Engagement Party Ideas
Congratulations on your engagement! Now that you’ve got the ring, celebrate with family and friends with an intimate celebration at The Iroquois Club. Take a look at these engagement party ideas to help plan the first event leading up to your Michigan wedding.
Casino Night
If you and your soon-to-be spouse love Las Vegas or trying your luck at the casino, consider a casino-themed engagement soiree. Hand out play money or chips (you can customize these) for guests to gamble with when they arrive. Use gold and white decorations to add a wedding mood to your casino night and incorporate tables for blackjack, craps and any other games you like! Award prizes to those who have the most winnings at the end of the event, and you can gift playing cards or poker chip keychains as party favors.
Costume Party
With Halloween right around the corner, consider hosting a costume party to get everyone in the spooky spirit. Tailor your get-together more towards an engagement party by having guests dress up as celebrity couples or other famous pairs (think ketchup and mustard or Mickey and Minnie). If you prefer a more traditional costume party, allow attendees to choose any ensemble. You and your partner’s costumes can set the theme for your party or opt for a ghostly occasion with spine-chilling decorations.
Carnival Fair
Although marriage is a mature decision, there’s no reason you can’t celebrate with some childhood fun! Host a carnival-themed gathering with popcorn and cotton candy machines. Use a ring toss game and prize wheels to give attendees some fair fun. Bright colors and a photo booth with silly props will bring smiles during your engagement celebration. You can have raffle tickets for friends and family to win prizes and hand out animal crackers or mini stuffed animals for a nostalgic party favor.
Murder Mystery
Whether you’ve always wanted to bring Clue to life or just love a good puzzle, a murder mystery is the engagement party idea for you! Stage a conundrum that takes place present-day or do a blast from the past with a mystery set in your preferred time period. Have your mystery fit the engagement festivity theme by having guests solve a case that takes place at a wedding. You can even send guests their character ahead of time so they are dressed in character when they arrive. Consider magnifying glasses and other detective-worthy prizes to thank your attendees for coming.
Derby Day
Make your engagement party like a day at the races by having a Derby party. Have guests don attire appropriate for Derby Day especially by wearing eye-catching hats! Serve Mint Juleps and bourbon cocktails along with equestrian-themed desserts like horseshoe cookies and hat cupcakes. Recreate the spirit of the races by having guests place bets on fun facts about you and your significant other.