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36 engagement gifts for newly engaged couples

Celebrate the occasion with one of these gifts.

Let's Toast Homesick Candle, "Do Something Everyday Together" book, JBL Flip 6 portable Bluetooth speaker, Parachute Turkish cotton towels on a blue and pink background. Credit: Reviewed / Homesick / Clarkson Potter / JBL / Parachute

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There's nothing more exciting than when someone you know is fixing to tie the knot. But what does one buy someone who's engaged? And what if they throw an engagement party? Equally deserving of celebration, engagement gifts should be fun, thoughtful, and unique.

If you're baffled about what to get them: worry not, we've done the heavy lifting to ensure that your gift will be worthy of the love that's about to be consecrated with a ceremony, rings, and maybe even a DJ. Whether you want to give them something a little more personal or a gift related to being engaged, this list has something sweet for everyone. It doesn't matter if you're purchasing a gift for the couple together or your newly engaged friend, these are our favorite engagement gift ideas.

1. Homesick candles

Best engagement gifts: Homesick Candle
Credit: Homesick

Best engagement gifts: Homesick Candle

We love Homesick candles. The candle company has tons of scented candles that can transport you back to the place that has you feeling homesick. Homesick’s Let’s Toast Candle is inspired by celebratory sensations and is perfect for the couple who gets homesick for big events.

$38 at Amazon

2. "The Newlywed Table" cookbook

Best engagement gifts: Newlywed Cookbook
Credit: Anthropologie

Best engagement gifts: Newlywed Cookbook

Part of being a couple is teamwork, and what better way to practice that than by cooking together? "The Newlywed Table" is full of delicious modern and classic recipes that couples can make and enjoy together. Whether they’re entertaining friends or having a weeknight dinner for two, this cookbook will be both an aesthetically pleasing decor piece for the kitchen and a useful meal guide.

From $15 at Amazon

3. Fujifilm Instax Mini 9

Best engagement gifts: Instant camera
Credit: Amazon

Best engagement gifts: Instant camera

Vintage vibes have been popular in the past few years, particularly with photographs. There’s just something about the Polaroid look that makes photos feel extra special. Gift the happy couple an instant camera so they can document their engagement journey, wedding day, and honeymoon through their eyes. The Fujifilm Instax Mini 9 is one of the best instant cameras we tested because the camera and film are affordable, so you can take all the photos you want without breaking the bank.

$74 at Amazon

4. The Sill plants

Best engagement gifts: Plant from The Sill
Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser

Best engagement gifts: Plant from The Sill

Plants make fabulous gifts because they brighten up a room and just make you feel good. Send the newly engaged couple a live plant from The Sill—an online plant store we love—that they can care for together. There are tons of options to choose from plant-wise, so there’s something for both the avid plant moms and the botanically challenged. You can even choose the pot it arrives in to suit their decor.

From $20 at The Sill

5. For the Heart's Sake personalized stationery

Add the personal touch with this personalized stationery that features a slim heart and name from Minted.
Credit: Minted

Add the personal touch with this personalized stationery that features a slim heart and name from Minted.

Part of being a committed couple means sending out thank you cards and invitations during the wedding process. Having custom stationery makes the process easier and makes it feel quite official. This personalized stationery can be monogrammed for individual or joint use. Between the sweet foil-pressed paper and six available colors, this engagement gift is sure to add just the right amount of personality to every letter.

From $49 at Minted

6. For the host: A personalized charcuterie board

Best engagement gifts: Personalized cheese board
Credit: Etsy

Best engagement gifts: Personalized cheese board

Nothing completes a friendly get-together or stay-at-home movie date more than a good charcuterie board. A customized board with the couple’s name is thoughtful, stylish, and useful. Since many memories are made over food, it’s a great way to help them create new ones as an engaged pair.

From $50 at Etsy

7. Customized Engagement Map Print

Best engagement gifts: Custom map art
Credit: Etsy

Best engagement gifts: Custom map art

Engagement is a new adventure for the happy couple, and popping the question is a memory they won’t soon forget. Help them immortalize it with a custom engagement map print featuring the location where they got engaged. You can include their names and date in the print to complete it.

