Engagement present ideas: The Marie Claire edit
Engagement Present Ideasfor every style and budget...
Engagement Present Ideasfor every style and budget...
Engagement present ideas are often hard to come by, with little choice on offer and a somewhat tricky occasion to shop for.
Classic celebration gifts are always a winning option, think luxe champagne and posh, beautifully packaged chocolates.
But for something super-special, and extra thoughtful, you might want to try going that extra mile, and surpising those recently engaged loved ones with a showstopping gift.
Thankfully plenty of online destinations now cater for such requests, and offer everything from personalised tableware to his n hers home furnishings and novelty, engagement-themed stationary.
Not sure what to give the couple that have everything? Smythson is worth a look for super-stylish wedding planning notebooks.
Philippa Craddock is the way to go if you want to send some incredible, and unique flowers.
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Emma Bridgewater and Kate Spade both offer equally chic themed gifts, whether that be a polka dot photo album or a set of matching mugs.
And should you be looking to really blow the budget for someone extra-special, Edie Parker s bridal themed clutch bags are guaranteed to please even the trickiest of brides-to-be.
Click through to shop our edit of the chicest engagement present ideas, for every style and budget
First up, this elegant champagne set from Veuve Clicquot. The only way to toast an engagement is by pouring yourself a posh glass if fizz, and this set comes complete with two glasses ready to fill.
First up, this elegant champagne set from Veuve Clicquot. The only way to toast an engagement is by pouring yourself a posh glass if fizz, and this set comes complete with two glasses ready to fill.
Not quite sure you're local florist is up to the job for such an occasion? Try Philippa Craddock for showstopping bouquets, guaranteed to brighten up anyone's day.
Nothing quite says luxury like an Edie Parker clutch bag. The ultimate gift for brides-to-be and right at the top end of our budget, we predict this statement accessory will go down a storm.
Beauty lovers will welcome this ultra-luxe soap set from Bamford.
Go all out and send this posh chocolate hamper, complete with classic picnic basket packaging and every type of chocolate treat one could hope for.
Another one for those with a sweet tooth - Biscuiteers wedding selected is a thoughtful way to say congratulations, and is well worth a look if you fancy something personalised too. Plus, the illustrated packaging gives your gift an extra edge.
Because who wouldn't love a luxe-smelling Love candle?
Novelty mugs can be chic, as proved by Emma Bridgewater.
For a gift that's inexpensive but super-thoughtful, why not snap up this pretty polka dot picture album from Kate Spade and leave a personal message inside?
Want to give a great gift that won't blow the budget? Try this Tattinger gift set.
This beautiful hardback book tells a charming story of a wedding day, complete with illustrations for a truly unique engagement gift.
Interiors lovers will enjoy this chic white cushion from Gingerlily at Harrods.
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