AA Gifts
₹125₹100/pc
Peacock meenakari box that matches silk saree colours on the engagement day.
Tamil Engagement Planning Guide
Nichayathartham Return Gifts That Set the Tone for the Wedding
Return gift ideas under ₹150 for the engagement day, when both families meet, exchange thamboolam and fix the muhurtham. Practical, elegant and easy to match with your wedding favors later.
A Closer Circle Deserves a Thoughtful Gift
A Nichayathartham usually brings together 100 to 250 close relatives from both families, far fewer than the wedding. That means you can spend a little more per guest without stretching the budget. Many families pick a meenakari or brass gift for the engagement and a matching steel or jute gift for the wedding, so the two functions feel connected. Keep the bride's and groom's side gifts the same, so no one compares.
Engagement Return Gifts by Budget
Most families stay between ₹60 and ₹150 per guest for the engagement:
Friends & Neighbours
Under ₹100
Meenakari boxes, couple caricature coin boxes and printed steel trays.
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Most Popular for Engagements
₹100 to ₹150
Brass utility boxes, peacock meenakari boxes and engraved jewellery boxes.
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Ready Combos
Thank-you bags packed with an enamel box, ready to hand over at the exit.
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Close Family & Elders
Above ₹200
German silver trays and premium hampers for the two families' elders.
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Bridal Favourite
1. Meenakari & Enamel Boxes Under ₹150
Colourful enamel boxes suit the festive mood of the engagement and get used for kumkum, jewellery or cardamom.
₹125₹100/pc
Radha Krishna enamel box, a fitting symbol for a couple getting engaged.
₹150/pc
Larger peacock metal box for elders and close relatives.
₹120/pc
Antique floral trinket box with an embossed lid for a heritage look.
Personalised
2. Personalised Couple Keepsakes
Gifts with the couple's names or caricature become a talking point and a lasting memory of the day.
₹35/pc
Coin box printed with a caricature of the couple, a fun favor for cousins and friends.
₹120/pc
Jewellery box engraved with names or the engagement date.
₹65/pc
Clear tote printed with the couple's names to carry the thamboolam.
Useful at Home
3. Brass & Steel Gifts for Both Families
Elders from both sides appreciate gifts that go straight to the pooja room or kitchen.
₹120/pc
Peacock embossed brass box for dry fruits or pooja items.
₹100/pc
Brass kumkum box, an auspicious start to the wedding season.
₹140/pc
Heritage print steel box that families use for sweets after the function.
₹100/pc
Lotus print steel tray for serving or arranging thamboolam.
Ready to Hand Over
4. Engagement Thamboolam Combos
Pre-packed bag and gift combos save the family a late night of packing before the function.
₹120/pc
Paisley thank-you bag with a peacock enamel box, packed and ready.
₹120/pc
Blue paisley bag with a mandala enamel box for a fresh colour mix.
₹135/pc
Golden brocade bag with a peacock glass jar for a grand exit gift.
📐 Practical Planning Tip
How Many Engagement Return Gifts to Order?
Formula: Families Invited × 1.10 = Return Gifts
Engagement invitations are usually given per family, but some families give one gift per adult. Decide this with the other side first. Then add 10 percent for relatives who join at the last minute.
Why Families Choose AA Gifts for Engagements
- ✓ Matching Sets: Engagement and wedding gifts from the same collection, so both functions look coordinated.
- ✓ Personalisation: Couple names or caricatures printed on selected gifts and bags.
- ✓ Bulk Rates: Wholesale pricing from 50 pieces per design, with pickup at our Medavakkam, Chennai store or courier.
Answers for Hosts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are good return gifts for an engagement (Nichayathartham) under ₹150?
Under ₹150, families choose peacock or Radha Krishna meenakari boxes (about ₹100), brass kumkum boxes (about ₹100), peacock embossed brass utility boxes (about ₹120), engraved jewellery boxes (about ₹120) and heritage printed steel boxes (about ₹140). Ready thank-you bag combos cost about ₹95 to ₹120.
Should the bride's side and groom's side give the same engagement return gift?
Many families agree on the same gift for both sides, so guests receive equal gifts and no one compares. If each side buys separately, share photos of your choice with the other family before ordering.
Can engagement return gifts be personalised with the couple's names?
Yes. Selected gifts such as the couple caricature coin box, engraved jewellery box and printed tote bags can carry names or the date. Allow 7 to 10 working days for personalised orders.
How many days before the engagement should we order return gifts?
Order ready designs a few days before the Nichayathartham, and custom or not-in-stock gifts at least 7 to 10 working days before. Our minimum order is 50 pieces per design.
Can we use the same return gift for the engagement and the wedding?
You can, but most families pick two gifts from the same style, for example a meenakari box for the engagement and a steel or jute gift for the wedding, so guests who attend both get something different.
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