anyone planned or planning an engagement party??

[Diana]

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Originally Posted by Virginialedoux Question : Is it acceptable to throw your own Engagement party?? My parents are 2 provinces away... I wonder if one of girlfriends or BDW Ottawa brides will throw me one!! lol

I think if you keep it informal it is more than ok. People who love you will be tortured if they have to wait till the wedding to celebrate.

We did it and had a great response! Traditional engagement parties seem to be less common because they were intended to announce the engagement of a couple.... I don't know about you but I couldn't wait to share the news! We wanted to share in our celebration but didn't want it to be formal. Nobody questioned the fact that we hosted it ourselves.

Our invitations said:

One of the most Cherished days of her life....
Frank asked Diana to be his Wife!!!

Now we are having
a party to celebrate our
Engagement!

Followed by date/time/rsvp/address/contact info.

[BarefootBride]

Im trading my mom in for Helen! Shes awesome!

Engagement parties are thought to be very casual and not too shower like. When I think of an engagement party I think of a nice get together at someones home or upscale lounge. Drinks and appetizers only.

[Sandra E.]

We used the color of my wedding, pink and Orange, we served finger food a lot of alcohol and gave out CDs with our favorite music as STDs.

[kate.com]

We are having a back yard BBQ... no gifts. Just a chance to introduce family & friends... especially because they will be going on vacation together!

[chrisdior]

BUMP.

 

Hey ladies, as im planning my engagement party, im trying to think of a cute destination wedding themed favor .. if anyone has had a party and can help me out, pleaseee do!! I know a lot of you are very creative.. any ideas will help Thanks!!

[JayKay]

What about a bottle opener such as a starfish or flip flop.  That way they can open their drinks at the party:)

 

Originally Posted by chrisdior 

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Hey ladies, as im planning my engagement party, im trying to think of a cute destination wedding themed favor .. if anyone has had a party and can help me out, pleaseee do!! I know a lot of you are very creative.. any ideas will help Thanks!!

 

[chrisdior]

not a bad idea! thanks

[shinediamond]

hi,
its really amazing moment for ones engagement party, how to attend all guests, whats ones dressing sense, what ones jwelery, to give a attractive, fabulous look...

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[shinediamond]

hi,
its really amazing moment for ones engagement party, how to attend all guests, whats ones dressing sense, what ones jwelery, to give a attractive, fabulous look...

Jewelry Depot Houston helps you in searching Diamond Ring Houston & after world searching. It provides you best wedding jewelry gifts.

Bye...

[Cateyedcutie]

My cousin offered to throw us one, but I declined...at least for now. I might reconsider it when the weather is better.