How to Answer the Question What is an Engagement Party?
Many people are confused as to what is required of them at an engagement party – for instance do they need to dress formally or buy gifts. Knowing how to describe what is an engagement party is part of the key to managing people’s expectations and arranging the perfect party. This can be addressed in invitations, therefore if your plans are for an engagement party with games or a very simple party, such as a picnic or barbecue, outline in the invitation what the dress requirement will be (for instance warm and comfortable), what the plans are for food and other refreshments and what your thoughts are about presents. While it is considered bad form to provide a gift list for an engagement party, people would definitely appreciate knowing if gifts are not expected.
