Tips for planning your engagement party

1. Your engagement party guest list

Deciding who to invite is crucial, make a list of your friends, family and colleagues and whittle this down to the key people you want to celebrate with you. Agreeing this now, will also help with choosing your wedding guest list as anyone who makes the guest list for your engagement party can also be invited to the wedding. 

2. Your engagement party venue

Once you know roughly how many people you want to invite, you can start to look for a suitable venue. Choosing the perfect venue that matches your vibe and party goals. It’s all about finding a space that reflects your unique personality and sets the tone for an unforgettable party.

If you want a more laid-back vibe for your engagement party, you could consider holding your celebration at a chic restaurant, your favourite bar (if they have private space to hire), or a luxurious hotel.

Food and drink is key to your party vibe. You can’t go wrong with great food and drink. Consider, your party style.Is it relaxed, then canapes and cocktails  or sharing platters may work perfectly. If its more formal a sit down meal might be your preference, incorporating a dining experience with customized menus. 

It is essential to have some bubbles available for the special toasts at some point during your party. Keep the drinks flowing for you and your guests and make sure to have some bubbly on hand for those special toasts.

Consider whether you want a party dress code or do you want it to be more relaxed. Cocktail attire is the perfect choice for any occasion without a specific dress code. It’s versatile enough to take you from daytime festivities to evening fun. The tone and style of the party will determine how your guests should dress. If it’s a formal event with a party theme, inform your guests of your preferred dress code with plenty of time, so that they can plan their outfits.

Once you settle on the planning logistics, it's time to envision and decide on the décor. Just like every other engagement party detail, the theme and decorations can be as simple or as elaborate as you'd like. Since the focus is on celebrating the two of you, capture the magic of your proposal. Choose an aesthetic that will create this upbeat, joyous atmosphere.

Consider decorating the guest tables at a dinner party or food stations at a cocktail party with floral arrangements and elegant candles to help set the mood. You could also make a statement with your decor and include personal touches including photos of the two of you, to keep your guests in awe all night long.

I hope this gives you some great tips for planning your engagement party. You can’t go wrong with a party that includes eating, drinking, dancing, and mingling. Just make sure that you include elements that reflect your personality and shared interests in order to create a true reflection of your love story. 

If you want help planning your party, to reduce the hassle then get a party planner like me on board. I work with you from a months before your party, to bring everything together for you. Sourcing the right suppliers, running the day and styling every detail for you, to make your party that extra bit special. So that when your guests arrive, everything is set and looking beautiful for your wonderful celebratory evening ahead.  Please  get in touch to discuss working together and we will arrange a complimentary consultation.

Natasha