You know, many people say that throwing an engagement party is quickly going out of style, that people just don’t want to throw engagement parties anymore. And yet, when I got engaged and started looking around at different wedding magazines and Internet sites, there was a lot of information out there about engagement parties. Not just what they were, but engagement party etiquette, and other frequently asked questions about a typical engagement party. So, I think that if there was that much information out there about that just a few years ago, that engagement parties are still alive and well. Plus, as long as families want to celebrate the engagement of their daughter, engagement parties will never go out of style. There are lots of questions about engagement parties, and especially the subject of engagement party etiquette. Hopefully, with these main points I can cover the highlights that you’ll need to know.
Who Should Throw an Engagement Party?
Traditionally, engagement party etiquette states that the party should be held by either the parents of the bride and groom, or a close family member or friend. In some instances, couples choose to host their own engagement parties, but preferably, it should be done by someone else.
When Should the Engagement Party be?
An engagement party should be held once the couple is officially engaged. Engagement party etiquette states that engagement parties should be held within the first three months after the couple becomes engaged, and at least nine months to one year before the wedding is scheduled to take place. Remember, you are celebrating the wedding festivities that are to come….not that are next month.
Should Guests Bring Gifts?
Engagement party etiquette states that guests are not required to bring gifts, nor should they be expected to either. An engagement party is meant to celebrate the couple and their love. Now, many guests will still bring a small gift, but the couple should not expect anyone to bring any gifts.
Who Should Attend the Engagement Party?
Engagement party etiquette states that engagement parties are meant to be small and intimate affairs, with only family and close friends in attendance. Remember, you don’t have to invite your entire guest list. Many famous people or the very rich choose to have a huge bash for their engagement party - but in my opinion you can’t beat the closeness and intimacy a smaller party brings.
Should Favors Be Given?
You don’t have to give out wedding favors, but what better time to hand out some great “Save the Date” magnets or other kind of favor? You want to find a great way to thank your friends and family for taking the time to show up for the celebration.
Engagement parties are much more intimate than any other kind of party you’ll have before the wedding. All of the bridal showers or bachelorette parties probably won’t hold a candle to your engagement party. Only at your engagement party will you be able to have your whole family there together, toasting your future (notice my picture) and really becoming a family.
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April 16th, 2008 at 12:37 am
My fiancee godmother threw us an engagement party and it was a great time. It was also a great way for our families to start getting to know each other. I highly recommend them.