11 Best Engagement Gifts in Singapore | Best of Weddings 2023
It’s always delightful to hear news about some romantic guy who has just proposed to his girlfriend. What more if the news is about a couple dear to your heart! The events about to unfold would be surely exciting. And of course, you can’t wait to see them walk down the aisle and exchange their vows of forever. But before the big day, there’s also a major event you’ll all look forward to—that is, their engagement party. During this pre-wedding occasion, families and close friends of the groom and bride to be give them engagement gifts. But whether a couple dear to you is holding an engagement party or not, you can always give them something thoughtful.
If you’re not sure what they’d probably appreciate, the basic rule of thumb to follow is to get them something they can use on their wedding day or days leading up to that, something that reminds them of their love story or promises to each other, or something that they’ve always wished for. Need something more specific than the usual bottle of wine? Here are our recommended engagement gifts available in Singapore.
This article was last updated on 18 January 2023.Â
1. A Lee Hwa Elegant Jewellery Set for the Bride
Mums always have an excellent taste when it comes to accessories. It is usually before the wedding when mums pass down a special heirloom to their daughters—perhaps, a pair of elegant earrings, a treasured necklace or even a decades-old bracelet from the great grandmother. This is a precious moment that adds a more sentimental touch to this once-in-a-lifetime occasion.
But even if you don’t have any special heirloom to pass down to your daughter, a set of elegant jewelleries is a wonderful idea for an engagement gift. She can wear it on one of the sets of her engagement photo session, or on the wedding day itself.
Like us, she’ll fall in love for sure with this pair of dainty Lee Hwa Rose Gold Earrings with Pearl and Diamond. Top it off with the unmistakable sophistication of this Lee Hwa Jewellery Nacre Rose Gold Pendant with Pearl and Diamond. Anyone will be excited to put this in her gold chair and flaunt the dainty piece on her neck!
Why buy this:
- Made from 14k gold
- Classy and elegant design
- Would match most formal dresses and gowns
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2. Fossil Fenmore Gold Watch BQ2366, a sophisticated timepiece for the groom
This sophisticated timepiece from Fossil will complete the groom to be’s clean, polished look on his wedding day. The gold watch will match any suit and tie and look picture-perfect on those flatlays of the wedding details.
What’s more the robust design of this timepiece makes it water resistant to up to 165 feet. So, no worries about sudden downpours on a beach or garden wedding! If your son, grandson, or brother is getting married, the Fossil Fenmore Gold Watch would be a perfect surprise for him. Or the future wife herself might want to give this to her fiancé as an engagement gift.
Why buy this:
- Exceptional timepiece with sophisticated design
- Stainless steel strap which is rust-proof and durable
- Water resistant to up to 165 feet
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3. Versace Bright Crystal Absolu EDP, for the bride’s sexy, feminine scent on her special day
Since we’ve mentioned that the couple themselves can also pick thoughtful engagement gifts for each other, wouldn’t it be nice if the groom to be chooses a special scent he’d love his lovely bride to wear on their wedding day? For sure, he’d love to do it!
That said, why not let her wear the sexy, feminine fragrance of Versace Bright Crystal Absolu? The scent will surely reel you in!
Why buy this:
- Long-lasting fragrance
- Sexy and feminine scent perfect for the bride
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4. Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque, for the groom’s skincare
Who says special skin pampering is for the bride alone? Men need skincare too, to look their best on their most special occasion. We recommend sending the groom to be with a high-quality facial mask like the Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Overnight Hydrating Masque to calm his skin, hydrate and refresh it, so that his face looks supple and stress-free on his big day. His beautiful bride can’t wait to shower him with kisses after the wedding for sure!
Why buy this:
- Excellent hydration for the skin
- Boosts the skin’s ability to hold moisture
- Renews and refreshes the skin, making it supple and young-looking
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5. Everbest Women’s Handbag, a gorgeous clutch for the bride
The bride needs an elegant clutch where she can place a few important personal stuff such as phone, cards, a few cash or perhaps, a lipstick for retouching. This sparkly clutch bag from Everbest that comes in three colours: black, gold and silver, will surely look fantastic on her wedding gown. Just make sure to pick either gold or silver and it’s guaranteed to stun.
