when to have your engagement party?
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Your engagement party should take place within a few months of your engagement, up to three months after you say “Yes!” This falls right in that sweet spot, where you're on cloud nine with your big news, but haven't gotten buried in wedding planning tasks.
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When Should You Give An Engagement Gift? According to the experts at WeddingChannel.com, engagement gifts should never be expected by the bride- or groom-to-be. Often, guests have to pay for travel, lodging, food and, of course, a wedding gift. Members of the bridal party also have to pay for the dress or tuxedo.
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The sweet spot is far enough in advance to guarantee guests won't already be booked but close enough to the event that it will be on their radar. Three to four weeks from when the invitation arrives to when the party is scheduled is a good time frame to work with.
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Shilpa told the Standard: “In the first couple of months it may be too soon [to get engaged] as the feelings you have for one another may be lust as opposed to love. “It's best to wait until at least 3-6 months to see if the feelings you have are for real or just a fading spark of lust.
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We say, as soon as your venue is confirmed is usually the right amount of time. This is usually in the 6 - 12 months before your wedding.
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Planning a wedding is a tall task, particularly for couples with large families and lots of opinions floating around. While some couples prefer to take their time with the process, allowing anywhere from ten months to two years to plan, many would rather make their relationship official as soon as they can.
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If a grad is having a party, experts say invitations should be sent to local friends and family three to four weeks before the date. Invitations for out-of-town relatives and friends should be sent out at least six weeks in advance, and should include a map of the area along with a list of local hotel suggestions.
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While guests have not traditionally brought presents to engagement parties, this is changing. The key is to decide what you are comfortable with. If you prefer not to receive gifts from guests, make a point of saying so on the invitations.
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For destination weddings, we recommend booking your venue 12-16 months out. That being said, different venues will have different requirements. If it's a super popular destination wedding spot, they may be booked out for 18 months in advance.
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Sending out invitations as soon as you know the party details is a good rule of thumb. Invitations should be in the mail more than two weeks before the party, but no sooner then eight weeks before the party. Aim to send out invitations between three to five weeks before the party.
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We recommend waiting about three weeks before jumping into wedding planning. This gives you time to revel in your engagement, but not too long so you don't lose momentum. Once you're ready to start planning, take it step by step—it's not a good idea to try to plan your whole wedding at once.
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As a general rule for weddings located in your local area, look to send out your save the dates around four months before the big day. Your invitations can then follow, around two months before the wedding.
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Ultimately, wedding invitations should be sent out between 6 and 10 weeks before the wedding date. If you are having a destination wedding, then invitations should be sent out 3 months beforehand. This gives your guests plenty of time to organise flights and accommodation.
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After 10 to 15 months together most couples will move in with each other and get engaged after a year and a half. Ben said that a relationship timeline will always be unique to the couple and what feels right for them.
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The average engagement length is about 13 months, but how do couples choose the right amount of time to stay engaged? If you recently got engaged, you and your partner are probably deciding on a timeline for your wedding.
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Over the years, the average length of an engagement has fluctuated. In recent years, this average has dropped to around 13 to 15 months, as couples with varying budgets and circumstances prepare to day 'I do'.