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Engagement Party Themes
Celebrate your engagement in style with an unforgettable party! Whether you're matching your engagement party to your wedding theme or going for something a little different, there's no shortage of ideas to inspire you. So, here are some of our favourite engagement party themes.
Featured Design: 'Rustic Festoon Lights & Mason Jars'
Think woodland whimsy, lace, and foliage for your decorations. You can also add in some festoon lights to keep the celebrations going into the evening.
Source: Lights4Fun
Featured Design: 'Diamond Ring Typography'
Muted colours combined with greenery will give your party decorations a fresh atmosphere. Add a simple twist on the classic guest book to create a lovely memento of your engagement party with a personalised signing print.
Featured Design: 'Heart Guest Signing Board'
Featured Design: 'Art Deco Rose Gold'
Roaring 20's accessories, like vintage typewriters and glitzy decorations, will give your venue the perfect vibe. Also, mix in cocktails and fancy o'dourves for a night to remember. These geometric rose gold plates have a gorgeous art deco vibe!
Source: Ginger Ray
Featured Design: 'Chalkboard Photo Booth'
Guests will love seeing snaps of your journey as a couple, so pull out those proposal shots! It's a cute way to look back on how far you've come - and to look ahead to the future. Make some great memories for the future with stylish photo-booths and an old-school Polaroid camera for guests to use.
Source: Hello May
Engagement Party Themes
Rustic
A rustic theme is the perfect choice for a boho couple. Earthy tones and natural details are timeless and beautiful.
Featured Design: 'Rustic Festoon Lights & Mason Jars'
Think woodland whimsy, lace, and foliage for your decorations. You can also add in some festoon lights to keep the celebrations going into the evening.
Source: Lights4Fun
Contemporary
If you're planning a modern wedding, a subtle and minimalist engagement party could be the perfect teaser. Look for stylish clean lines and bold colours. Also, don't forget the chic typography invitations...
Featured Design: 'Diamond Ring Typography'
Muted colours combined with greenery will give your party decorations a fresh atmosphere. Add a simple twist on the classic guest book to create a lovely memento of your engagement party with a personalised signing print.
Featured Design: 'Heart Guest Signing Board'
Art Deco
Great Gatsby themed parties with art deco styling are on-trend for all sorts of special occasions. We think this glamorous theme is the perfect choice for a engagement party, too!
Featured Design: 'Art Deco Rose Gold'
Roaring 20's accessories, like vintage typewriters and glitzy decorations, will give your venue the perfect vibe. Also, mix in cocktails and fancy o'dourves for a night to remember. These geometric rose gold plates have a gorgeous art deco vibe!
Source: Ginger Ray
Memories
Do you both love photography? Or are you the kind of couple that can spend hours with a scrapbook? Then make memories the theme of the day. This versatile theme lets you add in your own personal touches when it comes to food and entertainment. You can simply fill the day with all your favourite things.
Featured Design: 'Chalkboard Photo Booth'
Guests will love seeing snaps of your journey as a couple, so pull out those proposal shots! It's a cute way to look back on how far you've come - and to look ahead to the future. Make some great memories for the future with stylish photo-booths and an old-school Polaroid camera for guests to use.
Source: Hello May