Why buy this:
- Elegant clutch with removable chain
- Fits phone, keys, a few small cosmetics, and valuables like cash and cards
- Perfectly matches a bridal gown
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6. Rad Russel Men’s Leather Lace-up Oxford Black, for the groom’s sophisticated shoes
If the groom to be rarely walks in suit and tie, chances are he doesn’t invest much on dress shoes. But weddings are very special and considered a formal event that calls for it. The groom will truly appreciate it if someone close to him will gift him this pair of Rad Russel men’s dress shoes. Whether he decides to wear it on their engagement shoot or the wedding day itself, it will no doubt complete his sophisticated suit and tie.
Why buy this:
- Sleek and stylish design
- Crafted with outstanding calfskin
- Comfortable to wear—thanks to its excellent quality inner leather lining and enhanced latex cushioned insoles
- Designed for safety as its rubber outsoles provide anti-slip properties
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7. Xiaomi Youpin Eraclean Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine, for sanitising jewelleries and accessories
These days, sanitising the things we wear and touch is more important than ever. Yet, at times, we overlook small tasks such as deep cleaning our jewelleries. Make the task a breeze for the busy couple who has a lot of things to prepare for their wedding. Since their engagement shoot and wedding call for some of their most treasured accessories, not to mention their wedding bands, this Xiaomi Youpin Eraclean Ultrasonic Cleaning Machine will be super handy to keep those jewelleries, timepiece and other knick-knacks not just glitzy and sparkly, but also free from lurking bacteria, viruses and other allergens.
Why buy this:
- Remarkable product for deep cleansing items like jewelleries, watches, glasses, makeup brushes and more
- Simple and convenient to use with its one-button operation
- Effectively eradicates bacteria, viruses and other pollutants from the surface of the items
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8. Bloom Gold Scallops V2 Hardcover Wedding Planner & Calendar Undated, for keeping the wedding preps more organised
Hiring an events planning team can be costly, so many couples decide to DIY the planning and preparation stage—from conceptualising a theme to contacting vendors and deciding particular designs for the souvenirs, invitations and other details. All these tasks and more require ultra-organisation to get everything done on time. Help the couple stay on top of things through this cute wedding planner where they can keep their mood board, vendors contact list, budget breakdown and even memories of the wedding prep stage in one compact hard copy.
Why buy this:
- There’s a section that allows the couple to create their vision board for the wedding
- Couple can keep important details in one place including bridal party information, typical timelines and even advice from other brides
- Create a complete guest list in one section
- List down all contact information of vendors as well as budget breakdown
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9. Polaroid Now Starter Kit, for the couple’s trip down memory lane
Since the couple has now a cute wedding planner, this Polaroid Now Starter Kit will perfectly complement it. While digital cameras offer more convenience and flexibility, instant prints that Polaroid cameras provide add a more sentimental, nostalgic touch to those captured memories—one you’d love to revisit every now and then in your photo albums or something you’d proudly display on your desk.
Let the couple treasure their wedding journey forever—from the preparations to the big day and succeeding milestones after that by sending them this Polaroid Now Starter Kit as an engagement gift.
Why buy this:
- Simple and convenient point and shoot polaroid camera
- Equipped with autofocus and double exposure functions
- Prints photos in sharp, vivid colours
- Camera comes in seven colours so you can pick one that the couple will best adore
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10. GoPro Hero 8, for the adventurous couple
Speaking of capturing special moments, the adventure-loving couple will be thrilled to receive a GoPro Hero action camera! Consider it an advance wedding gift, too, they can bring it to their honeymoon travels and record the exciting activities they’ll try in their destinations, whether at the breath-taking mountains or scenic island getaways. Submersible to up to 33 feet, the GoPro Hero 8 captures crisp, vivid underwater photographs and films—perfect for when they go snorkelling or scuba diving.
Why buy this:
- Hypersmooth 2.0 + Boost
- Excellent detail with the SuperPhoto feature and improved HDR
- Clear night lapse video
- Natural audio quality with reduced wind noise
- Submersible to up to 33 feet water
- 1080p live streaming
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11. 2 Sets of Couple Robe & Pajamas, for the couple’s romantic nightwear
Soft and gentle on the skin, the groom and bride to be will definitely love to wear these silk robes as they get ready for their special day or the night after their wedding.
Why buy this:
- Sophisticated looking material
- Soft and comfortable fabric
- Romantic design perfect for the groom and bride to be
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I hope that this article has given you some ideas on what to pick as an engagement gift. Please also share this with your family and friends who are looking for the perfect gift for your dear couple!
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