10 Personalized Engagement Gifts Under $39
Now that Valentine’s Day has passed – engagement season is officially over! That means wedding season is about to begin & you’re likely to soon be greeted by an engagement party invitation or two in the near future.
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What’s an Engagement Party?
An engagement party is a party that’s held to celebrate a couple’s recent engagement and is the kick off to the festivities leading up to the couple’s wedding. It also acts as a way to introduce the family & friends to each other ahead of the big day. As these parties take place so shortly after becoming engaged – it’s fairly common for the wedding venue, date, & registry not to be locked in just quite yet.
Engagement Party Gift Etiquette
While gift giving at an engagement party isn’t always necessary, and varies a lot regionally, a small gift is certainly appreciated and is becoming more commonplace.
When you consider your entire budget for what you will spend giving this couple for all of their wedding related events – a good rule of thumb is to break the total down into the following:
60% for the Wedding Gift
30% for the Bridal Shower
10% for the Engagement Gift
If for example your entire budget is $250 that would translate to $150 for the Wedding Gift, $75 for the Bridal Shower, and $25 for the Engagement Gift.
Picking the Perfect Gift
When picking out engagement gifts for couples that haven’t done a registry yet – a great gift is something that they will both be able to use, serves a function, and doesn’t take up much space. It’s also very thoughtful for the gift to be personalized with their names or initials, so that it’s sure to be cherished for years to come.
10 Personalized Engagement Party Gifts Under $39
With all of these parameters in mind – these gifts are all sure to impress the newly engaged couple in your life, all while falling within your desired budget!
Couples Stationery
These flat cards with coordinating envelopes are a wonderful gift for a new couple. These cards showcase the names & last initial of the happy couple. The timeless design is sure to appeal to couples of all tastes.
Set of 10 Monogrammed Notecards with Envelopes $18
Blue & White Notepad
These blue & white chinoiserie inspired notepads with interlocking duograms (the first name initial of both people) are perfect for putting in a home office & writing down everything from confirmation numbers, to grocery lists & love notes. At 80 pages, there are almost endless possibilities.
Chinoiserie Notepad with Duogram $18
Return Address Stamp
Becoming engaged means that this couple will have a sudden influx of hand written communications going out. This stamp will come in extremely handy when it comes to sending out everything from save the dates, invitations & thank you notes. This self inking stamp will save them so much time and it might even prevent arthritis!
Self Inking Return Address Stamp $24.89
Engraved Picture Frame
In the world of social media – photos are more popular than ever! An engraved picture frame will be a very thoughtful gift that the happy couple will be able to adore for years to come. Have an engagement photo of them printed to be placed in the frame. Based on the photo – you have the option for the engraving on the frame to be in either landscape or portrait view. Inscribe it with their names, a heartfelt message, or with the date and location of their engagement.
Silver Beaded Picture Frame with Engraving Starting at $25
Monogram Cocktail Napkins
If you’re buying something for a grandmillennial couple who loves to entertain – these embroidered linen pagoda cocktail napkins will become an instant favorite to slip under a cocktail. At $7 each, you can order as many or as few that fit within your budget.
Set of Four Cocktail Napkins $28
Silver Plated Letter Opener
If you’re looking for a unique gift, that will be memorable, this elegant letter opener is just the thing! This little luxury will make opening all of their mail, even junk mail, so much more gratifying. It can be engraved on both the front and back of the handle.
Silver Plated Letter Opener $29.99
Luggage Tag Set
A great gift for the couple who loves to travel. This pair of matching luggage tags is laser engraved for a design that will last for years to come!
Set of 2 Personalized Luggage Tags $30.99
Champagne Bottle Stopper
If the newly engaged couple are champagne lovers, then this will be such a useful gift for them! This champagne preserver goes on an already open bottle of champagne, which keeps it from getting flat for days after opening. Available in a variety of finishes including silver, gold, & rose gold – you can select a finish to coordinate with the bride’s engagement ring.
Champagne Stopper Starting at $31.11
Engraved Mancala Set
If this is a fun loving couple, who enjoys game night, then this gift will be very well received. Mancala is a two player strategy game, where the goal is to secure the most stones by the end of the game. All of the engraving on this box can be completely personalized to your liking.
Cutting Board
If the new couple is a big fan of Charcuterie boards, this engraved cutting board will be the perfect gift. This cutting board features their name in the lower corner, so that when it’s filled with delicious food, you can still see the name. Perfect for a set of foodies!
9 by 12 Inch Personalized Cutting Board $39
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