When it comes time for speeches, be sure to toast the host , whether that be your parents, a friend, or a soon-to-be-in-law. You want to thank them for kicking off your wedding whirlwind with gusto! The engagement party should come soon after the engagement, while the news is still fresh. The couple might even decide to announce the engagement at the party, although for maximum impact the host will need to concoct a good excuse for gathering so bring friends and relatives together in one place.
Traditionally, the engagement party is hosted by the bride's parents, but friends of the bride and groom and other relatives may want to organize the gathering as well. The couple may opt to have two or more parties: one for relatives and family friends, for instance, and another for their own friends. If there will be multiple gatherings, a good rule of thumb is to let the bride's parents have the opportunity to be the first to celebrate the engagement.
A cocktail party hosted by the bride's parents at their home is the classic example, but it is by no means the only option. Part of the delight of an engagement party is that it allows the host room for improvisation and inventiveness. Some engagement parties are very formal think country clubs!
A casual backyard party with homemade food and fairy lights will also do the trick. The traditional rules of etiquette dictate that guests invited to the engagement party should also be invited to the wedding. However, the guest list will likely be shorter. Often the idea is to make this a more intimate event than the wedding itself. But this is no longer the only accepted approach—times have changed!
Now, since many people throw small weddings or hold their destination ceremonies far from friends and even family, the engagement party often includes people who may not be invited to the eventual nuptials. Pro tip: For a traditional party like one given by the bride's parents , both families should definitely be invited, whether or not all members will be able to attend the event.
Everyone at the party will want to have a chance to speak to the happy couple, so create a space where the bride and groom and their respective parents! Once the party is underway, there is also the matter of toasts.
At informal events hosted by friends, of course, anyone can make a toast at any time. In Germany for example, couples wear the engagement ring on the ring finger of their left hand. The round shape of the ring symbolises the infinite love that is sealed with the wedding. More and more couples are choosing an engagement ring again. Until the 60s it was quite common to get engaged without a ring.
Today, for the vast majority of couples, a ring is an important part of a successful proposal! The two terms engagement and proposal have the same meaning.
They describe the promise to enter into marriage. However, the term marriage proposal is often referred to as the event of asking a partner to wed.
An engagement describes the time leading up to the wedding. An official announcement of the marriage proposal is not necessary. However, most couples like to share a happy occasion like this with friends and family. An engagement is often announced in an intimate setting with close friends and family.
Some couples decide to send cards with pictures to spread the message. If the couple has already decided on the date for the wedding, it is possible to announce the engagement along with the invitations to the wedding. Couples increasingly send out "save-the-date" cards. These cards are a temporary invitation to the wedding, which announces wedding date. Less common now, but still a nice custom, is to announce the engagement in the local newspaper.
Nowadays this is mostly done in rural areas. It used to be common to celebrate the engagement with family. Whether a couple organises an engagement party or not, often depends on their cultural background. In countries such as India and Turkey the celebrations after the engagement are an important part leading up to the wedding.
The most important part of these celebrations is the exchange of the engagement rings. The man gets one too. Whether you jet off to a tropical location or plan a low-key staycation in your hometown, more couples are jumping on this trend to enjoy quality time together before embarking on the wedding planning process. Once the proposal excitement settles, be sure to send formal engagement announcements to your loved ones. If you want to stick to tradition, consider a paper announcement along with an invite to an engagement party.
Call a local stationery store to have cards typeset and printed. Psst: This is also a great way to screen potential vendors for your wedding invites. Alternatively, you can save time and order your paper goods online. Mixbook Photo Co.
If you'd rather take an eco-friendly approach to your engagement announcement, there are plenty of digital alternatives. Send your loved ones an email with all the proposal details and your wedding website , or design a Paperless Post invitation for your engagement party.
Don't forget to include the highlight reel. Traditionally, engagements are officially announced by someone other than the couple, unless there's no close relative to assume the honor or the couple wants to do it themselves. When composing your announcement, feel free to use the textual variation that best reflects your taste, audience and circumstances. For example, you can choose whether or not you want to include who's "hosting" the wedding. Below are a few standard engagement announcement wording options to get you started.
A June wedding is planned. Or no date has been set for the wedding. Doe is also the daughter of John Doe of San Francisco. This line is close to the end of the announcement. Note: There's no need to mention the other biological parent if he or she wasn't involved in raising you. Janet Jones and Mr. Timothy Chapin announce the engagement of Ms.
Jones's daughter Jane Doe to Jack Smith…. The engagement of Jane Annette Doe, daughter of Mrs. Janet Doe and the late Mr. Here's an example of appropriate wording if your parents don't approve of your partner or are both deceased:. The bride is the daughter of [the late] Mr. John Doe and Ms. Janet Jones of Los Angeles. Doe is the daughter of Mr.
John Doe of San Francisco and Ms. If you want, ask your host to make a polite note in the invitation—no gifts, please! However, some guests may still want to bring engagement party gifts. It can be smart to start your registry with a few low to mid range items, add it to your wedding website, and include your wedding website in your engagement party invite. For more information, check out our resource on what to ask for wedding registry gifts. In the event some guests bring gifts, be sure to have a discreet place to keep them.
Set up a discreet place to keep any gifts for your host. You may want to get a hostess gift yourself to show your host how much you appreciate them and thank them for throwing you such an amazing engagement party. Even if you choose not to give a hostess gift, you can write them a thoughtful thank you note to show your gratitude.
Check out our resource on thank you card wording for inspiration. Deciding what to serve your guests depends on the time of day and the style of the engagement party. The dinner menu or appetisers should match the theme of the party. A buffet style, like a taco bar or light bites, are two great options for an engagement party. Plan for your parents or hosts to kick off the toasts and have anyone else who wants to say something follow.
For guests who need some extra ideas for their toasts, check out these heartfelt wedding messages.
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