These are the sweetest gifts for newly engaged couples, from a sparkling wine gift basket to celebration ice cream
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36 Ideas for Thoughtful Engagement Party Gifts
Updated on Dec. 05, 2024
Whether the couple is newly engaged or hosting an engagement party, it’s difficult to know exactly what to gift them. Do you keep it simple with a timeless gift or opt for cheeky “bride-and-groom-to-be” merch? Oftentimes, the best engagement party gifts aren’t things, they’re items that say “Congratulations!” all on their own and help them look forward to the big day.
We rounded up the best engagement party gifts so you don’t have to. Many of them are editor tested and approved, recommended by newly engaged couples or highly reviewed. Oh, and they all pair well with a bottle of bubbly!
By the way, these are the best wedding registry ideas for engaged couples.
For the Couple Who's a Little Stressed
A Cozy Blanket
Here’s a practical engagement party gift they won’t see coming: a giant, cozy blanket. It’s the biggest and downright coziest blanket (10 feet to be exact) they’ll ever own—and it’s stylish. Not to mention it’s something they’ll look forward to lounging in after long nights of wedding planning. No more fighting over who’s hogging the blanket! Big Blanket Co. made our list of the best blankets for a reason.
For the Green Thumbs
Gardenuity Personalized Garden
Nothing bonds a couple like outdoor activities! Gardenuity is one of our favorite plant subscription services, but they also offer personalized gardens for gifting. This dual garden-in-a-box makes it easy to grow tea plants, herbs or vegetables. When they’re ready to grow, they can use their unique Garden Codes to redeem two plant collections so they can start their shared hobby.
For the Adventurous Eaters
Vosges Exotic Truffles
Rather than settling for another box of Godiva chocolates, surprise your newly engaged friend with this exotic truffle collection from famed chocolatier Vosges Haut-Chocolat. Inside are 16 gluten-free truffles in unexpected yet decadent flavors, including ginger and wasabi, Hungarian paprika, candied violet flower and banana pudding. If they’re not into exotic foods, no worries—we found the best boxes of chocolates for everyone.
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For the Fry Cooks
Our Place Wonder Oven
Take your favorite couple’s air-frying obsession to the next level with this cute and colorful Wonder Oven. It has enough room to cook for the whole family (including a whole chicken!), and it features preset dials for easy roasting, frying and reheating. But the best part? It comes in Instagram-worthy colors, like char, steam, spice and blue salt. Read our full review for the scoop on this pretty appliance, and check out the other top air fryer ovens.
For the Entertainers
Personalized Charcuterie Board
This wood and marble serving board is one of the best engagement party gifts to celebrate your favorite couple’s special day and celebrate their love of entertaining. Personalized with their initials, this board is the go-to gift choice for friends who simply can’t resist a happy hour charcuterie assortment. Pair it with these cheese board gift ideas to wow them.
For the Trendsetters
Candle Warmer Lamp
What pairs well with a new candle to celebrate the couple’s love? A candle warmer lamp, of course! Not only does it make their favorite scents last almost forever, but it adds a cozy glow to any room. It’s the luxurious yet functional home decor staple everyone needs. Read our candle warmer lamp review for the full scoop.
For Under $25
Wedding Day Candle
Though it may be a little too soon to throw around, “I Dos,” this candle sets the tone for the future. With notes of jasmine and cream, it helps the happy couple look forward to their special day. Plus, it’s the perfect fragrance to light when the bridal party gets ready together on the wedding day.
For the Classic Couple
Champagne Flutes
Trust us—champagne will be pouring at the engagement party and all ensuing wedding-related gatherings. Gift the couple with timeless matching flutes and pair them with these affordable sparkling wines. The best part? The couple is guaranteed to use these long after their engagement and wedding day thanks to their classic design.
For the Conversationalists
Couple Connection Card Game
While engagement season is exciting, it’s also an opportunity for couples to grow in their love and bond. Designed by licensed psychologist, Dr. Tania Sharma, this connection card game sparks meaningful conversations between couples as they navigate this season of life. With prompts and questions to understand their love languages and challenges to promote deep connection, it sets couples up for success by getting into the nitty gritty of their relationship.
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For the Home Cooks
The Newlywed Table Cookbook
The age-old saying is true, “Couples that cook together, stay together.” Okay, okay that’s not exactly how it goes, but in all seriousness, the best engagement party gifts aren’t just for the bride—they’re for the couple to enjoy together. That’s exactly what they get with The Newlywed Table cookbook. Packed with 100 recipes, it’s the essential guide for modern couples who love to cook, entertain and try new foods. Speaking of, Anthropologie is also one of our top recommendations for wedding registry sites and stores.
