Celebrate the newly engaged couple with one of these treasures.
When two people in your life decide to make it official and get engaged, it’s only right to want to mark the joyous occasion with something special. Giving a small (or large) gift to commemorate an engagement isn’t only a sweet gesture, but it’s a great way to give the couple something that will be useful in their future life together. And thankfully, there are plenty of useful gifts that are also a piece of art — hello, Instagrammable cookware!
Whether you’re giving a gift to a couple in your family or to dear friends, this list is full of unique and practical gifts that won’t be sent to the thrift store or regifted to someone else. In fact, most of these gifts will probably end up being used for years to come. Some are smaller than others, but each and every one of them are thoughtful and classy.
And for the parents of newly engaged couples, maybe consider this a great starting point for the lucky pair’s wedding registry. Not only can you gift these items now to celebrate the engagement, but they’d make for pretty good wedding gifts, too — although we also have a list of ideas for those creating a wedding registry if you’re curious.
Anthropologie Ring Dish
One of the most underrated engagement gifts is a simple ring holder to keep a beautiful ring safe and spotless in a special place. This cheery one from Anthropologie is inspired by the sun on the horizon, and has a place for all you and your partner’s rings.
Everlane The ReNew Transit Weekender
Couples on the go will appreciate a fashionable and functional bag that can keep them organized and easily haul their belongings. This sleek weekender from Everlane is made from water-resistant recycled polyester and has plenty of pockets both inside and out to keep their clothes and accessories neat and tidy. There’s even an interior laptop sleeve, which eliminates the need to carry a tote or briefcase just to protect their computer.
Beast Blender
While stand mixers are probably already on their minds, why not gift the happy couple another kitchen appliance? And one they may use more often, we might add. This blender from Beast Health can liquify, puree, and blend just about anything (frozen fruit for smoothies, veggies for soup, and herbs for sauces) in seconds, and it looks incredible on a counter. If the couple drinks smoothies often, the vessel comes with a screw on top to take drinks on the go.
UrbanStems
You can never go wrong with sending a close friend flowers to celebrate their engagement. UrbanStems is a flower delivery service that offers same and next day delivery. Choose from their wide selection of roses, tulips, spring bouquets, and more. We love the Double The Parasol arrangement. The best part? Each delivery comes with care instructions for your friend to follow, so they can make the most out of their arrangement.
Wedding Bouquet Flower Preservation
They may not even know when their big day is going to be yet, but this gift will allow them to remember it forever. Allow them to preserve the wedding flowers (or the flowers you got them as an engagement gift!) in resin, creating a gorgeous art piece for their future home together and keeping the blooms looking as fresh as they were the day they walked down the aisle. You can choose to gift coasters, a ring holder, a tray, or even ornaments with pieces of the flowers inside.
Our Place Dinner for 4 Set
Gifting fine china isn’t as popular as it used to be, but having a matching set of dishes still is. This set from Our Place not only includes the famous Always Pan, but it also comes with four dinner plates, bowls, and stackable drink tumblers, making a perfect dinner party-ready serving set.
Brooklinen Classic Hardcore Sheet Bundle
Sheets may seem like a boring gift, but when we spend thousands of hours in bed over our lifetimes, nice sheets seem a little more like a necessity than a luxury. This set from Brooklinen comes with everything they’d need to completely make over their bed (fitted and flat sheets, two pillowcases, and a duvet cover), which you can customize by color, size, and material.
Minted Custom Puzzle
A game that doubles as an art piece when finished? That’s basically two gifts. Create a puzzle with a photo of the engaged duo on it (and add text if you’d like), all with a few clicks through Minted. Not only will the gift be one of a kind, but they could frame the completed piece afterward if they wish. Or, they could take it apart and do it again and again.
Wedding Keepsake Library
Uncommon Goods is one our go-to online shops for gifts. This Wedding Keepsake Library is one of their top-sellers and is sure to please. Help the newlyweds organize and preserve the cherished memories and keepsakes from their special day with this library-style system. Each kit comes with illustrated labels, acid-free drawers, vertical files, sweet little fabric bags, and stitched envelopes.
Champagne Flutes
Raise a glass of bubbly for the newly engaged couple with these adorable Gilded Rim Champagne Flutes from Anthropologie. The set is designed with a blush pink glassware to bring a modern twist to any cocktail. Pair these champagne glasses with a bottle of bubbly and you’ll be good to go.
Pezzo Throw
This cozy throw comes in eleven different colors and features a fun fringe trim. It can work in both modern and traditional spaces and will give a room the pop of color it needs. You can even add a monogram for a personalized touch.
Bath Towels
These hand towels from Weezie make the perfect gift for any occasion. Each set is made from 100% organic cotton and features a hanging loop for easy drying. You can customize each towel set with a selection of piping colors and custom embroidery. Looking to stock the whole bathroom? Try this starter pack, which comes with four bath towels and two hand towels.
