Celebrate the lovebirds with these sweet and sentimental engagement gifts created especially for them.
Now that the question (and hopefully the champagne) has been popped, it's time to celebrate! From personalized presents to practical picks, these meaningful engagement gifts are the best of the best and the perfect way to keep all those happy vibes going. And here's even more reason to raise a glass—all of these swoon-worthy gifts were reviewed by Etsy's resident gifting expert Adam Halvorsen and are beloved by buyers. "Etsy is an amazing source for unique engagement gifts thanks to the creativity and craftsmanship of our independent sellers," says Adam. "Our Etsy sellers take pride in working directly with buyers to create custom, one-of-a-kind items that cater to nearly every recipient. Whether it’s a personalized charcuterie board or a hand thrown ceramic serving dish, buying a gift on Etsy can be a useful, beautiful, or meaningful way to celebrate the newly engaged."
Whether you’re after an ultra-unique find for a cute and quirky couple, an elegant pick made especially for the bride, or an heirloom-worthy creation that's sure to hold a place of honor in the couple's forever home, these are the best engagement gift ideas to recognize this momentous occasion.
Do you bring gifts for an engagement party?
Traditionally, yes! It's always a thoughtful gesture to bring a gift to celebrate the newly engaged couple and the journey they're about to embark on together. If you're unsure what to bring, stick to the classics. Traditional engagement gifts include things like champagne flutes, custom wine bottles, a recipe box, serving dishes, and more. Many of our picks below for the best engagement gifts incorporate these traditional elements while also offering a fun and more personal spin.
See our picks for the best engagement gifts:
Engagement Gifts Under $50 | Unique Engagement Gifts | Engagement Party Gifts | Engagement Gifts for Couples | Engagement Gifts for Friends
Best engagement gifts under $50
Just because you’re on a budget doesn’t mean you can’t find a special engagement gift that is thoughtful and practical. Have a look at these stellar picks that are all under $50.
1. A keepsake box
SHOP: Personalized keepsake box from Muujee, from $45
Wedding planning and exchanging vows inevitably results in lots of little mementos the happy couple will want to hold onto. This personalized wooden box gives the engaged pair the perfect place to store all the memorabilia of their special day. Buyers all agree on the "excellent" and "beautiful quality," with one calling the box "a real keepsake." We couldn't agree more!
2. A set of personalized wedding forks
SHOP: Personalized wedding forks from Prose & Polish, $28
Beautiful, original, and practical, these handmade personalized forks are made from upcycled and repurposed vintage silverplate that is stamped by hand. Thrilled shoppers praised the seller’s quick turnaround, and one buyer wrote that they are “a memorable keepsake we will cherish forever.” This set of flatware impressively costs under $30 and can also be used at the couple’s upcoming nuptials!
3. An initials pillow
SHOP: Personalized couples heart cushion from Clouds and Currents, from $33
Another thoughtful option with a small price tag, this personalized cushion is made from cotton and is available in either a square or rectangle shape. You can also choose to have it filled and ready for the couple’s couch or bed, with either polycotton polyester or a plush 100% duck feather filling for just a few dollars more. One buyer noted that the pillow was "exactly what I asked for" and described it as the "perfect gift" for the couple she was shopping for.
4. A celebratory ornament
SHOP: Engagement ornament our first Christmas from RedBerry Home Decor, from $20
This engagement gift is guaranteed to make an appearance in the couple’s home on a yearly basis as they decorate their tree. Available in either maple or cherry wood, the sweet design includes the year the couple got engaged along with an engagement ring and can double as a gift tag on an additional engagement gift, too. One buyer review reads, "Beautiful product! Looks exactly like the picture and is great quality!"
Unique engagement gift ideas
Flowers and a card are always foolproof and fab, but for something a little more unexpected, take a look at these unique engagement gift ideas—they're perfect even for the most particular of couples.
