Choosing the Perfect Engagement Invitations

You just got engaged!  Now what?  Planning the engagement party is the first step in celebrating your promise of love and marriage to each other.  The engagement party includes careful planning and attention to detail.  The location, food, guest list and attire are all things to consider when planning the special event.  Along with the party planning comes the selection and design of the engagement invitations. 

Guests must plan for the party as well.  By carefully constructing and creating your engagement invitation the guests will know what is expected of them and the details surrounding the party.  Inviting Concepts is a great resource for planning your special day and helping to create your customized engagement invitations.

What to Include on the Engagement Invitation

There are several important items that are considered standard for an engagement invitation.  These items include the date of the party, time and location, how the guests should dress and if food is on the menu.  While the time of day and location can be key indicators of how a guest should dress, it is important to inform your attendants and eliminate any confusion. 

Dress code is one of the most crucial elements on the engagement invites.  Guests will wonder how they should dress.  Why leave them guessing, state whether the affair is casual or formal.  Wording on the engagement cards may include semi-formal cocktail party, casual beach affair or formal dinner.  The guests will know right away from reading the engagement invitation how they should dress and what is expected of them. 

Engagement invitation wording can be formal or casual in tone.  A wedding consultant or customer service attendant may be able to assist with the type of wording needed for your special event. 

Engagement Announcement Style

The engagement announcement should reflect the style and personality of the couple.  Brides, you don’t want the announcement to be too girlish or your groom-to-be may feel a little awkward when his friends receive the card in the mail.  Grooms, steer clear of the sports-related announcement or rugged look that makes you seem like a cave-man preparing to ensnare his bride.  Come to an agreement in a style that suits both.

Engagement invites come in a wide variety of styles and themes.  Some feature flowers and contemporary images while others include designs or photographs.  The invitation may reflect something close to the hearts of the happy couple.  Perhaps the couple adores boating or skiing.  While these are both sports, they are something the couple loves doing together and can be incorporated sweetly into the invitation.  The personalisation allows for the guests to get to know the couple even more.  This is especially important in those out-of-town guests who only know one of the individuals getting married. 

Depending on how formal or casual the party will be may determine what type of style the engagement invitations should be.  A formal or semi-formal approach to the engagement party should be hosted in the evening and the announcement should be elegant in design.  A beach setting or casual styled invitation would not work for a formal cocktail engagement party.