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For the Movie Buffs
Movie Night Popcorn Set
Engagement season is downright stressful, and it’s easy for couples to lose track of intentional moments together. Gift a treat that helps them unwind and relax together with this movie night popcorn set. I mean, can you think of a better way to unwind after a long week of wedding planning?
For the Nostalgic
Wedding Keepsake Library
From something borrowed to something blue, every engaged couple needs a wedding keepsake library. They’ll store special keepsakes like ring boxes and pressed flowers in this library-style system.
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For the One Getting Used to Her New Bling
Ring Dish
The bride-to-be needs a safe place to keep her ring, and there’s no cuter resting spot than a handcrafted ring dish. Customize your gift with the couple’s initials and your choice of a hand-painted flower or greenery. These dishes are approximately 3 inches in diameter and won’t break if they’re dropped because they are made of clay instead of ceramic. Phew! This makes for a fun bridal shower favor as well.
For the Artists
Custom Art Print
This custom art print featuring the special couple will be enjoyed for years to come. The watercolor-esque print is fully customizable: Pick the skin tones, hair color and style, gender and even pets! Finish it off with the couple’s names and initials “etched” into the park bench. Adorable!
For the Toasters
Sparkling Wine Gift Basket
When in doubt, gift baskets are always a welcome treat. Especially when they include some bubbly, like this sparkling wine basket. It’s complete with everything the happy couple needs to toast to their future, including confetti, gouda, crackers and pineapple rings. Cheers!
For the Photogenic
Photo Display Box
Gift the happy couple a keepsake they can enjoy well after their engagement (or wedding) photos are complete. This photo display box comes in three sizes and walnut or birch wood finishes. The best part is how it holds several printed photos at a time for an easy switch every day. They’ll love having a convenient yet gorgeous way to display their favorite photos from this special season.
For the Cake Testers
The Pioneer Woman Cake Stand
Cake is the wedding dessert. And there’s a good chance it’ll make an appearance at many events beyond just the big day. Give them a timeless display for their treats in the form of this stunning cake stand from The Pioneer Woman. Opt for a milky white or jade green hue.
For the College Sweethearts
College Cityscape Rocks Glasses
If the marrying couple met in college, pay homage to their alma mater with a duo of cityscape rocks glasses. Choose from over 50 prominent colleges and universities, each outlined with a pattern displaying famous landmarks from around campus.
For the Flower Queen
Flower Bouquet
Keep it simple yet sentimental by sending the newly engaged couple a beautiful floral arrangement from BloomsyBox. It’s the best way to shower them with your love without overwhelming them with something they probably don’t need (or won’t use). Make it extra special by pairing the bouquet with a timeless crystal vase. Or, keep the blooms coming all year long with a flower subscription. Our BloomsyBox tests always leave us impressed. Their bountiful bouquets stay fresh for nearly two weeks!
For the Sweet Tooths
Chocolate Celebration Box
When in doubt, food engagement party gifts are always welcome. For under $40, this sweet box with M&M’s poking through a champagne bottle is oh-so thoughtful. Bonus points for personalizing the candies with the couple’s initials or phrases of celebration.
For the Romantics
A Year of Dates Surprise Envelopes
Experts say you should never stop dating your spouse (or fiancé). This pack of 52 dates is perfect for any couple who could use a little help keeping the romance alive during those long, stressful months of wedding planning. Each envelope is color-coded for home, day, night and surprise activity options.
For Under $10
Engagement Wine Label
For a thoughtful yet affordable engagement party gift, you can’t go wrong with this adorable, “Pairs well with getting engaged,” wine label. Slap it on a bottle of bubbly or two, or the couple’s favorite vino (if you know what it is). Cheers to forever! You can’t go wrong with these wine gifts either.
For the Hosts
Wine Chiller
Because they’ll probably receive a lot of wine as engagement party gifts, an elegant bottle chiller is essential. Handcrafted from marble, it can be personalized with the couple’s initials for an heirloom-worthy piece they’ll look forward to breaking out every time they host friends and family. Cheers!
For the Couple Who Loves Keepsakes
Personalized Champagne Vase
Because the happy couple is probably receiving a lot of flowers, gift them this personalized champagne vase to display their arrangements and cherish their engagement date for years to come. While you can also send it as a wedding gift, we love it for engagement celebrations because they’ll likely receive an overload of wedding memorabilia. Plus, it’s important to remember all the special moments that led to the wedding.