5. "A Date a Day" calendar
SHOP: Personalized couples advent calendar from Clara and Macy, from $49
A countdown calendar with a twist, this personalized option from Clara and Macy—a small shop in Altrincham, England—can provide the newly engaged couple with romantic date ideas to enjoy throughout their engagement. They can revisit the calendar, which includes "beautifully handmade tokens," as described by one buyer, time and time again when things get busy and they need some reconnecting (like wedding planning season!).
6. A piece of custom artwork
SHOP: Custom papercut map from PaperhuggerStudio, $110
Tremendously original and a real eye-grabber, these customized paper-cut maps make a thoughtful engagement gift that the happy couple can frame and treasure forever. Each piece is delicately cut in the shape of a state—perhaps where the couple live currently or where they first met—with floral designs throughout. This personalized engagement gift also features their initials and engagement date. And buyers can't get over the stunning details. "Very detailed and intricate," one person wrote, while another raved, "These are simply amazing. I can't believe they are hand-cut."
7. A personalized ring holder
SHOP: Personalized embroidered wedding ring holder from Olga Uhry Designs, from $135
This personalized embroidered ring holder makes an extra-special engagement gift that the couple can keep and display in their home to remember this noteworthy day forever. The artwork, which one satisfied buyer described as "exceptional" and "meticulous with [an] awesome finish quality," is delicately adorned with hand-stitched eucalyptus and pampas detailing, along with the couple’s names and engagement date. It comes on a wooden ring with two satin ribbons to hold the engagement rings in place for a portrait or as a ring bearer pillow on the big day.
8. A fox ring dish
SHOP: Handmade ceramic ring dish from Vanilya Ceramics, $65
This thoughtful and practical gift provides a quaint place for the happy couple to begin storing their rings, beginning with the engagement ring and then the wedding bands once they join the collection. Handmade from white earthenware clay and coated with non-toxic glossy glaze, buyer reviews call this the “perfect gift" and a “cute catch-all dish.”
Engagement party gifts
When it comes to engagement party gifts, what's better than something the happy couple can start using right away for entertaining? Whether they want to cover a stunning charcuterie board with apps for the remainder of the party or light an irresistible candle to unwind after their celebration, these engagement party gifts will get right to work before they can clean up the confetti.
9. A yin yang bowl
SHOP: Yin yang lovers bowl from Adrien Art, $185
Not your average fruit bowl or centerpiece, this one-of-a-kind, made-to-order bowl is designed for soulmates who are the yin to the other’s yang. Happy buyers feel that the “photo doesn't do it justice,” and that it’s “so stunning in person.” They also mention that it “looks great in profile as well as from above.”
10. A personalized wooden cutting board
SHOP: Engraved cutting board with wreath and name design from Walnut Artisan Gallery, from $45
A wooden cutting board is one of those items that gets a lot of use, so why not gift your friends a personalized option with their names and engagement date? This board, which numerous buyers have described as "absolutely gorgeous," "high quality," and "beautiful," can also be used as a charcuterie board or grazing tray for those special evenings in with friends—guaranteeing you an invite!
11. A sweet hug candle
SHOP: Huggy-shaped candle from CaiCai Handmade, from $23
This adorable candle features two figures hugging it out, which is the perfect symbol for the newly engaged couple's affection for each other. Even better, the candle has a lovely scent, with one happy buyer writing, "I bought the 'hug' candle for my husband for our anniversary. The purchase process was seamless. The scent is amazing and we both think it’s adorable!"
12. A polka dot pasta bowl
SHOP: Large pasta bowl from Isla Clay Ceramics, $56
Give them the perfect vessel for their next pasta night with this large bowl that features soft pink polka dots. The handmade design is beloved by buyers, with one satisfied person describing it as "nicely made" with a "nice texture and glaze color."
Engagement gifts for couples
It can be tough to find the perfect engagement gift that the couple can enjoy together, but these picks take away all that stressful searching for you. From sweet home touches they'll both appreciate to practical finds they'll use every day, these engagement gifts for couples are a win-win.
