What should I do to throw an engagement party in Toronto

Congratulations! It’s time! You’re getting married! But first, let’s announce your engagement! That means it’s time to plan a Toronto engagement party. Time to party plan if you haven’t before by the end of your wedding you’ll be an expert. 

The engagement party! This event is where you announce your engagement and formally introduce your families together. So what is your first step to planning an engagement party, the first of the many events leading up to the big wedding event? 

Do a budget. Figure out how much money you have to spend on an engagement party. Maybe it’s not a lot, and you do it at home, you can perhaps rent a venue. Everything is all dependent on the budget. Start small with this event. Remember, you have other parties to plan. Don’t overspend on the engagement party. Many couples get excited (you should be) and think a little overspending is okay, but it snowballs out of control fast.

Based on your budget, you can have a cocktail party with light refreshments served. Or a whole dinner. It’s up to you, but remember to play with the budget and see. Once you know how many people you can invite if you do it one way or another. Some people serve brunch and some make a DIY pancake breakfast.

Once you have your budget and you pick your venue even if it’s at home. Make your guest’s list keep it small and personal. 

Things every engagement party has

• Speeches, short and sweet from the couple about how excited they are
• Some form of food, light refreshments or a full dinner it’s up to you
• Drinks usually something bubbly to toast the couple 
• Invitations, depending on the formality of the event, you can just send an email or if you want a full-blown card.
• Ice breaker games to introduce each person in the family to each other. 

Although it is not required, some guests might bring gifts. If you aren’t ready for that yet, please include on your invite no gifts.  Alternatively, you could start your wedding registry. Make sure that if you do accept presents, write down what the gift was and who gave it so you can send them a thank you card. 

You’ll want to think of some icebreaker games. As much as some people find them cringy, they are the best way to start people meeting each other. The ice breakers help create an environment where people don’t stay in their circles instead of talking to people they don’t know. No one likes having to follow one person around a party because they don’t know anyone else. 

If you are having a large engagement party (maybe you have a large family) so be prepared to rent a microphone so that you can deliver your speeches for all to hear. No one likes being at the back of the room, struggling to listen to what someones saying. It is just your friends and family, so it might not be as stressful, but the practice is never a bad idea. It helps you avoid saying something embarrassing. 

Popular Toronto Engagement party decorations

If you can reuse the decor for the wedding it’s worth spending the money. Don’t feel bad if you haven’t thought that far ahead about the wedding decor you just got engaged you aren’t supposed to know everything by this point yet. Safe decorations are things like photos because even if you don’t use them at the wedding, they make great house decor.  

Event rental decor in Toronto and surrounding areas are also great. It can include Marquee letter Lights you are going for a simple engagement party, Renting a flower wall is the best option. Why? Well, you’ll want photos of this event. A photographer is a great idea but remembers they take time to edit and get back to you. Once you have the party, you’ll want to announce the engagement on social media as soon as possible. A Toronto flower wall rental is a great way to have your engagement photos look professional and so you can post them as soon as possible. If you want to make a little more fun, Events 365 is known for its amazing Photos booth rentals. Our Toronto photo booths come with a digital copy of all your photos taken at your engagement party so you can upload them right away.

Balloon decor in Toronto is popular because it fits in any location. They can be made into basically any shape and design to complement any room or the outdoor. Depending on the colours and placement of the balloons, the event can be higher-end or casual.  Balloon arches in Toronto are always in style and a lot of fun for guests.

As long as you have the basics, you’ll have a successful engagement party. Remember this night to celebrate your soon to be happily ever after.  It’s about what you want and how you want to announce to the world that you have found the one and only.