From $20 at Etsy

8. Custom Embroidered Denim Jacket

Best engagement gifts: Personalized denim jacket
Credit: Etsy

Best engagement gifts: Personalized denim jacket

Denim jackets are a classic wardrobe staple, and adding custom embroidery makes them both trendy and unique to the wearer. Featuring the couple’s new titles as a wedded pair, custom embroidered denim jackets are perfect to show off in engagement photos, wear on the big day, and travel with on the honeymoon.

From $33 at Etsy

9. Kate Spade Two of A Kind Decanter

Best engagement gifts: Decanter
Credit: Kate Spade

Best engagement gifts: Decanter

Many people pop a bottle in celebration of their engagement. What better way to honor their union than with a cute (and cheeky) wine carafe? This one from Kate Spade is minimal enough to blend into any home bar setting. The etched “ours” in classic script font is the cherry on top.

$70 at Amazon

10. "Do One Thing Every Day Together: A Journal for Two"

Best engagement gifts: Journal for two
Credit: Amazon

Best engagement gifts: Journal for two

Making the commitment to marriage is a big deal. To start the happy couple on their journey, give them a book filled with thoughtful prompts they can do together each day to strengthen their connection. This book is essentially a time capsule, with room for each person to write down their own thoughts and revisit them over time.

$12 at Amazon

11. Kate Space Take the Cake New York

Best engagement gifts: Kate Spade picture frame
Credit: Kate Spade

Best engagement gifts: Kate Spade picture frame

Here’s another Kate Spade piece that is delightfully minimal and effortlessly modern. This photo frame is a popular wedding gift and a stunning way for the couple to display that fairy tale moment. The hint of blue is also a cute nod to the bridal tradition of having “something blue” for luck. This frame even counts as something new, too!

$100 at Amazon

12. Always Pan 2.0

Best engagement gifts: Always Pan
Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser

Best engagement gifts: Always Pan

The Always Pan 2.0 is a perfect gift. The influencer-approved kitchen item is not only stylish, but it does the job of eight pieces of cookware. It's a frying pan, saute pan, steamer, skillet, saucier, saucepan, non-stick pan, spatula, and spoon rest. Perfect for a couple living in a small space or for those who love cookware and kitchen tools, the Always Pan is an ideal gift for a couple that loves experimenting in the kitchen.

$150 at Our Place

13. Peguero Handmade Ceramic Teacup And Saucer

Gift this teacup that is inspired by love itself available at Wayfair.
Credit: Wayfair

Gift this teacup that is inspired by love itself available at Wayfair.

If wine isn’t the couple’s choice of celebratory beverage, a rose tea blend could be the perfect solution. With just the right amount of floral and full-bodied tea, this multi-colored teacup and saucer comes available in a heart-shaped and will be loved by all.

$32 at Wayfair

14. I Love You/I Know Couples mug set

I Love You/I Know mugs on blue background.
Credit: Reviewed / Bubble Hugs

Engagement gifts: I Love You/I Know mugs

If the engaged couple loves public displays of affection (or Star Wars), these matching mugs will be their favorites. The best addition to your morning routine is one mug that says "I love you," with the other responding, "I know."

$30 at Amazon

15. Anthropologie knotted decorative object

Best engagement gifts: Knotted decor
Credit: Anthropologie

Best engagement gifts: Knotted decor

Whether they plan to get a new place together or not, this decorative piece is as good a gift as any. It’s the perfect symbolism of tying the knot and can stand on its own as a decor piece. Or it makes a great addition in displaying their wedding album or favorite photos together.

$32 at Anthropologie

16. Monogrammed wreath doormat

Best engagement gifts: Monogrammed doormat
Credit: West Elm

Best engagement gifts: Monogrammed doormat

You know the trend of carrying the bride over the threshold. This monogrammed wreath doormat helps keep the tradition while preventing muck from dirtying the floors. Plus, it’s a nice little welcome for the couple to come home to and to greet guests when they visit.

