When a couple gets engaged it can be a very exciting time for the couple and there friends and family. Sometimes friends and family like to share in the excitement by giving throwing the engaged couple a engagement party. If you find yourself a throwing a engagement party and need to stay on a budget, there are many things you can do. One thing to start with is to see if any other family or friends would like to help out. Even if they offer to take care of something as small as bringing the cups it will help out your budget. The next thing to do is determine your budget and decide how many people you need to invite. The amount of people you invite and the budget will help you decide what you can and can not do. You will then want to decide on a date. One of course your bride and groom can make and anyone else who "must be there" like yourself. Once you set a date you can start to outline the party.  Decisions you will need to make will be, what time will the party be, will you serve a meal? drinks? will you ask the guest to bring presents? will you have a theme?  Who is on your guest list. When do you want the guests to R.S.V.P by. Once you have these issues resolved you can send out invitations. You will want to put all the appropriate info on the invitations. We can put any wording on your invitations and do any theme you would like.  We can also help you design and come up with all the appropriate wording.

 

You can always save money if you have the party at a place that does not cost money. Such as someones home either inside or outside, or at a clubhouse that does not coast money. You can even have a informal party at the beach or a the park. If the bride and groom are outdoorsy and picnic lunch at a beach or park would be a fun way to spend the afternoon.

 

Another way to save money is the food. If you and your helpers coordinate the food you will save a lot of money by not using a caterer. If you decide to still use a caterer be sure to shop around for the best price and best quality.

 

You will also need to determine what type of party it will be. Will you just have your guests mingle and enjoy each others company or will you have games throughout the party.

 

There are lots of get to know you games you can play.

 

You will also decide how to decorate which will go along with your theme. You could have a Vegas themed party, beach themed party, Luau, cowboy, or just keep it simple with a colored theme party. You can decorate lots of different ways. You can also coordinate your favors to match the theme. It is always nice to have customized and personalized engagement water bottle labels to make the couple feel really special. Candy bar wrappers are also a favorite. We can change any of the wording on the front or the back of the candy wrapper to fit the engagement. Perhaps with a photo of the couple now or when they were younger. You can also decorate by having lots of photos of the couple around. You could in list on your guests to contribute to the photos.

 

No matter what you do just plan a head and stay within your budget. You can also count on us to help you with any of the invitations or favor ideas you need help with.