Giving a gift to your partner is always a little nerve-wracking. You know they’ll appreciate it, but what if they don’t have anything they absolutely love? And what if they already have everything they need? These are just some of the things we think about when we don’t have any awesome ideas to give someone.
But that doesn’t mean there isn’t something you can do around the house to make it easier on yourself and your partner—and also more fun for you two! Here are some great ideas for engagement presents that will stimulate your brain and inspire you to get creative.
Dinner in a day
You and your partner have been dating for a few months and have been to dinner a handful of times. You’ve been trying to get them to make a move, but they are holding back. You finally come up with a great idea that you know they’ll love: dinner in a day! This will let them know you’re open to anything, and it will let them experiment without having to make a huge commitment.
While it may seem like a strange gift, it’s actually a really sweet one. How to do it: Get together with your partner and come up with one or two meals you’d like to try. Make a plan for each of these meals and when you’ll try it. Make sure to take notes and write down what worked and what didn’t work so you can both learn from it.
Decorate a room
Your partner is constantly letting you know that they like how you decorate the house. They are always complimenting the look and the smell of your home. But ever since they got engaged, they have been very focused on the practical aspects of their new life. You know they’d love to see more decorations in their home, but they are too busy getting ready for their wedding.
You have a great idea, though. How to do it: Decorate one or two rooms in your house in a different way than you usually do. Make sure to take pictures or notes so you can show them how you did it. Then, invite your partner over and decorate the room they’re in in a different way.
DIY spa night
Your partner has been stressing about work lately, and you’ve been trying to help them relax. But they feel like they need to take a break from you and their stressful lives before they can come back to you with their minds clear again. They’ve been really open about their stress lately, though, and you know they’d love to get out and unwind.
You have a really great idea, though. How to do it: Make a spa night out of it. Pick up some essential oils to put in the diffuser, some bath bombs, and some bath salts. Pick a relaxing movie and a calming soundtrack, and have your partner lie down and relax while you keep the candles going and the diffuser running. You can also keep some Epsom salts or Calcium hydoxide salts nearby to soak their feet.
Find inspiration at home improvement stores
One of the best things about getting older is seeing all the beautiful renovations people are doing with their old houses. There is so much inspiration to be found at home improvement stores, especially in the decor section. You’ve been dating for a while now, and they’ve been telling you they want a home renovation, but they’ve been so focused on getting married that they haven’t been able to make a move toward it.
You’ve been looking for ways to spark their renovation dreams, and you think you’ve found something. How to do it: Pick a room in your home that you’d love to see renovated. Choose a room that has meaning for your partner, like the master bedroom, or a room that’s in need of an update, like the mudroom or the garage. Browse the product sections of home improvement stores, and come home with some inspiration.
Get active together
One of the best things about getting older is getting older — and realizing that you’ve got more time to spend with your partner. While you’ve been dating, you’ve been eager to try new things with your partner, but they have been so busy with work and school that they haven’t had time for you.
You’ve been trying to get them to try new things, but they are so busy with work and school that they haven’t had time for you. You have a great idea, though. How to do it: Pick an activity that you and your partner have both been wanting to try but haven’t. Pick an activity that combines both of your interests, like a concert or a museum trip. Then, schedule it into your calendar and tell your partner that you’ve got plans with them.
Take a class or trip together
One of the best things about getting older is getting older — and realizing that you’ve got more time to spend with your partner. While you’ve been dating, you’ve been eager to try new things with your partner, but they have been so busy with work and school that they haven’t had time for you.
You’ve been trying to get them to try new things, but they are so busy with work and school that they haven’t had time for you. You have a great idea, though. How to do it: Choose a class or trip that is more personal for your partner, like a class on photography or a trip to your partner’s hometown. Then, schedule it into your calendar and tell your partner that you’ve got plans with them.
Give your partner an experience
One of the best things about getting older is getting older — and realizing that you’ve got more time to spend with your partner. While you’ve been dating, you’ve been eager to try new things with your partner, but they have been so busy with work and school that they haven’t had time for you.
You’ve been trying to get them to try new things, but they are so busy with work and school that they haven’t had time for you. You have a great idea, though. How to do it: Pick an activity that is more personal for your partner, like a class on photography or a trip to your partner’s hometown. Then, schedule it into your calendar and tell your partner that you’ve got plans with them.
FAQS
What are some good engagement present ideas for a partner?
You could consider organizing a ‘Dinner in a Day’, where you and your partner can come up with a meal plan together and try out new recipes. You can also consider decorating a room in your house, planning a DIY spa night, finding inspiration at home improvement stores, or getting active together by trying new activities.
How can I make the perfect ‘Dinner in a Day’ engagement present for my partner?
Get together with your partner and come up with one or two meals you’d like to try. Make a plan for each of these meals and when you’ll try it. Make sure to take notes and write down what worked and what didn’t work so you can both learn from it.
What should I do if my partner wants to see more decorations in our house but is too busy with wedding preparations?
Decorate one or two rooms in your house in a different way than you usually do. Take pictures or notes so you can show them how you did it. Then, invite your partner over and decorate the room they’re in in a different way.
What is a good way to encourage my partner’s interest in home renovation?
Pick a room in your home that you’d love to see renovated. Choose a room that has meaning for your partner, like the master bedroom, or a room that’s in need of an update, like the mudroom or the garage. Browse the product sections of home improvement stores, and come home with some inspiration.
Wrapping Up
Engagement presents are a little nerve-wracking, but there are a few things you can do around your house to make it easier on yourself and your partner. You can make dinner in a day, decorate a room, DIY a spa night, find inspiration at home improvement stores, get active together, take a class or trip together, and give your partner an experience. These will get you started!
