Congratulations you’re engaged! Now what? Thinking about hosting an engagement party? It’s the perfect way to celebrate and announce this exciting news! Traditionally, the bride’s parents host this shindig. If that is the case, the party is typically thrown like any other dinner party. Family members of the bride and groom, as well as close friends of the family are usually invited. Most people at the event become part of the wedding party. Champagne and dinner is served. Dad raises his glass for a toast and unexpectedly announces the engagement to all! Next you’ll hear, “Ooohhs, Ahhhs and Congratulations,” all around.
The news of your engagement will definitely travel fast amongst your community. Inviting everyone you know to the engagement party is like an invitation to the wedding. So be sure to invite people you would like to be at your wedding.
So, is it necessary to have an engagement party? It’s a nice idea, but not necessary. Today, many couples are announcing their engagements in much more informal ways. But if you do have a party, try to have it 6 months to a year before your planned wedding date. Having it too close to the wedding loses its purpose: to have your guests spread the good news.
Formal engagement parties aren’t as popular today as they used to be. With the amount of money weddings cost, an engagement party can definitely be cost inhibitive. Also, many couples are funding their own wedding events, making it that much harder to host multiple parties. Instead, you could host a potluck or outdoor BBQ to celebrate this exciting time. Or how about drinks and hors’ d’oeuvres at your favorite restaurant? It’s totally up to you. Because the truth is, the most important part of this whole process is your actual wedding day. You can always announce your engagement the old fashioned way, and get on the horn (or email) with your nearest and dearest. I’m sure they’ll be just as excited to hear the news.
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