By Dave G Thompson


Hosting and planning an engagement party is much more than giving a happy couple the opportunity to show off engagement rings or discuss wedding plans. The family and friends of each person are possibly meeting one another for the first time, encouraging a relaxed party environment. Assorted appetizers are one of the best party icebreakers, since there is something about snacks and comfort food that encourages people to be sociable. There should be several events such as this, including showers, so that everyone gets an opportunity to participate without feeling slighted.

There is no requirement to bring a gift to the engagement party. You will find that some people want to give something as a way of congratulating the happy couple. If this is an at home or outdoor celebration, ask each person to make their favorite punch, appetizer or main dish as a gift for the occasion. Volunteering to be the secretary is a nice gift of time for any memorable event, Not everyone can afford a gift, but everyone can find some way of contributing to the overall success of the event, whether it is with food or entertainment.

Guests get to know one another by participating in games. Regardless of who is attending the event, there are games suitable for anyone. The games can be involved or very easy, but above all should be in good taste. Since engagement rings are among the talk for the day, request the participants design a favorite gemstone cut, such as marquise. Guests can use safe flatware and the warmth of their hands to shape and design stylish diamond ice.

Provide a small square ice cube and a waterproof flat surface to each contest participant. Select shades of color for each ice cube to resemble beautiful diamonds. Look at the jewellery online for ideas.

Choose a number of different songs and have a karaoke contest to entertain guests of all ages. A note with the invitation about the possible karaoke event leads others to bring music. Wow the crowd by letting the kids dance and sing one of the love ballads of the past in honor of the new couple. Knowing about others is harder than we think and a trivia game reveals the truth. Make the questions fun, rather than embarrassing, and glean an idea or two from different friends and family members. Finding out a preferred color or enter of choice will also help with party arrangements.

Look through different ideas to decide upon a lasting party favor to commemorate the engagement. Cute souvenirs are available at a very inexpensive price and are perfect ways to thank people for attending. That will help others remember the name of the newest family member when addressing the card for the wedding gift. Sunshine sparkling through the crystal key chain displays the happiness of this event. A favorite gift for any guest is a tin commemorating the occasion and holding a small deck of playing cards.

A festive display to celebrate the wonderful news makes a solid foundation for starting a lifetime of love and commitment in the years ahead. Always have more than enough party favors, foods, drinks and happiness. Celebrating the moment can help the marriage last forever.




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