Engagement Party Planning

Let the celebrations begin! He just popped the question and you can’t wait to start planning.  Are you ready to plan a fabulous engagement party, even on a tight  budget? Follow the tips below for planning your engagement party on a budget and you won’t be dissappointed.

Saving on the invitations:

• Compare invitations. Store bought invitations may save you money, if you choose simple standard sized cards and envelopes.
• If you are ordering custom printed invitations, a simple design will save you money.
• Create your own invitations by printing them on your home printer.

Save on your engagement party:

• Have the party at home instead of at a reception hall or restaurant. The comfortable warm atmosphere is perfect for any level of formality.
• Plan a cocktail party in the evening so you won’t be expected to serve a large meal. This will cut your expenses down significantly.
• Buy your food and supplies for the party in bulk by shopping at Sam’s Club or Costco. They also offer great prices on trays of appetizers, breads and desserts.
• Choose to keep the alcohol to a minimum. Serve only beer and wine, or simply have a champagne toast.
• Take your own pictures or ask a friend (or several bridesmaids) to take picture throughout the event.
• It isn’t necessary to give out party favors at your engagement party, but inexpensive chocolates or a trinket of some kind is a nice gesture to thank your guests for attending.
• Consider simple or homemade decorations for the engagement party. Homemade decorations can have a special, personal touch!

Do you hae any tips for saving money on your engagement party? Please leave them in the comments section!