7 Tips on Holding an Engagement Party in Toronto

Congratulations! You (or a close friend of yours) just got engaged! How exciting! Well, now you have a bunch of things ahead of you, whether you are the maid of honor, best man, one of the fiance's parents, or even the bride/groom. The first party you might have before the wedding is this, the engagement party. A party to celebrate your promise to each other.

FIguring out Who Will Host

Typically the host of a party like this would be the parent of the bride or groom-to-be. But if you are not their parent and would still like to hold the party, go ahead and hold the party. Just be sure to let everyone know that you are hosting it so there are no surprises later on. Don't try to do it alone either. While there might be one main host, a party like this won't be able to be pulled off without a team effort, so let everyone be involved because their help might be crucial in pulling it off.

Setting a Date and Time

The date for this event can  be any time between a month after the engagement date to six months into planning the wedding. Honestly, whatever date works for you the best is a good date. The best days of the week are obviously weekends and holidays. But people will usually have plans during the weekend, so it's a good idea to set the date at least two months in advance and send invites at least a month before the actual date. Engagement parties are a great way to let some steam off. This event is not supposed to be super uptight or formal, so the time can be set a little later in the day, i.e. 5-7 pm up until about 10 pm - 12 am.

Getting a Budget to Work With

Now that you have a date and time to work with, you just need to make sure you have the funds. You're not going to want to spend too much money on this one party, since there are going to be a few more pre-wedding parties and the actual wedding to worry about. If you want to use as little money as possible, that is understandable. Despite what was written above, the party doesn't have to take place at night. You can have a wonderful barbeque outside in the sun during the summer, or just a small indoor party in the winter. If you have the funds to do a crazy fancy party while still having enough money for the wedding however, you probably should throw the fancier party.

Location and Venue

You’ll want to host your event somewhere pretty and suitable for the occasion. Here is an example of a rental venue in Toronto for engagement parties.

Theme Of The Party

The theme is something that can help when figuring out how to decorate the space the party is in. simple themes can just be “green” or “blue”, something like that (does not have to be a color theme). Just doing an outdoor barbeque like mentioned earlier can be the theme. Themes also help bring things together easier. For example; if someone is in charge of a certain thing, but they weren't given clarification on an aspect of the thing they are in charge of, they can make an educated guess that will likely be right because it follows the central theme. A theme, while not completely necessary, it is very helpful and fun to have one.

Food and Drinks

The food at this party can be any food you like. Go figure, hosting a party means you can choose the food for said party. A few things to consider when picking the food though; you want to make sure that none of your guests are allergic to any of the food you serve, or if they are halal/kosher, make sure that there are at least a few halal/kosher options for those guests. Having the food fit the theme would be a great way to bring the party together. A good way to make sure the food fits is having a caterer and telling them beforehand (two weeks) about the theme and a request to make the food fit that theme. The drinks should fit as well. Having a bartender and letting them know about the theme would also be a great way to add to the atmosphere of the party. An event like this would call for alcohol, and that is not entirely a bad idea as long as you serve and drink responsibly. Just don't forget to have non alcoholic beverages for those who don't drink.

Conclusion

Now you know the basics of how to run a successful engagement party. Now you can throw the party to celebrate an amazing occasion and hope that the engagement lasts. That's all this article has to offer, now go plan the party of the year!!