My Big, Fat, Greek Engagement Party! ***Long & PIC HEAVY!!!***

[proti007]

Hi everyone! I've been meaning to post a thread on my engagement party that took place on February 20th, 2011 for a while now, so here we go! I'm Greek, so it's pretty traditional to have a big engagement party (like a mini-wedding). ours took place in Toronto at a banquet hall, complete with my family priest blessing our wedding rings, 100 guests, a DJ and gorgeous decor, done by my Mom & I. I'm so glad that I had the opportunity to celebrate with my whole family in Toronto, as many will not be joining us in Cabo this summer. Likewise, we'll be having a 300-guest AHR in Edmonton upon returning from our honeymoon in August for my husband-to-be's huge Ukrainian family. Here are some photos from the soiree!

 

Our GORGEOUS centrepieces, created by my wonderful mom!

Rhinestone candle holders

Engagement photo and money box that I crafted up

Our bomboniere's (our wedding favours): Mosiac glass candle holders (I wish I had a photo of them not wrapped!!!)

Seating chart with rhinestone place cards (I got all of the materials for this from Michael's)

Welcome table

My Groomie & I!

Getting blessed by our priest

Sweet table

The beautiful engagement cake my best friend (and BM!) made for our engagement!

 

 

 

[mari15t]

Wow! Everything was beautiful! I love the centerpieces! Congrats :0

Your date is quickly approaching!!!!! 

[JayKay]

Everything looks great!! Congrats!

[meeshie77]

That looks amazing!!  I love your decor

[DramaticAnnie]

Oh I am loving all the bling!! Everything looks wonderful, can't wait to see your whole wedding planning thread and your reception one too! Sounds like you're in for lots of celebration and fun!

[jamieirene]

Stunning! I have a greek friend, and I can not wait till she gets married she always has the best greek easters!!! Congrats!