Arranging an Engagement Party – Top Tips from Event Planners

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It is traditional for a couple to announce their engagement at a party, a gathering of family and close friends to celebrate the wonderful news and if you and your soulmate have finally decided to wed, an engagement party should be following shortly.

Here are a few tips to help you organise the best engagement party ever!

Third party vendors –

There are many independent vendors that you can invite to your party; from 360 photo booths to Italian ice cream and everything in between,

The vendor offers two systems, you pay a fixed amount and your guests can help themselves, or your guests pay for the service, as they would normally.

Most vendors have their own power source and require nothing except the space. Talk to a florist that provides flowers for engagements and weddings and they can quote you for the project; they can design a stunning bouquet for the lucky girl and place flowers on the tables.

Create a guest list –

Once you have a finished list of people you wish to invite, send out the invitations allowing guests as much notice as possible.

RSVP is a good idea, then you know exactly how many people will be attending. Don’t forget to include a map to get to the venue and if there is any special information, it should be included in the invitation.

Choosing a venue –

Some people are happy to host the party in their garden, while others prefer to hire an established venue, where everything in at hand.

Google can help you find all the suitable resorts/restaurants and you can create a shortlist and pay them all a visit and make an informed decision. Click here for more tips on party planning.

Hire a magician –

There are some amazing magicians out there and many are freelance and happy to appear at private parties and events; they typically work two 30-minute sessions and they will work around your program. The other entertainment option is a comedian; people want to have a laugh and a funny comedian breaks the ice.

Create a Facebook page for the engagement –

Start a few weeks before the party and post information about the event; send everyone you know the link and generate some hype and the morning after, you can post the best images and a few video clips.

Hire a videographer –

Of course, you will hire a videographer for the wedding, but let’s not forget the engagement do! For the little is costs, it does make total sense to create a video of the party highlights. This will be something for you both to treasure in your old age and you only get one shot at recording the event!

We hope that the information in this article goes some way to helping you plan the ultimate engagement party, don’t forget to check with the state regarding event permits and everything should go off without a hitch.

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