10 Engagement Gifts That the Happy Couple Will Love
10 Engagement Gifts That the Happy Couple Will Love
When someone pops the question and that said question is met with a confident YES - there is a serious reason to celebrate. Getting engaged is a major game-changer in a relationship. But, finding appropriate engagement gifts for the happy couple is no easy task. While not customary, it is a nice gesture to bring a handpicked, thoughtful gift to the engagement party. But, unlike wedding gifts which traditionally are listed in a registry; engagement gifts have to be thought about and chosen by you. With our cheatsheet guide, discover the best way that handcrafted signs can become thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts for the future Mr and Mrs.
Do You Bring Gifts to an Engagement Party?
Bringing gifts to an engagement party is by no means an obligatory social rule that has to be followed. Since wedding presents tend to cost a small fortune these days, turning up with a good bottle of wine and some luxury chocolates is more than what most couples expect. However, it is always nice to celebrate this momentous occasion and give something that will remind the couple of this happy moment for the rest of their lives. The best engagement gifts for couples are those that are timeless, classic, and elegant and also show just how much you care. Engraved champagne flutes, fancy tableware, or monogrammed bathrobes are just some of the typical personalized items that have become common engagement party gifts. But, while often overlooked, custom signage is a creative, one-of-a-kind gift that can be treasured on the days leading up to the wedding day as well as the years that follow.
Enamel Sign Engagement Gifts
“Choosing a personalized gift shows just how much the happy couple means to you. Take what you would spend on a luxury hamper and design a gift that can be treasured forever.” - Nick Brandt, Founder and CEO RAMSIGN
Why Signage is the Best Option for Engagement Gifts
For those longing for a one-of-a-kind gift idea for their favorite couple, a personalized enamel sign offers the perfect solution. It is creative, custom made, and most importantly, it is designed to last. So, while customizing a sign may not be the first idea that springs to mind when searching for personalized engagement gifts, you will be surprised by the long-lasting value a well-made sign can provide.
- Enamel is made to last forever
- It is resilient and shows minor wear and tear
- It will not tarnish when exposed to the elements
- You get full control over your design
- The design will be 100% unique and created by you
- Equally suitable for interior as well as exterior use
Customizing an enamel sign allows you to give something that can appeal equally to both the future bride and groom since it will be designed with the couple in mind. As each sign is hand-stenciled, the finished result is a truly unique design that beautifully translates an idea into a work of art for the home. This choice of gift requires you to know the couple very well as you need to understand their tastes. It also helps to know their interior design choices and also share their sense of humor as well as remember key dates such as a first kiss or the day they met. While this gift may require additional thought, it is certainly worth the extra effort.
Engagement Gifts for Best Friends
The day your best friend gets engaged is a friendship milestone to be celebrated. For many girls, getting married is something that has been fantasized over for years and now that this day has finally come, it is time to start filling the shopping cart with engagement gifts for her. If your best friend will be changing her last name, mark the occasion with a decorative sign that spells out her new identity in hand-stenciled enamel. The sign can be placed as a decoration on her bookshelf, on the desk at work, or on any surface where she can proudly show off her new credentials. Still not convinced that a sign is an ideal gift for your BFF? Discover even more creative uses for engagement signs:
- Let her live the fairytale fantasy with a ‘Happily Ever After’ sign for her home
- Create a timeline of the relationship for her to hang proudly on her wall
- Spark excitement with a ‘And so, together they built a life they loved’ sign that will remind your BFF of the romantic moments when life gets tough.
Engagement Gifts for Him
Since the wedding market tends to be flooded with female orientated gifts, it may seem like mission impossible to find a meaningful gift for your male friend or relative. But, thanks to platforms such as Etsy, it is now easier than ever before to discover thoughtful alternatives to the traditional run of the mill engagement gift ideas. Since getting down on one knee and plucking up the courage to ask your loved one to become your wife is no easy feat, reward the groom to be for his efforts with a personalized sign gift. Make it playful and funny or hopelessly romantic - as each sign is 100% personalized the sky is the limit to your creativity.
- A ‘Couples That Drink Together, Stay Together’ sign will be sure to put a smile on the groom’s face.
- A stylish nameplate featuring both the future Mrs and Mr’s names is the perfect way to make their house feel like a home
- Celebrate the day his life changed forever by creating a fun metal wall art sign with the date of the proposal and the words ‘She Said Yes’
Unique and Personalized Engagement Gifts for the Home
Whether the happy couple decides to move into a new house together after their wedding day, or, they are already living happily ever after, gifts for the home are always welcome. The best engagement gifts are those that celebrate the beauty of the relationship and can be enjoyed for years to come. Make your loved ones feel even more loved by creating personalized signs that can be displayed proudly around their home. From metal wall art for their living room gallery wall to cute ‘Mr & Mrs’ identification tags, there are so many ways to keep love in the air long after the wedding day has passed. Some of our favorite household sign designs for the newlyweds to be are:
- A ‘Home- Where Our Love Grows’ sign that will be a welcoming addition to the entranceway decor
- A nameplate with a twist will brighten up any room of the house. Something like ‘(His name) + (Her name) Est. (Year that the couple met) will add a minimal, elegant touch to the home decor.
- Show the world just how far love can stretch with a custom sign displaying the hometowns of both the bride and groom to be. Include an icon that represents their town, an arrow separating the two, and the number of kms that have been traveled to unite the couple together. Finish off the sign with both of the names and marvel at the distance people travel for true love.
Engagement Gifts for Couples with Kids
Today, it is not as common for couples to follow the traditional route of leaving school, getting married, and then having a child. The rules have been thrown out the window and couples are now free to do things their own way. Engagement gifts for couples with kids fall into their own unique category since the bride and groom to be already have established domestic bliss. Celebrate the time that everyone in the household shares the same last name by creating a sign that shows the surname in a fancy typeface, mounted onto a wooden plaque, with space underneath to display the names of each family member - with room to add additional names as the family grows. Other engagement presents ideas for the happy family include:
- A keepsakes box adorned with an enamel identification tag to remind the couple of their happy engagement
- Celebrate the time the family became official with a year sign that will add a modern touch to any living space.
- A ‘The (Surname) Family’ sign is the perfect porch decor to make the house truly feel like a family home, plus it will help boost the curb appeal of the happy couple’s property.
- Include a family motto or a favorite quote on the sign so that it can be displayed pride of place in their home as a reminder of the unbreakable family bond.
Share the Love With a Sign
While there are so many fabulous gift options available for your loved ones, providing the newly engaged couple with a treasured heirloom is the perfect way to show that you care. RAMSIGN specializes in creating long-lasting signs that channel the personality of their owner, that is why they make such thoughtful gifts. Each sign can be 100% personalized to include any message or icon necessary for turning your idea into a porcelain enamel sign. While our traditional range of signs is designed with a Scandinavian aesthetic in mind, complete customization options are also available, even allowing for logos to be added. So, if someone you know has recently become engaged, instead of browsing through generic engagement presents, give something that will capture their imagination and enrich their lives through design.