45 Engagement Gift Ideas That Shine (Almost) as Bright as the Ring

Break out the bubbly because your favorite couple just put a ring on it! Now it's time to find some great engagement gift ideas to help them celebrate. Aside from being good engagement party gift etiquette, giving the lovebirds a present will show them how pumped you are for their special news. Whether they're throwing a big party or a low-key celebration, we'll help you find the perfect engagement gift for the lucky pair.

Before you dive into our list of recs, check out The Knot registry finder to see if the couple has set up their gift registry (yes, some people really are that organized.) If they have, you can nab something off there or use this insight to choose their engagement gift. Don't worry if they haven't curated their wishlist yet, though—we have tons of suggestions for engagement presents to share with you. Whether you're eyeing up a traditional gift or something a bit different, check out our favorite engagement gift ideas below.

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What's a Good Engagement Gift?

The secret to finding good engagement gifts relies on a few things, like how well you know the couple, their lifestyle and their personalities. If you're pretty close, personalized presents and practical picks are both excellent engagement gift ideas. On the other hand, if you need an engagement present for a coworker or someone you don't know as well, a small token like a gift voucher or a bottle of wine is an appropriate choice. Even the simplest of gifts can be elevated with a thoughtfully written engagement card, so remember to pick one up before handing over the goods.

The Best Engagement Gifts for Couples

Ready to tick "buying the best engagement gift" off your to-do list? Browse our shortlist of engagement celebration gifts to inspire your shopping. From unique wall art to elegant glassware, here are the best presents for the newly engaged couple in your life.

Personalized Street Sign Wall Art

Photo: Uncommon Goods

How sweet is this custom wall art? This photo print features two intersecting signposts, each personalized with the couple's names and significant dates from their relationship. Customize it with the years they met and got engaged, before having it framed for the perfect finishing touch. Sentimental and stylish, it's easy to see why it's one of the top engagement gifts on our list.

Engraved Wine Bottle

Photo: Mano's Wine

The best engagement gifts aren't always the most inventive—they can be as simple as a good bottle of wine. This custom-engraved bottle is unlike anything you'll find in the store, as it features the couple's names and engagement date under a sketch of two glasses clinking in celebration. They'll definitely keep it as a souvenir when they've finished the full-bodied cabernet sauvignon inside.

Cheese and Charcuterie Board

Photo: Boarderie

Edible engagement party gifts are always a win (for both the couple of honor and their hungry guests.) This wooden charcuterie board is stocked with artisanal cheeses, crackers, nuts, chocolates, olives and other accouterments, so they can snack (and celebrate) in style. Best of all, it's topped with the couple's first initials made from cheese for a personal touch. Bonus: Express shipping is available for the perfect last-minute engagement gift.

The Knot Magazine

Photo: The Knot

Here's another engagement gift idea that makes our shortlist: the latest edition of The Knot Magazine. Without sounding too self-promotional, our magazine is like a savvy wedding planner in paper form and a favorite gift for engaged couples. Inside, couples will find everything they need to start the planning process from etiquette advice to fashion tips and more. Stash it in a gift bag with a few small presents (like a candle or a bottle of wine) for extra brownie points.

Crystal Champagne Flutes

Photo: Neiman Marcus

Want to splash out on a wedding engagement gift for your favorite couple? These Waterford crystal champagne flutes are worth the splurge. Each glass is engraved with a heart design for a thoughtful (and romantic) gift they can use to toast their upcoming nuptials. They'll also come in handy for future celebrations like birthdays, anniversaries and parties.

Unique Engagement Gift Ideas

Maybe the betrothed couple has very selective tastes or perhaps you're just known for picking out-of-the-box presents. Whatever your reason is for choosing a unique gift over something classic, we'll help you find a cool engagement present they haven't seen before.

Custom Night Sky Glassware

Photo: Uncommon Goods

If the couple likes to say "cheers" with beer or wine over bubbly, gift them these custom night sky glasses. Choose between a pair of 16-ounce pint glasses or stemless wine glasses (or one of each)—each engraved with starry constellations from the night they got engaged. Just input the date and location where they said "yes" for an engagement gift that's both sentimental and practical.

Heart-shaped Bamboo

Photo: Plants.com

You'll get top marks for creativity with this interesting engagement present. The stalks of this bamboo plant are twisted into the shape of two hearts for a sweet (and romantic) tribute to the happy pair. Plus, bamboo is considered a symbol of good luck, so they can soak up all the positive vibes coming their way.

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Memorable Travel Experience

Photo: Tinggly

In search of a group engagement gift you can give to your besties? Surprise the lucky couple with a memorable experiential gift. Tinggly's "Happily Ever After" package offers them a choice of over 13,000 activities (across 100 countries) that they can do on their next vacation. From pizza-making classes in Italy to snorkeling in Mexico, they'll likely find something fun to do together. Bonus: The voucher never expires, so they can save it for their honeymoon (if they can wait that long!)

