What is Engagement Party?

An engagement party is a celebration held shortly after a couple becomes engaged, serving as the first official event in the wedding journey. Traditionally hosted by the bride's parents, modern engagement parties can be thrown by either family, friends, or even the couple themselves. The event introduces both families, celebrates the engagement news, and gives guests a chance to meet before the wedding. Engagement parties can range from casual backyard barbecues to formal cocktail parties. Gifts are not required but often given. The party is typically held within three months of the engagement.