Your engagement party is your time to shine. For this party and the wedding after, you really are the star of the show, so enjoy it by going all out with your glam and making it an occasion for you and your future spouse to remember fondly.
What you wear will ultimately come down to the theme or vibe of your engagement party, but many future brides opt to wear white in light of the big day ahead. Whatever your party looks like, here are some beauty and outfit tips to get you looking your absolute best the whole day long.
Garden party
If you’ve decided to enjoy the warmer weather with an engagement party in the garden, you’re going to want to keep your silhouette light and floaty so you can sit in any number of positions whilst maintaining your modesty.
Floaty dresses also keep you cool if it’s a particularly hot day! And remember to pair your outfit with some wedges because you don’t want to sink into the grass in a pair of stilettoes!
Family party
If you’re going down a more formal route with a strict family-only dinner party, now’s your chance to try out different styles, be that a wrap-around dress, a tight fitted midi or a maxi dress.
You can accentuate your engagement ring with some smaller rings to accompany it. Stack smaller rings together on the other fingers and make your engagement ring pop!
Beach party
If you’re lucky enough to live near the beach, there’s nowhere better to celebrate your love than in one of the most romantic landscapes on Earth. If it’s a meaningful location for you and your future spouse, then that makes having a beach party all that more special.
It’s also perfect for brides who want to avoid formal dressing and keep it lowkey and casual. Opt for loose-fitting dresses that aren’t susceptible to sudden gusts of wind and are easy to sit around in; you’re most likely going to sit on a picnic blanket at some point, so you need to think about which dress suits this kind of lounging around.
And when it comes to shoes, you can dismiss them altogether. Isn’t that the beauty of the beach after all?
Cocktail party
Engagements deserve something really special, and nothing says a massive celebration like cocktails! Get everyone together for an evening of laughter, fun and dancing and enjoy the occasion to the full.
And for all the glamazons out there, you’ll be glad to hear that there is no thing as ‘too fancy’ when it comes to cocktail hour. Keep it cheeky and pretty with an above-the-knee dress in any number of cuts and styles. Then pair a showstopping pair of heels with it and you’re well and truly cocktail ready!