• Send the betrothed couple to a tropical island.tropical island beach image by Elke Dennis from Fotolia.com
  
  Being engaged is an exciting time filled with preparations for the upcoming nuptials. Whether you are the parents, relative or a friend of the happy couple, extend your congratulations and well-wishes to the soon-to-be newlyweds with an engagement gift. While any gift would be appreciated, a luxurious gift will make the couple feel extra special.
  
  

Romantic Getaway

• Send the engaged couple on a romantic getaway to celebrate their engagement. Take into consideration the destination the duo would most likely enjoy--a pair who enjoys the beach and warm weather would likely enjoy going to a tropical island, while a couple who prefers a cooler climate and antiquing may enjoy a stay at a bed and breakfast in the northeast. When planning the trip, see if you can arrange with the place the pair will be staying to have a special romantic touch added to their room--rose petals on the bed, a bottle of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries, for example. The betrothed will appreciate the opportunity to spend some quality time together before the wedding, as well as taking a break from wedding planning.
  
  

Day Spa

• The happy couple will appreciate the luxury associated with a trip to a day spa. They can enjoy massages, mud baths and even facials together. Add to the gift by giving them his and hers satin or plush Egyptian cotton bathrobes, embroidered with Mr. and Mrs., which they can take with them to wear while they are being pampered. After their day at the spa, they will feel rejuvenated and perhaps a bit more connected and ready to tackle wedding planning head-on.
  
  

Sheets

• There is something about getting into bed after a long, hard day and getting some much needed sleep. Give the bride- and groom-to-be a set of high quality sheets, which they can use for the bed that they will share as husband and wife. High thread count cotton sheets, satin or even silk sheets will make going to bed an even more relaxing and comfortable experience.
  
  

Crystal Toasting Flutes

• A toast is typically given at a wedding to honor and celebrate the new Mr. and Mrs. In honor of this tradition, give the couple a set of high quality crystal toasting flutes, which they can not only use to toast on their wedding day, but also throughout their marriage--for example, to toast on their anniversaries. If you'd like to add some personalization to the gift, have the glasses inscribed with their names or simply, Mr. and Mrs.