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40 Best Engagement Party Ideas to Celebrate Your Love in Style

Kick off your wedding journey by saying "I do" to an engagement party!

By Tierney McAfee

Mar 22, 2021

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An engagement party is a fun and festive way to kick off your wedding journey and celebrate your exciting news with your nearest and dearest! One of the best things about engagement parties is that there are no rules or limitations as to what you can do—depending on your taste and personality, your engagement party can be as formal or casual as you like. Laid-back couples might love the idea of an "I Do" barbecue in their backyard, or an engagement picnic in one of their favorite scenic spots. Meanwhile, couples who love all things fancy might opt for a Diner en Blanc or masquerade ball theme.

To help you get the ball rolling, you'll find some of the best engagement party ideas the web has to offer right here, including DIY decorations and themes, mouthwatering recipes, and adorable party favors to express your gratitude to your guests. No matter your style, there's something for everyone in this roundup, from a homemade pancake breakfast board for your engagement brunch, to a DIY floral backdrop that's just perfect for taking photos. 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!)

Lauren Lanker

DIY Flower Initials

Your love will be in full bloom at your engagement party, and so will this beautiful DIY project! These floral initials are easy to create from real or artificial flowers, and they make the perfect display piece.

See more at The Thinking Closet.

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sorbet engagement party engagement party ideas

Julie Blanner

Sorbet Theme

Let your desserts double as decor with this delicious party theme. Oranges, sorbet-colored meringues, and pink cupcakes come together for a look that's almost too beautiful to eat! Almost.

See more at Julie Blanner.

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Oh So Lovely

DIY Animal Place Card Holders

Set your table in style with these whimsical animal place card holders. All you need for this easy DIY project are some plastic animal toys, alligator clamps, and your favorite spray paint.

See more at Oh So Lovely.

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Sugar and Cloth

Boho Chic Theme

Bring a laid-back, boho chic vibe to your engagement party with colorful, mismatched floor pillows for seating and tons of flowers and candles. This tutorial shows you how to make a beautiful wooden floor table for guests to gather around.

See more at Sugar and Cloth.

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Studio DIY

DIY Balloon Wishes

Love is in the air! Add a DIY balloon bar to your engagement party and invite guests to write their well wishes on colorful balloons.

See more at Studio DIY.

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heart shaped pizza engagement party ideas

Best Friends for Frosting

Heart-Shaped Pepperoni Pizza

We heart this pizza. Pay tribute to your love—and your love of pizza–by adding this snack to your engagement party menu.

See more at Best Friends for Frosting.

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paper flower boutonnieres engagement party ideas

Oh Everything Handmade

DIY Paper Flower Boutonnieres

These miniature bouquets of paper flowers can serve as boutonnieres for the guests of honor or pretty place settings for your loved ones. The best part is these blooms will never wilt—you can even reuse them at your wedding!

See more at Oh Everything Handmade.

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Backyard Bohemian

Pancake Breakfast Board

Who wouldn't love an engagement brunch? This mouth-watering pancake breakfast board is sure to steal the show at your party.

See more at Backyard Bohemian.

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Grandbaby Cakes

Kool-Aid Pie

This easy-to-whip-up Kool-Aid pie will make the perfect addition to a summer engagement party. And it's so pretty that it's a treat for the eyes as well as the stomach!

See more at Grandbaby Cakes.

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Lemon Thistle

Donut Mind If "I Do" Theme

Say "I do" to a donut-themed engagement party that is sure to delight your guests. For the final festive touch, follow this DIY tutorial to make giant pastel tassels that match your donuts.

See more at Lemon Thistle.

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true love tree carving engagement party ideas

A Night Owl

DIY True Love Tree Carving

Put your love on display with this easy DIY wood project that celebrates the romantic pastime of carving your initials into a tree. You'll love this beautiful keepsake even after your engagement party.

See more at A Night Owl.

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Clever Poppy

DIY Floral Backdrop

Capture the magical moments of your engagement party with a beautiful DIY floral backdrop made using nothing but artificial stems and wall-safe tape. Your guests will love posing for photos in front of this gorgeous display!

