What time should you have an engagement party?

Ideally, you’ll want to host your engagement party sooner rather than later while the excitement is still fresh! Between 2-4 months of your engagement is generally a good window. This way, you can allow yourself a few weeks to relish in your “just engaged” bubble, before diving headfirst into the wedding planning.

What’s expected at an engagement party?

Nowadays, it’s common for guests to bring a gift to an engagement party, but it’s usually something small and sentimental. Don’t feel pressured to give an elaborate or expensive gift. And of course, gift or no gift, make sure you congratulate your friends in person—and thank the host for having you!

Who should be invited to your engagement party?

Everyone at the engagement party should be invited to the wedding, but not everyone invited to the wedding needs to be invited to the engagement party. Typically, engagement parties are more intimate than weddings, with a range of 10 to 75 people.

Is it tacky to have an engagement party?

Is it tacky to throw ourselves an engagement party? Martha Stewart’s Guide To Engagement Party Etiquette says that with traditional wedding etiquette it is the bride’s parents who plan and host the engagement party. It is not tacky to throw yourselves a party at all!

Is it appropriate to have two engagement parties?

Most of the time, it’s appropriate to have one party with everyone in attendance, but there may be an issue if the bride and groom’s families and friends are from different areas. In that case, it’s okay to have two separate events.

What’s the proper etiquette for an engagement party?

Just be sure to let people know that the wedding will be small so no feelings will be hurt when guests aren’t invited to the wedding. If you’re worried your friends will think you want to have a big bash solely to garner gifts, include a note in the invitation that requests no presents. 3. Consider what will make the in-laws most comfortable.

Can a family member throw an engagement party?

Traditionally, engagement parties are hosted by the bride’s parents, but nowadays really anyone can throw the engagement party. The groom’s parents, other family members, and even close friends can plan and prep this exciting party. Some couples even choose to throw their own celebration!

Who is responsible for throwing an engagement party?

Here are answers to the most frequently asked engagement party etiquette questions. Who throws the engagement party? Traditionally, engagement parties are hosted by the bride’s parents, but really anyone can throw the engagement party. Some couples even choose to throw their own celebration! When do you throw an engagement party?

Do you need an engagement party for a second wedding?

Etiquette prescribes that there is no need for an engagement party, or wedding announcement, or a shower, but bridal couples today believe that there is no reason to forego either an engagement party or bridal shower for second marriage.

Just be sure to let people know that the wedding will be small so no feelings will be hurt when guests aren’t invited to the wedding. If you’re worried your friends will think you want to have a big bash solely to garner gifts, include a note in the invitation that requests no presents. 3. Consider what will make the in-laws most comfortable.

What to ask for at a second wedding?

Gift etiquette can be a more sensitive area of planning a second wedding. “As you’ve been married before and had a wedding, you also likely got gifts once already,” says Chang. “At least a portion of the guests will be similar to your first wedding, so asking for gifts for a second marriage can be a little tricky.”

What to buy for an engagement party gift?

Remember that you’ll also be purchasing a wedding gift and possibly a shower gift, so don’t bust your budget on the engagement offering. Chances are at this point in the engagement the couple hasn’t had time to register for gifts. However, if they have, you might select one of the lower priced items.