Get Ahead of the Registry: 20 Gift Ideas for Your Newly Engaged Friend

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Even as engagement season seems to have expanded from a few months to year-round, chances are your Instagram feed will soon become (if it hasn’t already) a zone for the betrothed. Between the cozy weather, the abundance of family gatherings, and the season’s festive spirit, the holidays have become a convenient time to pledge forever love. Should your best friend, cousin, or co-worker receive a ring, there’s all the more reason to eat, drink, and be merry.

Accordingly, let your gifts do double-duty this year: help them commemorate the milestone while celebrating the giving season. From a new set of towels for the marital bathroom or champagne flutes for the constant toasts, here are the 22 items we’re bringing to the engagement party.

For the Bar

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Riedel Performance Cabernet, 2 for $59, bedbathandbeyond.com A new pair of dishwasher-safe glasses is a treat for any wine drinking couple. Gift this crystal set with their favorite bottle for when the going—and the wedding planning—gets tough.

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Hammacher Schlemmer The Personalized Mold Insert, $99.95, hammacher.com For the couple taking on the same last name (or who have the same initial to begin with), an ice mold with said letter is a thoughtful and unique gesture. When it s not in use, it can serve as a trinket at the bar.

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CB2 Cuvee Champagne Flute, $5.95, cb2.com A pair of flutes for all the inevitable toasting this season. This handmade model is lightweight and tall, yet durable and sure to last party after party.

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Aerin Shagreen Ice Bucket, $550, neimanmarcus.com A beautiful bucket to have and to hold their favorite bottle of champagne, all while upgrading their bar cart.

For the Kitchen

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Jono Pandolfi 12" Serving Bowl, $110, food52.com A durable bowl for the countless parties they ll surely host. Made of clay and dishwasher safe, this handmade option from Jono Pandolfi is a winner.

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Limited Edition Heritage Artisan® Series Model K 5-Quart Tilt-Head Stand Mixer with Ceramic Bowl, $499.99, macys.com Whether they’re bakers or not, a standing mixer is a lifesaver when big events roll around (especially around the holidays!). They ll appreciate the help, guaranteed.

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Just Married, $35, target.com No matter their cooking levels, a cookbook designed for newlyweds is a thoughtful and useful gift, as it encourages sharing the work between two chefs.

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Parachute Dinner Party Bundle, $229, parachutehome.com Whether it s hosting friends or family, a dinner party seems inevitable for any newly engaged couple. Make things a bit easier with a set that includes a table runner, napkins, and rings.

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Chicago Metallic Professional Non-Stick Split Decision Pie Pan, 9-Inch, $13.95, amazon.com No need to fight over which pie, pizza, or cake to make! This pan accommodates two opposite palettes with ease.

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Slash Objects Gris Brass and Rubber Trivet, $78, slashobjects.com This heat resistant and design focused gift is an unexpected yet chic addition to anyone s kitchen.

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BLACK+DECKER 7-Quart Digital Slow Cooker with Chalkboard Surface, $49.99, amazon.com Help get the couple s kitchen started with a slow cooker that takes the pain out of preparing meals. It’s easy to use, easy to clean, and has enough room to meal prep.

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Daily Harvest Cookie Dough, $48 (three packs of 12), daily-harvest.com Make baking easy on the soon-to-be newlyweds and gift them ready-to-bake dough. This one is plant-based and gluten-free—something of a relief during the sugar-filled holiday season.

For the Bathroom and Bedroom

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Weezie Starter Pack, $230, weezietowels.com New towels are a great gift idea, especially with the couple’s new initials on display. Give them a personalized starter pack that comes with four super-soft bath towels and two hand towels. One less thing they have to register for!

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Gibson Dehn Norway Spruce Candle, $38, houzz.com A candle perfect for cuffing season! The scents of cool spruce mine, cedarwood, and mountain galbanum are ready to burn for 50-60 hours—a.k.a. all winter long.

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MZ Wallace Jewelry Roll, $165, mzwallace.com Keep her new ring safe when she s traveling, with a roll that is lightweight, protective, and inconspicuous.

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LXMI Nilotica Body Velvet, $42, lxmi.com Soft and smooth skin all winter long? Your newly engaged friend will appreciate this one, especially after showing off her ring again and again!

For Fun

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Dosist Pen in Passion, $100, dosist.com Keep the couple s euphoria going with a pen meant to enhance sensuality. Rich in CBD, the pre-filled pen is prepared for 200 precise doses, free from pesky fillers.

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Of a Kind Guatemalan Wedding Worry Doll Set, $8, ofakind.com A sweet and simple gift for the engaged: these dolls are meant to ward off worries; plus they re pretty adorable.

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Briggs Riley Domestic Carry-On Expandable Spinner, $579, briggs-riley.com If the newly betrothed are the jet-setting type, replace that old suitcase with one that s easy to spot and lightweight, with two separate slots: one for each party involved.

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Google Home Mini Aqua, $49, jet.com A digital assistant should come in handy to ease the growing pains of cohabiting. From waking up in the morning to turning off the lights at night, a Google Home might help make the transition a little more seamless.