Getting engaged ranks up there as one of life's highs and deserves to be celebrated with a heartfelt gift. If you're looking for the perfect way to let the lovebirds in your life know that you're happy for them, here are ideas that range from personalized and heartfelt to cheeky and fun.
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$15 from Etsy
This pretty little porcelain ring dish can be personalized and sports a glossy finish and gold-edged rim. Sure, this is more of a gift for her than for him, but given the investment he made in her ring, he'll likely appreciate it just as much.
$18 and up from Etsy
These "Adventure Together" maps from A Gier Design come in a lot of different options: hearts, mountains, stars, and more. They're customizable with your locations of choice, so you can opt for places that are important to the couple, like where they met, where they're from, where the wedding will be held, etc. Further personalized with names and dates, this gift, which can come framed or unframed, will mean a lot to them.
$12 and up from Etsy
This well-reviewed candle from U.S.-based Bold Coast Candle Co. will give your engaged friends a chuckle. Available in 13 scents and two sizes.
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$4 from Etsy
Not every engagement gift has to cost an arm and a leg. Pick up one or more of these water-resistant and repositionable wine labels, place it on a great bottle of wine, and let the happy couple know how stoked you are for them.
$20 and up from Etsy
This picture frame made of MDF wood will give them a place to proudly display their engagement picture. The 8-by-8-inch frame can be customized with their names and a date and further personalized by color.
$15 from Uncommon Goods
They're just starting their life together, right? This scratch-off poster will give them date night ideas for years to come with ideas like "go on a ghost tour," "play pool/snooker," "attend a film festival," "go to karaoke," and many more.
$40 from The Adventure Challenge
Another entry in the scratch-off gift trends, this book has 50 date-night challenges for a spontaneous couple. Each entry includes a time and cost indicator to help guide the couple toward a mystery adventure that works best at any particular time. Each spot also includes a place to include a photo, so this will become a cherished keepsake even after the adventures are long-completed.
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$65 from Uncommon Goods
This absolutely adorable set of mugs comes in two color options — blue and gray or red and tan. Made in America (Asheville, North Carolina, to be exact), these are porcelain with a matte glaze, and they're dishwasher-safe.
$12 from Amazon
This book — from the "Do One Thing Every Day" series — will help a couple strengthen their bond with intention by going through the journal's many prompts together.
$33 from Amazon
This popular 132-page wedding planner will help guide them toward the big day with a calendar, a 12-month bullet point checklist, "budget-savvy advice," etiquette tips, and much more.
$30 and up from Amazon
These simple-yet-sweet pillow cases will make them smile with their sentiment. Made from a luxury microfiber described as feeling similar to 1,200 thread-count cotton, these extra-soft cases come in three sizes.
$40 and up from Amazon
Couples just starting their life together can't always splurge on home goods. You can change that — at least as far as their sleep quality is concerned — with these hypoallergenic pillows that are popular with Amazon reviewers. More than 89,000 buyers have given them 4.5 stars.
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$100 from Uncommon Goods
A lot of important mementos and keepsakes can emerge from planning a wedding, and this library-style organizer will help keep those safe for years to come. The gift comes with illustrated labels, acid-free drawers, vertical files, fabric bags, and more.
$85 from Crate & Barrel
Nothing says "mazel tov!" quite like a box packed with bubbly, but this gift set gives an alcohol-free option with a bottle of Töst, a "sparkling beverage flavored with ginger, white tea and cranberry." The kit also includes other fun celebratory items like swizzle sticks, gold rimming sugar, gummy candy snacks, and more.
$70 and up
For some congratulatory bubbly of the more adult (read: alcoholic) variety, why not send them a bottle (or two, or three) of the real deal. ClubBubbly offers both gift subscriptions and one-time purchases of Champagne and sparkling wine.
$60 and up from Harry & David
Order from different varieties and sizes of this Harry & David gift basket and help keep the couple in your life well-nourished while they plan that wedding.
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$35 from Personal Creations
This beverage tub, which can be personalized with their name and a date, will get them through the many celebrations they have ahead of them. Made of galvanized, rust-proof metal, it can hold 24 standard-sized bottles; an optional stand is available.
$7 and up from Amazon
An adventurous couple will undoubtedly have a bucket list of things they want to do together, and this spiral-bound journal will help them keep track of everything they've accomplished on that list so far and which are still on the horizon.
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$19 from Amazon
This game is a fun way for an engaged couple to get to know each other even better before they ever walk down that aisle. Its 100 cards include questions such as "What's your idea of a perfect vacation and how can we make it happen?" and "What's something you've tried that you'll never, ever try again?"
$22 from Amazon
Another gift meant to inspire a life of adventure together, this book from Lonely Planet lists 500 worldwide destinations that include everything from the Eiffel Tower and Taj Mahal to lesser-known sites such as Aya Sofya and Lake Baikal. Bonus: The photos are stunning.
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$40 and up from Etsy
For the couple with a green thumb or two, this sweet succulent gift set includes up to three easy-to-care-for Hoya kerrii plants in a crafted planter box. The seller will include a personalized message on the gift card, too.
$110 from Amazon
This Bluetooth photo printer will come in handy when it comes to documenting all those pre- and post-wedding festivities, including the honeymoon. Using the Instant Color app, your favorite couple can add filters, edit photos, include subtitles, and decorate their shots with stickers and emojis.
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$85 from Uncommon Goods
You don't have to wait until the wedding to help them get started on furnishing their kitchen, and this is a fun one for any couple that loves to entertain. A cutting board and bowl set made of bamboo, this has plenty of options for laying out a culinary spread yet also folds into a half-circle that won't take up much space when put away.
$40 and up from Etsy
There are personalized cutting boards galore out there, but we really love the sentiment and illustration involved in this one, which comes in two sizes and a few different wood choices like bamboo, walnut, maple, and cherry.
$28 from Amazon (hardcover)
Originating from American's Test Kitchen, this cookbook earns stellar marks on Amazon (it's got an average score of 4.7 stars from more than 5,300 buyers), and it'll take any couple some time to get through the 650-plus recipes contained within its nearly 450 pages.
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$33 from Amazon
If your engaged peeps enjoy the occasional cocktail, give them some barware that's guaranteed to last a long time with this set of chic stainless-steel tumblers. They're available in a number of colors and are double-walled for insulation.
$25 and up from Flaviar
Speaking of cocktails, a Flavor subscription box will give an engaged couple many options for celebratory drinks with friends. Quarterly shipments include a tasting box, a full-size bottle, and other items, and gift-givers can choose from as many spirits as they think the couple will enjoy.
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$39/month and up from Cratejoy
If your couple is more the stay-at-home type, this gift subscription gives them date-night options focused around a uniquely curated theme, and will let them bond over date nights while never having to get out of their comfy clothes.
