Something as grand as an engagement - well, it deserves to be celebrated. And how do you exactly celebrate a joyful occasion? By giving thoughtful gifts! Shopping for a gift for the engaged couple can admittedly be confusing.

The couple may not have yet set up their wedding registry, and giving just a monetary present feels a little, well, off. So, why not go for some creative personalised engagement gifts? To help you with the same, we’ve compiled a selection of unique engagement gifts that you can choose from. 

Engagement gifts for couples

Like love, leather is beautiful, strong, flexible, and long-lasting. So, if you’re wondering what to get your significant other on the oh-so-special occasion of the engagement, here are the best personalised leather engagement gift ideas for you.

Artisans Simple Leather DIY Cardholder

Handmade with premium distressed veg-tanned leather, this leather DIY Cardholder is the ideal way to help couples keep their credit cards, driver’s ID, and other documents organised. It’s soft and sleek - and available in a natural peach hue. Add a touch of love to it by having it personalised with the couple's initials! 

You’ll need:

• Artisans leather cardholder DIY kit

The kit contains:

• Pre-Cut Italian Vegetable Tanned Cowhide
• Binder Clips
• Colour Options of Handmade Waxed Thread
• Leather Stitching Needles
• Canvas Cloths
• Silver Keyring Loop
• An Illustrated Learner Guide Booklet

Stunning Refillable Leather Notebook

A fancy, durable notebook that you can refill is every writing lover’s dream. And if the engagement couple fits this category, then this refillable leather notebook will make a thoughtful gift idea for the engagement. Made from top-grain leather and featuring a flap tie closure design, it’ll serve as the safe space they need to write away their thoughts and ideas quickly. It’s refillable, which means they can always create more if they run out of pages.

Artisans Leather DIY Passport Holder

Does the couple love to travel, or are they always between flights? Well, this is your chance to charm them with an incredibly thoughtful gift. Carve this gorgeous piece with all the love and happiness you have in your heart for them! This leather DIY passport holder is just the ideal way to help them keep their passport from getting irritating dog ears. It holds up to seven credit cards, cash, and even essential travel papers. Also, don’t miss out on personalising the gift with the couple’s initials. 

You’ll need:

• Artisans leather passport holder DIY kit. 

The kit contains:

• Pre-Cut Italian Vegetable Tanned Cowhide
• Binder Clips
• Colour Options of Handmade Waxed Thread
• Leather Stitching Needles
• Canvas Cloths
• Silver Keyring Loop
• An Illustrated Learner Guide Booklet

Engagement gifts for friends

Wonder why leather makes perfect engagement gifts for your friends or family? Well, the strength and flexibility of leather denotes the qualities needed to make a marriage work. And its protection and warmth represent the safety and security of a loving relationship. Below are a few unique engagement gifts for your friends! 

Artisans DIY Leather Candle Holder

A great engagement gift option for your friend! Give them this DIY leather candle holder, and let them ignite the flames of their candles in style! This is a perfect gift that will be used and loved for a lifetime. Personalising it with your friend’s initials will only add to the warmth of this gift.

You’ll need:

• Artisans candle holder DIY kit. 

The kit contains:

• Pre-Cut Italian Vegetable Tanned Cowhide
• Binder Clips
• Colour Options of Handmade Waxed Thread
• Leather Stitching Needles
• Canvas Cloths
• Silver Keyring Loop
• An Illustrated Learner Guide Booklet

Valet Leather Tray 

Gift this valet leather tray to your friends and let them know that you’re so happy for their engagement! This leather tray is durable, rustic, and a one-of-a-kind gift. You can even personalise it further by adding a beautiful message for the to-be married couple. This catch-all tray is going to be a charming addition to their home. 

Classy Leather Jacket

A staple reinvented. Inspired by favourite moto jackets, the modern real leather jacket pairs classic details with contemporary touches like a fitted waist, minimal pipe detailing, and a clean matte finish. Leather jackets can stand to be an extraordinary engagement gift. While it's usual to bless the couple with flowers and sweets, you can go out of the way and give them this classy leather jacket! It’s made of ultra-soft, premium leather and will stand the test of time.

