The first public celebration of your new status is the engagement party. There's no obligation to have one, but it's a lovely way for both families to know one another. Cocktails at parents' home, dinner in a restaurant, a Sunday Brunch, would all fit the bill.
Traditionally, the parents of the bride gave the engagement party. The cornerstone of the event would be the moment when the bride's father stood up to announce the happy news and propose a toast to the couple.
There are no rules about when to hold the party, but usually it takes place at least 2 months after the engagement and no later than six before the wedding.
The gold of your engagement party is to get the 2 sides mixing and mingling. The better people get to know one another, the easier all of your prewedding events and the wedding will be.
Activities during the party are a way to bring people together. If you are having a backyard barbecue, set up croquet and volleyball. Consider having a quiz about the bride and the groom, and have prizes for the highest scores for each side. If you opt for a small dinner at a restaurant go around the table and have all the guests introduce themselves, or say a little something about each person yourselves.
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