20 Best Engagement Gifts to Celebrate the Happy Couple
Heartfelt ideas for the soon-to-be newlyweds.
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When a couple gets engaged, there's so much that goes through your mind. When Ree Drummond witnessed her eldest daughter Alex's proposal, she said, "It was a special and surreal moment for me." And now that Paige is engaged, too? "For now, I just want to say this: We are so happy!" Because as soon as the news hits, you start wondering all sorts of things, starting with what engagement gift to give them.
No pressure, of course, but a gift is a great way to start celebrating the happy couple—and there are so many thoughtful options, no matter your budget or your relationship to the newly engaged pair. You don't have to break the bank to get them something they'll use for years to come. For example, there are several gifts under $50 they'll love like a cutting board with their names carved into it to use for all those delicious dinners for two.
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There are also some housewarming presents that make great engagement gifts like a wine bottle chiller for all those bottles of celebration bubbly. But if you'd rather capture this specific moment in time with engagement-specific ideas, you can also buy them a keepsake box, a pretty wedding planner to keep everything organized, or even a fun "fiancée" sweatshirt. Whatever engagement gift idea you decide, they'll cherish it for years to come!
Get ready for all the big celebrations:
The couple that loves to cook will adore a personalized cutting board engraved with their initials. All they have to do is add their favorite charcuterie snacks and it's a cozy at-home date night!
Their love was written in the stars! You can choose the day they got engaged, the day they met, or any other special date for this customized piece of art.
Document their love story in photos: You can use pics straight from their Instagram profiles to make this custom book. It's less than $20 and will provide a lifetime of memories.
It's never too early to start saving for a honeymoon, especially if the couple dreams of going somewhere far away. This cute find is both personal and practical, and they'll be able to use it for all their future adventures together, too.
This couple's bucket list game is a great gift for the duo who are always embarking on a new adventure together. From simple date nights like bowling to impromptu kisses in the rain, this list will prompt them to enjoy everything in life.
If the couple got engaged around Christmastime, this makes the perfect little memento for their tree! Even if not, it's a special way to commemorate their first holiday season together as a couple to be wed.
An organized couple will be excited to receive this book to keep all their wedding planning information in one neat place. Best of all, it's small enough to tuck in a bag and bring with them as they mark off their to-do lists.
Starting well now, there will so many little mementoes to treasure leading up to, during, and after the wedding. This keepsake case will give them a spot to store everything to treasure in the future.
Wedding planning can be very stressful! Help them unwind during the coming months with a spa gift set they'll say "I do" to. With a gender neutral scent and a few bottles of wine, they'll love to relax together.
She's in her fiancée era so let her celebrate it! This fun sweatshirt comes in sizes small to 3X and dozens of fun colors, so you'll find the exact right fit for her style.
It doesn't get more sentimental than gifting the engaged pair a custom portrait. This artist will turn photos of the two into a gorgeous vintage-style print.
What does love smell like? Roses and peonies, if you burn this clever candle! It has up to 80 hours worth of burn time and the jar is reusable, too.
Prepare the newly engaged couple for the future with this adorable wooden sign to hang in their home. Choose between three sizes and multiple fonts and colors.
Help them keep all those bottles of champagne cool with this elegant wine chiller. They'll have a lot to celebrate over the next few years, so it will certainly come in handy.
Personalized Embossing Rolling Pin
Any couple that loves to bake will be obsessed with this engraved rolling pin that imprints dough with their names. Especially if they have a lot of bakeware already, this is a unique find they'll appreciate.
'Kindred Spirits: Cocktails for Two'
Not just any ol' cocktail book, this spirited release is specifically for cocktails for two! So if the special couple both enjoys playing bartender, this book will be a perfect idea.
Beer enthusiasts will adore these matching glasses, etched with their initials and engagement date, ready to be filled with a hoppy IPA or whatever their favorite brew may be.
You can't go wrong with gifting fresh flowers. But if you buy them succulents, they'll last so much longer! They'll be a fresh reminder of their happy life as they plan their big day.
They'll need somewhere special to keep their rings. Why not a personalized ring dish? You can use just their initials or add a date.
This practical gift will save them an extra step once it's time to send out wedding invitations and thank you cards. All they have to do press down and their return address is there!
AnnMarie Mattila is the Senior Editor for The Pioneer Woman, covering a wide range of topics from food and cooking to home, beauty, style, and more.
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