Your engagement celebration, aside from your actual wedding, will be one of the most exciting and memorable parties of your life. So, why not go all out? Alternatively, if that’s not your style, a smaller celebration might be better for you.
Regardless, your engagement celebration should be exactly what you want it to be. So, in this month’s article written by Top Table, we will give you a little inspiration and remind you about some things you may have forgotten in all the excitement, as well as discuss engagement party food and a few theme ideas!
The Guest List
The first thing you should consider is the guest list for your engagement celebration. Not only will this list give you a starting point for the guest list for your wedding, but the number of people you end up with on your list will give you an indication of how big your venue should be.
If you only wish to invite a few special people, your home or the house of a loved one may suffice. But if your guest list got really long really fast, a venue might be the best option!
The Venue
Once you have decided on the number of guests you would like to attend your engagement celebration, you can start thinking about the venue.
Will there be enough space for all of your guests? Is there room for a buffet of engagement party food? And is there any additional space you will need for activities and entertainment to fit your engagement party theme? Be sure to choose a venue with enough room to accommodate your guests.
The Food
Your engagement party food should be plentiful enough to keep all your guests fed and happy for the duration of your party. So it’s important to ensure there’s enough room for it all! Are you thinking about meals? Or finger food?
The type of food you want to serve at your engagement party will influence the type of venue you choose, and whether you need to hire equipment, so it is good to have this outlined before booking!
Set a date
Usually, an engagement celebration will be held about a month after the question is popped to keep the fresh excitement going! The thirty-day window will give your guests plenty of time to reserve the date and possibly amend any pre-existing arrangements.
Allowing your guests enough time will reduce the chances of invitation decline and increase the likelihood of a good turnout.
Theme
A theme will make your party stand out, encourage costumes, and put your and your partner’s personalities on display. You don’t need to spend a fortune to have a good time, in fact, a couple of party games will bring your guests together and keep them entertained for a while!
You could have an outdoor carnival-themed shabang, have a pizza party, go to the beach, have a bring-your-own-board party, or simply whatever interests you! It is your party after all, and your engagement party theme should reflect you, and your life partner to be.
How can Top Table help?
Here at Top Table, we can help your engagement party get underway with our broad selection of catering equipment for hire. Whether you need a barbecue for an outdoor shindig or tables and chairs for your guests inside, we’ve got you covered.
Contact us now to find out more about what we can do for you!