Engagement Gift Ideas

Engagement gift ideas - Someone you know is getting engaged and its time to buy the best gift possible.  But first you need to think about what gift to buy - this is were we come in. Finding the best gift is important since this will make engagement day even more festive. The recipients have come to a turning-point in their life so it is important that the gift given also reflects this. Remember just as any other gift setting the scene for the engagement gift is also very important. So of the factors mentioned in anniversary gift ideas is also relevant for engagement gift ideas.

Day of the Engagement

Make sure that the gift is ready and delivered on the day of the engagement. Also include a special engagement card with the present and write some of your true heartfelt thoughts - sometimes this carries more sentimental value to the recipient than the gift itself.

Who gets the engagement gift?

Build a profile in your mind about the persons receiving the gift – age, occupation, sex, interests and general outlook on life will determine what that person likes. In the case of engagements the gift has to be given to both him and her. This makes things a bit difficult. You can buy separate gifts for either party. It is accepted that the gift can be only for the prospective bride. However, use the engagement gift brainstormer below and see if you can come up with a better gift.

1. Who receives - him and her

2. Starting a new phase in life type of gift

3. Personality - stressed, funny, competitive, creative, analytical, outgoing, shy, laid back, intellectual

4. Lifestyle - family focused, active & athletic, career oriented, outdoorsy, cosmopolitan, new parent

5. Interests - the arts, history, world affairs, home & garden, sports & outdoors, fashion & pop culture, food & cuisine, travels, games & hobbies, Crafts

6. World View - environmental, spiritual, non-conformist, multi-cultural, traditional, philanthropist, traditional, politically active, pragmatic

As is obvious you will get to know a person only after interacting with a person over sometime. This means that if that person is a close relative or friend you should be at an advantage in choosing the gift - since you will have a very good idea of what the person really wants.

But in a case that you do not really know a person then play it safe buying a ‘generic gift’ The generic gifts are those gifts that can be given to anyone (engagement gift baskets are ideal) – but on the downside it is less memorable. It is IMPORTANT to gift wrap engagement gifts this makes it much more special than chucking the gift to the person with the shopping bag or the packaging that it came with.

Avoiding last minute engagement gifts

You know the time that you should have the gift at hand – so don’t wait till just before engagement to make that purchase. Buy the gift well in advance and save yourself a lot of stress and even a significant amount of money.

Engagement gift hunting!

Where to buy? It depends on the type of gift that you have short-listed as the ideal gift. Then take a look on-line and do some comparison shopping to look at the best deals. It is also a good idea to ask friends, take a look at the shopping networks, buying guides and directories like the yellow pages. Our recommendations for online gift shopping are given below.

Tips for engagement gifts

1. Don't wait till the last minute - shop in advance and save money

2. Remember to include a card wishing the couple well with some heartfelt best wishes

3. Always have a 'plan B' - that is have more than one gift idea in mind

4. Look around and compare prices

5. Be economical but not cheap! - remember this is a reflection of who you are too!

6. What not to forget – remove the price tag

7. Also put a note to identify yourself as the generous party!

8. Thinking of giving flowers? - here's a list of different meanings of flowers types

Online engagement Gift Shopping

Some good online gift shops are listed below – these shops have been reviewed and have a good rating for their reasonable pricing.

My most favoured gift shop of all time - best selection at the lowest cost Engagement Gift Ideas - Amazon.com

Other resources

It is best to look around a bit for the best prices for Birthday gifts the following links have the best prices.

Engagement gift ideas from Amazon.com

Engagement gift ideas from Gifts.com 

Engagement gift ideas from findgift.com