Engagement Party
My boyfriend and I have been dating for 6 years (living together for 4 years).. We both know we will be getting engaged soon. We also know that we will be going to Hawaii to get married. I was thinking about having an engagement party to tell our families that we got engaged and getting married, who we want to stand up with us and all of the details of the wedding. Is this a good idea for an engagement party? I was thinking that it would be a good way to break the good news, give them our ideas on the wedding and let everyone decide if they want to be in attendance. Both of our families have been bugging us about when we are getting married, so I thought this get-togehter could be a casual and fun occasion. I was thinking about sending invitations stating that we are having a family get-together and surprising them as well! Got any suggestions?
Posted by Ranelle; updated 01/09/04
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I think that this is a good idea. I think it might be wise to let your parents know so they don`t get angry if they don`t like the guy in front of everyone and the parents always feel better if they are the first to find out. The only advice I give you is write down the things that you will not compromise on for wedding plans because the second you announce your engagement they will give advice like there is no tomorrow. Another thing is set a budget and stick to is and be prepared to get people say stuff like "OHHH, I hope I`m invited." Don`t let those people give you a guilt trip. I hope all goes well.
Posted by Karen; updated 03/25/04
