Everything you need to know about having an engagement party

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Evelyn Carpenter

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The engagement party is a moment where the bride and groom celebrate this new step in their lives with their family and friends. It is advisable not to let too much time pass after the proposal, so that it does not lose its novelty and is not so close to the marriage.

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In some more traditional families, it is customary for the bride's parents to be the ones to invite the bride and groom to this celebration, but it can be the bride and groom themselves who send the invitations and gather all their loved ones to celebrate this new step in their relationship. If your parents want to have a formal celebration, don't worry, you can have a relaxed one at another time with your friends.

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What to use?

This is a celebration where you are the protagonists, so it is an opportunity to choose a more elegant or entertaining look. It will depend on the type of celebration you choose to hold Tied shirt dresses are very flattering and can look both elegant and casual, perfect for this type of occasion.

The groom can opt for a casual look, with trousers and shirt, without jacket or tie. He can play with fun accessories such as modern leather shoes or boots, socks with bright patterns, scarves, humitas, among others. Even a hat if you choose a day outdoors!

How do you celebrate?

The first thing to be clear about is that the engagement party doesn't necessarily have to be a literal party.

You can choose to do a simple engagement party and gather your closest family and friends and invite them to eat at a restaurant or have a celebration at home. But if you're looking to different engagement party ideas You can organize a group and live an experience such as a vineyard tour, a camping weekend or have your engagement party on the beach, it can be from a picnic to a more organized event.

Your engagement celebration can be as formal as you want it to be or as relaxed as you want it to be, depending on your style as a couple. The important thing is to be clear that the goal is to celebrate the fact that you are getting married and not that it should be a source of stress as the organization of the marriage can be.

Who should you invite?

Because it is a smaller celebration, it is not necessary to make large guest lists. You can even organize several different celebrations with your different groups of friends and/or family. Before you send out the invitations for your engagement party should keep in mind that everyone who participates in these celebrations will be waiting for an invitation to the big day.

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What to give at an engagement party?

If you were invited and you don't know what to give at an engagement party the best thing to do is to opt for a symbolic gift that can mean a good time for the bride and groom.

The bride and groom are not always going to put this detail on their engagement party invitation, but arriving empty-handed is not an option. Snack boxes or baskets with deli items are a safe option. If they want something a little more personal, they can opt for a photo album with pictures of the bride and groom or personalized mugs and t-shirts. If they are close to the couple, anCoupon booklet with possible tasks to be done for the organization of the marriage in which they can help will surely be appreciated.

If you want to skip all the preparation, you can throw a surprise engagement party and just gather your friends and family and tell them the big news - you're sure to surprise them!

Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.