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Custom Storybook

Photo: Wonderbly

If you're looking for unique engagement present ideas that'll tug at their heartstrings, stop scrolling now. This custom storybook from Wonderbly is the perfect gift for someone you're super close with (like your sibling or BFF). The cover is personalized with the couple's names, while the inside is filled with your own messages, custom illustrations and photos. You can also add a personal dedication to the lovebirds to congratulate them.

Nostalgic Wall Art

Photo: Uncommon Goods

With so many different engagement presents out there, choosing one can be overwhelming. Our advice? Think about the pair you're buying for. If you know how they first met, this nostalgic wall art will take them down memory lane. It depicts their first date location in a watercolor-style drawing with their names underneath. Bonus points for the display-ready wooden frame.

Personalized Pushpin Map

Photo: Canvas Vow

If you're looking for a unique engagement gift for friends who love traveling, this personalized world map will inspire their wanderlust. The printed canvas comes with a set of pushpins they can use to plot their next adventures (like their honeymoon) and log all the trips they've already taken together. Have it personalized with their names and a short message like "To travel is to live" for a fun (and interesting) engagement present they can hang on their wall.

Sparkling Wine Gift Set

Photo: Lamborghini

It can be hard to make typical engagement presents like a bottle of bubbly feel unique. Enter: Wine by Lamborghini. Their luxurious gift sets bring the wow factor and are perfect for toasting the couple's future marriage. This set comes with a gold bottle of sparkling wine and a pair of crystal wine glasses, all packaged in a branded gift box.

Embroidered Cocktail Napkins

Photo: ShopKindlyMadeCo

This set of embroidered napkins is a unique gift the newly engaged couple will appreciate. They're made from linen and can be decorated with their names or a celebratory motif (think: a champagne bottle, cocktail or heart) in the corner. Choose from sets of two, four, six, eight, ten or twelve for an heirloom engagement gift they'll treasure forever.

Digital Photo Frame

Photo: Amazon

While a framed picture of the lovebirds is sure to go over well, there's only one drawback: They can't show off all their engagement photos. This digital picture frame solves that problem by allowing them to view all their favorite images on a loop. Now, they can relive the moment they said "yes" and get excited all over again. It's a cool engagement present they can use again and again to display their memories.

Engagement Card Keepsake Book

Photo: Artkive

Need a creative engagement gift for your loved ones? Here's an idea that no one else will think of. Cards by Artkive will take their engagement cards and turn them into a printed keepsake book. Each one is professionally photographed and edited to preserve their well wishes forever. A standard card book holds up to 50 cards, while the XL edition can hold 100.

Traditional Engagement Gift Ideas

Traditional engagement gifts will always be in style, whether you're shopping for a close friend, a family member or a coworker. These thoughtful picks are symbolic, useful and, most importantly, say "Congratulations!" loud and clear.

Bouquet of Roses

Photo: UrbanStems

Flowers make excellent engagement party gifts, especially if the couple is hosting at home. These blush pink roses are a thoughtful way to applaud their big announcement, while adding some color to their living space. Hand them over when you arrive or have them delivered to their doorstep in advance.

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Engraved Crystal Vase

Photo: Personalization Mall

We couldn't mention fresh blooms without including something pretty to display them. This crystal vase is one of the best traditional engagement gift suggestions, as it's practical and easy to personalize. It features delicate leaf motifs cut into the glass and can be engraved with up to three lines of text (think: the couple's name, engagement date or a short message).

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Wedding Vow Books Set

Photo: The Art of Etiquette

How's this for a nice engagement gift idea? Get the soonlyweds excited for the big day and beyond with a set of two vow books. Each one has an elegant cover stamped in metallic foil with the message, "The best is yet to come." It's a meaningful gift for a newly engaged couple that'll inspire them to think about those all-important wedding vows.

Champagne Gift Basket Set

Photo: GourmetGiftBaskets.com

If you're on the lookout for something that's both celebratory and thoughtful, consider giving the couple an engagement gift basket. Not only is it a lovely way to acknowledge their joyous news, but it's also a handy last-minute option you can send straight to their doorstep. This gift box includes a bottle of Prosecco, tasty cheese, garlic sausage and water crackers—everything they need for an engagement-worthy feast.

Marble Wine Rack

Photo: Anthropologie

Chances are, the to-be-weds will be getting lots of champagne (or wine) after announcing their engagement. This stylish marble and gold wine rack holds six bottles and can easily sit on their kitchen counter or bar cart. Add a bottle of bubbly before handing it over for an extra thoughtful touch.

