Engagement gifts: original and creative ideas

5 engagement present ideas with a DIY tutorial

An engagement is a special moment in life, not only for the couple themselves, but also for family and friends who share in their excitement and joy. For this occasion, many people want to give a personal gift that stands out from the crowd and will be remembered by the couple for a long time to come. Homemade engagement gifts are ideal for this. This shows that you have put time and thought into the present. In this article, you will find lots of lovely engagement gift ideas that you can make yourself with minimal effort.

Engagement gifts: materials you will need for the poster

• A pretty picture frame

• High-quality white paper

• Crafting knife

• Printer

• Banknotes

How to make this original engagement present

1. First, design the engagement calendar. Programs and apps such as Canva, Gimp or Photoshop are suitable for this. You can let your creativity run wild with the design.

2. Once you are happy with the design, you can print it on high-quality paper.

3. Take a sharp crafting knife and carefully cut out the letters of the word ‘YES’.

4. Now place the money behind it, so that it is clearly visible from the front.

5. Carefully place everything in the picture frame and close it to complete your engagement gift.

Materials for making a money gift for an engagement

• Florist ring with base (e.g. 30 cm diameter)

• Fresh or dried flowers (e.g. gypsophila and lavender)

• Florist wire

• Decorative clips

• Various banknotes and/or vouchers

• Small picture frame

• Photo of the couple

How to make this original engagement gift

1. The first step is to attach the flowers to the ring. Start at the top of the ring. Take a small bouquet, hold it against the ring and wrap the wire around it several times. Then take another bouquet of a similar size, place it slightly overlapping the first one and tie it again. Continue until you reach the bottom centre of the ring.

2. Place the photo in the picture frame and use a clip to attach it at the top centre. If your picture frame does not have a clip, you can use a little hot glue to attach a string to the back of the picture frame.

3. Now fold the banknotes into decorative hearts. Use these step-by-step instructions:

4. Now attach the hearts to the right side of the ring with the clips.

5. Place a gift voucher at the bottom centre of the ring to finish off your original engagement gift.

How to put together a beach bag as a creative engagement gift

Whether it's the start of their honeymoon or a relaxing weekend getaway, for this engagement gift, simply pack a beautiful, large beach bag with everything they need for their holiday:

Clothes & accessories

• Light beach dress or kaftan/pareo

• Swim shorts or light shorts

• Sun hat for her

• Cap for him

• Light cotton scarf (for sun protection or as a scarf)

• Flip-flops or sandals

• UV shirt or tank top

• Sunglasses

• Hair band or scrunchie

• Cotton bag or mesh bag for on the go

Practical items & beauty products

• Towels (e.g. matching or personalised)

• Waterproof mobile phone case or bag

• Mini travel set with sun cream & after sun

• Moisturising face mask

• Lip balm with SPF

• Mosquito repellent

Materials for a unique couple’s engagement gift

• Clothing for matching outfits (e.g. trainers, jeans and hoodies)

• Iron-on transfer paper for textiles

• Printer

• Iron

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How to create a matching partner look for an engagement gift

1. Think about a design for the hoodies or T-shirts. Nice lettering options include ‘She said yes / I said yes’ or ‘Bride-to-be / Groom-to-be’. Create your design in programmes or apps such as Canva or Photoshop.

2. Print your design onto the transfer foil.

3. Iron the design onto the garments, following the manufacturer's instructions.

4. Now put together the matching outfit set, wrap it up and you're ready to give it as an engagement gift!

Ideas for filling the countdown calendar with little gifts

Whether you opt for a 30-, 20- or 10-day calendar, you can fill each little box with a relaxing little treat or simply something to warm the soul. We have put together some gift ideas that are perfect for filling your countdown calendar:

Clothes & accessories (for the bride or couple)

• Comfortable loungewear or pyjamas

• Fluffy socks or slippers

• Satin bathrobe

• Personalised mug for morning coffee

• Sleep mask

• Basic white T-shirt with a loving message

• Hair clip or headband (e.g. with pearls)

• Jewellery (e.g. subtle earrings or bracelet)

• Satchel for wedding documents

Practical items & beauty products

• Face masks or eye pads

• Mini bottle of perfume

• Relaxing bath salts or bath bombs

• Nail polish

• Lip balm or lip gloss

• Travel-size hand cream

Sweet treats & fun surprises

• Favourite sweets or chocolate

• Small motivational card with a quote

• Tea for relaxing

• Voucher for a wellness day or massage

• Personal lucky charm (e.g. heart-shaped stone or mini pendant)

• Voucher for their favourite shop

Conclusion: homemade engagement presents that make your gift unique and special

Homemade engagement gifts are much more than just pretty surprises. They are a testament to your appreciation, creativity and heartfelt emotion. Whether it's a romantic matching outfit, a lovingly packed honeymoon set, a countdown calendar full of little surprises or a creative money gift, these DIY ideas are not only individual and personal but also easy to make and practical.