3 Ideal Engagement Gift Ideas

Celebrating the love of someone close to you is always exciting and emotional. Being able to celebrate those magical moments and actually be there for them is one of the best things you can do for them. Whether the couple is throwing a special engagement party or not, bringing a meaningful gift for the occasion is a sweet way of letting them know your love and appreciation. The choice of engagement gifts is huge, so feel free to inspire yourself and pick the right one.

Sparkling Wine Set

When talking about celebration, there’s no better drink to celebrate it with than sparkling wine. This wine is one of the most delightful and refreshing drinks used for celebrating a special day of any kind, and not just for engagement. It’s best known for the fuzzy and fabulous ‘dancing’ bubbles which makes it perfect for the occasion.

But aside from giving the bubbly on its own, you should also consider the idea of some accompaniment. For example, you could choose a beautiful arrangement of flower and wine delivery as a classical gift, or a few varied bottles of sparkling wines with a set of crystal stemless glasses fit for every occasion that can be personalised with their names or the special date.

What Kind of Wine Is Sparkling?

Sparkling is a type of wine saturated with carbon dioxide which is the main ‘culprit’ for the appearance of its bubbles. In other words, carbon dioxide is released during the natural fermentation process in the form of bubbles in the grape juice. The process of creating bubbles can be done in different ways, but the result is the same.

Just like regular wines, sparkling wines also differ by level of sweetness and type which allows you to choose from brut nature, extra brut, brut, extra dry, dry, semi-dry and sweet (listed from the least sweet to the sweetest). Ideally, you should choose the type according to the receivers’ taste, however, if you aren’t familiar with it, you can go with the most popular type among consumers.

While French sparklings were the most popular choice in the category, nowadays, you can find an array of exquisitely tasty sparkling wines coming from Australia, Italy, Spain and Germany as well. All of them have their own characteristics which make them differ from one another and meet different needs. When it comes to drinking bubbly wine, most people love to opt for one that has the right balance of sweetness and acidity. However, you can always choose something different that can be paired with a range of foods and help the happy couple raise a toast to themselves once the party’s over!

Wooden Cheese Board Set

Given the fact that one of the most common foods paired with wines is cheese, it would be great if you pamper the new couple with a wooden cheese board. Economical, durable, easy to clean and appealing are the features with which one can best describe wooden cheese board sets.

Boards of this kind have the purpose to be a statement piece in the kitchen, which means that they’ll be the perfect addition to any kitchen. Depending on your needs, you can personalise the board itself with the couple’s names or some message on it. These boards are available in different styles, sizes, designs, and shapes which allows you to pick just the ideal size. Usually, these wooden cheese boards come with a set of cheese knives like:

• Spade Knife – Used for hard cheese, this knife has a pointed edge great for picking off bites of dry and aged cheese.
• Cheese Fork – Used for semi-hard cheeses, this knife is designed to pick up pre-cut pieces of cheese.
• Pronged Knife – Used for semi-soft to hard cheese, this knife is designed to pick up cheese and place it on the plate.
• Flat Blade Knife – Used for semi-hard and hard cheese, this knife is ideal for making vertical cuts, chips and shaves.

Wooden Knife Set

A sturdy and stylish knife set will help the happy couple create some exquisite meals throughout the years. These knives are available in different styles and types, as well as their wooden knife block display. Durable, stylish, and appealing, a knife set of this kind will help the couple enjoy the knives and block’s sturdiness and functionality for years to come.

Wood in general is a classical and elegant material that will stand the test of time, so it isn’t strange that a knife block of this kind will have the same benefits. Plus, since you’ll be investing in quality knives, it would be fair and best in fact to ensure they stay in their best possible shape. Otherwise, they’ll become blunt over a short period of time.

Usually, a knife set of this kind could consist of different knives like a pairing knife, utility knife, carving knife, bread knife and slicing knife, however, the type of knife content can range between manufacturers and purpose. Some of them can even contain kitchen shears that should also have a special place on the wooden knife block.

Having all of this in mind can help you find the right model for the new couple. Just make sure you also consider the wooden block’s finish, style, and appearance. Some of them have a more ergonomic design which also makes them more functional.