Do we need to have an Engagement Party??
We have been engaged for over a year now and everyone that we would invite to the engagement party already know we are engaged, so is there any point in holding one??
Alexandra M
Question Asked: 19/01/2017
Wedding Date: 18/02/2018
Wedding Location: North Ipswich, QLD 4305
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Any reason to celebrate is a good reason for a party.
This question is a personal between you and your partner, but what you can do if you like say to your guest you are having a Engagement party , when they at the venue it actually a surprise wedding.
Not at all, that is totally a personal decision. It is becoming more common for people to have surprise weddings. These are events where guests are invited to an engagment party and it turns into a surprise wedding.
No. Some people have this so they do not have to invite to the wedding but want to celebrate with them.
An engagement party is not required, however it is about the two of you, so do what works for you. The added expense of an engagement party could be better spent on yourselves or added to your honeymoon!
(0) · Newcastle / Hunter Valley / Port Stephens & surrounding areas
Posted: 13/04/2017
Up to you.
This is a personal question. We believe that Engagement parties are getting fewer and fewer as people tend to get engaged and then start planning their wedding. It can also be seen as an added expense when there is really no need for it.
That's definitely a personal decision. You don't "need" to have an engagement party but if you decide that you would like one there are plenty of options. The beauty these days are that there are so many unique options and nothing needs to be as traditional as they once may have been.
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If you're not looking to do an engagement party, there is no rule book that says you absolutely have to! If you think of wedding showers, hens/bucks nights, dress fittings, cake tasting etc - they are parties within themselves! You could use them as chances to celebrate. There's no need to place a strain on your wedding budget if you don't want to. We find the planning of the wedding is a celebration.
In saying that, if you have a little left over cash in your budget and decided you do want to throw something, remember that you aren't obliged to invite your entire guest list. It's always nice to have a small get together for under 25 people at home or even a restaurant (Brisbane folk, Delfina's Bistro is great - hint hint) and make it an intimate and small celebration for your friends and family.