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The Best Engagement Gifts: A Guide To The Perfect Present
If you've found yourself here, it can only mean one thing: love is in the air, and someone's gone and put a ring on it. Bravo, bravo! There’s always an air of pressure when it comes to finding the right engagement present idea for the love birds. You want a gift that says congratulations and enjoy the journey without being beige or overly conventional. No one loves a million napkins for their pad. So we’ve curated a few great engagement gifts to help you decide what to give the happy couple.
By Ali + Julie
July 9, 2024
Gifts Under $50
A Card From The Whole Gang
A beautiful keepsake to celebrate their special milestone. Whether it's for your BFF or work colleague, give them an engagement card signed by the whole gang. Send it digitally or download as a PDF to print and give. Everyone can add a message and photo online. Cute
Goodfood Voucher
One of our fave engagement present ideas is to gift them a Goodfood voucher. They’ll get to celebrate with a romantic dinner out. We love this voucher as the recipient gets a wide range of restaurants and cuisines to choose from so you don’t have to panic about picky eaters or dietaries!
Indoor Plant From Glasshaus
Who doesn’t love an indoor plant?! We think this is a stellar engagement gift idea. They can pop their new indoor plant in their pad to add that touch of green to the space. Plus, having indoor plants improves air quality and reduces stress, so it’s a gift for their health too!
Glass Drink Dispenser
Nothing screams I’m an adult and I’m getting hitched than a boujee glass drink dispenser. It’s the epitome of style and elegance some say. Crafted with aesthetic and practicality in mind, this gorgeous dispenser is the perfect addition to their home, it could act as the centrepiece for gatherings and occasions for years to come. We that it’s 6.5 litres so its a gorgeous and practical engagement present idea.
Where We Met Map
This is one of the cutest engagement gifts if you ask us! It’s the perfect gift to commemorate a couple's love. It will make them feel like they’re straight out of a rom-com, taking them back to where it all started.
Get Wed
Some of the best engagement gifts are simple. Help them celebrate the beginning of their journey towards marital bliss with the ultimate engagement gift - a comprehensive wedding guide that serves as their trusted companion throughout the planning process. Literally, overflowing with inspiration, expert advice, and practical tips, this meticulously curated wedding guide is more than just a book—it's a roadmap to their dream wedding. From choosing the perfect venue and selecting the ideal dress to crafting personalized vows and designing stunning decor, every aspect of their special day is covered in detail, ensuring that no detail is overlooked and no dream goes unfulfilled. This gift could earn you some serious brownie points!
Gifts $50 - $100
Personalised Cheese Board
These make great engagement shower gifts. Cheese boards are those items people don’t usually buy for themselves, but need when they have friends over. We love that you can personalise it so you can add the happy couple’s initials and engagement date to it to make it that extra bit special.
Kip and Co Jug
Another winner for engagement party gifts is this Kip and Co Jug. A gorgeous versatile piece they can add to their home, we think it would double up great as a vase.
Kollab Society Medium Picnic Rug
Picnics are the epitome of romance so that must mean they make a great engagement present idea, right? We love this one as it’s 1.4 x 1.4m so big enough to fit the spread plus two people, but not too big to be a pain to carry around. They have a huge range of great colours and prints and come in a bunch of sizes. We can imagine this being taken to the movies in the park at Bondi in the summer or on their euro trip - j’adore!
Candle Stick Holder
Engagement gifts that double as pieces for the home are always well received. We love this candle stick holder as it’s a fun statement piece to add to any table while hosting or it could create a romantic atmosphere for the lovers next date night.
Gifts $100 - $200
Georg Jensen Champagne glasses
Suggestions for engagement gifts don’t get much more elegant than this! We love the grooved and geometric lines that have come to define Sigvard Bernadotte's design language which is translated beautifully in this striking set of champagne glasses. Crafted in crystal, these stunning glasses make for a gorgeous champagne toast, imagine the couple using these to celebrate their anniversary for years to come!
Edible Blooms Hamper
Who doesn’t love a date night sorted on your behalf? We love this Edible Blooms hamper for an engagement present idea. The hamper comes with Barossa Valley Cheese Co Camembert, Wooden Cheese Knife, Random Harvest Quince Paste, Barossa Valley Cheese Co Crackers, Mumm Marlborough and fresh strawberries dipped in couverture Belgian milk chocolate with white chocolate (YUM!). Plus the gift box is packed with love by the Edible Blooms team with a complimentary reusable ice pack to keep your cheese nice and cool in transit.
Wedding Planner
This would be the perfect gift for your friend who loves to stay organised. This gorgeous vegan leather wedding planner can get your friends kickstarted on their wedding plans. We love that it comes with a wedding day timeline with monthly, weekly and daily planner, guest list guide and tracker, engagement party, bachelor and bachelorette party planning section and vow writing and seating planner. Plus, it even has a honeymoon planner with helpful budget breakdowns and so much more. Engagement gifts that are useful and serve as gorgeous keepsakes are winners in our book!
