How to Throw an Engagement Party

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Congratulations!

An engagement party is a great way to share the exciting news and get family and friends together to celebrate your forthcomingwedding celebrations.

Read more for everything you need to know about planning your dream engagement party!

Step 1: Decide who’s hosting

Whether it’s you and your fiance, your siblings, your BFF or your family, just about anyone can host the celebration! Discuss with your partner if you'd rather take the planning reigns for your celebration or have a loved one take charge instead.

Step 2: Pick a date

We believe the best time to celebrate is within the first few months of your engagement. The excitement is still SO fresh, plus, it's an exciting segway before the wedding planning begins.

Step 3: Create the guest list

Typically, we believe in keeping theengagement partymore intimate and inviting only those who will be at the wedding too. If someone is throwing the party on your behalf, consult with them before the invitations go out to make sure you're both happy with the guest list.

Step 4: Choose a venue

Engagement parties can be as big or small and as formal or informal as you’d like!

A party at your parents’ or in-law's garden is a lovely low-key option, whilst booking an area at your favourite restaurant is also a great choice for something a little more formal.

Step 5: Send invitations

Give your guests as much notice as possible to attend yourengagement party.

The type of invitations you choose to send will depend on the type of event you’re throwing, keep it simple with a digital invitation, WhatsApp group or a stylish invitation of your choice! The good news is there’s no need to match these invitations to the rest of your wedding stationery, so pick something that you love!

Step 6: Set the scene

You've come to the right place, we have you covered with decorations.

Browse our beautifulengagement balloons, elegantdecorationsandtableware. Style with our engagementphoto booth propsandconfetti cannonsto get everybody in the party mood!

Don’t forget to share your engagement party with us on Instagram and tag us at #gingerrayFollow us on Pinterest for endless party inspiration!