Engagement Party Protocol - What to Do and Not to Do

Do you wish to learn about engagement party protocol?

Some people are a little puzzled as to what to do and what not to do at an engagement party.

Well, the whole idea of an engagement party is to announce your engagement. Traditionally, it is the bride's parents who host the party, but nowadays, you can host your own engagement party.

In today's economic times, though, it is quite acceptable for the family and / or friends to get together and host a party for the couple. In some cases, it is better for everyone to be involved, so that there are no hard feelings and accusations of favoritism, as sometimes happens.

In learning about engagement party protocol, you should know that a surprise engagement party is, of course, out of the question. The party is to announce the engagement of the couple to all the guests who are invited, and who also are not aware of the couple's intention to become engaged. The invited guests will be there to enjoy the party, and the surprise will come when the couple announces their engagement. If the groom's parents live far away, then they too can host another engagement party for the couple.

Another thing that some people are sometimes confused about regarding engagement party protocol is whether it is expected to give the couple presents at the engagement party or not. Again, this party is to announce the engagement, so presents and gifts are not expected.

It might be a good idea to let all the guests know this, to avoid awkward feelings amongst your guests. The best way to get around this is to not tell any of your guests that it is an engagement party. If one or two of your guests insist on giving you a present, put it away somewhere to be opened in private, so as to not make other guests feel uneasy. Do not forget to send those guests a thank you card for the gifts.

As a useful part of engagement party protocol, you might want to create a gift list to give to everyone attending your engagement party. This way, there is plenty of time for them to decide what they would like to give you as a wedding gift, and will also prevent any last minute rushing around for wedding gifts as well.

Very importantly, as part of engagement party protocol, remember that whoever is invited to the engagement party should also be on the guest list at your wedding. Also, the style and size of the party should be according to budget - either a formal affair, or a casual backyard barbecue. Your engagement party should be held about six months before your wedding.

Another great thing about the engagement party is that it gives the parents of the couple a chance to meet and get to know each other, before the wedding. The size and style of the party will depend entirely on the couple and their parents, mainly the future bride's parents.

As the bride-to-be will have a beautiful, sparkling, diamond ring to flash around for everyone to admire, it would be a great gesture on her part, if she presents her future husband with a gift that he can keep forever, as a memento of their engagement announcement.

More about engagement party protocol and etiquette can be learnt from the other related articles and pages on this website.

Read More: Engagement Party Etiquette | Engagement Parties | Engagement Toasts, Speeches and Wishes | Other Engagement and Wedding Ideas | Home Page | Site Search

Click here for more pages and articles on Engagement Parties.

	Get a health-promoting or eco-friendly gift for someone special. Thousands of choices available. $5 or $10 discount for new customers.

Some Related Engagement Parties Pages

Engagement Party Ideas - Inspiration for a Great Celebration

Engagement Party Planning - Steps, Tips and Ideas

Engagement Party Etiquette - Following the Right Protocol

Engagement Party Protocol - What to Do and Not to Do

Engagement Party Invitation Wording - Basic Tips and Ideas to Guide You

Engagement Party Invitation Guide - Useful Tips and Ideas

Engagement Invitation Wording - Tips for Engagement Party Invites

Engagement Party Games - Bring Fun to the Occasion

Engagement Party Favors - Gift Ideas and Suggestions

Engagement Party Gifts - Ideas for Fine Presents

Engagement Party Gift Ideas - Tips for Great Engagement Presents