When it comes to celebrating the spouses-to-be, there is no better
occasion than the engagement party. For a newly-engaged couple, throwing
a brilliant and memorable engagement party that everyone will remember
for years is one of their major concerns. Engagement parties are
considered as traditional gatherings where the wedding of a
newly-engaged couple is formally announced, more frequently celebrated
as a dinner party at home or at a fancy restaurant. However, you do not
have to let your engagement party be predictable. If you are looking for
inspiration, the following excellent engagement party ideas could help
you get started.
1. Add A Twist By Borrowing From A Particular Time Period
You have probably not been to many parties that have a “1920s”
theme, which is the reason this idea can really add a twist to an
engagement party. The men can show up at the party wearing sharp suits, a
cigar in hand, the women dressed in dropped waist flapper dresses,
complete with bejeweled headbands and feather boas. Things that were
happening elsewhere in the world at that time in terms of culture,
fashion and history can also be incorporated into the party. The effort
that can be put into research can be fun and interesting, and this idea
can differentiate an engagement party. Some seriously interesting
outfits are sure to be seen at the party!
2. Look No Further Than Your Own Great Outdoors
If you are one of the adventurous kinds, looking to celebrate
your engagement party is a truly unforgettable way; the great outdoors
has a lot to offer. You can find the best outdoor experiences, even at
an occasion like an engagement party, if you know where to look. An
outdoor engagement party may be more suitable for smaller groups, but
even bigger parties can also enjoy certain activities. These include
aquarium or zoo visits, caving and climbing, camel trekking, cycling,
diving and snorkeling, fishing, golf, hiking, hot air ballooning, and
more. An opportunity like this can truly come once in a lifetime, and
the party will be wistfully remembered and will make for some astounding
photos.
3. Inform Your Decision Based On Location
Anything from one of your wedding location or your partner’s
hometown to just a place you and your fiancé are fond of can serve as
the venue and the inspiration for your engagement party. If you want to
ensure that you have a fantastic engagement party, then an amazingly
popular idea is to create a theme for the party around the chosen venue.
For instance, you can hold a beach cocktail party with games if you
live near the coast. You could also hold the party somewhere more
private, such as a cliff edge, where you will have a beautiful view of
the beach. If you live near or on a farm, the engagement party can be
held inside a barn, which will make it easier to decorate and will give
the party a home-like, warm vibe.
4. Roll Out The Red Carpet
We all have our eyes on certain outfits but we never buy them
simply because we feel we will not be having an appropriate occasion to
wear them to. Well, if you set an unbelievably glamorous theme for your
engagement party, then you, your fiancé and your guests will finally get
a chance to shop for and wear those outfits. Get a red carpet rolled
outside your venue, hire photographers to snap photos guests as they
step out of their cars, and serve the finest canapés and champagne
inside. Being the centre of attention at such a glamorous setting is
sure to make you and you fiancé feel gorgeous. As a bonus, guests could
also be encouraged to dress up as famous historical lovers for the
party.
5. Let The Romance Fill The Air
Do not forget, an engagement party only happens once. So you and
your fiancé deserve to bask in it, and you do so by having simple theme
for the party similar to that of your engagement. Let the theme for the
party spill out romantic vibes, and decorate your venue in all the
engagement-related paraphernalia you can find. Get inspired from your
favorite pieces of romantic art, music, fairy tales, and more. You
probably have your own interpretation of “romance,” but some common
decorating ideas and themes include candles and soft lighting, flowers
everywhere possible (especially roses), fountains, outdoor settings like
gardens and gazebos, etc.
To be honest, all that matters is that you are celebrating the
fact that you are now engaged to the love of your life. The ideas, the
venues, and all subsequent details are just secondary to the actual
celebration itself. Whatever idea you choose to go with for your
engagement party, just be grateful that you have your loved one, and
your family and friends to share such a memorable moment with you.