| There is no better way to celebrate a couple's | | | | party to see if they will go in on the expenses |
| commitment to each other than by throwing | | | | with you. I'm sure there is someone you can find |
| them an engagement party. Planning an event like | | | | to co-host the party with you. Costs that are |
| this can be tough, especially considering you need | | | | shared among a few are much easier to handle |
| to keep the following planning points in mind: an | | | | than all by yourself. |
| appropriate date for the party, where you are | | | | Once you have the money issues worked out, |
| going to have it, who you will invite, how many | | | | you need to decide where you want to have the |
| you will invite, the menu, and the theme. | | | | party. There are many restaurants that have |
| Typically, the theme of an engagement party is | | | | their own sommelier. Check out your local |
| marriage, of course. But isn't it possible to have a | | | | restaurants online or by visiting them in person. |
| theme that will add to the party's theme of | | | | Either way, you'll be able to see what they have |
| marriage, rather than distract from the future | | | | to offer if you were to host a wine tasting |
| bride and groom's commitment to each other? | | | | engagement party at their restaurant. |
| It is entirely possible. There are some who would | | | | This is probably your easiest option because most |
| say you could do any type of theme, and the | | | | of the work and preparation will be done by the |
| party would still be fun. I'm sure that's true for | | | | restaurant. It will free you up for other things like |
| some, but if you are going plan a theme that | | | | guest lists and seating charts. |
| doesn't go along with the celebration of your | | | | Another option is to host the party at someone's |
| friends' decision to marry, you may as well save | | | | house. If you do that, you can either set the |
| your theme for a different party. | | | | whole party up yourself, including researching |
| A theme that won't cheapen the true intent, and | | | | various wine and food pairings and creating wine |
| can actually add to it is a wine tasting theme. | | | | information cards, or you can hire a sommelier to |
| Usually wine is served at an engagement party | | | | come to your home to help you with the party. |
| anyway, so why not serve many different kinds | | | | The great thing about a wine tasting party is that |
| of wine. The perfect pairing of wine and food is a | | | | you can limit your menu to a fine assortment of |
| great metaphor for the perfect pairing of the | | | | cheeses to go with your wine. It is a way you |
| engaged couple. | | | | can cut down on the preparations for the party |
| Before you go ahead with all of the preparations | | | | and focus on creating an atmosphere where |
| for the party, you should clear it with the future | | | | everyone will be comfortable and have a good |
| bride and groom. After all, it's their party and | | | | time. |
| commitment to each other that you're celebrating. | | | | Whether you decide to host it at someone's |
| If they are up for it, then here is some | | | | home, or have it in a fancy restaurant lead by a |
| information to keep in mind when planning the | | | | sommelier, make sure the discussions during your |
| party. | | | | party aren't about wine only. The night is about |
| The first item to figure out, like with all parties, is | | | | the two people who decided to get married, |
| the budget. What type of party will your budget | | | | which is why you are having the engagement |
| allow? If the answer is, "not very much", don't | | | | party. Planning a wine tasting party is the perfect |
| worry. There are ways around a tight budget. | | | | way to show your engaged friends a good time |
| If this is something you really want to do, | | | | that will start their marriage off on the right path. |
| consider talking to others that will be attending the | | | | |