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Celebrate the Love
An engagement party is a fun way to announce the couple's upcoming nuptials. Though traditional etiquette dictates the bride's family should host the function, today it is perfectly appropriate for anyone to throw the party -- including the couple themselves. Learn everything you'll need to know about throwing a memorable engagement party with our easy-to-follow guide.
Who To Invite
It may be tempting to invite everyone you know to the joyous event, but first keep the following in mind:
An invite to the engagement party is an invite to the wedding. Therefore: Make sure the wedding guest list is complete before inviting guests to the engagement party.
You needn't invite everyone. People who live far away or aren't close to the couple don't have to receive an invite. It's best to keep the crowd intimate with family and close friends.
You needn't invite everyone. People who live far away or aren't close to the couple don't have to receive an invite. It's best to keep the crowd intimate with family and close friends.
Where To Host It: Home
You can either host the engagement party at home or at a nearby venue; both options have their pros and cons:
HomePros:
Time and space for as many decorations as you'd like
Keeps costs low
Complete control over logistics
You can make or cater the food you'd likeCons:
If your home is small, limited space could be a concern
All the responsibility of planning and execution falls on your shoulders
You have to deal with both set-up and clean-upOutside Venue
Pros:
You can pick the perfect venue size to fit the guest list
Trust professionals to take care of all the details
Enjoy the party with the rest of the guests instead of fretting about serving food and drinks
No clean-up required. When the party ends, you get to go home!
Cons:
You're at the mercy of the venue, including its staff, food and drinks
You likely won't be able to bring in outside catering
Greater expense, depending on the venue
Time and space for as many decorations as you'd like
Keeps costs low
Complete control over logistics
You can make or cater the food you'd likeCons:
If your home is small, limited space could be a concern
All the responsibility of planning and execution falls on your shoulders
You have to deal with both set-up and clean-upOutside Venue
Pros:
You can pick the perfect venue size to fit the guest list
Trust professionals to take care of all the details
Enjoy the party with the rest of the guests instead of fretting about serving food and drinks
No clean-up required. When the party ends, you get to go home!
Cons:
You're at the mercy of the venue, including its staff, food and drinks
You likely won't be able to bring in outside catering
Greater expense, depending on the venue
At Home Party
1. Go all out with personal touches.
2. Fill your home with beautiful flowers.
3. Serve signature drinks named after something the couple loves, such as a favorite song, pet, restaurant or destination.
4. Pick food that everyone will enjoy and serve it creatively. See our video featuring great ways to serve appetizers.
5. Send guests home with a ring pop with a note card attached that reads "Thank you" on one side and the wedding's web address, the date of the wedding, or a cute quote on the other. It's a sweet way to end the evening.
At a Venue
1. Spend time choosing the right place for the party. Do some research and ask for recommendations.
2. Go out to lunch or dinner at the venue and try a variety of food and drinks.
3. Choose a place that has beautiful or unique architecture, or that already looks furnished for an event. That way, you won't have to add your own decorations.
4. Meet with the catering or event manager to discuss all the complete details and costs.
5. To cut costs, ask if you can bring your own champagne bottles and simply pay a corkage fee. You can save quite a bit by buying a box of quality champagne from Costco or Sam's Club.
2. Go out to lunch or dinner at the venue and try a variety of food and drinks.
3. Choose a place that has beautiful or unique architecture, or that already looks furnished for an event. That way, you won't have to add your own decorations.
4. Meet with the catering or event manager to discuss all the complete details and costs.
5. To cut costs, ask if you can bring your own champagne bottles and simply pay a corkage fee. You can save quite a bit by buying a box of quality champagne from Costco or Sam's Club.
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