Do you know someone who just got engaged? The best way to help your loved one celebrate this special time is by giving them a memorable engagement gift. Whether they have planned an engagement party or not, getting them something special will let them know just how happy you are for them.
We’ve gathered different ideas to inspire the best engagement gift ever, regardless if it’s a friend, family member or colleague that you’re celebrating.
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Engagement Gifts for Religious (Christian) Couples
You just heard that news that your friend or family member is engaged and you want to celebrate their news!
Here are some fantastic gift ideas for the newly engaged couple who will be soon joining hand and hearts in front of God.
Christian Tea Towel Set
This towel set isn’t just for drying your dishes – they can also be used as a trivets when cooking on the stove or an extra place mat at meal time. The printed messages are beautiful passes from the Bible.
Religious Wall Art
When the couple gets ready for their wedding, there will always be something reminding them that their lives and their marriage should center around Jesus. For example, this Matthew 19:5-6 bible print.
Marriage Prayer Photo Frame
As they prepare for their wedding, this is a reminder to the couple that they should be more focused on their marriage than just making sure everything goes well at the wedding. God wants a healthy relationship with Him and He is the third person in every successful marriage. Gift this frame as a prayer for a happy marriage for the couple.
Scripture Throw Blanket
This is a soft and cozy reminder of the good plans God has for the newly married couple. For example, this 1 Corinthians 13:8 – Love Never Fails Throw Blanket.
Marriage Takes Three Artwork
The two entwined circles with the cross in its middle is a beautiful reminder for married couples to keep Christ at the center of their marriage.
Book on Love Lessons for Husband and Wife
These book contains 100 ways for husband and wives to keep their relationship strong with practical pointers and inspiring truths.
Scripture Banner
The newly engaged couple can hang this romantic scripture banner in their home as a reminder of their love for each other.
Best Engagement Gifts From Parents to the Newly Engaged Couple
You just found out that your son or daughter is newly engaged! Engagements are a big deal, so why not make it extra special for the happy couple? If you’re looking for some creative inspiration, check out our list of the perfect engagement gift ideas from parents to the couple. We’ve put together a collection of our favorite suggestions for unique gifts that you can find online. You can find everything from sentimental gifts to very usable practical items. The best part about this list is that each item has been selected with the newly engaged couple in mind.
Sentimental Gifts
Engagement Photo Frame
With this unique photo frame, the couple will be able to display their engagement picture or one from their future wedding day, so that they can enjoy forever.
Wedding Recipes Wooden Box
You could help the couple create a new set of recipes cookbook together, or you could include some of their favorite recipes from when they were growing up. Either way, this would be an excellent engagement gift for the newly engaged couple. For example, this Recipe for a Happy Marriage Wooden Recipe Box.
Velvet Wedding Keepsake Box
A keepsake box is a must-have for every couple. It’ll be a great place to save their invitations, store their favorite pieces from the ceremony and keep gift cards safe.
The best part about this engagement gift? You can customize it with already including your own photos of the couple!
Engraved Wedding hanging Clock
A beautiful clock that features the names of the happy couple will always remind them of their happy times together. You can leave out the date if they haven’t yet chosen when they want to get married.
Elegant Vase
An elegant, well-made vase is a timeless engagement present from parents, and one they’ll cherish forever. The perfect gift for the newly engaged couple or newlyweds, a beautiful vase will be treasured by both of them as it’s sure to become an heirloom in their home.
Custom Holiday Ornament
Make sure to include at least the year if not the exact date of their engagement when purchasing a personalized holiday ornament for them. It will be something they’ll cherish forever!
Memory Journal
A meaningful engagement present for the young couple could include a journal that helps them preserve memories leading up to their wedding. This can include their hopes for their marriage, and other important events.
Couples Ring Dish
A ring dish is a convenient and stylish engagement gift. Put the rings on display and they’re safely kept and ready for use whenever needed.
Indulgent Gifts
Fruit and Chocolate Gift Basket
The foodie couple will love receiving this delightful treat! All wrapped up beautifully and accompanied by a handcrafted card with a congratulatory message on their recent engagement.
This thoughtful gift is perfect for the newly engaged couple and they will be delighted to receive it.
Personalized Set of Monogrammed Plush Robes
Comfy plush robes make lovely engagement presents. Get them monogrammed for an extra personal touch. It’s also a great reminder to get into the habit of getting pampered on a regular basis.
Coffee Maker & Accessories Set
Giving the couple some coffee making equipment is a nice gesture. You can go even further by including some consumables in the gift, such as a new box of coffee pods, set of coffee mugs and treats to be eaten with the coffee they’ll be brewing at home.
Ice Cream Maker
If they’re sweets-lovers, this innovative appliance will allow them to whip up anything from an icy treat to a frozen dessert to a frothy drink to a smoothie to a milkshake – pretty much any indulgent cold and creamy concoction they can dream up.
Wine Club Subscription
If you’re looking for a gift idea that’s both thoughtful and fun, consider giving them a monthly wine subscription. They’ll be thrilled to see and enjoy each new bottle of wine every time they receive one.
Gifts for Hosting / Future Entertaining
Cast Iron Skillet
If the couple you know has already planned a registry, don’t be surprised if they want to add some extra things to their list of items. To help them out, treat them to a new cast iron skillet. It’s super versatile and oven proof so they can cook everything they want and start creating memories together in the kitchen.
DIY Cocktail Kit
Stock their bars with these craft cocktail mixers that makes for a fun gift idea and will make the couple the best hosts ever. They come with everything needed to make popular cocktails – just pour some booze into them!
Cake Stand
It has become increasingly common to preserve the top tier of a wedding or birthday celebration for guests to eat later. Gift them a cake stand so that they have something beautiful to serve cakes on at an engagement party or to keep for all of their future dinner parties and celebrations.
Cheese Board
For couples who enjoy entertaining, a cheese board allows the appetizing qualities of their charcuterie spreads to shine through even further.
Custom House Doormats
Customizing a doormat is an excellent gift for the couple, especially if they love hosting at their place.
Gifts Just for Them to Enjoy
Savings Jars
These jars are a wonderful way to encourage couples to be grateful for one another while saving at the same time.
Matching Mugs
This matching set of mugs will let the happy couple enjoy your coffee even more than usual as they’re perfect for sharing with someone special.
Champagne Flutes
If you want to celebrate their engagement, give them these personalized champagne flutes featuring their initials and future wedding date. Consider personalizing the flutes with lines of text that are are meaningful to the couple. In any case, this gift is the perfect way to show off your thoughtfulness and style at the same time. Along with a bottle of wine, these glasses likely be put to good use at the upcoming engagement party!
Cookbook for Newlyweds
Cooking together is one of the most fun things you can do as a couple. For the foodie couple, gift them The Newlyweds Cookbook by Sarah Copeland. It has more than 130 recipes that are sure to feed and delight couples for everyday meal times and special events.
House Plants
Plants are always welcome engagement gifts for the young couple and it’s difficult to go wrong with them; a succulent or low maintenance plants is an ideal gift for people who aren’t sure if they have green thumbs or not. For example, Bloomscape – plants delivered to your door.
Personalized Stone Coaster
Coaster sets are a great addition to any living space. They’re a fun conversation starter, and they can be personalized for an extra special touch. For example, these personalized marble wooden coasters.
