Do have an engagement party.
It is the most fabulous way to celebrate with friends and
family when you and your other half make that big decision.
Make your engagement party more intimate than your
wedding. You do not have to invite every
Tom, Dick and Harry. Invite those who
are closest to you and your respective families. Have it at your parents’ house. That way it’s more personal and has a familiar
and family atmosphere.
Make it fun and themed around your wedding (not the exact
theme). Make it a cocktail party or a
sit down meal or even a good old braai.
Whatever you do, make it special.
It’s about you
Remember that your engagement party is about you and your fiancé. Yes you want to talk to everyone, and yes you
need to meet your parent’s friends whom you haven’t met and thank everyone for
coming etc etc etc. But. Don’t forget about each other.
Chris and I made the mistake of trying to talk to everybody
at our engagement party and when we sat down at the end of the evening, we realized
the only time we had spoken to each other was when we say down for dinner.
Take lots of photos
Make sure to document every moment (it helps if you have a
friend who knows how to take gorgeous pictures).
Food
Food is non-negotiable.
Serve it.
Whether you decide on canapés or a good old sit down meal,
food has to be served (to absorb alcohol). However, please make sure your guests have a
table and chair when they are eating if you decide on a meal. There is nothing worse than sitting on the steps
of someone’s verandah and eating off your lap in your party frock.
Drinks
Supply your guests with all drinks. Do not ask them to bring a bottle. It is so not cool. Even if you just have the prerequisite beer
and wine and champagne. You don’t have
to have hard tack (although for the whiskey swilling gentlemen, it’s sometimes
nice to have their tipple), but do supply general drinks from the good old
bottle of water to a nice bottle of Moët for the toast.
And remember to have fun and enjoy yourselves. This time is so special and if you blink, you
will miss it.
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