BYO Leather Wine Bag

This luxurious 100 percent leather wine bag makes the perfect weekend getaway companion. It can safely and comfortably carry two bottles of wine - and comes with two stainless steel wine tumblers. The bag is insulated to keep the wine cool, and there is a large back pocket to store your wine accessories. If your friend is a wine lover, gift them this BYO leather wine bag on the auspicious engagement day, and they’ll forever be grateful! 

Engagement gifts for women

Leather gifts are a sweet and delightful way to go for the engagement ceremony. It provides limitless customisation options - and leather accessories are functional and long-lasting. Here are a few engagement gift ideas for your daughter, to-be wife, sister, or friend.

Artisans Premium Leather DIY Keyring

Help her keep her keys in place with this classic leather DIY keyring. The elegance of leather will give her one more reason to keep her keys close. It’s made from premium veg-tanned antique leather and is available in a classic brown finish. It’s simple, durable, and thoughtful. You can create this Keyring using the Artisans DIY kit and personalise it with her initials.

You’ll need:

• Artisans leather keyring DIY kit. 

The kit contains:

• Pre-Cut Italian Vegetable Tanned Cowhide
• 2 Binder Clips
• 4 Colour Options of Handmade Waxed Thread
• 2 Leather Stitching Needles
• 3 Canvas Cloths
• 1 Silver Keyring Loop
• An Illustrated Learner Guide Booklet

DIY Zippered Leather Tan Bag

Women love functional, sturdy, and elegant bags. And leather stands all tests of robustness and exquisiteness. This leather DIY zippered bag will charm her beyond her dreams, mainly because it’ll be handmade. This folio is the perfect handmade gift idea for engagement. It’s big enough to hold her smartphone, passport, credit cards, pens, earphones, and even charging cable. At the same time, it’s small enough to be handheld.

You’ll need:

• Quality leather
• Leather stitching needles
• Pair of scissors
• Waxed threads
• Different colour threads
• Glue
• Cute decor accessories 

Leather DIY Lipstick Holder 

For your friend who loves her lipsticks. This structured leather lipstick case will keep her favourite lipsticks protected in her bag while she takes on the day. Need to touch up? This case has a small mirror attached to the inside flap so she can re-apply with ease. Perfect as an engagement gift for your best girl, this will make sure her favourite lipstick is always at hand!

Engagement gifts for men

Want to be creative and give him a leather-inspired engagement gift? Here’s what you can choose-

Brown Leather Belt 

For a classic engagement gift, give your man, brother or male friend something they’ll use every day. And this brown leather belt is the way to go. It’s simple, hand-stitched from a heavy leather hide, yet its rustic appearance will add a unique touch to all of his outfits! The belt is available in numerous colour options. You can either go with the traditional brown or tan - or spice it up with other available colour options. 

DIY Leather Port Wallet 

If he dislikes carrying his purse when stepping out for simple daily errands, this port wallet would be a perfect addition to an engagement gift! Cut and hand-stitched from a saddle, the port wallet is a minimalist leather wallet with a few compartments - perfect for carrying cash and a few credit cards. It’s unisex, so you can even get two. 

You’ll need:

• Premium quality leather
• Leather stitching needles
• Pair of scissors
• Waxed threads
• Different colour threads
• Glue
• Other embellishments 

DIY Leather Photoframe

Leather is the traditional engagement gift and this frame can prove to be a thoughtful gift for a happy marriage. He can frame the perfect picture in this engraved leather picture frame. DIY it with high-quality, friendly artificial leather - durable and beautiful. An incredible personalised gift and a great way to shower your love.

You’ll need:

• Veg tanned leather
• Pictures (4-5)
• Leather stitching needles
• Pair of scissors
• Ribbons
• Waxed threads
• Different colour threads
• Glue
• Other cute accessories

Final words...

There’s no shortage of engagement gifting options out there. From thoughtful handmade gifts to foolproof pleasers, you can bless the couple with whatever fits your style. A personalised piece of art or another item that commemorates the engagement is something that the couple will treasure for years to come.

To help you DIY your gifts effectively, we provide Artisans craft kits. These fantastic DIY kits encompass all the essential tools, instructions, and niceties needed to create unique gifts. You may also check our website for other Artisans unique handmade leather products!