Planning an Engagement Party

The excitement you feel for getting engaged to the person you love cannot be described in words. But it can be shared with your dearest friends and family members. You’ve just got proposed and received a gorgeous engagement ring that you can’t stop looking at! This occasion deserves a proper celebration and you’re not thinking of the perfect party to plan for your loved ones.

 In some cultures and regions, the engagement party is viewed as a part of the process of getting married. In many circles this celebration is considered and experienced as a traditional part of the wedding festivities. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to follow this route in order to prolong your happiness and excitement.

Many couples decide to have a long engagement so that they can plan the perfect wedding. But between the engagement and the wedding date they can still have a lot of fun. The process of planning a wedding starts with the engagement party. This event should bring your families together and this is why the emotions are always very high and the expectations are very big for both you and your parents. In some countries the engagement is seen as the major wedding. A real deal compared to the white wedding…

You can plan it at your own house or make it an outdoor event like most people do in Nigeria..

There are short and long engagements to choose from. The engagement party can be held six months to one year before the wedding day. Back in the old days it was customary for the parents of the bride to plan and host this party. Nevertheless, couples of today choose to organize their own engagement party without involving their folks completely.

 You should not let the annoying element “stress” come between you and your happiness. There is a lot of planning to be done, it’s true. But taking things slowly and one step at a time could be a wiser way to solve things out. You have to deal with the invitations, the location, the food, the music and the other important aspects related to an engagement festivity.

 

Have fun celebrating your engagement