{"id":7859,"date":"2021-07-08T09:00:01","date_gmt":"2021-07-08T08:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=7859"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:17:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T10:17:05","slug":"plan-the-perfect-engagement-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/plan-the-perfect-engagement-party\/","title":{"rendered":"How to plan the perfect engagement party"},"content":{"rendered":"

Throwing an engagement party is a great way to announce that you’re planning to get married, and there are endless different ways in which to celebrate. But whether you\u2019re engaged or planning a party for a recently engaged friend, how do you go about planning an engagement party?<\/p>\n

Some people like to keep their engagement party themes fairly low-key, bearing in mind there is all the planning and cost of a wedding to think about once the party is over, but others take a more extravagant approach.<\/p>\n

Bringing all your nearest and dearest together for a party not only saves you the job of visiting each of them to tell them there’s a wedding on the cards, but also gives them all a chance to get to know each other before your big day.<\/p>\n

Whatever your preference in terms of the size and scale of your party, follow our engagement party checklist to make sure you’ve covered all the basic steps to making your celebration a success.<\/p>\n

1. Pick a host<\/h2>\n

There is a tradition that says the parents of the bride should host the event, but it’s highly unlikely anyone will be offended if you decide to overlook that particular relic of history.<\/p>\n

The bride and groom in waiting might be the type of couple that relish the prospect of planning an engagement party, or perhaps their friends or family members are known for throwing a good bash. Picking the right person to host your engagement party is the first step to a night to remember.<\/p>\n

2. Save the date<\/h2>\n

The date of your wedding is the big one that people will want to know about, but if you’re not ready to announce that yet you can still let people know when your engagement party is happening.<\/p>\n

You could manage all your invitations by email or social media, or you might want to send out ‘save the date’ cards for people to pop on their fridges and notice boards, keeping your party firmly in mind as they go about their daily lives.<\/p>\n

When choosing a date, keep in mind the times of year that people tend to go away on holiday, and if you’re inviting any parents perhaps spare a thought for arrangements they will have to make around school and childcare.<\/p>\n

3. Find a venue for your engagement party<\/h2>\n

Of all the engagement party ideas you might have on your list, those pertaining to the potential venue are among the most important. The size, location and facilities of your venue will determine a whole host of other factors, such as the number of guests you can invite, the engagement party decorations you can use, and the activities you can include in your plan.<\/p>\n

Some people opt for venues like pubs and social clubs, which tend to have all the tables, chairs, glasses, and supplies that you might need for a party, but you could look elsewhere for a more unusual setting, such as an old barn for that rural party vibe, or a marquee for some outdoor fun.<\/p>\n

Home engagement party ideas<\/h3>\n

Perhaps you\u2019re looking to save some cash and put that towards the big day itself? First off, that\u2019s very forward-thinking of you. Second, that probably means you\u2019re looking to throw the engagement party at your house which is more than possible!<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re struggling to decide on what type of fiesta to throw, here are some home engagement party ideas you might want to consider:<\/p>\n