I've realized I share a lot of tips on planning your wedding, your elopement, and so on... But I have never shared some tips on planning an engagement party!
A few weeks ago I photographed Amy and Charles’ engagement party, so it got me thinking and I thought I would share a sort of checklist for planning your engagement party for those who don’t know where to start! It can be so overwhelming after becoming engaged to not feel like you’re doing everything right as a bride. It doesn’t have to be stressful & it can be whatever you want as a couple!
Engagement Party Checklist:
- Decide who is hosting, or where you thinking of having your engagement party.
- Pick a date (tip best time is within the first few months of your engagement as it's still fresh and exciting, no wedding planning stress yet!)
- Create a guest list!
- Register for gifts! This is a great way to have friends & family give gifts without having to be their in person due to not living nearby. You can even have a wedding fund box at the event & then family & friends can contribute to your wedding day.
- Send invitations! This is a great time to do your engagement session with a photographer you’re considering. Plus, this is easy decor for your engagement party to show off your engagement photos!
- Plan the food! Is it gonna be a formal sit down dinner party or a casual appetizer party?
- Plan the theme / organize decor (keep it simple as you don't want more stress added to planning a wedding)
- Decide what to wear! This is all up to you!
Now you're ready for your engagement dinner party! This is perfect for couples who plan to elope, have an intimate wedding, or people who love to celebrate with family & friends for every occasion!