$96 at West Elm

17. SIN Uni Candlestick Holder

Best engagement gifts: Candlestick holder
Credit: West Elm

Best engagement gifts: Candlestick holder

Candlesticks are a trendy way to up the vibe in any room. Not to mention, some wedding traditions involve lighting a candle together, so this makes a meaningful gift for a newly engaged couple. This candlestick holder from West Elm holds two sticks and works as a table centerpiece, shelf accent, or coffee table addition.

$42 at West Elm

18. Champagne Pop-Up card

Best engagement gifts: 3D Card
Credit: Love Pop

Best engagement gifts: 3D Card

Sending a card is a foolproof gift option. We love this one from Love Pop because it has a fun 3D effect when opened. You can order it blank to write on yourself or have Love Pop include a custom message. Either way, it’s sure to put a smile on the couple’s face when opened.

$13 at Love Pop

19. Personalized Ring Dish

Best engagement gifts: Ring dish
Credit: Etsy

Best engagement gifts: Ring dish

A ring dish is a simple, yet thoughtful engagement gift. The couple can use it to display their bands for wedding photos or to safely store rings when they need to be removed for gardening, swimming, etc. We love this one because it’s simple enough to match any photography theme or home decor.

$17 at Etsy

20. Minted gift card

Best engagement gifts: Minted gift card
Credit: Minted

Best engagement gifts: Minted gift card

We love Minted’s thoughtful and personalized approach to gifts. They also have some of our favorite custom stationery. Gift the happy couple a Minted gift card so they can pick out custom designs for any of your save-the-dates, invitations, thank-you cards, or personal letterheads.

From $25 at Minted

21. Dragon Glassware whiskey glasses

Dragon Glassware whiskey glasses on magenta background.
Credit: Reviewed / Dragon Glassware

Engagement gifts: Dragon Glassware whiskey glasses

Whiskey glasses don't come any cooler than the ones made by Dragon Glassware. The unique diamond shape of these glasses aerates wine and liquor as it pours, and perches perfectly at a 50-degree angle so you won't spill a drop.

$20 at Amazon

22. Parachute Classic Turkish cotton towel set

Parachute Classic Turkish cotton towel set on magenta background.
Credit: Reviewed / Parachute

Engagement gifts: Parachute Classic Turkish cotton towel set

Why not give your new favorite couple our favorite set of bath towels? The Parachute Classic Turkish cotton towel set ar luxurious, comfortable, and absorbent, and a solid investment for those that are entering a lifelong romantic commitment.

$154 at Parachute

23. The Anniversary Journal

Best engagement gifts: Anniversary Journal
Credit: Uncommon Goods

Best engagement gifts: Anniversary Journal

The wedding is just one memory of the couple’s love story. Some of the best ones are yet to come. Give them an anniversary journal to jot down their celebratory activities year after year. It even has prompts to guide reflections and symbols for each year’s themes, from paper to diamond.

$95 at Uncommon Goods

24. Mountain Woodland Adventure Couples Camping Mug

Best engagement gifts: Custom mug
Credit: Etsy

Best engagement gifts: Custom mug

For travelers and homebodies alike, this enamel mug brings all the excitement of starting a new adventure together. A little rustic, a lot romantic, personalize it with their names and engagement date. It’ll be their new favorite camping or office mug.

$19 at Etsy

25. For those who like it fancy: A monogrammed ice bucket

Best engagement gifts: Monogrammed ice bucket
Credit: Mark & Graham

Best engagement gifts: Monogrammed ice bucket

For wine and champagne lovers, a monogrammed ice bucket is an excellent gift they can add to their home bar. As they celebrate their engagement, they can keep their favorite bottles chilled and ready to serve. We love this one from Mark & Graham for its vintage-inspired look and availability in silver or gold.

$89 at Mark and Graham

26. AirBnB experiences

Best engagement gifts: Airbnb Experiences
Credit: Airbnb

Best engagement gifts: Airbnb Experiences

Nothing strengthens romance like traveling abroad or sharing new experiences. Airbnb offers tons of fun online classes, from virtual tours of quaint Thai villages to introductions to Kenyan culture, lessons in making pasta, astrology, and much more.

