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60 Best Engagement Party Ideas to Celebrate Your Love in Style

Say "I do" to beautiful blooms, printed napkins, and tasty bites!

By Tierney McAfee
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Sarah Slover Brown

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An engagement party is a wonderful way to kick off your wedding journey and share your exciting news with your nearest and dearest. The best part? There are no strict rules—just plenty of room for creativity! You can tailor the celebration to match your personal style, whether you prefer something laid-back or more formal. For a relaxed vibe, consider hosting a cozy backyard BBQ or a scenic picnic. If you're dreaming of something livelier, take a cue from Paige Drummond's engagement and throw a fun-filled rooftop bash with a photo wall, signature cocktails, and all your favorite people!

To help you get the ball rolling, you'll find some of the best engagement party ideas right here, including DIY decorations and themes, mouthwatering recipes, and adorable party favors to express your gratitude to your guests. There's something for everyone in this roundup, like a homemade pancake breakfast board for your engagement brunch and DIY gold painted champagne flutes for your bubbly cocktails. Make your engagement party a night to remember with these amazing projects—some of which can even serve double duty as wedding decorations or lifelong keepsakes! (For more inspiration, check out these DIY bridal shower favors and engagement gifts.)

Make your wedding journey even more magical with these ideas:

1

Embossed Can Coolers

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Sarah Slover Brown

A reusable can cooler embossed with the date of the engagement party is the perfect keepsake to pass out at the event! In addition to the date, Paige's coolers read "She said yes!" for a fun and festive touch.

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2

Embroidery Station

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Sarah Slover Brown

Add a creative and personalized touch to your engagement party with an embroidery station! Set up a cozy corner with bandanas, scarves, or blankets along with options for fonts and symbols. At the end of the night, guests will leave with heartfelt keepsakes to cherish long after the party ends.

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3

Welcome Sign

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Sarah Slover Brown

Greet guests with a big welcome sign so they know they're in the right place! Alex Drummond and Paige's planner friend went with a simple sign that reads "Let's Celebrate! Paige and David," although you can get creative with nicknames, photos of the couple, and even balloons. To add color, pair the sign with some trailing vines and a bright floral arrangement.

4

Custom Cocktail Cups

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Sarah Slover Brown

Creating a custom cocktail in honor of the happy couple is just the start! Serve them in custom cups to make the night all the more memorable. Take inspiration from these ranch water cups that were served at Paige and David's engagement party. Keep it simple with the bride and groom's names and the date of the shower for a decoration that doubles as a keepsake!

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5

Photo Frames

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Sarah Slover Brown

Add a personal touch to your engagement party decor by printing out photos of the happy couple to display throughout the venue! Use a variety of frames in different sizes and colors to hold the precious memories for guests to look at throughout the night.

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6

Initial Cupcake Toppers

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Sarah Slover Brown

Instead of carving your initials into a tree, write them on a cupcake. Sure, it won't last as long, but it'll taste better! Go simple like Paige and David, who chose to adorn their engagement party cupcakes with a fondant heart and their initials, "P+D." Or, purchase a set of custom wooden toppers to stick into each cupcake!

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7

Surprise Party

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Sarah Slover Brown

This is an idea that requires a bit of coordination between the groom-to-be and his partner's family and friends ahead of the engagement. But if you are able to plan things out like the Drummonds did in order to throw Paige a surprise engagement party after David popped the question, you'll be rewarded with the biggest smiles!

8

Printed Napkins

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Sarah Slover Brown

It's all in the details, like the lettering on these cute custom napkins displayed at Paige and David's party. Choose a color that goes along with your theme along with a celebratory phrase, like "Cheers!" You can even print the names of the guests of honor in smaller print, like Paige and David did.

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9

Fun Floral Arrangements

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Sarah Slover Brown

You can't have an engagement party without plenty of beautiful blooms! Go for a more natural arrangement with blush-toned roses and wildflowers like Paige, or embrace a more eclectic aesthetic with bright pops of colors.

10

Custom Candle Party Favors

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Ree Drummond

Here's a throwback from when Ree threw an engagement party for the Drummond kids' childhood babysitter, Haley! The Pioneer Woman designed custom-scented candles as party favors for each guest, complete with a chalkboard gift tag dedicated to the bride and groom.

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11

DIY Greenery Wall

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The Merry Thought

Take inspiration from Paige's engagement party with a faux boxwood photo backdrop! It's so easy to put together with greenery mats and command hooks so you can have a fun, vibrant photo op for you and your guests.

See more at The Merry Thought.

12

Charcuterie Cups

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Inspired by Charm

Branch out from your usual charcuterie board with these individual charcuterie cups! Use mini cookie cutters to create fun shapes out of meats and cheeses to make your snacking game even more sophisticated.

See more at Inspired by Charm.

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13

DIY Flower Lights

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The House That Lars Built

If you're going for a garden party theme, or you want to implement more color into your party, try your hand at these DIY flower lights. They're so easy to customize with colorful crepe paper and cotton ball light sets.

See more at The House That Lars Built.

14

Diamond Ring Jello Shots

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A Beautiful Mess

Get the party started by passing out these fun diamond ring jello shots! With a few supplies, including jello, plastic ring shot glasses, and your choice of alcohol, everyone can get in on the blinged-out fun of your wedding journey.

See more at A Beautiful Mess.

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15

Hand Painted Gold Champagne Flutes

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Lovely Indeed

Your ring won't be the only thing sparkling at the celebration! With these delicately painted gold glasses, it's all about the details.

See more at Lovely Indeed.

SHOP CHAMPAGNE FLUTES

16

Boho Theme

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The House That Lars Built

You'll be having plenty of formal events for the actual wedding, so why not keep things casual with a boho-themed engagement party? Complete the vibe with patterned floor cushions, embroidered throw pillows, and lots of soft lighting.

See more at The House That Lars Built.

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17

DIY Balloon Garland

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A Beautiful Mess

Balloons are the ultimate sign of a celebration, and these shaped into a pretty garland are no exception! Buy latex balloons in your desired color scheme, then shape them into an arch using a balloon decorating strip and glue dots.

See more at A Beautiful Mess.

18

Papercut Scalloped Lanterns

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Lia Griffith

Light up the night with these scalloped lanterns made from paper and LED tea lights. These gold and white lights are made to look like capiz shells, so they're perfect for a tropical-themed engagement party.

See more at Lia Griffith.

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19

Donut Wall

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Lovely Indeed

Ensure your engagement party is as sweet as your love with a donut wall. Coordinate the pegboard and donuts to the color scheme of your engagement party, and it'll double as both a decoration and a treat for guests to eat!

See more at Lovely Indeed.

20

DIY Dried Flower Napkin Rings

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Inspired by Charm

Add a rustic touch to your tablescape with these dried flower napkin rings! All you need are a few simple materials, like twine-covered wire, hot glue, and dried flowers that you could get from your own garden, to execute this cute idea.

See more at Inspired by Charm.

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