For the Couple Who Can't Wait
Wedding Countdown Calendar
AÂ wedding countdown calendar can only be used during a couple’s engagement, so it makes one of the best engagement party gifts. We love this personalized chalkboard pick. It’s a simple yet adorable ritual the couple will look forward to using every. single. day. The countdown is on!
For the Ones In Need of a Pick-Me-Up
Bean Box Coffee Subscription
Wedding planning can lead to many late nights, especially if you’re both working full time. Make mornings a little easier by gifting the happy couple a Bean Box subscription. I tried this service and loved it. All the beans arrived fresh and packed with flavor.
For the Bakers
Custom Shortbread Cookies
Whether you can’t make it to the actual engagement party or want to send a sweet note, these custom message shortbread cookies are just the gift. Personalize the message with their names and engagement date or a heartfelt message. They’re almost too sweet to eat!
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For the Plant Parents
Personalized Succulent Pot
If you can’t tell by now, the best engagement party gifts celebrate the couple’s love while offering endless enjoyment for years to come. That’s exactly what they get with this adorable succulent pot that’s personalized with their name and engagement date. Choose sweet add-ons like a card or gift box packaging then ship straight to the happy couple.
For the Ones Already Planning the Honeymoon
World Traveler's Cork Globe
Maybe they’re planning a destination wedding. Or, heck, maybe they’re eloping and planning an epic honeymoon. No matter the situation, gift the travelers on your list a cork globe that helps them track where they’ve been—and where they want to go.Â
For the DIY Wedding Planners
Wine Subscription
What pairs well with wedding planning? Wine, of course! Planning a wedding is stressful, and a wine subscription is the perfect little treat they’ll look forward to every time they sit down to plan. With Splash’s wine club, they’ll get six bottles of wine per month with a monthly subscription. Or, you can choose an every-other-month or quarterly subscription to keep the bottles flowing.
For the Gamers
Personalized Board Game
For the couple who’s always hosting a game night, this luxe Monopoly board is the way to their heart. Bonus: you can personalize it with their names for an extra special touch. We love the modern take on the timeless board game, and it offers a little something different in the way of engagement party gifts.
For the Couple Exchanging Vows
Letterpress Vow Booklets
If you know the couple is going to write their own vows for the ceremony, they’ll truly cherish these vow booklets for the rest of their lives. Letterpress-printed on handmade beige paper, they include six interior pages for writing their vows or love letters to each other in honor of their special day. The booklets are adorned with a silk ribbon. It’s all about the details, after all.
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For the Ones Sending Snail Mail
Personalized Address Stamp
Between save-the-date cards and wedding thank-you notes, the engaged couple is about to be sending a lot of cards. Gift them the final (read: special) touch with a personalized address stamp. The cursive font is so classy and something they’ll use on all their future cards—wedding and beyond.
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For the Matchy-Matchy
Embroidered Hoodie
If the newly engaged couple loves loungewear, gift them a sentimental new piece with these embroidered hoodies. Unlike some engagement-themed merch that couples might not care to wear after their wedding day, these hoodies are super subtle with their engagement date embroidered in Roman numerals on the front, and each other’s initials on the sleeve. Note: The hoodies are sold individually, not as a set.
They make for sentimental anniversary gifts, too. The color options are endless, so rest assured this gift is truly customized to the couple.
For the Holiday Celebrators
Keepsake Ornament
If a holiday celebration is in order, this personalized ornament is the way to go for engagement party gifts. It serves as a reminder of their special day as they trim the tree together for years to come. How sweet!
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For the Stargazing Romantics
Custom Star Map Print
For romantics looking for home decor, custom star map prints are perfect. Using the date and location of a significant event—like an engagement—the map makers create a beautiful print of the night sky as it appeared at that time and place.
FAQ
What is an appropriate gift for an engagement party?
Engagement party gifts are usually simple and thoughtful. Picture frames, cookbooks or personalized home decor are great choices, but it’s important to consider the couple’s preferences.
Do you bring a hostess gift to an engagement party?
While guests aren’t required to bring a hostess gift, it’s polite for the bride and groom to offer the hostess a small token of appreciation.
Are gifts expected for an engagement party?
Guests aren’t required to bring gifts to an engagement party. You can save gift-giving for other events like the bridal shower or wedding.
Do you give party favors at an engagement party?
Party favors aren’t necessary but are a nice way to thank guests for attending. Small, thoughtful favors can go a long way in showing appreciation.
Are you supposed to get the couple an engagement and wedding gift from the registry?
It ultimately depends on the couple and your relationship with them, but engagement gifts aren’t necessary. If you’re trying to decide when to give the couple a gift, you can always wait until the wedding to get them something from their registry.