Shop at AirBnB

27. Baked by Melissa Mini Cupcakes

Best engagement gifts: Baked by Melissa cupcakes
Credit: Baked by Melissa

Best engagement gifts: Baked by Melissa cupcakes

We can’t get enough of Baked by Melissa’s tasty treats. Her bite-sized cupcakes come in a variety of extraordinary flavors and are fresh, flavorful, and moist. It’s a mess-free way to send the couple some celebratory cake.

From $37 at Baked by Melissa

28. The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner

Best engagement gifts: The Knot's Wedding Planner
Credit: The Knot

Best engagement gifts: The Knot's Wedding Planner

Planning a wedding can be hectic, to say the least. We love this planner because it’s packed with super helpful tidbits, including timelines, checklists, calendars, budgeting help, tips for finding the perfect dress, and tons more. There’s even room to take notes and store business cards as the couple checks out venues, florists, and bakeries.

$6 at Amazon

29. Drizly liquor delivery

Best engagement gifts: Drizly delivery
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Best engagement gifts: Drizly delivery

What can’t be delivered today? Thanks to Drizly, you can send the newly engaged couple their favorite boozy beverages right from your own home. This is a great option for those who live a ways away. Drizly has a selection of wine, champagne, beer, and liquor so there’s something for everyone’s tastes.

Shop at Drizly

30. Cameo shoutout video

Best engagement gifts: Cameo
Credit: Cameo

Best engagement gifts: Cameo

Cameo is this awesome service where you hire a celebrity to record a special message. If a 3D card was the next level, then this is the top tier. Not only will it feel super cool to have a celebrity speaking to them, but they’ll be able to have it on file to revisit fondly (and maybe show off to coworkers and friends).

From $1 at Cameo

31. Wedding countdown blocks

Best engagement gifts: Wedding countdown blocks
Credit: Etsy

Best engagement gifts: Wedding countdown blocks

Adults can play with blocks too. Although these blocks are less about building castles and more about counting down the days until “I do.” Not only are these fun décor pieces, but it’s something they’ll actively get to update every single day as the excitement builds.

$32 at Etsy

32. Wedding Planning Wine Label

Best engagement gifts: Wine label
Credit: Etsy

Best engagement gifts: Wine label

If gifting a bottle of wine or champagne off the shelf feels too generic for you, slap this cute wedding planning label on top. Since the label fits most bottles of wine and champagne, you won’t have to play Goldilocks to make sure it fits. It’ll make a simple bottle of bubbly that much more special.

$6 at Etsy

33. Heart Snapshot Mix Photo Art

Best engagement gifts: Custom heart photo art
Credit: Minted

Best engagement gifts: Custom heart photo art

Another option from Minted is this heart-shaped collage that takes the couple’s favorite highlights and puts them all in one romantic place. It’s perfect for displaying in their home, and you can even customize the frame to match their decor. The Polaroid-style photos add a timeless touch.

From $31 at Minted

34. Hap Tim Picnic Basket Backpack

Hap Tim Picnic Basket Backpack on blue background.
Credit: Reviewed / Hap Tim

Engagement gifts: Hap Tim Picnic Basket Backpack

There are few things more romantic than a picnic shared between two star-crossed lovers. This backpack is made with one thing in mind: packing all the essentials for a perfect sunny day outing, including a cutlery set, cutting board, fleece blanket, wine bottle pouch, and insulated interior to keep everything fresh.

$57 at Amazon

35. Roku Ultra

Engagement gifts: Roku Ultra
Credit: Reviewed / Roku

Engagement gifts: Roku Ultra

The couple that streams together, stays together. The Roku Ultra is our favorite streaming device because of its speed, user-friendliness, and reliability when it comes to accessing your favorite content destinations including Netflix, Prime Video, and even YouTube.

$100 at Amazon

36. JBL Flip 6

JBL Flip 6 portable Bluetooth speaker on blue background.
Credit: Reviewed / JBL

Engagement gifts: JBL Flip 6 portable Bluetooth speaker

Many couples have a "song" that captures their love, and there's no better way to play it than with the JBL Flip 6 Bluetooth speaker. It's one of our favorite portable Bluetooth speakers because of its bold and detailed sound, intuitive and stylish design, and it's weatherproof so it's perfect for packing along to parties or weekend getaways.

$105 at Amazon

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