May 29, 2019 3 min read
Who to invite? Well, you could go by the standard of inviting people that will be in attendance at the actual wedding. If you're having a larger wedding, or are not sure of who will be invited, stick with close friends and family.
Engagement parties don't have to be extravagant, and can be just as special with your closest loved ones. If you plan to have a lot of guests there, be prepared to budget for the extra food and drinks, and how that may impact your wedding budget.
Again, the engagement party planning should be much simpler than the wedding planning process. You don't need a lot of decor to make the engagement party special, or fun. Decorate a few tables with candles and holders, and leave it at that.
The engagement party is about you and your new fiancé. So the decor is really just a finishing touch to the party! If you love flowers you can have a few small bud vases filled with blooms scattered around the party as well.
Unlike a wedding, usually an engagement party will not include a full meal. Have some light snacks for your guests. Standard party snacks can include charcuterie boards, dips, or small bites. If you want, you can make your engagement party a snack potluck and have each guest contribute a snack!
Make sure to make the snacks appropriate for the time of day. If your party is early afternoon you can have brunch type snacks like muffins and pastries if that's what you and your fiancé like.