Engagement Memory Book

Photo: DuncanandStone

Here's an engagement gift they can use to document this unique time in their relationship. Inside this beautiful memory book, they'll find prompts to help them focus and reflect on their romantic journey. It has designated pages for each stage, from when they first met to getting engaged and planning their wedding. Once they've filled out this book, they'll have a sweet engagement keepsake that they can look back on together.

Meaningful Wish Candle

Photo: Birthdate Candles

Candles make good gifts for an engagement party, whether you're close to the couple or are still getting to know them. Birthdate Candles' manifestation candles are a sweet way to send love, peace, happiness or good fortune their way. Each is made from soy and coconut wax and is embedded with a crystal to help draw positive energy. Add their names to the label for an extra touch of customization.

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Return Address Stamp

Photo: Stampmyworld

Whether they use it for their wedding invites or future holiday cards, this return address stamp will elevate the couple's correspondence. Available in six designs, it spells their name out in script and prints their address in a pretty serif or sans serif font. Choose between wooden or self-inking stamps for a traditional engagement gift they'll use time and again.

Pretty Cake Stand

Photo: Anthropologie

There are so many design-centric kitchenware options out there, but this one (literally) takes the cake. Featuring Anthro's iconic bistro tile design, this pretty dessert stand looks like it belongs in a Parisian patisserie. It's a modern twist on a classic engagement gift they can take out for birthdays, dinner parties or any other occasion that calls for cake.

Personalized Recipe Board

Photo: Uncommon Goods

Now that they're officially getting hitched, let the family recipe-swapping commence! Whether you're looking for engagement gifts from parents or not, feel free to share your favorite heirloom dish on this wooden board. It's made from maple or cherry wood and can be inscribed with your own handwritten recipe for a bespoke finish. Cool, right?

Cute Engagement Gift Ideas

Cute engagement party gifts will always go over well. Whether they're in the form of bite-sized sweets or something heart-shaped, a present that leans into the romantic theme will make them smile.

Custom Message Cookies

Photo: Uncommon Goods

If you're looking for a novel way to congratulate a newly engaged couple, these custom cookies will help you relay the message. Each one is individually wrapped and stamped with a phrase of your choice (think: "You're the perfect pair" or something equally adorable.) They make an especially fitting gift for an engagement party or a relaxed brunch.

Tinted Coupe Glasses

Photo: Anthropologie

Add a rosy tint to their kitchen table with this set of four coupe glasses. Made from colored hand-blown glass, they're a fun alternative to traditional champagne flutes and are perfect for couples who love whimsical, vintage-style accessories. Something tells us they'll be showing these off at their engagement party.

Wooden Tic-Tac-Toe Set

Photo: Uncommon Goods

If you're shopping for a couple who's into quirky decor, surprise them with this custom coffee table game. The wooden tic-tac-toe board can be personalized with their new family name (if they plan to share one) and comes with pieces shaped into their first initials. It's a great way to encourage the couple to make time for fun activities (and some friendly competition!)

Miniature Cupcakes

Photo: Baked by Melissa

The sweetest way to congratulate a couple? Arguably, with a box of 25 mini cupcakes. These tasty bites are a great alternative to traditional engagement gift baskets and come in vegan, gluten-free and nut-free options to suit any special dietary requirements the couple might have. Engagement shower gifts don't get more adorable than this.

Metal Lovebirds Sign

Photo: LakeshoreMetalDecor

Looking for a cute engagement gift idea they can use at home and on their big day? This pretty metal sign will make a statement wherever it's displayed, from their front porch to their wedding venue reception area. It features two lovebirds perched on a leafy branch with the couple's names and a circular frame rounding out the design. Choose from five sizes and five colors to suit their style.

Cute Coffee Mugs

Photo: Uncommon Goods

When it comes to cute engagement gifts, this set of mugs will charm any coffee-loving couple. The pair fits together to resemble two faces kissing each other, while the handles form a heart. Choose from two color combos for a playful (and practical) gift they can use every morning.

Book of Date Ideas

Photo: The Adventure Challenge

Once they start wedding planning, their quality couple time may be replaced by tasting menus and revising seating charts. With all that going on, it'll be hard to think of fresh date ideas to stay connected. That's why The Adventure Challenge Couples Edition makes such a good engagement gift. It includes pages of scratch-off date ideas to keep the romance flowing throughout this exciting chapter. Upgrade to the camera version so they can document everything they get up to.

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Heart-Shaped Cocotte

Photo: Le Creuset

If the newly engaged couple loves cooking together, they'll fall in love with this cocotte from Le Creuset. Available in red or white, it's shaped like a heart and is the perfect size for sharing casseroles, sides and desserts between two people. The durable cast iron is designed to distribute heat evenly and lock in flavors, and with proper care, it should last a lifetime.

