Choosing a sunday date over a long weekend helped l j secure vendors on short notice and with that every thing was in place to pull off the ultimate surprise.
Engagement party instead of wedding.
It s time to kick off the wedding celebrations with a bang.
The engagement party typically falls within a few months of the proposal kind of the sweet spot between carefree just engaged life and the start of serious wedding planning.
No one expected a wedding only 5 months after the engagement so they definitely had the advantage.
Welcome to engagement season.
Decorate the trees with streamers unfurl mini.
We ve known each other since fifth grade but we grew apart married other people and got divorced before.
The same list of guests who will be attending the wedding but shorter.
They wanted a fun atmosphere nothing too formal and a dance party.
You ll want to give guests about one month s notice six weeks if you re inviting long distance friends so send party invitations out a few months after your engagement.
Kevin and i had an engagement party grade school reunion that we turned into a wedding.
Everyone who is invited to the engagement party absolutely must be invited to the wedding.
Traditionally an engagement party is attended by close friends and family of the bride and groom.
Throwing an engagement party to announce that you re married is such a fun way to surprise your loved ones.
Don t expect gifts at the party.
An engagement party doesn t have to be a stodgy affair.
An engagement party is a great way to share the exciting news and get family and friends together to.
The old fashioned americana inspired backyard shindig can be a perfect way to celebrate.
However depending on the type of wedding the couple will be having whether a large or small one at home or destination wedding.
It doesn t have to be the traditional evening dinner dancing reception.