Engagement Parties

Engagement Parties

What Theme Should You Use for a Couple’s Shower?

For the bride and groom that like to do everything together, couples’ shower themes are all the rage. No tea parties or negligees to be found, the couple’s shower is the modern-day evolution of the true meaning of marriage: blending…

Throw a Couple’s Shower for Your Friends

Brides who are getting hitched in this era of non-conformism have the luxury of literally throwing any kind of couple’s shower they choose. Tradition has now become more of a theme during eve-of-wedding parties and less of an absolute. This…

Ask the Editor: Should I bring a gift to an engagement party?

I just received an invitation to my friend’s engagement party. Do I need to bring a gift?  –Veronica, Anchorage, AK You are not required to bring a gift to an engagement party; however, taking a “token” gift is never wrong…

Engagement Parties: Who hosts and who attends?

Who is invited: First and foremost, much like bridal showers or bachelor parties, don’t invite anyone you don’t intend on inviting to the wedding (the exception being if you are having a small destination wedding, with a reception at home,…

Ask the Editor: Engagement Party vs. Bridal Shower

My parents hosted an engagement party that all of our friends attended.  Does this mean that I can’t have a bridal shower since the guest list would look so similar? –Lulu, Nashville, TN An engagement party and bridal shower are…

The Man Registry on Rules of Engagement – Parties

While engagement parties aren’t a required part of the wedding process, they can be a great way to announce and celebrate your engagement with your friends and family. If you’ve recently become engaged, the following questions should help you…