Wine Masterclass
Top engagement gifts are often experiences that the couple can share. This experience includes a Personal Tasting as well as: a gourmet Hunter Valley cheese platter served with a selection of olives, dried fruits and quince paste, a personal wine consultant to help you find wines that you'll love, veranda tasting area in good weather and they get to enjoying their local cheese plate with premium wines and spectacular vineyard views. How romantic! Plus, we love that the We Wander gift vouchers come in a gorgeous box so they still feel ‘gifty’.
Ultimate Cocktail Set
Great engagement gifts like this cocktail set will be loved for years. We love that this one comes in a wide range of colours with a textured finish. Perfect for your friends who love to host, the set comes with; a cocktail shaker, jigger, glasses, strainer and muddler.
Marimekko Coffee Press
Elevate their mornings with one another with this timeless and elegant coffee press. In our mind, the best engagement gifts are ones they can use every day. Crafted with precision and care, this beautifully designed coffee press will remind them of you every morning as they’re sipping their coffee.
Throw
Who doesn't love a throw? Crafted from the finest materials and exquisitely designed, this gorgeous throw would be a great piece to throw over a bed or sofa for those chilly mornings in the winter. Its soft texture and elegant design add a touch of sophistication to any space, creating a bubble of warmth and intimacy for the happy couple. Engagement shower gifts like this are a no-brainer, just make sure you get a colour that fits with their home aesthetic.
Gifts $200 - $500
Daily Blooms
You can never go wrong with a gorgeous bouquet as engagement party gifts. The extra Large White Bouquet will arrive wrapped in their signature hessian, branded tissue paper and green ribbon, simply give it a quick snip and place it inside the gorgeous vase that it comes in.
Thermal Springs Getaway
Engagement presents that double as holidays - yes please! This romantic getaway to a thermal springs will have the couple feeling relaxed after all their wedding planning. The thermal springs bathing experience gives them access to over 20 geothermal pools, entry to the steam room, sauna and plunge pool in The Hemisphere-Access to bathrobe, towel and locker for a two-course dining experience (lunch or dinner) and a glass of local wine, craft beer, or non-alcoholic beverage of choice for each guest.
Polaroid Camera
Instant cameras like these are great suggestions for engagement gifts as the pair can use it to document their wedding planning process and even capture moments on their wedding day to print and add into a book. We love its vintage look with a modern twist, From candid snaps to selfies, this camera allows the happy couple to freeze time and preserve their love story with every click of the shutter.
Gifts $500+
Crystal Decanter Set
This gorgeous crystal decanter set is a beautiful engagement gift idea to help them celebrate their love. We love how timeless pieces like this are, this one is so beautiful we envision it being used as a centrepiece for their table when they’re hosting. A piece that will be in their collection for years to come.
Engagement Photoshoot
What better way to celebrate a couple than to capture their recent engagement with romantic photoshoot? This gift is something they might not buy themselves but will be so thankful they did. The package includes; four hours of professional documentary style wedding photography coverage, a flexible schedule uniquely tailored to capture your day as it unfolds, all photos provided to you in high resolution printable digital files, every single photograph that’s provided to you has undergone a process of editing and a pre-wedding consultation with our wedding photographers team. A thoughtful engagement present idea for your friends and the perfect gift to GroupTogether to give.
Le Creuset Casserole Dish
You can never go wrong with this culinary classic. The Le Creuset casserole dish has been loved and raved about by cooks across the world for nearly a century. Perfectly designed for stews, roasts, soups, casseroles and baking, this iconic piece is your one-stop pot for memorable meals with an intense depth of mouth-watering flavour. We think engagement gifts like this are special because it will be with them for a lifetime.
A Few FAQ’s
Should I buy separate engagement gifts for both partners or a joint gift?
It's entirely up to you. Some people prefer to give a joint gift that both partners can enjoy together, while others opt for individual gifts tailored to each person's interests. Consider your relationship with the couple and what you think would be most meaningful to them.
How much should I spend on an engagement gift?
There's no set amount for how much you should spend on an engagement gift. It's more about the thought and sentiment behind the gift rather than the monetary value. Spend an amount that is comfortable for you and if money’s a bit tight or you’d rather choose a high-quality gift, we suggest coming together as a group with GroupTogether to buy them a gift they’d really love at a more affordable price for you.
Is it appropriate to give cash as an engagement gift?
Giving cash as an engagement gift is perfectly acceptable, especially if you're unsure of what the couple would like or if they're saving up for something specific like a honeymoon or a down payment on a house. You can use GroupTogether to set up a collection with friends or family as a surprise during their party. By coming together and presenting the money as a group effort accompanied by a card, it makes the experience feel more ‘gifty’ and special.
Should I include a card with my engagement gift?
Including a heartfelt card with your engagement gifts is a nice touch. It allows you to convey your congratulations and well wishes to the couple on their engagement. If you have decided to group gift for your friends engagement, we have a whole bunch of beautiful cards you can choose from and we make it really easy for everyone to sign.
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