9 Engagement Gift Ideas

If someone you know just got engaged, it’s a wonderful idea to send a gift that offers your congratulations. Traditionally, only close family and friends offered a small gift for an engagement announcement. Now, it’s not uncommon for others to give presents, too. Plus, it’s a great way to show your love and well wishes for the lucky couple’s future. We at Pottery Barn have put together a list of engagement gift ideas that any couple will love.

 

1. Champagne Flutes

Champagne flutes are traditional engagement gifts. After all, the couple will be making a lot of toasts in the upcoming months! These are perfect for enjoying champagne and sparkling wine. A special pair of champagne flutes allows the couple to remember the joyous occasion. They’re also nice to have in the cabinet for couples who enjoy hosting cocktail parties with family and friends. Engraved gifts, such as a monogrammed set of flutes provide an extra-personal touch.

 

2. Bottle of Wine or Champagne

A bottle of wine or champagne is a gift that many couples will enjoy. When bringing the wine to an engagement party, choose a popular wine that will appeal to the crowd in general. If you’re sending the wine or offering it to the couple to enjoy personally, you might also want to select one that’s collectible. Or, go for something that has special significance to the couple or is a personal favorite. The couple can hold on to it for a future anniversary celebration or use it with their new champagne flutes, too.

 

3. Customized Stamp

Once the engagement is officially announced, lots of planning begins. Couples might send out hundreds of save the date cards and wedding invitations in the coming months. A customized stamp with their names and address on it will make addressing all those envelopes by hand much easier. If the couple already owns a home together, then the stamp is something they’ll use for many years to come, too.

 

4. Monogrammed Towels

Towels are a practical gift that. They’re also popular for a housewarming and a good gift for couples who are setting up a new home together. Customized gifts, such as towels, offer a personal touch to make them even more special. You can have a monogram put on with the couple’s initials, their last name or an inspirational word or phrase. Opt for soft and luxurious towels in a neutral color that will go with any decor.

 

5. Separate Gifts

Engagement gifts don’t have to be practical or serious, especially when they’re engagement gifts for your best friend. Choosing separate items as  gifts for women and men can be a lot of fun. You can give just about anything, including pillows, slippers, bathrobes, coffee mugs and shot glasses. These cute gifts will keep the couple matching when using their shared items in their shared living space.

 

6. Edible Treats

Not every engagement gift needs to be something for the couple to hold for a long time, either. Gifts pile up quickly, especially for couples with large families and a lot of friends. Instead, the couple may appreciate an edible treat they can enjoy while celebrating the occasion. Cookies or cupcakes from a local bakery, chocolate-covered strawberries or other candies are all good treats for congratulating the soon-to-be-married couple.

 

7. Flowers

Flowers are a traditional gift for honoring or congratulating people. Carefully select flowers that are symbolic of the wishes you want to bestow upon the couple. Include a note explaining the significance. For example, mums represent joy and optimism. Yellow daffodils signify new beginnings and hope for the future.

 

8. A Night Out

Planning a wedding might lead to a few extra-busy moments along the way. This is especially true as the wedding date gets closer. Tickets to a movie or show along with a gift certificate for dinner give the couple a chance to step away from the planning and phone calls to enjoy each other’s company for an evening. A stress-free night out is a great way to unwind and recharge to take on the rest of the planning.

 

9. Wedding Planner or Organizer

A thoughtful engagement gift for the couple is a wedding planner or organizer. This book helps them keep track of important dates and phone numbers to make the planning process a bit easier. This is also a great engagement gift for a best friend. Add words of encouragement, photos and other personalized pieces throughout the book.

 

When selecting a present, keep in mind that engagement gifts are usually small tokens and keepsakes. Save the food processors and slow cookers for wedding gifts, and try these ideas for something special before the couple is married.