Once you’ve got a ring on your finger you’ll no doubt want to shout about it from the rooftops. Of course, there’s no better way to do this than by inviting all your nearest and dearest to an engagement party. Such a soirée would make for a great opportunity to celebrate your love and let people in on your wedding plans. With this in mind, here’s a bride’s guide to making her engagement party a success.

Don’t keep it a surprise

The prospect of announcing your engagement to a room full of people will no doubt be exciting. However, it’s not always the best way to go about things. After all, why keep it a secret when you can send out personalised engagement party invitations to break the news? They might remove the mystery, but they will certainly get people talking.

Give people a taste of what’s in store

There’s no need to treat your engagement party like your wedding. Therefore, don’t spend too much time picking a colour scheme or cuisine to be served. However, it’s perfectly acceptable to give people a small taste of what’s in store so they can begin to look forward to your nuptials. For example, why not provide champagne for guests?

Consider the guestlist carefully

Be sure that you don’t get carried away with a guestlist that includes friends, family, colleagues and acquaintances. The majority of people who make the cut for the engagement party will probably expect an invite to the actual wedding, so make sure you give careful consideration to who should and shouldn’t be present.

Let your fiancé be involved

The word ‘bridezilla’ is often thrown around on the run-up to weddings. Instead of earning this nickname, try letting your betrothed make some of the decisions with you. It won’t just relieve some of the pressure from your shoulders, it will also set you off on the right track as you prepare to make joint decisions about your big day.

Have fun and enjoy!

The engagement party is the first stop in the most important period of your life. Therefore, make sure you have fun and enjoy it just as much as everyone else. For more invitation ideas, check out the amazing selection available from Putty Print.