10/22/2025

15 Thoughtful Engagement Gift Ideas for Friends

1. A Personalised Couple Figurine

Turn their love story into art with a custom-made figurine of the happy couple. These adorable mini versions capture their features, outfits, and even favourite poses — perfect for displaying at home or on their wedding cake table. It’s a unique, heartfelt keepsake they’ll treasure for years to come.

2. Custom Couple Illustration

Commission an artist to create a bespoke portrait of the happy couple. It’s a heartfelt piece they’ll treasure forever and it looks beautiful framed in their home.

3. A Bottle of Champagne

Classic, yes, but always appreciated. Choose a quality bottle and pair it with engraved champagne flutes for an elegant touch. Bonus points if you add a handwritten note saying, “For the first toast to forever.”

4. Couple’s Cooking Class

Perfect for foodies! Gifting them a cooking class is not just a fun experience, but also a lovely way for them to bond over something new before the wedding.

5. Personalised Engagement Candle

Nothing sets the mood quite like a beautifully scented candle. Choose one with a label that reads “Engaged AF” or “Future Mr & Mrs [Surname]” — playful, fun, and Insta-worthy.

6. Memory Scrapbook

Create a DIY scrapbook with photos, memories, and little notes from friends. Leave some blank pages for their engagement and wedding journey — it’s sentimental gold.

7. Luxury Bath Set for Two

Planning a wedding can be stressful — help them unwind with a spa-style pamper kit. Think bath salts, oils, candles, and maybe even matching robes.

8. Experience Gift Voucher

If you’re not sure what they’d love most, go for a flexible experience voucher. From hot air balloon rides to weekend getaways, they can choose their own adventure.

9. Personalised Cheese Board or Serving Platter

For the couple who loves to host. Add their names or engagement date for a special touch! Ideal for those cosy nights in with wine and nibbles.

10. A “Date Night” Jar

Fill a jar with little ideas for future date nights — from “cook something new together” to “watch the sunset with a bottle of wine”. It’s cute, creative, and super affordable.

11. Engagement Journal

Wedding planning is full-on! A beautiful journal helps them keep track of ideas, budgets, and dreams. Opt for one that’s chic enough to double as a keepsake.

12. A Weekend Getaway Fund Box

If you know they love to travel, gift them a personalised money box for their honeymoon or mini-break fund. It’s both practical and adorable.

13. A “Where They Met” Coordinates Wall Art

A beautifully simple idea with so much meaning! Wall art featuring the exact coordinates of where they first met it’s a romantic reminder of how their story began. Choose a minimalist print or a map-style design that fits their home décor.

14. Jewellery for the Bride-to-Be

If she’s a close friend, a delicate bracelet, necklace, or pair of earrings makes a beautiful engagement gift. Go for timeless pieces she can wear for pre-wedding events!

15. A “Future Mrs.” Sweatshirt

Comfy, cute, and totally Instagrammable; a “Future Mrs.” sweatshirt is the perfect engagement gift for your newly engaged friend. It’s ideal for cosy nights in, wedding planning days, or wearing proudly at her hen do. You can even personalise it with her future surname for an extra-special touch.