Engagement party. The engagement party is a fun evening of celebration that’s often missed in the wedding event calendar. Our guide on planning the perfect engagement party will help you revive this fantastic event.
You can add an engagement party to the wedding celebrations. There are many reasons to do so. You may be planning a destination wedding and would like to invite a large group of friends from the area. You may be planning a traditional wedding and want to modernize the engagement party.
A party to celebrate your engagement is a great way to meet potential vendors for your wedding. You can hire a planner to relieve the stress of organizing your event. Choose floral arrangements at a florist that match the style of your wedding. A photographer can capture this moment.
Detailed Touch Events, the planners of this lovely engagement party, shared their best tips for planning a celebration.
“My tip is to make the event more personal about you as a couple. This is especially true if you want to keep the wedding aesthetic traditional.”
How do you plan a party to celebrate your engagement? This is our 10-step guide…
Decide whether you will be hosting the party or your family and friends.
It is essential to note this detail. You can organize your engagement party and enjoy the details. You should ensure you have enough time to do this and plan your wedding. Ask a friend or family member to host the event so you can relax. In this situation, you will have to let go of some control.
Determine your budget.
Determine your budget before you buy or book anything for your engagement celebration. Download our wedding budget spreadsheet. You can then see the amount of money available to you for your engagement party within your wedding budget.
Book a location and planner (if needed).
Backyard or restaurant? A large event venue or a public beach? You should find the ideal place to celebrate the engagement. Make sure that it has everything you want, such as catering, alcohol, curfews, etc. If you have the budget, booking a wedding planner could open up some great venues that you might need to learn about. This could be a good trial run to hire them for your wedding!
Choose your gifts.
While engagement presents are being phased out, guests may still want to celebrate with you. Decide on your gifting strategy before you send your invitation. You should include on your invitations a link that leads to a wedding registry or a for cash. Ask your guests to donate to a charity of their choice in your honor. You may not want any gifts. On your invitations, you can clearly state this.
Invite your guests.
Do you already know who you would like to design your wedding invitations? Your wedding stationer can add the engagement party invitations to your wedding suite. It will create a cohesive and beautiful set of invitations for every event. If you still need to get there, digital invitations can be a great option. Browse our favorite sites to purchase paper and digital invites.
