugs
  6. His & Hers engagement T-shirts
  7. Matching Wifey & Hubby beach towels
  8. Engraved bamboo popcorn bowl set
  9. Canvas travel map with pins to mark their travels
  10. Set of travel journals
  11. Personalized recipe box or recipe book

Best keepsake engagement gifts

Colored Heart Keepsake Engagement Gift
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unique engagement gifts Plank Sign
Personalized Wind Chimes Engagement Gifts
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Engraved Wood Ring Box
Personalized Family Bible Engagement Gifts
Couples Photo Album
Couples Wall Cross
Embroidered Afghan Engagement Gift
Heart Shaped Clock Gift

When looking for a great personalized engagement gift, consider the things you can customize, such as their names, titles (Mr. & Mrs. or Wifey & Hubby), a special date, and other custom details. Heirloom-worthy gifts include items they will hold on to and pass on to their kids, such as a personalized family bible, embroidered afghan, custom-made wall sign, and other keepsakes.

  1. Engraved heart-shaped clock
  2. Embroidered afghan throw
  3. Personalized photo album or photo book
  4. Personalized family bible
  5. Personalized wall cross
  6. Engraved wedding ring box
  7. Personalized wind chimes
  8. Personalized photo keepsake box
  9. Personalized plank sign
  10. Personalized cement flower vase
  11. Engraved heart keepsake

Best practical engagement gifts

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Personalized Velvet Pillow
Personalized Bath Towels
Engraved Wood Coasters
Stone Monogram Coaster Set
Tabletop Bar Engagement Gift
Personalized Cutting Board
Couples Matching Aprons
Personalized Doormat Engagement Gift
Embroidered Monogram Garment Bag
Personalized Wood Luggage Tags Engagement Gifts
Metal Beverage Tub
Personalized Cocktail Shaker
Personalized Ice Bucket with Lid

Travel gifts are wonderful gift options that are practical and fun. The couple will likely be traveling for their honeymoon, bachelor and bachelorette parties, or maybe even the wedding itself. A set of luggage tags, garment bags, toiletry and travel cases, shoe and lingerie bags, and other travel accessories all make thoughtful engagement gifts.

  1. Personalized luggage tags
  2. Monogrammed garment bags or travel bags
  3. Beverage tub, ice bucket or bottle chiller
  4. Personalized drink coasters
  5. Personalized doormat
  6. Monogrammed bath towels
  7. Custom engraved wood cutting board or serving tray
  8. Matching couples kitchen aprons
  9. His & Hers matching fleece blankets
  10. Personalized pillowcases or throw pillows
  11. Barware or bar tools

Unique engagement gifts for her

Do I Look Engaged? Coffee Mug
Wedding Planner for Her
Engagement Gift Canvas Tote Bag
Sole Makes Socks for Couples
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Custom-Romantic Tic-Tac-Toe Game
Couples Coffee Mug Set
Love Letter Personalized Blanket
Date Night Jar
Flowers Engagement Gift for Her
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Custom Heart Photo Puzzle

This is the time the newly engaged gal will want to show off her ring and dream about her big day. The best engagement gifts for her include a lovely place to put down her new engagement ring at night, a good wedding planner, a canvas tote to hold all her wedding inspiration and ideas, and a fun coffee mug to keep her going. Of course, every newly minted fiancée would also appreciate a day at the spa.

  1. Do I Look Engaged? personalized coffee mug or wine cup
  2. Personalized jewelry box
  3. Wedding planner and wedding planning canvas tote
  4. Spa gift card
  5. Her favorite bottle of wine or bouquet of flowers
  6. Custom photo puzzle
  7. Love letter blanket
  8. Matching coffee mug set for two
  9. Date night jar filled with date night ideas
  10. Sole mates socks
  11. Custom Tic Tac Toe game

Engagement gifts for him

Engraved Whiskey Decanter
Engraved Cigar Set
Engraved Watch - Engagement Gift for Him
Personalized Watch Box
Custom Cufflinks
Gourmet Steaks Gift Set
Custom Photo Socks Engagement Gift
I Cerealsly Love You Cereal Bowl
Engraved Guitar Pick Pendant
Personalized Love Coupons

In addition to giving him a hearty congratulations, treat the newly engaged guy to a memorable gift he can enjoy, such as a good cigar, his favorite bottle of whiskey, or a package of gourmet steaks. If you’re not attending an engagement party but want to give the groom-to-be something to celebrate this momentous occasion, personalize a gift just for him. A set of engraved cufflinks, custom watch box, or personalized cigar case and cutter set are all great options. If you’re shopping for your fiancé, surprise him with something fun and romantic, such as a photo Rubik’s cube or set of love coupons you can create just for him.

