Written by The engagement party is like the first informal live press release for close family and friends to officially announce that two of you are engaged and plan on getting married. The engagement party usually takes place shortly after the groom pops the magical question. While it’s probably no secret that the 2 of you are going to marry, it’s a fun tradition to carry on.
The engagement party should really be an informal celebratory event. There are no formal dress rules or expectations of elaborate gifts. In fact, you should be clear that no gifts are to be given. Keep the event light and lively. You could host a dinner at your house and invite those closest to you.
Does this mean that the event is going to boring or stuffy? Heavens no! Plan ahead of time for some fun. Most adults enjoy parties just as much as kids. Plan this as well as a birthday and you will be a success. Start by generating a list of things that you want to have at the engagement party. You might want to choose a theme for food such as Hawaiian, Chinese, Korean barbecue, or something that everyone will enjoy eating.. The engagement party is as the name suggests, a party, not a formal or traditional occasion. Invite a close circle of friends and relatives and do not be tempted to make this into a huge party.
Decorations can really make a party fun because it sets off the mood and the atmosphere of the party. Balloons and streamers are great engagement party decorations that cost very little. Can you imagine not having fun where there are helium filled balloons with colorful strings dangling off of them ? Add some streamers and confetti to the mix and the mood will be set.
Party Theme Ideas For Engagement Themes
Wine & Cheese Party
You can go a lot of different directions with a wine and cheese theme for your engagement party. The guests can each bring their own favorite bottle while you supply all of the food that goes well with wine. Put together platters of gourmet cheese, sliced strawberries, blueberries, and dark chocolates.
Honeymoon Theme
If you have already chosen where you are going to honeymoon, why not have this as your theme? The guests can dress the part and join in on the fun. You can decorate your party area into a romantic beach scene, ski resort, or where ever you will be going on your honey moon. This will help you with planning cheap honeymoon destination ideas.
Add Some Party Games
Adults love games too. We are never too old to have fun. You could do the classic game of charades or make a variation of engagement couple trivia. Find out some unique trivia about the couple such as how the groom asked the bride to pay for their first date because he did not have enough money. You know the routine. Get everything printed out ahead of time and randomly draw questions. The couple can also create “stories” about themselves and have the guest guess if they are true or false. Come up with about a dozen stories. This is not about winning or loosing. It’s about having some fun and laughing.