I just got engaged in July *yay!*, but I won't be getting married for another 2 years or so. When should I have an engagement party? Also, I'm going to have professional pictures taken of us to swend out to friends and family as announcements for the engagement, so when should I do that? Should I wait until we have decided on a definite date?
Does anyone know where I could find engagement announcements?
Thanks!
2007-07-17 06:50:28 · 10 answers · asked by [♥]andrea[♥] 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Weddings
I am having to wait because I'm pursuing my Bachelor's Degree and I'm halfway there. That's necessary for me personally.
Also, thanks to everyone that didn't say I was being tacky or whatever and congratulated me on this. I'm not trying to get extra gifts or anything. I just want to celebrate something really big for us since this doesn't happen every day for me. I think that engagement parties can be very classy and fun! Also, it's hard having to wait so long to get married, so having a party this long in advance is a little boost to get me over the hump of having to wait.
So again, thanks to everyone that was supportive.
2007-07-18 02:15:07 · update #1
Summer is great for an engagement party! You could start planning now and have a Barbeque or something to that extent in mid-August. If you want to you could wait until the engagement pictures are complete and you can send announcements/invitations then. An engagement party is a great idea if you make it clear that it is simply a celebration for the marriage to come and that gifts are not necessary. I think a backyard cookout is a great idea because it tells everyone that the atmosphere is casual. Good luck with you wedding!
2007-07-17 07:04:56 · answer #1 · answered by mally_pie 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Congratulations!!!!
Typically the parents of either the bride or groom throw the engagement party...and gifts are not given at engagement parties, so no worry there. It should be up to the parents to decide when to throw the party....but typically it should be within the next month (before the news gets old to everyone).
Engagement announcements can be found at www.itsbyinvitationonly.com - all custom designs - have something made special just for you. Your wedding date (if you know it) should never be put on an engagement announcement. You could always incorporate your engagement photo as part of your engagement announcement.
2007-07-17 08:15:50 · answer #2 · answered by joesgrl90 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Since gifts are not requirements for an engagement party, it is merely a party celebrating your engagement, you can have it whenever you want. Instead of sending out announcements, this party will be the announcement. Have the pictures be handed out at the party, and send pictures out to those who could not attend. OR send the pictures with the invitation.
If you have a month and a year you want to get married, you can send them out whenever you want to. Just state "Fall 2009 wedding planned" or something.
I've also heard that engagement parties are not organized by the bride and groom, they are usually hosted/organized by the parents.
You could always just not have an engagement party, they are not required at all.
2007-07-17 07:07:22 · answer #3 · answered by Terri 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It would be tacky to throw yourselves an engagement party. If someone chooses to have an engagement party for you, they will consult with you as to when you're available to show up.
I would wait until you've set an actual date before you send out any announcements. And even then, I wouldn't send any announcements further out than one year before. Your wedding is not for at least 2 more years, so no need to be in a hurry.
2007-07-17 07:07:31 · answer #4 · answered by Ms. X 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
the engagement party is totally optional and should be hosted by someone else. wait for someone else to offer to have it.
engagement announcements are also optional, but I would wait to announce it until you have a date set, and your ceremony and reception sites are booked.
you can probably find engagement announcements anywhere you can find invitations.
2007-07-17 08:31:15 · answer #5 · answered by not margaret 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
They are so tacky please don't. A picture and announcement in the paper is enough. Your family and friends know you are getting married. They don't need an announcement. People who don't know will find out when they get the invitation. Don't have a party to celebrate that in 2 years you will be having another party.
2007-07-17 06:58:03 · answer #6 · answered by Luv2Answer 7 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Why do you need an engagement party? You'll be having a Bridal shower won't you ? It just seems like another way to get gifts. You can get announcement in any card store or on line.
2007-07-17 06:56:37 · answer #7 · answered by fionabtoo 4 · 3⤊ 3⤋
I'd say never...unless your family and his family haven't met yet then there really is no need. It is just another added expense. Save your money for the wedding itself rather than another party or announcements (you can do that by telling people yourself).
2007-07-17 07:06:01 · answer #8 · answered by T L 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Right after you get engaged. Oh, wait, you aren't 'officially' engaged until you have a wedding date! Why the long wait?
2007-07-17 08:39:09 · answer #9 · answered by Lydia 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Do people still have those???
2007-07-17 20:57:41 · answer #10 · answered by Renate 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