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Engagement Party Invitations
Choosing engagement invitations is a lot more fun than choosing wedding invitations, so enjoy shopping! There are no ground rules with engagement party invitations they can be formal, informal, or even made verbally. Once you decide on a date and venue for the party let your guests know so that they can mark their calendar. By sending out an invitation you are also giving them a chance to RSVP. You will need to have an idea of how many people you will be catering for.
You could create unique party invitations by using your engagement photo or a photo of the two of you together. If you are planning on having a themed engagement party (e.g. a barbeque, tea party or a Mexican party) you can use this as a basis for the style of your party invitation. If you are planning on making your own party invitations Please enjoy our free engagement invitation clip art gallery and even save tome with our pre cut and folded blank card kits.
? Engaged couples invest a lot of time and effort in selecting an engagement invitation design. The reason for finding the perfect engagement invitation is that not just accomplishes the task of inviting guests to the engagement but is also sets the mood for the engagement party. Designing the engagement invitation and getting it printed should be one of the first items in your engagement plan. Ideally, engagement invitations should be sent out to guests at least four weeks before the engagement party so that they have plenty of time to make travel arrangements. If your engagement party is taking place during the holidays, send your engagement invitations out even earlier.
? The typical format of the engagement invitation consists of the names of the couple, the invitation to the engagement, the day, time and venue of the engagement party and an RSVP card and address. The names of your guests can either be written on the card itself or on the envelope. As far as possible, include the names of all the people you are inviting and avoid generalized suffixes like “and family.”
? The first thing that you need to decide is the tone of the engagement invitation – will it be formal or informal? A formal invitation typically starts with “Mr. and Mrs. Smith request the honour of your presence…” A more informal engagement invitation can start with something as simple as “Please join us…”. You also need to decide on who is going to announce the engagement and invite the guests.
? Remember to clearly display the day, date and time of engagement party in the engagement invitation. Specify the time zone if there is likely to be any scope for confusion. Also give the full address of the engagement party venue. It is a good idea to enclose a map as well especially for out of town guests.
? The RSVP card is now an integral part of most Engagement invitations. This is usually a card with a simple message where the guests enter in their names and indicate whether they will be attending the Engagement party or not. It is the done thing to include a self-addressed and stamped envelope as well with an RSVP card. In case you decide not to enclose a separate RSVP card with your Engagement invitation, just indicate by when you expect an RSVP and give them your address, email id and phone number so that they can do so in a way that is convenient to them.
? Those are the essential elements in a Engagement invitation. Apart from this, it is up to you to use your creativity to design a card that is truly unique. Some couples do this by including a personalized message. Others include a poem or a quote from a favourite book or movie. You can also play around with the look and feel of the Engagement invitation. There are many different materials and designs available for you to choose from. If you are having a theme Engagement party, it is a great idea to include some design elements in the Engagement invitation that are related to the theme.
? Quotes, Rhymes, Sayings and Verses for a DIY Engagement Party Invitation
We have provided this selection of famous quotes, rhymes and verses to add to the Engagement Party Invitation card templates to ensure a unique invitation wording. Your engagement invitations can be a simple postcard or a folded letter format. A great idea is to place a quote, verse, rhyme or saying on either the back of the engagement invitation or on the left hand side of the Engagement Party Invitation. You can choose a quote, verse, rhyme or saying from our list to ensure your engagement invitation wording is unique! The following Sayings and Verses are suitable for a Engagement Party Invitations and can be added to your engagement invitation wording to create your own DIY engagement invitations:
? Grow old along with me the best is yet to be.
Engagement Party Invitation Quote by Robert Browning
? An engaged woman is always more agreeable than a disengaged. She is satisfied with herself. Her cares are over, and she feels that she may exert all her powers of pleasing without suspicion. All is safe with a lady engaged; no harm can be done.
Engagement Party Invitation Quote by Jane Austen
? Love is friendship set on fire.
Engagement Party Invitation Quote by Jeremy Taylor
? Long engagements give people the opportunity of finding out each other's character before marriage, which is never advisable.
Engagement Party Invitation Quote by Oscar Wilde
? “My mother says I didn't open my eyes for eight days after I was born, but when I did, the first thing I saw was an engagement ring. I was hooked.”
Engagement Party Invitation Quote by Elizabeth Taylor
? “Marriage is a three ring circus: engagement ring, wedding ring and suffering”
by an unknown author
? Choose one of the above Engagement Party Invitation Quotes, Rhymes, Sayings and Verses for additional unique wording for your special event.
Throwing an engagement party is by no means necessary it does give you the perfect opportunity to officially announce your engagement and a chance to celebrate this exciting time with your friends and family. An engagement party is the first of many pre-wedding parties.
What is the Purpose of an Engagement Party?
