There may be no other time in life of pure bliss than getting engaged. It is a time when people who are in love make the decision to take that commitment on for life. Not to mention the excitement of the proposal itself.

In the past, engagement parties were commonplace. They aren’t quite as popular these days but there are plenty of reasons why you should consider having an engagement party.

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Celebrate Before the Planning Starts

Before long, there will be plenty of planning to do. Unlike choosing a wedding venue, looking for venues for an engagement party is a lot simpler. It is one of those things that will go down seamlessly before the truly serious planning – and the litany of headaches that come with it – begins.

Getting engaged is meant to be a time of excitement and joy. Jumping right into the wedding planning process can take some of that joy out of the equation because of how stressful the process is. Take some time to enjoy one another and celebrate the coming union of two people who are in love.

Bring Family Together

Not everyone has family in the city in which they live. Couples meet in different cities all the time, which adds to their story. In some cases, that can mean never meeting the family before the engagement takes place. Instead of letting everyone meet on the biggest day ever, an engagement party is a fantastic place for families to come together.

Engagement parties provide a stress-free setting in which both families can get better acquainted with one another. If the bride or groom has not met the other side’s parents, an engagement party can be the perfect setting to make that important meeting happen. The more familiar each family is with one another, the smoother the wedding will go.

Bridal Party Bonding

The bridal party, more than designs and decorations and anything else, is the focal part of the day. The bride is the most important piece of the puzzle, but her bridesmaids are right there with her. Having everyone look their best, performing their duties, and making the day go off without a hitch is part of the job.

Having an engagement party is a fantastic time to bring the entire party together. Even if everyone is familiar with one another, having that extra time together can create a stronger bond. At the end of the day, the engagement and coming wedding can feel more like a celebration when the entire bridal party is on the same page and working toward the same goal.

It’s a Party!

At the end of the day, the simplest reason to have an engagement party is because it is just that: a party. Parties are meant to be fun gatherings where friends and loved ones can share drinks, food, and company in one space. There will be plenty of time to deal with the stress of planning a wedding, so there is no need to rush into it all.

Having a wonderful, fun party is a great way to unwind before planning begins. A wonderful engagement party can give the couple a nice boost ahead of choosing caterers, flowers, venues, the guest list, and the litany of things that must be considered when planning a wedding. Don’t throw away the chance to have a simple but fantastic engagement party and enjoy a true celebration. Just like the wedding, there is only one chance to have an engagement party. Don’t pass up that chance to have a blast.