Engagement Party Must-Haves
Posted by Jessica Sharpe on Fri, Feb 17, 2012
Engagement parties are an evolving part of the engagement experience. Some people throw huge parties, some throw smaller, more intimate gatherings. No matter what kind of engagement party you have -- small or large, casual or formal -- there are a few things you must have for your engagement party.
Food
Whether it’s a huge spread or just some wine and cheese, food will make your engagement party festive. Everyone likes to gather around some munchies, so put out a little something for your people. It doesn’t have to be huge, but even cookies and coffee will make your party festive.
Decor
Again, you don’t have to go overboard, but flowers, costume plastic jewels, glass beads, river rocks, and large sequins are all easy decorations that add glam to your party. Candles and streamers are always easy and can look fancy, too.
A moment
Engagement parties don’t need big speeches or long toasts, but it is customary for the father of the future bride to make a toast to the happy couple. The father of the groom may follow, but there doesn’t need to be a whole long stretch of toasts and speeches.
Engagement parties are a lot of fun, and the best part is that you can make it the way you want it. What are you planning for your engagement party?
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