The 25 Best Engagement Gifts for Your Brother
You always knew your fun-loving bro would find someone special, but nothing could prepare you for the joy you feel now that it's finally happened! Show your excitement and support with an engagement gift for your brother. Whether you're looking for something sentimental that lets him know you'll always stand by his side—especially at the altar—or a practical present to help him and your new sibling-in-law kickstart wedding planning on the right foot, we've rounded up the best engagement gift ideas that you can shop online. Whatever you choose, one of these engagement gift ideas for your brother and his partner will serve as a lasting reminder of this exciting new chapter and the love that surrounds them.
1. Champagne and Snack Basket
Surprise the happy couple with a next-day delivery from Gourmet Gift Baskets. Inside this particular assortment, they'll find chocolate caramel graham crackers, Prosecco cordials, snack mix and gourmet popcorn, all perfectly paired with a bottle of Veuve Brut to toast their new chapter together.
2. Personalized Pilsner Glasses
For the brother who prefers foam over bubbles, swap out the classic champagne for a six-pack (or handle) of his favorite beer, paired with these custom, hand-engraved pilsner glasses. The set of two features a unique tree trunk design, personalized with the couple's initials and their proposal date inside a heart. Prefer wine? The design is also available on two stemmed wine glasses, or one of each, if the couple has different tastes.
3. The Knot Ultimate Wedding Planner and Organizer
This engagement gift for your brother and his partner is one of the most practical choices on our list. Our wedding planner has everything they'll need to stay organized, including questions to ask vendors, detailed timelines and budgeting worksheets. Plus, there's a pocket to store tear sheets, contracts, business cards and other important documents. It's the ultimate all-in-one tool to help them plan their perfect day.
4. Personalized Wooden Ring Dish
Whether your brother received an engagement ring or gave one, a dish to keep that special jewelry safe is a must-have early in the couple's wedding journey. It provides a designated spot for the ring when they need to take it off, helping to ensure they always know where it is. Etsy offers a variety of unique ring dishes, like this rustic walnut wood tray, engraved with the couple's initials. Customize it more by adding a meaningful date underneath, like the day they got engaged. It's both a practical and sentimental engagement gift for your brother and his fiancé.
5. Weighted Knit Blanket
Wedding planning can be stressful, and getting quality sleep leading up to the big day is crucial. A weighted blanket can help reduce cortisol levels and boost serotonin, making it easier to relax and fall asleep. Bearaby's bestselling weighted blankets are made from 100% organic cotton and come in four weight options and six stylish neutral colors.
6. Aromatic Self-Care Gift Set
Looking for a small engagement gift for your brother? This quartet of travel-sized self-care essentials will be his go-to for stress relief while juggling work, life and wedding planning. The set includes two bath soaks, a pillow mist and a headache relief roller, each infused with soothing aromas like lavender, peppermint and rosemary so it's easier to unwind after a busy day.
7. Assortment of Mini Cupcakes
For the brother with a sweet tooth, celebrate his engagement with a gift box of irresistibly delicious mini cupcakes. These bite-sized treats come in unique flavors like Cookie Dough and Marshmallow Hot Cocoa, with gluten-free and vegan options available. Plus, they're all beautifully packaged in a vibrant tie-dye gift box. We suggest giving your brother's fiancée a heads-up because they're too good to let him enjoy them all on his own!
8. Funny Engagement Candle
If your brother and his partner have a great sense of humor, this candle is sure to get a good laugh. It's a fun way to show your support while reminding him that some sibling traditions—like teasing each other—never change. The homemade candle ships in one business day, making it a good last-minute engagement gift.
9. Husband-To-Be T-Shirt
We found your brother's wedding errand uniform! This "Leveled up to Fiancé" T-shirt is the perfect mix of humor and comfort, making it a charming gift as he steps into his new role. It's available in 14 fabric colors and a wide size range. You could even grab a matching one for his partner.
10. Super-Plush Cotton Bathrobe
Wedding planning from the comfort of their couch just got even better with these matching bathrobes. Brooklinen's plush cotton bathrobes are so irresistibly soft, they'll want to wear them long after the shower. Available in 10 stylish colors and patterns, including cheerful striped options with a playful smiley patch on the pocket, this robe is perfect for relaxed planning sessions.
11. Meaningful Photo Print
First comes love, then comes a proposal… then comes decorating their newlywed nest. Help your brother and his partner add a personal touch to their home with this unique photo print. This sentimental gift symbolizes when their paths first crossed and when they started walking through life together. (Aww!)
12. Golf-Inspired Cheese Board
He's found his partner in life *and* on the green. This serving board will help them host dinner parties with friends and family while showing off their shared love of golf. Crafted from 100% Spider Green marble with a stainless steel flagstaff, it's stylish and functional. Plus, the included cheese knives are designed to look like golf clubs.