See more at Clever Poppy.

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tropical party favors engagement party ideas

Persia Lou

DIY Tropical Party Favor Gift Bags

Show your guests your gratitude with these cute party favor gift bags. This project is perfect for a warm weather or tropical-themed engagement party.

See more at Persia Lou.

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confetti table runner engagement party ideas

Oh Joy!

DIY Confetti Table Runner

Nothing says "celebration" like confetti! Set your table in style with this DIY gold confetti table runner.

See more at Oh Joy!.

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The Merry Thought

Popped the Question Popcorn Bar

The question has been popped, now it's time to pop some corn! Celebrate your engagement with a fun gourmet popcorn bar featuring a variety of sweet and savory toppings.

See more at The Merry Thought.

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cupid's arrow decoration engagement party ideas

Remodelaholic

DIY Cupid's Arrow Sign

This adorable Cupid's Arrow printable can be customized with one of the happiest dates of your life: your engagement! Put it on display in a beautiful rustic wood frame for your guests to admire.

See more at Remodelaholic.

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glitter mini champagne bottles engagement party ideas

Mod Podge Rocks

DIY Glitter Mini Champagne Bottles

Sip sip, hooray! Your guests will love getting these celebratory mini champagne bottles as engagement party favors. You can do this easy DIY project using any mini alcohol bottles.

See more at Mod Podge Rocks.

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Addicted 2 DIY

DIY Heart Cupcake Toppers

These love-themed cupcake toppers are the perfect finishing touch for all your engagement party desserts. Group them together on a cake stand for a festive display.

See more at Addicted 2 DIY.

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The Kim Six Fix

Scrabble "I Love You" Sign

Spell out your love for all to see with an "I Love You" Scrabble sign. You can even keep the theme going with Scrabble cupcake toppers and other fun touches.

See more at The Kim Six Fix.

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Simply Beautiful by Angela

Rose Gold Engagement Brunch

Sometimes, rose gold is more than just a color—it's a whole vibe. Deck out your engagement brunch with roses, rose gold confetti, and rose gold balloons for a romantic and elegant look.

See more at Simply Beautiful by Angela.

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Hostess with the Mostess

Modern Love Birds Theme

Decorate your space with spunky colors and patterns for a bold and modern twist on the popular "love birds" engagement party theme. Your guests will love all the playful details!

See more at Hostess with the Mostess.

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My Frugal Adventures

Champagne Buttercrceam Cookies

A hint of bubbly champagne makes these delicious cookies perfect for celebrating your happy news. Sprinkle them with white nonpareils that reminded me of champagne bubbles to mimic champagne bubbles. Cheers!

See more at My Frugal Adventures.

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Entertaining Diva

DIY Citronella Candles

Nobody likes engagement party crashers—especially those of the insect variety. Keep the mosquitos away from your outdoor engagement party with these pretty DIY citronella candles that double as citrus-themed decorations.

See more at Entertaining Diva.

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Pop of Gold

Ice Cream'd ‘Yes’ Theme

I scream, you scream, we all scream for an ice cream-themed engagement party! This guide is full of playful touches, including ice cream cone floral bouquets and place settings!

See more at Pop of Gold.

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Two Purple Couches

Initial Cupcake Toppers

DIY your own monogram cupcake toppers to add a celebratory touch to your engagement party desserts. This DIY project is done using the Silhouette Studio but you can easily create the pieces by hand as well.

See more at Two Purple Couches.

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rose french 75 cocktail engagement party ideas

A Bubbly Life

Rosé French 75 Cocktails

A classic French 75 cocktail gets a pretty pink twist by adding rosé instead of champagne. Add rose petals and a lemon peel twist for a romantic garnish.

See more at A Bubbly Life.

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outdoor string lights engagement party ideas

H2O Bungalow

DIY Outdoor String Lights on Poles

No evening outdoor soirée is complete without string lights, especially an engagement party. Follow this easy tutorial to set up your own string lights on poles to make your event feel as magical as your love.

See more at H2O Bungalow.

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