Your engagement party is the first of many pre-wedding celebrations that you and your partner will enjoy. Even if you don’t plan to tie the knot any time soon, this fun event will allow you to celebrate a proposal while providing an insight into the wedding planning process.
Naturally, your guests will have expectations ahead of the event, and you might be eager to avoid disappointment. Read on to find out what guests expect from an engagement party.
Delicious Food
Almost every guest will expect the happy couple to serve food at an engagement party. In fact, your guests might forgo dinner to enjoy a bite to eat at the event. If you don’t provide a sit-down meal or buffet, they might struggle with hunger pangs and leave the party early. Keep your guests chatting and dancing by serving delicious food or meals that will satisfy their hunger pangs.
An Attractive Backdrop
Engagement party décor doesn’t need to be as elaborate as your wedding day, but it should feature beautiful touches to create an inviting backdrop. A handful of small floral arrangements, some pillar candles, and a banner will likely be enough to give a venue the wow factor and meet guests’ expectations.
Fun Entertainment
Most guests will look forward to some form of entertainment at an engagement party. Put a huge smile on their faces by choosing from one of the best function bands to encourage your loved ones onto the dance floor. The right act could convince your friends and family to get up out of their seats to show off their best moves. There’s an act to suit every taste, from 80s-themed bands to current and contemporary groups. You’re sure to find the right performers to match your taste and impress your nearest and dearest.
Engagement Party Toasts
Guests will excitedly anticipate a toast from the happy couple and their parents. If you’re unsure about etiquette for engagement party toasts, the bride’s father traditionally proposes a toast to the happy couple. Of course, the rules are flexible for non-traditional or same-sex couples. After a parent has made a toast, you and your partner are free to make a speech, which might provide an opportunity to thank your parents for all their help or support.
Time to Talk to the Happy Couple
Good food, live entertainment, and a beautiful backdrop are perks when attending your party. Your guests will want to spend time with you both to celebrate your engagement. Your loved ones will have cleared their schedules, dressed up, and maybe even bought a gift to show how pleased they are for you both. As hard as mingling can be, make it your mission to speak to every guest at the party to ensure they don’t feel uncomfortable or unappreciated.
Don’t disappoint your guests. Check each of the above boxes to ensure your loved ones have a fun night to remember. It will set the tone and increase the excitement for an unforgettable wedding.
