🍷 How to Personalise an Engagement Gift That Tells Their Story
Because “Congrats!” doesn’t quite cut it for a love story this good.
Let’s be honest... engagement gifts are having a glow-up. Gone are the days of cookie-cutter presents with little meaning. Today’s couples are anything but ordinary, so why should your gift be?
Instead of settling for something that says, “I panicked and bought this at the last minute,” what if your gift could say, “I see you and I love your story”?
That’s what this guide is all about – creating engagement gifts that are personal, powerful, and a little bit poetic (without getting too sappy, promise).
Let’s dive into how to personalise a gift that’s as unique as their relationship.
👉 Take a step back and learn why Engagement Gifts Are Important In Celebrating The Couple's Unique Story.
🤔 First, Ask: What Makes Them…Them?
Before you even pick up the wine bottle or custom label tool, take a moment to reflect:
- How did they meet?
- Do they have a go-to date night tradition?
- Is there a quote, song lyric or inside joke they always reference?
- What milestone are they celebrating (besides getting engaged)?
These little details are gold. And when you build your gift around them, that’s where the magic happens.
🕋 1. Turn Their Story Into a Label
This is our personal favourite (and not just because we do it for a living 😉).
Imagine handing over a bottle of wine or gin that doesn’t just look great. It tells a story.
Personalisation Ideas:
- 📍 Coordinates of where they met or got engaged
- 📅 Their engagement date in a vintage-style label
- 💬 A funny or romantic quote from their proposal story
- 🖼️ A photo that captures a key moment (bonus if it’s mildly embarrassing)
Real Examples We’ve Loved:
- “The Night We Swiped Right — 15.04.23”
- “From One Margarita to Forever 🍹”
- “He Proposed… and She Actually Said Yes!”
Want to make it happen? 👉 Build your own personalised engagement gift here
📍 2. Location-Based Gifting: Let Geography Do the Talking
Some love stories are rooted in a place. Maybe it was a weekend trip to Byron Bay or a karaoke night in Fitzroy that kicked it all off.
Gift Ideas Based on Location:
- A label featuring the city or suburb where they met
- A bottle from a local winery or distillery tied to their memory
- A box filled with regional snacks or treats
- A map print with a heart over the exact spot
Want more inspiration? 👉 Explore engagement gifts inspired by where they met
🎶 3. Add a QR Code Playlist (The ‘Soundtrack of Us’ Gift)
Create a playlist of songs that reflect their journey – then pop a QR code linking to it on the label or inside the box.
Include songs like:
- Their first dance song
- A throwback to the year they met
- “That” song they always sing badly in the car
- Something you think reflects their vibe as a couple
Print the QR code onto a tag, gift card, or mini insert. Simple but powerful.
📝 4. Write a Message That Hits Home (Even if You’re Not a Poet)
You don’t need to be Shakespeare. Just say something meaningful – something only you could say.
- Reminisce about a time you saw their relationship shine
- Mention what you love about them as a couple
- Add a cheeky inside joke
- Predict what married life might look like
📷 5. Use Photos That Actually Matter
If a picture’s worth a thousand words, a printed one in a world of screenshots is worth a million.
| Photo Idea | Why It Works |
|---|---|
| The moment they said yes | Pure emotion, forever frozen |
| A hilarious or cute selfie | Shows their personality and vibe |
| A photo of you with them | Adds a personal connection |
| Childhood photos | Adds a sweet, nostalgic touch |
🍬 6. Add-On Items That Feel Thoughtful (Not Filler)
Let’s skip the stock-standard stuff and go for extras that feel curated:
- 🍫 Gourmet chocolate from a local maker
- 🕯️ A candle with their wedding month scent
- 💌 A letter-writing kit for future anniversaries
- 🧠 Trivia or card game for date nights
- 🥂 Matching glasses engraved with their initials
Ready to start? 👉 Build your own gift box now
💡 Pro Tip: Don’t Overthink It
The best gifts are often the simplest. One meaningful bottle, a heartfelt note, and a thoughtful photo can do all the heavy lifting.
💌 Final Thoughts: Make It Memorable, Not Mass-Produced
Every couple has a weird, wonderful, messy, romantic, real story. Your gift is your way of saying:
“I see you. I know what this moment means to you. And I’m celebrating it, your way.”
So forget one-size-fits-all. You’re giving them a moment. A memory. A keepsake they’ll treasure long after the party ends.