? It gives you the perfect opportunity to officially announce your engagement.
? A party gives you a chance to celebrate your newly engaged status with your friends and family and show off your ring!
? It also provides an opportunity for both you and your partner’s family and friends and (if you have an inkling of who you might choose) your intended bridal party to meet each other prior to your wedding day.
? An engagement party provides a perfect excuse to get your friends and family together for some fun!
Here are some tips and ideas and FAQ’s on how to throw a fantastic engagement party.
When should an Engagement Party be Held?
Traditionally an engagement party is held up to two months after you become officially engaged.
Who hosts and engagement Party?
Traditionally it is the couple’s parents who organize and host an engagement party. However if it is not feasible for either set of parents to organize the party (if they don’t live in the same town as the couple or if there are any awkward family relationships) it is acceptable for a friend or family member to host the event. It is also worth keeping in mind that it is becoming increasingly popular for couples to organize the party themselves. This is a great idea particularly if you want to surprise your guests with your engagement news at the actual party (you could send out party invitations without revealing the true reason behind the celebration). There are no firm rules, so do whatever suits you your family and friends. Try not to offend anyone though if they offer to host an engagement party for you. Make the decision of what you and your fiancé want and politely decline any other offers. Something to bear in mind is that whomever hosts the party is also expected to foot the bill, so think long and hard if your parents or a generous relative or friend is offering to throw a party for you! Remember too that if someone else actually hosts your engagement party it will allow you and your fiancé the freedom to circulate at the party rather than greeting guests, taking coats and serving food and drinks.
Engagement Party Budget
Work out whether you want a small or large engagement party and calculate a budget for it. Write down all the elements of the party including the engagement invitation, the food, the drink, the entertainment and the decorations. Be realistic if you are paying for the event yourself. You don’t want to be still paying for the engagement party once you are into the wedding planning stage!
Engagement Party Venue
Engagement parties can be as formal or as casual as you choose. The purpose is to celebrate your engagement with those who are close to you, not to spend copious amounts of cash on food, drinks and party decorations. Try to keep in mind that some of the most enjoyable and memorable engagement parties are simple low-key events. That being said, if you or your parents have your hearts set on a full-blown elaborate sit-down dinner at a classy restaurant then I’m sure your guests will be more than happy to join you at such an event. You might prefer to have a formal engagement party for your parents and then a more casual party with your friends. It is completely up to you. Here are some ideas for celebrating your engagement:
? If it is within the host’s budget then how about a brunch or lunch buffet at your favourite restaurant.
? If you want something less formal then how about a casual cocktail party at your local bar. You could block off a room for a private party at your local bar and provide cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
Remember that with either of these options you cannot under any circumstances ask your party guests to pay for anything.
Here are some popular options, which are more affordable if you are on a tight budget:
? The most popular venue for engagement parties is at the home of either the couple or their parents. At home engagement party ideas include:
? Host a champagne or cocktail party with a casual buffet or hors d'oeuvres. Serve tasty food that is easy to eat and serve. If you prefer you can call in a professional caterer who will be able to devise an engagement themed menu and provide staff to serve and clean up at the party.
? With regard to drinks concoct some romantic themed cocktails and ensure that wine, beer and soft drinks are also available. You can bulk buy these from a discount or club store.
? You could just serve a selection of delicious desserts with drinks.
? Host a cheese and wine themed party.
? A backyard barbecue is the most common style of outdoor engagement party. Decorate your backyard with strings of fairy lights and candles in the evening to create a romantic atmosphere.
? How about a group picnic in the park, on the beach or at another scenic local area, such as a vineyard, a museum or on a party boat. Try to choose somewhere that has a special significance to you both (e.g. the scene of your first date).
? Host a simple afternoon tea party. You could provide an assortment of teas, coffee and sandwiches served on pretty platters and decorated cakes displayed on elegant cake stands.
? To add a further element of fun to your party how about hosting a themed engagement party. There are many different themes, which you could choose from, but my favourite would be a Mexican theme (you could have a Mariachi band, hire a margarita machine (check out MrMargarita.com for details), have piñatas and serve Mexican food!). Just because you choose to celebrate your engagement with a theme your guests will not automatically assume that you are likely to use the same theme for your wedding!
? Remember that if you are hosting an engagement party at your home then you must make sure that there is enough parking space available for your guests. If you are planning a large-scale party perhaps you should consider hiring a valet service
Engagement Party Decorations
Just because you might be on a tight budget does not mean that you cannot be creative with decorations for your engagement party.
? Decorate the engagement party venue with photo collages of the two of you including photos of you both growing up and once you met one another.
? Use romantic yet inexpensive decorations such as heart-shaped balloons, red tablecloths and napkins, banners, heart-shaped chocolates or candies in elegant bowls and candles casting a soft atmospheric glow.
