An engagement party is usually an intimate gathering to celebrate the bride and groom's decision to get married. There are no established rules about the style, what should or should not have at the party, or its time, and this celebration of free expression of the future couple.
The oldest traditions determined that the engagement party was offered by the bride's family, held at home and that only on this occasion there was a change of rings, but these obligations no longer exist, even the vast majority of the bride and groom prefer the freedom of Organize this event on your own, wherever you please, and put the wedding ring on each other's finger in a moment for two.
The tendency to hold less traditional parties has also caused many grooms to celebrate their engagement in two separate meetings, one with family and one with friends, as they find it easier to manage the environment according to the interests of each group.
Regardless of whether or not there is integration of family and friends of the couple, or whether or not to preserve aspects of ancient traditions; Most importantly, the engagement party is a joyous time that will remind the couple and share with the guests the source of their love that will soon be expressed in unity. Here are some different ideas on how the celebration can be made:
Engagement lunch or dinner
Is the traditional version made by the bride's mother in the family home or the bride in her future home, serving formal meals? with starter, main course with side dishes and dessert; or informal? with only one plate and one dessert. These meals may be consistent with the origin of the family or different cultures.
For those who do not want to bother their mother or wear out in the kitchen there is the option to keep the tradition more practical by selecting a sophisticated restaurant to hold the event.
The laid-back version of the lunch or engagement dinner can be a barbecue or a family-made pizza carvery, hired barbecues or pizza makers, or steakhouses and pizzerias.
Engagement Cocktail
The engagement cocktail can be classic, serving finger foods and drinks, or cold and wine tables; or simpler, with snacks, subway sandwiches and various drinks. Food and drink can be done by the family, the bride or a contracted service; and fulfillment can be at the bride's family home, the future couple's home or a ballroom.
Engagement Brunch or Afternoon Tea
Old-style engagement brunch or afternoon tea can be done by the bride's mother, the bride or a company. Foods include breads, cold cuts, savory baked goods, salads, savory pies, pastries, coffee, juice, teas and sodas. This event can take place at the bride's old or future home, in a ballroom or in an elegant pastry shop.
Grooms who prefer a more modern brunch or afternoon tea option can innovate by holding this picnic event in a beautiful park in their city.
In all possible party designs, arranging cake and champagne to be consumed at the end of the party with a wedding speech is a good choice. Just make sure that the engagement party is not dissimilar to the style of the wedding, nor is it much the same as what you intend to offer on the wedding day so as not to spoil the surprise.
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