The Weekend Getaway
Why celebrate your engagement in a single evening, when you can turn it into a 48-hour funfest? Pack your bags, invite your closest family and friends, and head to a private cottage. Or, if you’re not an outback kind of girl, celebrate at a chic metropolitan hotel.
The Romantic Cocktail Party
Throwing a cocktail party to jumpstart your engagement is a sophisticated way to gather guests in a formal manner. Trendy boutique hotels, historic town halls, high-end restaurants and even private lounges are great venues to consider. Take it a step further and have the bartenders conjure up signature cocktails for you and your fiancé.
The Charming Backyard Barbeque
A backyard shindig is an excellent and cost-effective way for family and friends to get acquainted with one another. Turn your soirée into a buffet-style barbeque and load tables with traditional fries, hot dogs, burgers, side salads and cold beverages. End the night by handing out s’mores and let your guests raise their marshmallows to you and your future husband.
The Fun-filled Beach Party
Celebrate the news of your engagement at the beach. Stock a cooler full of cold drinks and a few snacks; then kick back and enjoy some fun in the sun. If it’s possible, end the evening with a bonfire on the water’s edge.
The Secret Garden Soirée
Celebrate your upcoming nuptials with a classic garden party. This can be held at your local park, in your own backyard, or at a local restaurant that has a great courtyard. Turn it into your own private high-tea ceremony with mini-sandwiches, petite desserts, and an array of hot bevies.
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Posted by Anina on February 18, 2010 at 12:55 a.m.
Love these ideas. Thanks for sharing!
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