Congratulations – you said yes! The moment you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived. Soak up the love and happiness and enjoy this time for what it is before diving head first into wedding planning.
Engagement party
There are many benefits to throwing an engagement party, besides the fact that you can show off your engagement ring to your loved ones. It’s the perfect opportunity to bring family members from both sides together, to avoid any awkward introductions on the big day.
It’s also a great chance to bring all your close friends together. It can be hard to arrange a time for a quick catch up, but having a reason to celebrate is bound to clear everyone’s busy schedules.
Party planning
Planning an engagement party is an ideal pre-wedding planning exercise to practice before the main event. Remember, your party can be as big or as small as you’d like.
Set a date
Engagement parties are typically held between two to four months after the proposal. That way, the excitement is still in the air and it’s fresh in people’s minds.
Be sure to give friends and family proper notice ahead of time so that everyone can make it.
Choose a venue
There are no set rules as to where you host your engagement party. Whether it’s at your house, a local pub or a grand hall – the finer details are what really counts!
Guest list
Choosing the guest list for your engagement party is usually a reflection of who you’ll invite to your wedding. You don’t want any awkward encounters by having people at your celebrations knowing that they won’t actually be attending the big day. Ensure to have a good balance of friends and family.
Theme
Your engagement party can be as formal or as informal as you like, and this is the same with your theme. Whether you opt for a simple décor or an extravagant theme to wow your guests, choose a theme that captures the attention of you and your fiancé and keep the focus on the celebrations.
Food and drink
Planning a food and drink menu that everyone will love can be tricky. If you’re having a party in the back garden, perhaps a summer BBQ and cocktails is the way to go. Or, for a more formal event, perhaps a three-course sit down meal and prosecco on arrival is what you’d prefer.
Send out invites
Send invites out in the post at least a month in advance of the party, just in case there are any delays. Include an RSVP date on there too, so you know who’s coming.