  1. Personalized cufflinks or tie bar
  2. Monogrammed cigar case and cutter set
  3. Custom engraved watch
  4. Engraved leather watch box
  5. Whiskey decanter and glass set
  6. Gourmet steaks package
  7. Our love story custom heart keepsake
  8. Guitar pick pendant
  9. Personalized cereal bowl
  10. Photo socks
  11. Love coupons

Engagement gifts under $25

Engagement Gift Couples Throw Pillows
Couples Wood Picture Frame
Husband & Wife Coffee Mug Set
Personalized Couples Luggage Tags
Lovebirds Couples Cooking Utensils
Happy Couples Playing Card Box
Home Personalized Light-up Keepsake
Love Birds Keepsake Gift
Custom Address Stamp
Personalized Engagement Candle Jar
Romantic Wood Cutout Keepsake Gift
Love Birds Sun Catcher

Say congratulations with either a fun or meaningful gift that will get them even more excited about the wedding and their bright future ahead. Whether you’re attending an engagement party or not, a small, personalized engagement gift will show that you took the time to find something special.

  1. Wifey & Hubby coffee mug set
  2. Personalized couples picture frame
  3. A set of custom luggage tags for their honeymoon
  4. Personalized wooden cooking utensils
  5. Personalized throw pillows
  6. Personalized card box for playing cards
  7. Personalize shelf or mantel decor
  8. Couple’s first names return address stamp
  9. Personalized scented candle jar
  10. Romantic wood cutout keepsake
  11. Personalized love birds suncatcher

Engagement gifts under $50

Finding creative and unique engagement gifts becomes much simpler when you personalize the items to make them more special and meaningful. Here are several trendy and popular gift options that will make a nice surprise for the couple lucky in love — and all cost less than $50.

  1. Resin tree trunk sculpture with their names
  2. Silver engraved ice bucket
  3. Table linens or a personalized table runner
  4. Custom wedding date sign
  5. Signature photo frame (guestbook alternative)
  6. Personalized pillowcase set
  7. Photo memory box
  8. Photo and invitation wooden display sign
  9. Wine bottle accessory box gift
  10. Personalized heart cake topper
  11. Let Love Grow flower planter

Engagement gifts under $100

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To really make an impression, find unique gifts the happy couple can treasure for a lifetime. These classic and traditional engagement gifts include a crystal cut vase and silver engraved serving tray, along with some more modern and fun options all below $100.

  1. Crystal champagne flute set
  2. Engraved cake knife & server set
  3. Butcher block style cutting board
  4. Embroidered sherpa blanket
  5. Custom etched crystal vase
  6. Monogrammed metal serving tray
  7. Picnic blanket, basket, and portable wine chiller
  8. Engraved cake dome
  9. Personalized candle lantern decor
  10. Engraved hurricane candle holder
  11. Personalized pepper mill
  12. Picture frame photo tree
  13. Bottle of champagne in an engraved wood box

BONUS: 10 DIY engagement gift ideas

These DIY gift ideas are sweet, charming, and truly beautiful. The best thing about them is that the couple will know that they came straight from the heart.

DIY Engagement Gift Ideas
  1. A homecooked meal, a bottle of wine, with a handwritten note.
  2. A matching or coordinating set of monogrammed luggage tags
  3. Set of passport and vaccination card holders
  4. Milestone wedding wine set with homemade wine labels or wine tags
  5. A set of hand-painted ring dishes with their initials
  6. DIY charcuterie board with their favorites
  7. Tickets to an event or performance you know they would enjoy
  8. A photo book or album with their couple photos
  9. DIY wedding planner
  10. DIY personalized engagement ornament
Author

Kasia Lorenc is a writer and editor at Personalization Mall, covering gifting, home decorating and more.

2 Comments

  1. My friends just got engaged and my husband and I would love to get them a great gift! These are all such great ideas! Mr. & Mr.s personalized aprons sound like a really cute idea! They love cooking together, so that would be a great gift! Thanks for the ideas!

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