? Order a pretty cake with either a photo of the two of you printed on it or simply with your names upon it.
? Whilst you have all of your potential wedding guests in one place (and if you have decided on a wedding date) why not hand out save-the-date cards.
? You could use flowers to provide a stunning centrepiece on your engagement party serving tables or simply place vases of flowers around the room.
Engagement Party Invitations
Choosing engagement invitations is a lot more fun than choosing wedding invitations so make the most of it! There are no ground rules with these party invites – they can be formal, informal, or even made verbally. Once you decide on a date and venue for the party let your guests know so that they can mark their calendar. By sending out an invitation you are also giving them a chance to RSVP. You will need to have an idea of how many people you will be catering for.
You could create unique party invitations by using your engagement photo or a photo of the two of you together. If you are planning on having a themed engagement party (e.g. a barbeque, tea party or a Mexican party) you can use this as a basis for the style of your party invitation. If you are planning on making your own party invitations Please enjoy our free engagement invitation clip art gallery and even save tome with our pre cut and folded blank card kits.
Engagement Party Guest List
How many guests you invite to your engagement party is up to you (and whoever is hosting the party), your budget and the number of people your venue will allow. Etiquette dictates that anyone who is invited to the engagement party must also be invited to the wedding. If it is the case that even at this stage you are thinking that your wedding will be an intimate family-orientated affair then you should make those non-family guests you have invited to your engagement party aware of this so that there are no surprises for them when your wedding invitations are sent out.
Engagement Gifts
It is common knowledge that gifts should definitely not be expected at an engagement party. However it is likely that some guests will want to buy you something. If you do decide to register for gifts at this early stage of your wedding planning, do not put the registry information on the engagement party invitation. Let your parents know where you're registered in case people ask them If you don’t know what type of gifts to register for then how about asking for engagement gifts which will help you to organize and plan your upcoming wedding (e.g. a subscription to a wedding website, a subscription to a bridal magazine, tickets to a local wedding show, books on wedding planning).
If receiving gifts would make you uncomfortable you might prefer to explicitly state on the party invitation that engagement gifts are not necessary.
Entertaining your Engagement party guests
Contrary to popular belief you do not have to subject guests at your engagement party to endless cheesy party games. The most important thing is that your family and friends get to know one another in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Here are a few simple ideas of how to entertain your guests and hopefully encourage them to mingle.
? If it’s a daytime barbeque or picnic you are hosting, then why not organize an outdoor sporting event such as a game of softball, volleyball or even croquet for your guests. This will give them the perfect opportunity to bond.
? Just as you would at any party try to make introductions between guests and point out possible common interests.
? You can use visual props as icebreakers at your party. For example type up your engagement story and the story of how you met, frame it and display it for the guests to read. This will be sure to get them talking.
? Arrange to have an official engagement photo taken of you and then display it at your engagement party. A cute idea is also to display old photos of you and your fiancé as children, when you were growing up and when you first got together. This is traditionally a great conversation starter.
? To give your guests a heads up on who is who and your families structure display a family tree showing both families.
? Music at a party definitely enhances the atmosphere and encourages guests to interact. If you are hosting a large-scale party then how about organizing a live jazz band, a Mariachi band (perfect for a Mexican themed party), a pianist or a classical musician (violin, harp, acoustic guitar etc). Choose musical entertainment to match the theme and style of your party.
? By throwing the party in the evening your guests are more likely to relax and let go of their inhibitions and will be more inclined to get up and dance.
? If you have already started planning your wedding by the time the engagement party comes around then why not create a video photo montage including in it pictures of the church or wedding venue, the intended reception venue, your chosen transportation and other wedding planning ideas you have had. If you have decided on your bridal attendants you could even include footage of each of them to introduce them to your friends and family. This will give your guests a taster of the upcoming wedding.
? It is definitely a good idea to set up a microphone so that your host can make a toast to you both. If you place it in a prominent location it will encourage guests, as the party progresses, to make spontaneous toasts to you both.
? If you want to save money then rather than hiring an official photographer, why not ask a family member or friend who is reliable and has a certain amount of expertise with a camera to capture your engagement party for posterity in pictures or even on video. Alternatively ask party guests with cameras to share their photos with you after the party. It’s great to have photos as a keepsake of such a special event.
? I read about this idea on a wedding forum and I thought it sounded great. You provide two large white sheets of poster board and write "Wedding Advice From the Women" across the top of one and "Wedding Advice From the Men" on the other with a heavy marker pen. Attach a pen to each board and encourage your party guests to leave notes about things they learned while planning their own weddings or simply wedding planning suggestions from non-married guests. Not only will this give guests an opportunity to offer you their advice but also you will inevitably come away with lots of helpful information, which will serve you well in the upcoming wedding planning stages! If you want something less obtrusive than poster boards you could use pretty stationary or even index cards on a table at the party instead. You could stick them into an engagement scrapbook after the party alongside your photos and other engagement mementoes.
