15 Personalized Engagement Party Gifts for Your Favorite Couple

By Sarah Schreiber

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When it comes to pre-wedding celebrations, the engagement party is one of the most special. It's oftentimes informal and impromptu, which means that the people in attendance are likely those who know the couple best and will show up for the duo in a hurry. Being able to toast to their life-changing news, surrounded by their closest family and friends, is a major thing for any newly-engaged couple. While your presence is the ultimate gift, some engagement party guests do decide to bring a little something special for the future husband and wife. While it's not expected or even mandated by etiquette, it's a lovely gesture—especially if you're particularly close to the bride or groom.

If you do have a close-knit relationship, simply bringing along a bottle of Champagne or a generic pre-registry present might feel a little gauche. If you want your gift to feel a little more personal, then why not go for something that's actually personalized? Nothing feels more thoughtful than a gift that (literally) has their future married name on it. Here, you'll find a collection of presents that either are or have the potential to be monogramed. From illustrated stationery and a custom candy set, to his-and-hers pillowcases and a made-just-for-them candle, we've curated a broad array of cute, lighthearted gifts that symbolize their upcoming union.

The best part? Virtually all of these gifts fall under $50, which means they're both affordable and appropriate for this specific occasion (the engagement party gift is typically small!). Ready to discover these personal trinkets? Click through for contemporary, inspired gifts the lovebirds will use and cherish all throughout their engagement period.

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Trinket Dish

Credit: Courtesy of Minnow + Mars

A little dish with the bride-to-be's initial—or, better yet, the first letter of her future last name—is the perfect place for her new engagement ring.

Minnow + Mars "ABC Easy as 123" Trinket Dish, $10, minnowandmars.com

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Custom Candy

Credit: Courtesy of Sugarfina

Make the couple's engagement party even sweeter with a few candy cubes labeled with a celebratory note.

Sugarfina Custom Candy, price upon request, sugarfina.com

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His and Hers Pillowcases

Credit: Courtesy of Oh, Susannah

Whether they currently live together or will soon, these "big spoon" and "little spoon" pillowcases are a quirky and cute add to their first home.

Oh, Susannah "Big Spoon, Little Spoon" Pillow Cases, from $30, ohsusannah.com

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Monogram Towels

Credit: Courtesy of Ballard Designs

A classic monogram crest dresses up these super-soft towels. Just be sure to double check the couple's bathroom color scheme before purchasing.

Ballard Designs "Amelie" Bath Towel Collection, from $6, balldarddesigns.com

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Inspirational Wine Label

Credit: Courtesy of Speak Wines

Express a warm sentiment in the best way you know how—with a bottle of wine.

Speak Wines "The Best Is Yet to Come" Torrontés Wine, $25, speakwines.com

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Copper Ice Bucket

Credit: Courtesy of Mark & Graham

They'll use this sleek bucket to chill bottle after bottle of celebratory Champagne.

Mark & Graham Copper Ice Bucket, $120 plus $10 for monogram, markandgraham.com

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Personalized Photo Print

Credit: Courtesy of Uncommon Goods

Symbolize the life they're about to build together with this thoughtful print, complete with a custom cross-roads motif.

Uncommon Goods "Intersection of Love" Photo Print, from $75, uncommongoods.com

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Door Mat

Credit: Courtesy of Grandin Road

Their marriage will be the heart of their home. It's appropriate, then, to give them a front-of-house door mat with their married initial. It'll be the first thing they seen whenever they walk through the door.

Grandin Road "Monogrammed Coco Border" Door Mat, from $29, grandinroad.com

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Family Cook Book Binder

Credit: Courtesy of Zazzle

When two families become one, the future Mr. and Mrs. will surely end up with a collection of secret recipes. This handy binder will help them keep everything straight.

Zazzle Personalized Family Recipe Cookbook 3-Ring Binder, $23, zazzle.com