Cookbook for Two

Photo: Amazon

We're convinced half of any relationship is deciding what to eat. Help the soonlyweds remove the guesswork by giving them this cookbook as a gift for their engagement party. Inside, there are over 100 recipes for every occasion, from intimate dinners to large gatherings and more. Each recipe comes with a designated role for two people, making it the perfect engagement gift for a couple who cooks.

Personalized Couples Ornament

Photo: Minted

Did your favorite pair get engaged during the holidays? Surprise them with a cute couples ornament to celebrate their happy news. This custom decoration features their names and engagement date surrounded by hand-drawn florals and is finished with a brown ribbon. And, since the design isn't overly festive, they can display this sweet engagement gift year-round.

Cute Night Light

Photo: YourNameYourLight

We love this personalized night light as a creative (and cute) engagement gift idea. It's the perfect pick if you're shopping for a couple you're close to and want to celebrate their milestone in a fun way. Choose from three delightful designs (heart, birds or round) before adding their names and engagement date.

Small Engagement Gift ideas

If you're shopping for an acquaintance, coworker or distant family member, a small engagement gift is more than enough. These engagement presents may be on the smaller side, but they can still make a big impact.

Painting Date Night

Photo: Uncommon Goods

Small engagement gifts can be just as thoughtful as more elaborate presents, especially if they're something entertaining the couple can do together. This painting kit will instantly upgrade their date nights and help them carve out time for each other while doing something creative. They'll have so much fun painting scenes of Paris, Santorini and the Amalfi Coast, it may even inspire their next vacation (hello, honeymoon!)

Monthly Coffee Subscription

Photo: Atlas Coffee Club

On the lookout for clever engagement gifts? Sign the couple up for a monthly coffee subscription to help them tackle the late nights of wedding planning (and celebrating) that lie ahead. Each month, they'll receive gourmet coffee from around the world, along with tasting notes and postcards from each location. It's one of the best gifts for an engaged couple who appreciates practical presents (and coffee, of course).

Custom Ring Dish

Photo: MagicMarkingsArt

If you're still wondering what to give as an engagement gift, consider this custom ring dish. It's stamped with the couple's names and the location of their first meeting (or where the question was popped). Grab two for a simple "just engaged" gift they can use to store their wedding bands when the time comes.

Wine Sampler Set

Photo: In Good Taste

Let them drink to their engagement with one of In Good Taste's wine sampler sets. Their Wild Child Flight features eight quality wines, from crisp chardonnay to cabernet sauvignon and everything in between. Each comes in a mini bottle that holds over six ounces—perfect for tasting. We can't think of a better engagement gift idea for friends, family members or colleagues who like wine.

Thoughtful Couples Journal

Photo: Amazon

The best engagement gifts help the couple fully embrace this magical milestone. That's why we love this couples journal, which they can fill with memories from this relationship stage. It doesn't just have space to jot down significant moments though—it also has meaningful prompts to help them strengthen their connection even more.

Personalized Flower Pot

Photo: Personalization Mall

Shopping for engagement party gifts for a couple who loves gardening? Celebrate their blossoming love with this personalized flower pot. Available in red or purple, it's printed with the message, "Love grows here" on the front, along with their names and little hearts around the rim. Pair it with wildflower seeds so they can start planting right away.

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Set of Cooking Spices

Photo: Burlap & Barrel

Not every engagement gift idea has to be romantic—it can also be inspired by the couple's hobbies. If they're foodies who love cooking, a set of spices is a practical gift they'll actually use. This six-piece set includes chili flakes, rosemary, purple stripe garlic, thyme, paprika and cinnamon—everything they need to make midweek meals more delicious.

Artisan Chocolate Caramels

Photo: Harry & David

Chocolates are another classic present for an engagement. These artisan caramels look (almost) too good to eat, thanks to their colorful hand-painted designs and elegant gold packaging. The set includes 18 Belgian chocolates (in both milk and dark chocolate flavors) filled with decadent caramel sauce for extra sweetness.

Airbnb Gift Card

Photo: Amazon

Gift cards make great engagement presents for coworkers or distant relatives because they're thoughtful without going overboard. If they're the type of couple who loves to travel, an Airbnb voucher is something they'll use. Encourage them to plan a weekend away to celebrate saying "yes," or put it toward their honeymoon to save some cash.

Jewelry Cleaning Soak

Photo: Baublerella

Help the couple keep their engagement rings and any future wedding baubles sparkling with Baublerella's jewelry cleanser. It's designed to clean all kinds of gemstones and comes with a small pouch and brush for reaching intricate details. It's one of the most useful engagement gifts for couples that'll save them a visit to the store to get their rings polished.

Cathryn Haight contributed to this article.