13. An illustrated couples portrait
SHOP: Illustrated couples portrait from Frankie Norman Designs, $92
These colorful illustrated portraits, which are downloaded as digital files, can depict the affianced couple with sweet details like flowers and a banner. "Looks amazing and she was very diligent in getting feedback to get the picture as great as you want it," wrote one happy buyer. And if you want to add their beloved pet, just contact the seller to work on a custom design. Your image will then arrive in your inbox after you purchase so you can print them off, ready for gifting.
14. A set of personalized keychains
SHOP: Personalized leather couple keychains from Vantler Leather, $38
This set of two personalized leather keychains is a practical engagement gift the couple can use every day (and think of you while they do). They’re available in five different leather colors and can be engraved with up to eight characters. Buyers are “in love” with them and say they are “stunning” and the “perfect couple items.”
15. A couples portrait stamp
SHOP: Personalized portrait stamp from Lili Mandrill, $139
Your besties will absolutely adore this personalized portrait stamp—not only is it self-inking and ready to go straight out of the box, which one buyer deemed "perfection," it can also be used to add an extra-personal touch to their save the date cards once planning is underway.
16. A ceramic ring holder
SHOP: Ceramic glossy rainbow ring cones from Kabinshop, from $21
Deemed by one buyer as "such a creative way to display" jewelry instead of having it hidden away, the bride-to-be will love this glossy ceramic ring holder as a spot to admire her new favorite accessory when it's not being worn. It’s available in nine colorways and three heights, and has an asymmetric style that gives off art deco vibes. For now, it will hold the engagement ring…wedding and eternity rings incoming!
Engagement gifts for friends
Only the very best engagement gift will do for your very best friends! You know the couple well enough to know if they love traveling, gardening, and more, so before you shop for just any wedding gift for friends, pick one of these unique and thoughtful engagement gifts that are perfect for the people you know best.
17. A personalized love padlock
SHOP: Personalized engagement love padlock from Carriage Trade Company, $29
Whether they want to keep it forever or attach it to a notorious love lock bridge on their travels (might we suggest the Pont des Artes in Paris, the Napa Valley Wine Train Love Lock Bridge in California, or the Niagara Falls Love Locks Bridge?), this padlock is a romantic (and highly affordable) gesture that anyone in love is sure to appreciate. "This is one of the prettiest things I have ever bought," wrote one satisfied buyer. "It is so beautiful and definitely exceeded my expectations. So shiny and the engraving is amazing."
18. A personalized planter
SHOP: Unique wedding gift for couple from Leaf and Root Co, from $25
If one or both halves of the newly engaged couple has a green thumb, a gift for plant lovers—like this handmade personalized indoor canvas planter—is only fitting. It’s available in either 4-inch or 6-inch heights, and buyers say that “the quality is great,” it’s “super adorable and customizable,” and is “such a good gift idea.”
19. A set of fingerprint rings
SHOP: Custom fingerprint ring from Silver Handwriting, from $32 for one ring
The confused looks on your friends’ faces when you ask for their fingerprints will turn to delight once they finally get to see these fingerprint rings, which buyers describe as "gorgeous" and "perfect in every way." This sentimental gifts comes with a choice of either gold, silver, or rose, and the option to add a small personalization.
20. A set of personalized duo bracelets
SHOP: Personalized bracelets for couples from Dada Léla, $62
Made in Paris, France, this set of personalized couples bracelets are crafted from alloy metal and leather, and can be personalized with a name, date, or a message of your choosing. "Extraordinary quality," wrote one buyer. "An extremely precious gift!" Say no more.
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How do we pick the best engagement gifts?
As Etsy Journal editors and contributors research and curate shopping guides for some of the best-loved items on Etsy, we thoughtfully consider the creativity, customization, and craftsmanship that go into each product. We also consider buyer reviews, item ratings, and customer service, and tap the expertise of our in-house merchandising and trends experts to uncover high-quality finds for every budget. You can find more information about each item in the seller’s listing details and can take a look at their individual shop policies and reviews, too.