13. Monogrammed Marble Wine Chiller
Throughout their wedding journey, your brother and future sibling-in-law will surely receive plenty of bottles of wine. Help them enjoy each one in style with this elegant solid marble wine chiller, complete with a natural acacia wood base. For an extra personal touch, you can have their initials sandblasted onto the marble.
14. A Couple's Cookbook
The secret to a successful marriage? Sharing the responsibilities—and that includes cooking. The 5-Ingredient Cooking for Two recipe book makes it easy to write grocery lists and prep flavorful dinners without any complications. It's a clever engagement gift for your brother and future sister- or brother-in-law to help them build a strong foundation, one meal at a time.
15. All-Purpose Titanium Pan
Less ingredients and fewer dishes? Yes, please! Our Place's Always Pan is designed to do it all, from searing and frying to baking in the oven. The titanium surface is 300% harder than stainless steel, making it virtually indestructible and able to withstand temperatures up to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit. In other words, it's built to last—just like their marriage.
16. Card Game for Newlyweds
The "Marital Bliss" card game is a great way to show you care about your brother and his partner's success as a married couple. Over the course of a week, each player takes on "secret missions" that range from romantic gestures to everyday household chores, each with varying point values. If you complete your challenge without your partner catching on that it's part of the game, you score the points. While first place is rewarded to the player with the most points, you'll both feel like winners after all the thoughtful acts of kindness like pulling out a chair, sharing future dreams and surprising your partner with flowers. Not only does it help them stay connected during the whirlwind of wedding planning, but it also encourages healthy communication, teamwork and appreciation—qualities that'll strengthen their marriage for years to come.
17. Professional Photoshoot
If your brother and his partner love traveling, they'll enjoy a Flytographer gift card. They can book a professional photographer in over 350 destinations around the world and book a 30-minute to two-hour engagement photoshoot. We have a feeling you'll see the photos on their save-the-dates, wedding website and social media.
18. Pressed Glass Frame
Do they already have photos from the proposal or an engagement photoshoot they're eager to show off? Celebrate your brother and his fiancé's engagement with a chic picture frame that gives those magical memories a special place in their home. This modern glass frame holds two photos and space to add pressed flowers or other paper mementos.
19. Engagement Journal and Memory Book
Help your brother and his partner reminisce on their "engagement era" with a thoughtful memory book. Featuring sections for everything from their first date to the engagement announcement, plus prompts to share what they love about each other, wedding details and letters to the bride or groom, this book becomes a cherished keepsake. As their relationship grows, they'll love looking back on this special record of their journey together.
20. Reclaimed Whiskey Barrel Watch
He was once just your annoying brother, and now he's all grown up, preparing to become a husband. Wow, how time flies! This unique watch is crafted from reclaimed whiskey barrels and paired with matte black-plated stainless steel. You can even engrave it with a personal message, like "From childhood to now, time has only made me appreciate you more, brother."
21. Engraved Whiskey Decanter
Here's another great engagement gift idea for your brother who has an appreciation for whiskey. This personalized glass whiskey decanter can be engraved with his name and monogram on the front, plus a custom message of up to 13 lines on the back. For an extra touch, pair it with matching tumblers. It might inspire the couple to throw a "stock the bar" party!
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22. Sentimental Tape Measure
As your brother starts building a life with his partner, this retractable tape measure will come in handy, both literally and metaphorically. Practical yet sentimental, the engraved wooden face humorously captures what it means to be a brother: protector, partner in crime, friend, and yes, sometimes a pain in the neck. With a satin-lined gift box to complete the presentation, it's one of the best engagement gifts for your brother.
23. Intricate Papercut Engagement Card
Your words of encouragement are a gift in and of themselves. Jot down your heartfelt engagement wishes for your brother in this one-of-a-kind stationery. The laser-cut cover is personalized with the couple's first names, and you can choose the color of the paper insert.
24. Custom Wedding Cards Book
Trust us, you won't be the only guest sharing words of affirmation with the happy couple during their engagement and wedding journey. Help your brother and his fiancée keep all those heartfelt messages organized with Artkive. The brand will send them a box to fill with cards and notes, which they can then send back to be scanned and turned into a beautifully printed hardcover book, in full color. It's the easiest way to cherish and revisit all the love and well wishes from their loved ones for years to come.
25. Custom Return Address Stamp
The happy couple will be sending out plenty of cards too. Help them elevate any plain envelope into an elegant piece of mail—and save their hands from cramping—with a custom return stamp. Select from a variety of designs featuring their names in elegant script above their address. Choose between self-inking black stamps or add a personal touch with colored ink, like gold, available at craft stores.