If you’re thinking of popping the question, then you may be just days away from celebrating this special moment. Statistics show that almost 40% of engagements take place between the end of November and the end of February, with holidays creating a festive atmosphere that makes the perfect backdrop to this event. If your loved one says “Yes!” and you are ready to share the magic with friends and loved ones, then you may have already gathered ideas for your engagement party. Below, you will find a few inspirations that will take this special occasion out of the ordinary.
Celebrating an Activity-Centered Outdoor Party
Commemorating your engagement in a botanical garden, woodland retreat, or outdoor wedding venue will do much more than make for gorgeous Instagram photos. It will also enable guests to enjoy a host of activities, ranging from fun games (like sack races) right through to karaoke, choreographed dance sessions, and photo sessions in outdoor photo booths (complete with costumes, prop signs, and accessories). If you have a sizeable backyard, it might make the perfect setting for an outdoor grilled event. Add magic to this space with a long reclaimed wooden table, fairy lights strewn through your garden’s trees and shrubs, and beautiful Moroccan-style candleholders, filled with flickering candles.
Don’t forget to incorporate themed foods and drinks into your outdoor party. This can be in the theme of your engagement colours, grilled foods on the BBQ as mentioned above, or even creating signature drinks such as an alcoholic and non-alcoholic spritz, cocktails, or juices.
Letting Your Engagement Ring Inspire You
Imagine an engagement party that is themed around one special element of your engagement—your wedding jewelery. If, for instance, your engagement ring bears an infinity shape, you can ensure this symbol appears in other parts of your event—including your engagement cake, floral decorations, and engagement favors. The radiance and everlasting nature of the diamond ring inspire a profound sense of enduring love and commitment, making them the perfect symbol to mark the beginning of a beautiful journey in an engagement.
You can also leave short hand-written quotes in front of each guest’s plate on the engagement table. “We cross infinity with every step; we meet eternity in every second,” by Rabindranath Tagore, is just one of many quotes you might like to use.
Cinema Paradiso
You can also host a cinematic engagement party at your home or in a rented venue, serving your guests various flavors of sweet and salty popcorn, sweets, and chocolates. Let the pièce de résistance be a colorful ice-cream cake or cupcakes from Kelly Lynn’s The Ultimate Ice Cream Cake Book. Another thing that will make this film night special is that it will feature a specially recorded movie that tells your love story through pictures, recorded footage, and interviews with loved ones. If you love writing and editing, then you can plan and organize all the footage you have on hand. After the film, thank those who have played an important role in your union—like the friends who introduced you and the family members who welcomed you as one of their own.
Chartering a Yacht
If you’re a fan of the reality show, Below Deck, then you know that many couples choose a yacht charter to celebrate a special event such as an engagement or wedding. Larger yachts can take up to around 12 passengers. Therefore, if you already live in a boating-friendly destination close to the Mediterranean, the Pacific, or other key water destinations, spending a night or even a few hours out at sea with your friends and/or family is an unforgettable way to unite romance and adventure.
November is a busy season for engagement. To make sure yours stands out for its originality, add unique elements that guests will enjoy or remember with feeling. Outdoor activities, themed décor and food, and outdoor film events are all uniquely fun for guests of all ages.
Documenting all the fun is so important as well, and you can do so by making a custom made wedding album.
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