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Just like wedding, the engagement ceremony is a
very special occasion in one's life. The transition of life, from
being single to committed, deserves an announcement, which should be
done in a very special way. Throwing a party is a nice way to greet
the bride-to-be and groom-to-be. An engagement party, whether held
during or after the engagement, should be made a very memorable one.
Though there are no such golden rules for engagement party, some
etiquette should be kept in mind, while planning the engagement
party. Check out the engagement party etiquettes in the following
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Etiquette For Engagement Party
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Engagement parties are usually held after the
engagement, before the wedding. People usually keep the
engagement party at least a couple of months prior to wedding.
In some cases, the engagement party is thrown fortnight or a
week before the wedding.
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The party is generally informal than the
wedding, therefore, it is better to arrange a small party or a
get-together of family members, close friends and relatives.
Invite your close circle of friends and relatives first, and
then go further to invite your faraway acquaintances, in case
the party is beyond being a small get together.
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It used to be a private affair, which was
hosted by the parents of bride-to-be. Either they host a dinner
party or a cocktail party, during which, the father of the
bride-to-be announces the engagement of their daughter,
officially. Trend has changed over the past few years. Today,
anyone close to the family, say, a relative or a close friend,
can host the party. In some families, the groom's parents also
do not hesitate to host the party.
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The guest for the party should be invited
well in advance. The best way to invite your guests is to extend
them invitations in person. If you want to invite long distance
acquaintance, then you may send the invitations. As an
etiquette, you don't have to invite everyone who is not invited
to the wedding. On the other hand, etiquette dictates that you
should not invite anyone to the engagement party, who is not
invited to the wedding.
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Bride's home is chosen as the venue for the
majority of engagement parties. However, there is not golden
rule for the venue. You can also arrange it in a restaurant,
club or a resort, depending upon the number of guests and your
budget for the party.
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Gifts are usually not entertained by the
future bride and groom. However, if someone brings a gift, the
engaged couple should accept it, in return of which, they should
extend a token of gratitude (a simple thank you or a return
gift) to the gift giver. The bride's parents usually raise a
toast in the honor of the bride and groom, which either is done
at the end or just before the food is served.
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