At Home Party: Tips, Pros and Cons

Wondering if an at-home party is the one for you? We've listed some pros and cons and tips on how to make it work!  While the pros seem to outwiegh the cons there are some downsides you should consider before deciding to throw an engagement party at home, these are few and farbetween. Therefore, if your budget demands that you host the party at home or you would simply love to use your home as the venue, there are plenty of ways to overcome these minor obstacles.

Pros

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 like

Cons

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-up

Throwing the Party

Go all out with personal touches. Use photos, and scrapbooks with

Fill your home with beautiful flowers.

Serve signature drinks named after something the couple loves, such as a favorite song, pet, restaurant or destination.

Pick food that everyone will enjoy and serve it creatively. Often times, you do not need an elaborate menu to satisfy your guests. Making or ordering simple foods and arranging your table or presenting the food in a creative way can be even more impressive.

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.