Etched Wine Glasses
A set of cute wine glasses etched with “Mr.” and “Mrs.” is the perfect gift to bring to an engagement party. The couple can use this set ($25) for toasts at the party itself, or keep them stashed until the wedding day where they can fill and flaunt them with pride.
The Newlywed Cookbook
This highly-rated cookbook ($20) is great for the couple that swears they’ll start cooking every night as soon as they’re married. Even better? It’s got tips for cooking for two AND tips for a successful marriage.
All newlywed couples should know how to make these classic dishes.
Personalized Decanter Set
This classy gift (starting at $33) is a great choice for couples who enjoy entertaining. Bonus points—the decanter and drinking glasses can be put to good use during the upcoming bachelor and bachelorette parties.
Stash your favorite liquor in this set—then whip up one of these recipes with a splash of spirits.
Wedding Countdown Calendar
A countdown calendar ($20) can really only be used during a couple’s engagement, so it makes a perfect engagement party gift. Pick a timeless design like this one to ensure it blends in wherever it’s placed. The blocks require daily maintenance, making it a fun task for couples to tackle every morning.
Wine Rack
You can’t go wrong when buying an engaged couple wine or champagne. And believe us—at least one person (probably more) will show up to the party with this staple. Think two steps ahead and get the couple a wine rack ($40) that can hold precious bottles from the wedding and celebrations.
Wedding Planner
There are dozens of details brides and grooms need to remember for the big day. Help them get a leg up on planning by getting them a blank wedding planner, like this one ($40) from Michael’s. Throw in some gel pens, stickers and ribbons and you’re gifting a weekend art project.
Mr. & Mrs. Mugs
The engaged couple wants to relish in happiness together—oblige them with this set of mugs ($20). This set is ideal for relaxing with a cup of coffee over weekend brunch.
Fancy Chocolates
Not every gift needs to last until the wedding. Bring a fancy box of chocolates ($30) for the couple to enjoy by candlelight, or for them to binge eat when they start to feel the stress of wedding planning. One of the two.
Electric Wine Opener
This bestseller ($18) is a must-have kitchen tool for any couple. Don’t forget—they’re getting lots of bottles of wine soon; help make the opening process painless with this gift.
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Blank Scrapbook
Some couples love to keep small mementos from their relationships, from movie stubs to date receipts. Scrapbooks are very personal, so it’s up to the couple if they want to use it to document their relationship, the engagement or the wedding. Pick an elegant design—like this one from Michael’s ($21).
Romantic Wall Art
You can find cute wall art from lots of places—we like the simple design of this piece from Kirkland’s ($30). The couple will likely be combining living spaces soon, so new art is a great way to spruce up the place. Take the couple’s style into consideration while you shop.
Monogrammed Wine Cooler
Help keep all that delicious wine cool with this striped gift from Nordstrom. This is a great choice ($50) for couples that enjoy picnicking and entertaining.
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Champagne Flutes
Believe us—champagne will be pouring at the engagement party and most ensuing wedding-related gatherings. Get the couple a classy pair of matching flutes. You can opt for a cute pair that say “Mr.” and “Mrs.,” but we like this timeless style from Macy’s ($23).
Wish Jar
There are two great ways you can gift a Wish Jar—empty, allowing the couple to decide when and where they ask guests for well wishes; or full, filled with notes from a specific group (like your office or friend group). Either way, this jar set from Kirkland’s ($25) will be a unique gift for the couple.
Cookbook Stand
Help the couple prep for the mountain of cooking they’ll be doing with all their new kitchen appliances by getting them a cookbook stand. Ideal for physical books, tablets and magazines, this stand from Amazon ($16) is as classy as it is useful.
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Serving Dish
Platters are must-haves for couples who love to host parties. This serving set ($40) is highly rated—4.9 out of 5 stars—and features a simple design that will work well with most couples’ tastes.
Crystal Vase
Every household needs a fancy vase. Whether the couple needs to display gifted arrangements or the bride wants a safe space to store her bouquet for the big day, you can’t go wrong with a crystal vase. This 9-inch vase from Macy’s ($34) holds steady at 5 stars.
Cake Serving Set
The best engagement party gifts help the couple cross off another item on their “must buy” list. This gorgeous cake serving set by Anthropologie ($48) comes with a knife and server, and features gold handles reminiscent of antique kitchen cutlery.
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Kate Tully