Are you wondering what to buy for an engagement present for a loved one? You’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re celebrating your engagement (congrats!) or you want to shower a friend with congratulations, we have the list of the best engagement gifts for the home.
But first, what should you buy for an engagement gift? Let’s discuss it.
What to Buy for Engagement Present
A couple is engaged and you want to commemorate the occasion. What are you supposed to buy as an engagement gift?
The best engagement gifts are those purchased with the couple in mind. Before you purchase a gift, ask yourself these questions:
• What is something that illustrates their unique relationship?
Wall art or a photo collage of favorite moments will make a beautiful present.
• What does their story entail?
Did they meet many years ago and reconnect? Were they together since they met and married soon after? Did they travel, have a long-distance relationship, or move far from their home state to explore new careers together? These are just a few things that can help to illustrate their engagement present, as each couple’s story is wholly unique.
• Consider hobbies: what do they enjoy doing together?
Do they like to stay at home and get cozy with a new movie or tv show? A set of throw pillows or a fun puzzle might be a nice gift idea. If the couple likes to travel, a set of dopp kits or travel bags they can use on their next trip are a perfect idea. Are they always checking out the latest restaurant in town, or perhaps they enjoy cooking together at home? If so, a set of couple’s aprons and oven mitts are a nice way to celebrate their engagement.
• Do they like to decorate their home?
New pieces of wall art can symbolize a brand new beginning: their engagement and soon, marriage!
• Are they ready to start planning?
A personalized wall calendar to help them plan the wedding day will make a useful and thoughtful engagement present for the home.
To inspire you, we’ve rounded up the best engagement gifts for the home to include things like wall art, photo frames to capture that special proposal moment, aprons, pillows, puzzles, and so much more all from Minted. They’re an expert in providing personalized engagement presents and unique ideas for all of life’s special occasions.
We’re sharing our top ten engagement gift picks for the home in our list below. Which one is your favorite? I’ve been doing a ton of puzzles lately (hello, Michigan 10 degree winter weather!) with my kids and loving it. One of these puzzles looks like a fun idea!
Engagement Gifts for Home
1. Framed Photo Art
A favorite portrait, framed, is always one of the most loved gifts for engagements and weddings! Turn your best portrait into a work of art here.
Here’s how their engagement gift will look inside their home (what a great feature!)
Find your perfect wall art gift here.
2. Photo Calendar
Kick off the new year and their wedding planning with a photo calendar, like this one designed by Creo Study. There are many different layouts and sizes available here.
3. Aprons + Oven Mitts
The couple that love to cook together need a set of matching aprons (and they’re personalized on a stylish leather tag!) and oven mitts! Get this style, one of my favorites, by designer Luz Alliati as one example.
Browse more designs here!
4. Travel Bags
Going somewhere? Even the best engagement gifts for the home have to include something for venturing out! You’ve gotta get out and see the world together. :) These travel bags are adorable; they fit a lot of clothing, toiletries, and more, plus, they’re great as weekender bags or longer excursions. This design is by Deborah Velasquez.
5. Dopp Kits
Don’t forget dopp kits: they’ll keep toiletries neat + clean! They’re great for travel, but I love using mine at home just to keep my makeup in one organized place. This design is by Miranda Mol.
This style is by Geena Blackburn.
6. Photo Pillow
This is one of the best engagement gifts for the home: a photo pillow! I love the way this design by Jessie Steury looks, with the couple’s portrait and their wedding date (or the engagement date) underneath. Stylish and sweet! Get it here.
Also loving this style from designer Jennifer Lew.
You can start customizing your own pillow here and browse other designs.
7. Personalized Puzzles
A puzzle is a fun activity to do together, especially when it’s cold outside and when the result is a photo of the two of you! Check out these custom photo puzzles, some of the best engagement gifts for the home we’ve seen yet. I love how you can choose a unique shape such as a heart: it makes a great Valentine’s Day gift, too!
Explore different puzzle sizes, shapes, and photo styles here.
8. Quote Wall Art
Have a favorite quote or song lyric? Put it to art with these custom quote designs, like this one.
These artful pieces are wonderful for engagements, and I also adore them as wedding gifts: have your vows printed onto custom vow art, like this. Design by Sarah Curry.
9. Custom Map Art
This custom map is just one example of the delightful options available at Minted. This one depicts a map of San Francisco — or your location — with ‘our first home’ or your wording underneath it. Color options are available to match your decor. See it here.
You can choose an upgrade in gold foil, like this style shown below. It is exceptional for engagement gifting.
10. Gift Card
Not sure what to get? Here’s the thing: you can get an e-gift card from Minted for the couple and they can use it towards whatever their heart desires. They can buy engagement gifts for the home or use the funds towards something for the wedding day, i.e. save the date cards, wedding invitations, or day-of stationery. What a nice way to kick off the fun of planning!
Send it with a greeting card, like this one by Kelly Schmidt, for the ultimate engagement present.
You can buy a gift card in your choice of denomination (beginning at $25+) here.
What do you think of this list? What is your favorite engagement gift for the home? Tell us in the comment box below!
Happy Planning!
xo
Emma
This is a sponsored post with Minted.
