Woohoo! You’re officially a fiancé, and it’s time to celebrate your engagement. Before the stress of wedding planning starts, bask in the joy of being newly engaged. Whether it’s you or a loved one hosting your celebration, find some inspiration in these sweet engagement party theme ideas.
Love You, Boo
Who says costume parties are only for Halloween? Invite guests to attend your engagement party dressed as their favorite couples throughout film or history. If they don’t have a partner, they can dress up as tortured lovers instead. Think Othello sans Desdemona or Rose after the door debacle. The photo ops will be endless with this themed engagement party!
💕 Decor
Have different tables dedicated to all your favorite love stories. Create a bird-themed table to honor the love of Allie and Noah in The Notebook and an Egyptian-themed table as a tribute to the tumultuous relationship between Marc Antony and Cleopatra. Don’t forget the 1940s table to pay homage to iconic star-crossed lovers Rick and Ilsa from the classic romance Casablanca.
🍽️ Menu
Stick with a romance theme and serve up some spaghetti with dog bone breadsticks so your guests can reenact the most iconic love scene of all time, Lady and the Tramp’s spaghetti noodle kiss. For dessert, try glamorous Breakfast at Tiffany’s cupcakes that Holly Golightly herself would approve of. And don’t miss the opportunity to make sure no one puts baby in a corner with a Dirty Dancing-inspired watermelon cocktail!
🎭 Entertainment
If you are looking for an entertainer to perform and make sure everyone is having a good time, consider hiring a Johnny Cash tribute show or Cher impersonator. They may even be able to provide their famous and romantic counterparts June and Sonny.
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Vino and Vows
Are you or your significant other a wino at heart? Or, maybe you just like the ambiance of a beautiful vineyard. If so, embrace this twist on the traditional cocktail party and transport your guests to a lovely winery to celebrate your upcoming nuptials.
🪴 Decor
Greenery, grapes, and natural woods are the center of vino decor. Decorate classic wooden seating with vines, and try upcycled wine bottles as vases for your favorite flower. Lastly, for more vino-inspired centerpieces and table decor, use old corks to create on-theme accents and adorable signage.
🫒 Menu
Create your own take on the classic charcuterie board for this vino-themed menu. Charcuterie cups are an adorable and mess-free alternative to a traditional board. An olive bar is also a perfect addition to a wine-centered event. Make sure to include which wines go best with each option, and don’t forget the ever-so-important wine flight.
🎻 Entertainment
Elevate your wine theme with classical entertainment. Hire a string quartet, harpist, or maybe even a crooner or jazz band to create just the right ambiance for this classy celebration.
💡 Pro tip: Guests may want to know if they should bring a gift or not, so be sure to include information on your engagement party invitation about engagement gifts.
Love is Brewing
Are there any coffee or tea lovers out there? Throw a “beau-tea-ful” tea party to celebrate your recent engagement! A tea party is perfect for a brunch celebration or for a low-key couple that wants to skip a full meal. Provide an assortment of teas and coffees paired with adorable pastries for the sweetest celebration.
💐 Decor
Flowers, flowers, and more flowers! A floral motif is perfect for a tea party theme. Use vintage teapots as vases for bold, beautiful flowers. Include charming tea trays on each table with sugar, lemons, cloth napkins, and any other tea time essential. Add some delightful pollinators to your decor as another sweet touch. Bee and butterfly accents will add a dreamy element to your garden party.
🫖 Menu
A large assortment of teas is a given for this theme’s menu. Make sure to include crowd favorites like English breakfast tea, Earl Grey, and Matcha. Mini sandwiches and bite-sized desserts are also a delicious and charming addition to any tea party. If you are wanting to provide a more substantial menu item, consider quiche as a simple but filling entrée.
✨ Entertainment
Lean into the whimsical vibes of this theme by hiring an aerialist or a strolling magician. If you prefer a more laid-back atmosphere, a singing pianist or classical guitarist would be the perfect entertainment.
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Enchanted Engagement
Your fairytale romance has become a reality, so embrace that euphoric feeling and throw an enchanted fairytale engagement party. Mystery, whimsy, and romance are the heart of this ethereal theme.
🌿 Decor
Transport your guests to a magical fairyland with stunning floral accents, moss-covered everything, and small mystical touches. Use an elegant flower chandelier as the centerpiece of your decor. Not only is it striking, but the unique addition will also create the perfect photo op for your guests. Include moss placemats and discreet fairy charms (which also make great party favors) for an extra fairytale touch and use the environment around you to create a magical aesthetic.
🧁 Menu
Keep the enchanted vibes going with your party menu. Tasty mushroom and edible moss-topped chocolate cupcakes are perfect for the occasion. Make them yourself or if you aren’t much of a DIYer, consider hiring a cake decorator.
Include odes to the furry friends that make all of our favorite fairy tales so sweet! Offer adorable animal cookies as a delicious treat for your guests. And obviously, no enchanted party would be complete without a magic potion!
🪕 Entertainment
Celebrate the magic and mystery of this theme and book a magician for your enchanted engagement party. If you would prefer to take a more musical approach, consider hiring a folk band. For animal lovers, book a petting zoo as a unique and fun addition that includes lots of furry forest friends!
📖 Are you and your sweetheart book lovers? Add a book theme twist and incorporate elements from your favorite novels in your engagement party.
Celestial Sweethearts
Your love story was written in the stars, so what better way to celebrate it than an evening party under the night sky? Plan your party for after the sun goes down and be sure to include plenty of sparkles, crystals, and deep jewel tones for a beautiful and romantic soirée.
🌠 Decor
Celebrate the stars in every aspect of your decor. Set your tables with crystals and constellation dinnerware. Even your glassware can include constellations for an extra romantic vibe.
It wouldn’t be a celestial celebration without testing the electrical load of your venue’s circuit breaker. Hang stunning, sparking lights from trees or the ceiling of your venue to really capture the starry night theme.
🥐 Menu
Keep your menu mystical and romantic with creative takes on desserts and drinks. Sparkly moon macarons, celestial blueberry pie, and galaxy lemonade are ideal for a celestial party menu. If you need help with food and drinks, then hire professional caterers and bartenders to lend a hand.
🔮 Entertainment
Turn to the stars yet again with your choice of entertainment. Hire psychic entertainment to enchant and mystify your guests. Since your event will be at night, consider hiring a fire dancer or LED performer to help light up the evening.
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Congratulations on this exciting time of your life! Being engaged and planning a wedding is so much fun and we hope these ideas inspire you and get you excited about planning an engagement party. ?
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Sonia is a Customer Happiness Agent at GigSalad and uses the knowledge she’s gained from helping both the vendor and client through the booking process to give her best event planning advice. When she’s not at work she enjoys the outdoors, a good book, trying new recipes, and spending quality time with her husband and their furbabies.