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  4. 22 Heartfelt Engagement Gift Ideas the Happy Couple Will Love

22 Heartfelt Engagement Gift Ideas the Happy Couple Will Love

By Kiley Bense and Maggie Seaver Updated November 19, 2021
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Engagement Gift ideas: Stamptitude wax seal and stamp
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All new engagements call for a pre-wedding present, but finding the perfect engagement gift can be a little trickier than simply clicking "add to cart." In an effort to take the stress out of shopping for your newly engaged friend, family member, or co-worker, we scoured our favorite sites to help you find the best engagement gift ideas that won't disappoint even the pickiest of couples. Whatever you're looking for, these unique engagement gifts are a fit for all to-be-weds. And don't overthink it—they're likely so over-the-moon already they'll love whatever you get them.

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Aura Digital Frame

Engagement Gift Ideas: Aura digital picture frame
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From $189, amazon.com

The number of wedding-related photos they're about to have on their phones? Almost uncountable. Gift the happy couple this incredible digital frame from Aura, which lets them upload and display thousands of their best photos, from professional wedding shots to cute couple's selfies and everything in between.

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TÖST Non-Alcoholic Sparkling Beverage

Engagement Gift Ideas: Töst non-alcoholic sparkling beverage
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$99 for 12-pack, food52.com

Not every couple drinks alcohol—but that doesn't mean they can't pop some celebratory bubbles. TÖST non-alcoholic sparkling drinks make it easy to toast to their engagement news without getting toasted. Crisp, dry, and delicate, the original boasts a blend of white tea, white cranberry, and ginger, while the rosé is infused with elderberry for a fruity finish and signature blush color.

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Bespoke Monogram Wax Seal

Engagement Gifts Ideas: Bespoke Monogram Wax Letter Seal
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From $45, stamptitude.com

Create a one-of-a-kind wax seal for the couple with their first initials or new married monogram. This small but intentional detail elevates any piece of mail, and they'll be psyched to see their initials in the form of an elegant seal. This set from Stamptitude comes with a stick of wax (choose from several colors), and a handmade wood handle with a solid brass stamp head inscribed with a bespoke seal. Choose from a variety of borders, fonts, and motifs, and gift them an extra pack of melting wax if you're feeling extra-generous.

 

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Barfly Bar Accessories Kit

Engagement Gift Ideas: Barfly Barware mixology set
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$80, amazon.com

This sleek gold barware set helps any newly engaged couple shake up celebratory cocktails with ease. In addition to a cocktail shaker, this collection comes equipped with a bar spoon, strainer, and double-sided measuring jigger.

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Velvet Ring Box

Engagement Gift ideas: The Mrs. Box velvet engagement ring box
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From $85 themrsbox.com

Help them keep track of that brand-new bauble with a beautiful, modern, gold-and-velvet ring box from The Mrs. Box. Choose from a large selection of gorgeous colors, shapes, and sizes for this pretty and practical keepsake. Make it even more special by customizing the box lid with a gold monogram.

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Rabbit Champagne Preserver

Engagement Gift Ideas: Rabbit champagne preserver top
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$15, worldmarket.com

Leftover champagne is a rare thing, but just in case the soonlyweds don't want to down an entire bottle in one sitting, this budget-friendly champagne preserver from Rabbit will keep bubbles crisp and fresh for a round of toasts on another day.

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Homesick Let's Toast Reed Diffuser

Engagement Gifts: Homesick let's toast reed diffuser
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$39, homesick.com

Take the champagne theme to another level with a special scented reed diffuser from Homesick that's worth toasting over. Complete with base notes of champagne grapes, and finished off with apple, pineapple and citrus notes, this luxurious gift is the perfect, low-key way to say "congrats."

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Brass and Wood Display Photo Box

Engagement Gift Ideas: Artifact Uprising Photo Box Display Frame
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from $62, artifactuprising.com

Print out some sweet Instagram shots of the to-be-weds and display them front-and-center in this sleek case. Crafted from brass and real hardwood, this frame-turned-photo-storage-box displays a single photo that can easily be swapped out for another square print when the urge strikes.

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Silver Ice Bucket

Engagement Gifts: Mark and Graham silver celebration ice bucket with monogram
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From $69, markandgraham.com

Every newly engaged couple needs a good ice bucket for chilling all those celebratory bottles of champagne and wine. If they're monogram people, opt for either a single or triple-initial etching; if not, a plain silver ice bucket is elegant, durable, and useful as is.

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Gold-Flecked Stemless Champagne Flutes

Engagement Gift Ideas: Gold Flecked Stemless Champagne Flutes
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$28, amazon.com

These happy, confetti-dappled champagne flutes are the perfect vessel for all that champagne arriving on their doorstep since the engagement. They may already have stem flutes, so a set of four stemless glasses with a celebratory design feels right for toasting to their new life together.

