Not an Engagement Party, but a _______ Party!

@future idk how long you've been on this forum (a few weeks myself) but it's ww norm. This is not an etiquette nor support forum (although with all the non wedding personal related topics I beg to differ). Like any forum most people have a common mindset. Like a forum for people who wish they never had kids or alt Right supporters lol. I use the forum to pass time.. And some of the BAM threads are cool look at.

@OP you sure shake your head a lot

How is this thread still going? I can't believe people get so worked up by people they've never even met. At this point @FutureMrsV has heard it all and can do what she wants. I'm pretty sure no one on this forum is even invited anyway so just let it go.

@Mrs Richmond these comments have me smh a lot. Never done it more than I have today LOL

@TackoLover I've been on WW for a little while now. I don't know why anything surprises me anymore ;-) Thanks!

@el10717 lol thanks. It's so silly at this point but it's fine. Everyone wants to make sure I hear their POV loud, rude and clear hahaha. It's cool :-)

@FutureMrsV Girl, I'm just trying to figure out where is this etiquette book that everyone read about what rude or tacky things not to do, there must be a chapter called except for when you talk to people

We had an I DO BBQ. It was amazing! Our families mingled and got a chance to meet one another

@Jameena H. LMAO I'm trying to figure that out too. Emily Post would be so proud ;-) We must have missed that chapter.

I personally think engagement parties even hosted by the parents are inappropriate. I also think hosting a BBQ is a solid idea and sometimes people bring booze to celebrate. But really, the money will be better spent on wedding expenses

Hello! I don't know if anyone said this as I didn't go through all the comments, so I hope I'm not repeating anything -

First of all I am sorry for your loss and FH getting ill, I am glad he is doing great now!

And maybe just have a small get together with close friends and family, nothing too big. Maybe even consider it a "family reunion" in the sense of bringing two sides together to get to know each other better (and get more comfortable with one another) before your wedding. There are plenty of different things to do, of course that depends on your budget. Whether you choose a "kick off party" (which could be football themed if you of your FH loves football!), or just choose to take it easy and send the save the dates when the time comes.. No mater what both sides of the family will be so happy for you. Best of wishes

Have your party girl! Call it an engagement party, I don't see an issue with calling it that. In the invite say something like "Finally" or "let's get the planning started". Congrats, and good luck!

Ahhh, this thread is so depressing. I can't believe so many people were against you throwing your non "engagement party". Given all you guys had been through, my initial thought was, yes, you absolutely should throw a party! I'm sure everyone would love to celebrate you all! Anyway, I realize this thread is very old. But I just can't understand why so many people had an issue with it. Would love to know what you ended up doing! Hope it all was wonderful!

Hi I want to start by saying my condolences too you and your family. And now it's still an engagement because you haven't gotten married yet. All tho you are having some saddens it's also a happy times and I'm sure that she wouldn't want you not to celebrate with her in mind. And I do know what you are feeling and have experience I lost my nana too. And it has been a emotional reck and on a rollercoaster of feelings for me as well. She was supposed to be at my upcoming wedding she is my everything and not able to experience this with is hard for me too. But I do know that she is watching over me and that she wont me to be celebrate the exciting moments in life. Now that I am today can say I can talk about her without breaking down in to pieces. But I know that her love is with me in my heart. And your grammie is with you as well I hoped by sharing this with will help. So continue the planning ok