Fill Your Guests’ Hearts With Love With These Engagement Party Favors

Whether you’re the party planner or the couple everyone is celebrating, prepping an engagement party is an exciting time. It’s your chance to not only celebrate the big news, but also to let friends and family see the special place they hold in the couple’s life together.

Although the focus is on the newly engaged, it’s still sweet to gift your guests with an engagement party keepsake to commemorate the moment. Doing something special doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. There are tons of great ideas for every kind of couple and budget.

If you need some inspiration, you’re in the right place. Check out these engagement party favor ideas and find the perfect gift for your guests.

Table of contents:

• Party favors from unique couples
• DIY options for the creative couple
• Inexpensive engagement party favors that fit your budget
• Edible favors your foodie guests will crave
• Engagement party venues that do you the favor

Surprise your guests with unique party favors

If your goal is to give a favor as unique as the couple’s love story, then look no further. These mementos are the perfect token of appreciation.

Flower seed packets

Love is in full bloom, so spread the love by handing out flower seed packets as an engagement party favor. Make it even more special by using seeds that will grow into flowers being featured in the wedding, or mix things up and pass out packets of fruit and veggie seeds.

Handpainted coasters

Instead of the couple’s names and wedding date, consider painting or stamping cork coasters in a fun design so guests can use this practical (and pretty!) gift for years to come.

Personalized matchboxes

You could hand out a standard matchbook — or take it up a level with a matchbox. Personalized matchboxes feel just a little bit extra, especially if the design matches the party theme.

Hobby favors

Take the couple’s favorite hobby and turn it into a favor that has all the guests saying, “Ohhh, that’s so cool!” If they’re big on attending rock concerts, personalized guitar picks are a fun nod to that. More the bookish type? Beautiful, customized bookmarks are a nice touch.

Small potted succulent

Succulents have so many upsides: they come in tons of different shapes and colors, they’re easy to maintain, and seeing a tiny plant in a mini terracotta pot puts a smile on your face.

DIY engagement party favors

Show some love with handmade party favors. DIY expertise not required — you just need a can-do attitude and some craft supplies.

Homemade candles

Depending on your skill level, there’s a lot of flexibility with the definition of “homemade” when talking about candles:

• You can legit make the entire candle: melt wax, add scents, trim wicks, all that jazz
• Order custom-scented candles and add personal touches (nametags, for example) later
• Buy your favorite candles in bulk
• Then, decorate them with metallic paint, stickers, chalk tags, or whatever fits your theme

Party favor bags

Do you remember going to birthday parties as a kid and leaving with a goody bag stuffed with candy and trinkets? Recreate that joy by handing out party bags filled with items like confetti poppers, sweets, toy jewelry, temporary tattoos, or anything that sparks child-like joy.

Animal place card holders

If you’re planning to seat guests at the engagement party, add some whimsy to their settings with place card holders shaped like the couple’s favorite animals. So simple, but also so fun and unexpected!

Beaded friendship bracelets

Hosting a small, intimate get-together with people who mean the absolute most? Beaded friendship bracelets are a sweet way to symbolize these meaningful relationships. Personalize bracelets with each guest’s name or beads that represent something about them.

Handmade keychains

Give ‘em something stylish by making keychains. Super-simple tip: bulk order wooden keychains for the perfect blank canvas. Decorate each keychain with paint, glitter pens, stain, or whatever medium your creative heart desires.

Engagement party keepsakes that won’t cost a fortune

Engagement party favors don’t have to be pricey to be thoughtful. These inexpensive ideas are ideal for those who are sticking to a budget but still want to show their gratitude with a gift.

Luggage tags

If travel plays a major role in the couple’s life, or if they’re planning a destination wedding, then inexpensive luggage tags are a cute nod to their globe-trotting lifestyle. Plus, they’re practical! Choose colors that match the party theme or add custom decor.

Personalized lip balm

Another super-practical and much-appreciated gift idea? Personalized lip balm. Now every time they use it, they’ll be reminded of that special event.

Bubbles

Hosting a garden party? Gift your guests with tiny bubbles to add some magic to your outdoor event. Purchase bottles in bulk and add a dash of style by painting the bottles with a sparkly metallic paint — chic and fun!

Scented sachets

Send party guests home with a scented sachet that they can use to freshen up or add fragrance to closets, dressers, or anywhere they’d like to add a pick-me-up. Crafty types can make their own, but you can also easily find tons of great options online.

Family recipe card

Share a favorite family recipe by printing recipe cards on cardstock and adding custom designs for extra style. Bonus points if the recipe is featured on the engagement party menu!

Treat guests to edible engagement party favors

It’s a universal truth: food brings people together. Put your spin on these delicious ideas for a truly unique take on party favors.

Sugar cookies

Whether they’re homemade or ordered from your favorite bakery, sugar cookies are a fan favorite that will surely be appreciated. Shapes like diamond rings, wedding cakes, or flowers add to the theme of the day.

Popcorn

Savory or sweet, drizzled or sprinkled — you can do pretty much anything to flavor popcorn. Fill a table with tins full of classic flavors and a few off-the-wall varieties and encourage guests to fill up a bag as a take-home treat.

Heart-shaped tea bags

Sure, you could hand out generic tea bags with a pretty tag, but heart-shaped tea bags offer something memorable. These can be handmade or purchased online, making them a great option for any kind of party planner. (And may we suggest gifting them in these adorable teapots?)

Specialty chocolates

Beautifully crafted gourmet chocolates are always classy and always appreciated. We love the idea of gifting from a local chocolate shop if you can, but you can also find a wide range of options from chocolatiers online.

Jars of honey, jam, apple butter, maple syrup, etc.

Know someone who loves making jars of honey, fruit jams or preserves, apple butter, or some other specialty homemade good? (Or is that someone you?) Tie handwritten tags and decorative ribbons around these tiny jars of joy and give your guests something they can’t wait to try.

Do yourself a favor and explore venues on Peerspace

Like any special event, engagement parties don’t just come together on their own. Creating a memorable experience for you and your guests takes plenty of planning, attention to detail, and some flexibility in case things go awry leading up to the party.

Choosing the perfect space is a big part of what makes or breaks an engagement celebration. Just like selecting the right engagement party favors, you want to find a space that is uniquely suited to the party theme and the couple’s preferences. But how do you easily find something that meets all of your requirements and fits your budget?

Enter Peerspace, the largest online marketplace for event spaces. With Peerspace, guests can search for spaces using a full range of filters. To start your search:

• Fill out the party location
• Number of guests
• Start and end times
• And your budget

From there, you can specify the amenities you need and the kind of aesthetic you want to find the best venue for your special occasion. All that’s left is to book the space and get the party going.

Peerspace takes engagement party planning as seriously as you do

Small tokens of appreciation can mean a lot, especially when you’re gathering to celebrate something so personal and momentous. Engagement party favors offer the engaged couple a way to thank each guest for celebrating their special moment with them, so take any of these suggestions and tailor them to match your vision and dazzle the partygoers.

And speaking of tailoring, make sure that wherever you host the party is tailor-made for special events like yours. Peerspace makes it easy to find unique venues suited to your distinctive celebration. With amenities, costs, and host information clearly listed and immediately available, Peerspace takes the guesswork out of planning an engagement party so you can focus on everything else. Discover your party-perfect venue today on our site or the app.