Throwing an engagement party is a great way to celebrate the upcoming nuptials with close friends and family. But if you’ve never thrown one before, you may not know where to start. Don’t worry – we’ve got everything you need to know to throw the perfect engagement party!
In this blog post, we will discuss everything from choosing a date and sending invitations, to what food and drinks to serve and how to decorate your party space.
Let’s get started!
– When to Throw an Engagement Party
The best time to throw an engagement party is typically about six weeks before the wedding. This will give guests enough notice to clear their calendars, but it’s still close enough to the wedding that most people won’t have to travel too far.
– Choosing a Date
When choosing a date for your engagement party, make sure to avoid any major holidays or other events that could conflict with guests’ schedules. You should also try to choose a date that is within a reasonable time frame of the wedding itself (i.e., no more than six months before).
– Choosing Who Will Host
Traditionally, the couple’s parents are responsible for hosting an engagement party; however, these days, it’s becoming more and more common for the couple to host the party themselves. If you decide to host the party yourselves, make sure to delegate some tasks to your friends and family so that everything runs smoothly on the day of the event.
– Sending Invitations
Once you have chosen a date and location for your engagement, it’s time to send out invitations! Be sure to give guests as much notice as possible, and include all the pertinent party information (date, time, location, etc.). You can either send paper invitations or create an online invitation through a site like Evite.
– What to Serve
The food and drinks at your engagement party should reflect the style and taste of the wedding itself. If you’re having a formal black-tie wedding, for example, then your engagement party should have a similarly formal vibe. However, if you’re going for a more relaxed outdoor wedding, then the food and drinks can be more laid back as well.
– Decorating Your Party Space
How you decorate your party space will depend on the overall look and feel you’re going for. If you want a more formal affair, then use lots of candles and flowers to create an elegant atmosphere. For a more casual party, try using fun or colorful decorations like streamers and balloons. No matter what style you choose, make sure all the decorations are in keeping with the wedding theme.
– Theming Your Engagement Party
If you want to go the extra mile, you can also theme your engagement party. This could involve using a certain color scheme, choosing a specific type of food or drink, or even just incorporating some fun props into the decor. Whatever route you choose, make sure the theme is cohesive and reflects the style of your wedding.
– Party Favors
Party favors are a great way to thank guests for attending your engagement party. You can either give them something small like a candy or bookmark, or go all out with a larger gift like an engraved wineglass or picture frame. As the latest trends suggests, photo booths are nice favors as well.
– Entertainment
Of course, you should not forget your entertainment! Consider hiring a DJ to play music or have someone make a slideshow of the couple’s photos from over the years. If your budget allows, you can even hire an entertainer like a magician or comedian.
– Engagement Party DJ
Hire a DJ that can definitely work out with the crowd and has a lot of experience with engagement parties and weddings. You don’t want someone who is going to play the same songs all night or make awkward announcements. Look for someone who knows how to read a crowd and keep them on their feet! Make sure you discuss what songs you want played beforehand so that there are no surprises when it comes time for the big day.
– Take Photos
Don’t forget to take photos of your engagement party! You can use these as inspiration for the wedding or just enjoy them in years down line. Make sure you get a few good shots with everyone on their feet dancing.
– Photographer
A photographer is always a great idea for an engagement party, especially if you’re too busy with other things. You will want someone who knows what they’re doing and can make your engagement party memorable by taking photos of the whole event. If you don’t have an idea yet, talk to others about their experience with photographers in town before hiring one for yourself so that it goes smoothly.
– Thank You Notes
The final thing on our list is thank-you notes! After all that hard work planning and throwing your engagement party, you’ll want to send out thank-you notes to everyone who came. Make sure they are personal and mention something specific that happened at the party. It will make people feel appreciated and show how much you appreciate them coming!
Now that you have all the information on throwing an amazing engagement party, it’s time to get started!
