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Advice for Engagement Party

Ashley, on February 14, 2020 at 4:13 PM Posted in Etiquette and Advice 0 7

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My FH and I have recently gotten engaged. His family is not supportive in the least bit. Because of all the family drama and other reasons, we are considering canceling our reception with our vendor and just having a private and intimate ceremony with my parents, siblings, and a few of our mutual friends.
But, I had so many extended family members and our friends from college that we’re looking to celebrating with us. Would it be odd to have an engagement party/couple shower with my family, friends, and our mutual friends if we don’t plan on having a traditional ceremony and reception for them to attend later?

Thanks in advance!

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Latest activity by Ashley, on February 14, 2020 at 7:41 PM

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Chantal · on February 14, 2020 at 4:21 PM
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That sounds like a GREAT idea! I really wanted to do an engagement party but it just didn't work with our budget/schedule. Especially if you're planning on having a smaller, intimate wedding, it would be a great chance for everyone who wants to come celebrate your guys' love!
I'm sorry to hear about the family drama--it seems like you've taken a good attitude about it, though. I would totally suggest that engagement party and having a great time with everyone
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Rebelle Fleur · on February 14, 2020 at 4:50 PM
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I think it would be odd because if you invite someone to an engagement party, they’d expect to be invited to your wedding/reception. What I would do is not invite anyone who isn’t accepting or supportive of your relationship. Only invite those who are happy to see you and FH happily engaged/married.
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Caytlyn · on February 14, 2020 at 5:06 PM
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It’s rude to invite someone to a pre-wedding event if they’re not invited to the wedding.
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Sherry · on February 14, 2020 at 5:40 PM
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I would skip any before wedding parties where those guests will not be invited to the wedding.
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Kristen · on February 14, 2020 at 5:41 PM
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I have read its okay to have an engagement (via the Martha Stewart herself lol) party even if eloping. I just wouldn't request gifts. Why not have the wedding and just not invite his family?just cause they're not supportive why not have those that are attend.
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Andrea · on February 14, 2020 at 7:09 PM
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Yeah, I'm going to have to side with Sherry on this one.
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Ashley · on February 14, 2020 at 7:41 PM
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I appreciate all of the feedback. I’m really just trying to figure out what our options are. FH and I will be talking more tomorrow about which direction we’re thinking of going. I’m not sure he’ll want the ceremony/reception if it’s 100-125 of mostly my family, some of our friends, and then no one from his family. We’re still deciding but thanks for input!
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