It doesn t have to be the traditional evening dinner dancing reception.
Engagement party instead of wedding.
However depending on the type of wedding the couple will be having whether a large or small one at home or destination wedding.
An engagement party doesn t have to be a stodgy affair.
The only exceptions to this rule would be very small weddings under 50 people or a destination wedding in a very far flung location.
No one expected a wedding only 5 months after the engagement so they definitely had the advantage.
The engagement party typically falls within a few months of the proposal kind of the sweet spot between carefree just engaged life and the start of serious wedding planning.
Everyone who is invited to the engagement party absolutely must be invited to the wedding.
Anyone you invite to the engagement party or other pre wedding party like a bridal shower must be invited to the actual wedding in your case the one at the courthouse a reception is where you host anyone who comes to your wedding immediately afterwards.
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The old fashioned americana inspired backyard shindig can be a perfect way to celebrate.
You ll want to give guests about one month s notice six weeks if you re inviting long distance friends so send party invitations out a few months after your engagement.
Choosing a sunday date over a long weekend helped l j secure vendors on short notice and with that every thing was in place to pull off the ultimate surprise.
The same list of guests who will be attending the wedding but shorter.
Kevin and i had an engagement party grade school reunion that we turned into a wedding.
Welcome to engagement season.
Don t expect gifts at the party.
Make the big announcement by showing a slideshow of images of the actual elopement or.
Traditionally an engagement party is attended by close friends and family of the bride and groom.
They wanted a fun atmosphere nothing too formal and a dance party.
Throwing an engagement party to announce that you re married is such a fun way to surprise your loved ones.