Engagement Party Ideas

Celebrate the happy couple this fall with a soiree inspired by the season. We put together this beautiful party full of natural beauty and embellishments using our invitation as inspiration.

Believe it or not, apples are the driving force behind this entire engagement party set up. The fall fruit offers so much inspiration - take a peek!

Get creative and use this pun on words to inspire the look of your engagement party. This party is full of pears and meant for that perfect pair in your life!

Planning an Engagement Party

Engagement parties are a special occasion to celebrate love and the upcoming nuptials of the happy couple. Planning an engagement party doesn't have to be as complicated as planning a wedding. Tie the theme from the wedding into ... Read More the engagement party to make the party feel like it's a preview to the wedding.

Get ideas on everything from selecting the theme, decorating for the engagement party, selecting delicious menu and tasty desserts. Plan a fabulous engagement party that the happy couple will remember and get everyone excited for the upcoming wedding. Engagement parties are relaxing events that celebrates love and marriage without the chaos that some weddings may have.

Guests enjoy a lovely meal with the engaged couple and look forward to celebrating their upcoming wedding. It's a nice event that you can plan before the big wedding day and party together. We have ideas for every aspect of planning for an engagement party including drink recipes. Create a signature drink designed especially for the party and to honor the couple.

Use some of our cocktail and punch recipes for your guests to sip on at the event. The drinks will match perfectly with your party menu and compliment the cakes, cupcakes or pies you serve at the engagement party. So take a look at the wonderful engagement party ideas we have and plan an event the couple will always remember!
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Perfect Pear Engagement Party Theme

A cute, yet sophisticated theme to consider when planning an engagement party is the "perfect pear" one. It opens the door to a world of inspiration for your party. We particularly like that it's not gender intense, meaning both the men and women at your party will appreciate it - after all, the bridal shower is a whole other celebration to plan!

Autumn Themed Decor for a Fall Wedding Celebration

Any fall wedding celebration complete with leaves, apples and golden hues is sure to look elegant, sophisticated and totally inspired by the season. Add a touch of originality to your party with our ideas for your table top, including DIY apple votives, free printable party embellishments and one gorgeous invitation that inspires it all.

Apple Engagement Party for Fall

Casual chic is the best description we have for this country inspired party. We absolutely love the rustic fall decor and use of apples in this tablescape.

Entertainment Tips for Engagement Parties

Engagement parties have become a big part of the wedding circuit. Like any party, they require a theme, good food, drinks and entertainment for guests.

Champagne and Dessert Engagement Party

For a slightly more sophisticated engagement party, try throwing a dessert and champagne party. Petite desserts and bubbly will add instant class to your party!

A Romantic Tuscan Atmosphere

Tuscany, Italy is known for it's countryside filled with grapevines, fruit trees and flower fields. Bring this natural beauty to your outdoor engagement party using our tips.

Engagement Party Speech Guide

An engagement party is the perfect celebration to kick off a year or so of wedding planning. Since many couples no longer live near their families, an engagement party is also a great opportunity to introduce friends, loved ones and the bridal party.

Engagement Party: A Tuscan Dinner

Take a trip to Italy without leaving home by hosting a Tuscan Dinner Party in celebration of a newly engaged couple. Create a romantic atmosphere using the same fruits and flowers that beautify the hills of Tuscany and serve a menu of fragrant foods and recipes from the region.

Golden Rules of Engagement Party Etiquette

Afraid of committing an engagement party faux-pas? Relax, we're here to help you eliminate potential party blunders. Our guide to engagement party etiquette will brush up your proper party skills so you can celebrate in style. Emily Post would be proud.

Luau Theme Engagement Party

Rather than hosting the usual engagement party at a restaurant, why not heat things up with a luau themed celebration' If it's the summer, host this party informally outside!

Dinner on the Beach Proposal

It can be a lot of pressure for a boyfriend to find the perfect place and time to propose, but the beach is a great place to do it! Here's a list of helpful tips if you've got the ring in your pocket.

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