Has anyone planned an engagement party?

[FayDanielle]

Hi ladies.

OH popped the question just over three weeks ago cloud9 and I want to start organising our engagement party.

We know when we want it (March 5th) and where. A stadium we often go to, to watch rugby, has lovely function rooms available, my mum held her 50th birthday party there. I will be confirming the date with them tomorrow and paying the deposit for the room hire.

I know i'll have to start looking at invites. But i'm not sure what else i'll need to sort? And when do I send invites out? I'm clueless!

I'd like to hire a photobooth, but OH thinks they're more wedding. It doesn't matter though, right?!

 

[missk1989]

I think it depends on how soon you plan to get married. If you are going to get married in the next 12 months I would keep it low key as you will need the money for the wedding. We had a photo booth for a party recently and it cost £350, it was great though.

 

[wishuwerehere]

Congratulations!
Our engagement party was just at our house. I'd steer clear of too much weddingy stuff personally, I wouldn't want to hire a photobooth for an engagement party then want on eat my wedding, i think it would be a bit samey?
Other than that we had a lot of food, even more booze, and music. Can't think of much else but it depends on the sort of party you're having!

 

[FayDanielle]

We're not looking to get married until '18/'19 and are considering getting married abroad - definitely not anytime soon! We've been to a few places ourselves with a photobooth and think they're a great touch but was worried about them being too wedding-y! But if we do go abroad to marry, we won't have that option.

Lots of food and booze is definitely on the cards, wishuwerehere! A party wouldn't be a party without it x