Best engagement gifts: presents for the happy couple

Winter in particular is peak time for engagements, as Christmas and New Year celebrations create an ideal magical setting for proposals.

If you know someone who has gone on bended knee, you may be looking for an engagement gift to help them celebrate and send good wishes.

To that end, we’ve created the perfect gift list for you, a selection of presents that can be delivered to their door and help celebrate this landmark occasion.

From new homewares to brighten up their shared home and special engagement momentos to helpful ideas that will guide them to planning their big day, here’s our edit of the best engagement gift to get the happy couple.

See our favourites below

F&M The Congratulations Hamper

Celebrate good times and go all out with a luxury hamper from Fortnum’s. The iconic wicker basket contains six gourmet items from the Mayfair grocer’s legendary food hall. It’s all here; from premium tea to elevate their afternoon brew to delicate and delicious Florentines that they’ll be hard pressed not to snaffle in one.

And, as it’s an extra special celebration, there’s a bottle of F&M’s finest Rose Champagne ready for popping in there too. All this and so much more for the lovebirds to enjoy.

Buy now £160.00, F&M

Perrier-Jouet Blanc de Blancs Champagne NV & Flutes Gift Set

There’s nothing like the joyful pop of a cork to celebrate a monumental moment. This luxury gift set comprises a bottle of Perrier-Jouet Champagne with a pair of decorated flutes, all packed in a suitably celebratory gift box.

Buy now £95.00, Harvey Nichols

Arena Flowers 3 Month Gift Subscription - Fortnightly

When you’re stumped for ideas, the classic gift of a bouquet of flowers always goes down well. While Arena Flowers has plenty of posies to send as a one-off gift, we love the idea of a three month flower subscription to brighten up their home with ethically sourced blooms on a fortnightly basis.

Buy now £24.00, Arena Flowers

Emma Bridgewater Mr. and Mr. Half Pint Mugs Set of Two

We can’t get enough of Emma Bridgewater’s homely ceramics, and this charming set of Mr and Mrs mugs makes an ideal gift for the recently betrothed.

Buy now £44.00, Liberty

Two Person Salcombe Barrel Picnic Hamper

Made for couples, this smart 46 x 30cm hamper is the perfect addition for a picnic a deux. Formed from steamed willow with faux leather straps, the tube-shaped basket is lined with green tweed and contains china plates, wine glasses, a removable cooler bag and stainless steel cutlery.

Buy now £169.00, Joules

Bodum Chambord French press coffee maker

The Chambord is the original and best French press coffee maker, according to Bodum. With an impressive size that makes eight mugs of coffee per fill and an interesting history to match, it’s the sort of cafetière that you’ll enjoy for both its looks and personality.

The Chambord brand dates back to the pre-war period when this type of coffee first came to popularity and its shape and style hasn’t changed much since. If you’re all about keeping things traditional, this is the cafetière to opt for.

Buy now £42.95, Bodum

Fortnum & Mason Milk & Dark Chocolate Selection Box, 460g

A selection of luxury chocolates from the Royal grocer is sure to go down a treat. The handmade confections are made up of an assortment of creams, caramels, marzipan and F&M’s new fruit and nut clusters, ensuring there is something for every taste.

Buy now £48.00, Fortnum & Mason

MARSHALL Acton II Bluetooth Speaker - Black

It’s time to party, and that means a banging soundtrack is at the top of the agenda. Give your newly engaged pals the gift of great sound courtesy of Marshall, whose retro-look Acton II speaker offers pin-sharp sound in every direction through Bluetooth.

Buy now £219.00, Currys

Seletti Love In Bloom Porcelain Heart Vase

For the arty couple who love homewares with a bit of edge, Seletti’s heart vase makes a very cool engagement gift. Cast in porcelain, it comes with a metal stand to help it stay upright, but can be wall mounted too.

Buy now £91.00, Amara

M&S The Beaulieu Hamper with Red Wine

A basket full of M&S’s foodhall finest - what better way to send heartfelt congratulations? This hamper is a mini engagement party, filled with wine, sweet and savoury nibbles as well as Italian chocolates. Once they’ve devoured the contents, they can use the handsome brown basket for picnic trips - it has a buckle fastening and sturdy handle on top.

Buy now £55.00, M&S

Hotel Chocolat The Velvetiser - white edition

If sweet-toothed couples don’t yet have a Hotel Chocolat Velvetiser, you’re about to give them the next best thing to that ring on their finger. This Dualit-engineered baby makes the smoothest, tastiest hot chocolate you’ve ever wrapped your lips around using the brand’s high-quality chocolate flakes. The only question is which starter kit will you pair with the machine?

Buy now £99.95, Hotel Chocolat

Roberts Revival iStream 3L DAB+/FM Internet Smart Radio with Bluetooth, Amy Winehouse Special Edition

Roberts Radio has released a new design in honour of Amy Winehouse, one of Britain's most legendary musicians. The leopard print model is inspired by the Back to Black singer's 2008 Brit Awards look, blending with the vintage style that Roberts is famed for.

The portable device not only plays your favourite digital stations, but has Bluetooth and Spotify Connect compatibility too, allowing you to listen to Winehouse's entire back catalogue with crystal clear audio.

The design has been released in collaboration with the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which will recieve a portion of the proceeds.

Buy now £249.99, John Lewis