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Planning an Engagement Party
Having an engagement party is a good way to introduce your fiance or fiancee to your family and friends. Today, in our mobile society, the bride and groom may not live near family or old friends. Therefore, having an engagement party is a quick way to introduce a future spouse to a group of people at one time. The following tips will help you have a successful engagement party:
DO WE SEND OUT INVITATIONS
Yes, it is etiquette to invite guests to an engagement party with an invitation. Make them yourself or purchase them the choice is yours.
WHO HOSTS AND ENGAGEMENT PARTY?
The parents of the either the bride or groom usually host the party, though grandparents, an aunt and uncle, a close friend of the parents, or a godparent may choose to host it instead. If both sets of parents live in the same community and are acquainted, they might co-host the party.
CAN I HAVE MULTIPLE ENGAGEMENT PARTIES?
It is okay to have two engagement parties, each hosted by one set of parents, if the parents of the bride and groom live in different communities and have different friends. If both families live in the same community, only one party is held and both sets of parents are invited. However, only the friends of the hosting parents are invited unless both sets of parents co-host the party.
WHEN DO I HAVE THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY?
The purpose of the party is to celebrate the engagement. Therefore, the party should be held shortly after the engagement occurs and several months before the wedding. If most of the guests don't yet know about the engagement, the hosting parents might announce the engagement at the party.
WHO DO I INVITE TO THE ENGAGEMENT PARTY?
Invite only close friends and family who are also friends of the bride or groom, not just the parent's friends. Don't invite people that you don't expect to invite to the wedding.
SHOULD AN ENGAGEMENT PARTY BE FORMAL OR CASUAL?
You may keep the party simple and relaxed or have a black tie affair, the choice is yours. You might have a barbeque or a cocktail party without a pre-planned program and at which guests can mingle and visit or a formal dinner event. Remember it is your engagement party not your wedding, keep that in mind when planning.
SHOULD WE EXPECT GIFTS?
Gifts aren't usually given at engagement parties. If they are, it is most often a bottle of wine or a wedding planning book for the bride. The couple might accept any gifts that they receive, then put them aside to be opened at a later time so that guests who didn't bring anything don't feel awkward. Gifts of wine or food do not need to be served at the party.
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Engagement Invitation Wording
Traditional From The Bride and Groom to be
(Brides to be name)
and
(Grooms to be name)
request the pleasure of the company of
(line or guests name)
at their engagement party
on (date)
at (time)
(Venue)
(Venue address)
RSVP (date)
(Contact details)
Engagement Invitation Wording
From Bride and Groom’s to be with Parents
Mr and Mrs (brides parents to be)
together with
Mr and Mrs (grooms parents to be)
are proud to invite
(line or guests name)
to celebrate the engagement of their children
(bride to be) and (groom to be)
at (venue)
(venue address)
on (date)
at (time)
dress code
RSVP
(Contact details)
Engagement Invitation Wording
From Bride and Groom to be with Parents
Together with their parents
(brides to be name)
and
(grooms to be name)
request the pleasure of the company of
(line or guests name)
at their engagement
at (venue)
(venue address)
on (date)
at (time)
dress code
RSVP
(Contact details)
Engagement Invitation Wording
Cocktail Celebration
In celebration of
(bride to be) and (groom to be)
for their upcoming wedding
A Cocktail Party
will be held in their honor
(day and date of engagement party)
(time of engagement party)
(venue of engagement party)
(Address of Engagement Party)
(Host Name/s)
RSVP by (RSVP date)
(contact details)
Engagement Invitation Wording
Cocktails and Dinner Party
(bride to be) and (groom to be)
are soon to cut the cake
Let's toast the happy couple
and celebrate
Cocktails and Dinner
(venue of engagement party)
(day and date and time of engagement party)
(Address of Engagement Party)
(Host Name/s)
RSVP by (RSVP date)
(contact details)
Engagement Invitation Wording
Formal Dinner
You are cordially invited
to attend a dinner
in honour of
the engagement of
(bride to be)
and
(groom to be)
(day and date of engagement party)
(time of engagement party)
at the home of
(Host Name/s)
(Address of Engagement Party)
Please respond by (RSVP date)
(contact details)
Engagement Invitation Wording
Cocktail Celebration
In celebration of
(bride to be) and (groom to be)
for their upcoming wedding
A Cocktail Party
will be held in their honor
(day and date of engagement party)
(time of engagement party)
(venue of engagement party)
(Address of Engagement Party)
(Host Name/s)
RSVP by (RSVP date)
(contact details)