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"The Newlywed Table" Cookbook

Engagement Gift Ideas: The Newly Wed Table cookbook for just engaged and married couples
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$22, amazon.com

As the new couple builds their new home together, this cookbook by Maria Zizka will be their guide in the kitchen. It's filled with 100 essential recipes ideal for making and enjoying together, just the two of them or for a larger crowd. They'll learn how to shop for and store ingredients, transform leftovers, whip up signature cocktails, and master nourishing recipes.

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The Bouqs Co. Fresh Flower Delivery

Engagement Gifts Ideas: The Bouqs flower delivery subsription
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from $40, bouqs.com

Classic is classic for a reason. You can't go wrong with a stunning, surprise delivery of farm-fresh flowers. With The Bouqs Co., you can make it even more special and keep the flowers coming. Gift them a monthly subscription so that a new bundle of blooms arrives to remind them how much you love them every month. 

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Winc Wine Delivery

Engagement Gift Ideas: Winc Wine delivery subscription gift
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from $60, winc.com

Help the happy couple unwind with a delivery of wine from Winc, whose expertly curated wines are perfect for any occasion. Take the guesswork out of this present and send them an e-gift card they can redeem for their own custom selection of wines—to be delivered right to their doorstep.

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Mark & Graham Cheese Board

Engagement Gift Ideas: wood and marble monogrammed cheese board
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$59, markandgraham.com

A modern marble and wood cheeseboard makes for the perfect gift for the couple who loves to host. Get them started with this beautiful piece you can have monogrammed for an extra $12.

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Customized Return Address Stamp

Engagement Gift Ideas: custom return address stamps from Etsy
Credit: etsy.com
From $27, etsy.com

If there's one thing an engaged couple has on their plate, it's sending mail: Between invitations, save-the dates, and thank-you notes, the parade of envelopes can seem endless. These simple wooden stamps bear their names and return address. It doubles as a housewarming gift too, if they've just moved in together. A lovely time-saver and personalized memento they'll appreciate in the months (and years!) to come.

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Congratulations Video From Their Favorite Celebrity

Engagement Gift Ideas: Cameo celebrity congratulations video
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prices vary, cameo.com

A Cameo video might just be the best gift you could give a loved one from afar. The service partners with hundreds of celebrities across categories (and at varying prices) that you can request to record a personalized video. (Yes, that's Kristen Bell recording a Cameo right there!). Choose the actor, singer, impersonator, athlete, etc. Write who and what it's for, or the exact message you want them to record. Enter your info and wait for the video to roll in. Then send it to your just-engaged loved one and watch their jaw drop when Kevin from The Office, US Open tennis champion Sloane Stephens, or The Bachelor's Chris Harrison wishes them "congratulations."

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Personalized Mini Cupcakes

Engagement Gifts Ideas: Spots NYC personalized mini cupcake delivery
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$50 for 12 pack, spotsnyc.com

Spots NYC is an insanely cool company whipping up fresh mini-cupcakes you can personalize with (edible) photos of the couple, cute graphics, or a custom message. The best news? They ship anywhere in the U.S. Oh, and they're actually delicious.

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Minted Custom Thank-You Stationery

Engagement Gifts Ideas: Minted custom thank you stationery for couples
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$183 for 100, minted.com

With an engagement and wedding comes lots and lots of gifts. And with gifts, of course, come thank-you notes. Give the couple a leg up by outfitting them with a new set of thank-you stationery stamped their names. They'll be so happy you thought of this practical present, since their list of notes to send is likely growing by the minute.

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Blue Apron Delivery

Engagement Gifts Ideas: Blue Apron meal delivery kit subscription
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from $60, blueapron.com

For the couple who loves to cook together and experiment in the kitchen, a Blue Apron subscription is an incredibly thoughtful engagement gift idea. Get them started with an e-gift card they can use toward their first round of meal kit deliveries. Date night in just got even more delicious.

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"Do One Thing Every Day Together" Journal for Two

Engagement Gifts Ideas: Do One Thing Every Day Together journal for couples
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$12, amazon.com

This mindful journal is meant to be filled out together daily. It's filled with prompts and questions to help them explore their relationship, record memories, and reflect as a team. There's enough space for both of them to pen in their answers, thoughts, and observations.

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All-Purpose Wedding Planner

Engagement Gifts Ideas: Simplified by Emily Ley wedding planner
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$70, emilyley.com

Let the planning begin! This gorgeous wedding planner is part binder, part (dateless) calendar, and part appointment book so the to-be-weds can keep everything from vendor contracts and receipts to inspirational magazine tear-outs in one impeccably neat and organized place. 

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Fiancée-Themed T-Shirt

Engagement Gifts Girlfriend to Fiancee t-shirt from etsy
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From $10, etsy.com

The time has come to (lightly) embarrass your favorite couple with adorable shirts that announce their newly engaged status to the world. Not to mention how soft and comfortable they are! Whether they sleep in it or take endless selfies for social media, this girlfriend-to-fiancee tee by Etsy vendor Crystal Apparel will be a hit.

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    16 of 22 Congratulations Video From Their Favorite Celebrity
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