A million ways exist to create the perfect engagement party for soon-to-be newlyweds. Some people go all out and plan an elaborate, multi-course meal at a restaurant or hotel.
Others keep it simple with cake and champagne shared with close friends and family.
We’ve gathered some ideas to help you create the best backyard engagement party!
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Invalid table id., available with flaxen background, attractive and beautiful, making your engagement more happy, conveying your love and care
Proper Sizes: the size is approx. 6.42 inches/ 16.3 cm in height; You can place the holiday LED marquee letter lights signs somewhere you want to create a festival atmosphere and add color to your room
Distinctive Design and Easy to Use: the distinctive Wedding engaged LED letter lights signs are easy to use, which are made up of the letters engaged and have a strong engaged atmosphere; They are yellow light color, with hanging holes and an on/off switch on the back; They can be displayed individually on a table or hung on a wall.Each letter light requires two AAA batteries. Batteries are not included; we recommend preparing them in advance
Nice Combination: you will get 7 pieces of large Wedding engaged LED letter light signs, enough quantity for your use; These beautifully crafted engaged lights will add a festive touch to your home, These craft night lights appear white when off and glow warmly when on, making them an ideal addition to your festive decor, adding a warm atmosphere to your space
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Good Engagement Party Decor: brighten up your engagement party with the 10 feet long glitter happy engagement banners; Large engagement party decor will grab people’s attention, they decorate your venue with a sweet and mythical atmosphere, adding a touch of elegance and charm to the celebration and leaving your guests with unforgettable memories
Reliable Material: the quality of the gold engaged banners is our top priority; The wedding engagement decor is made from thick quality cardstock material ensuring not only an aesthetically pleasing look but also durability; It withstands the engagement party night without tearing or falling apart; Make sure your engagement party is elegant
Prestrung for Convenience: no need for DIYs or other tools; Our happy engagement banners come prestrung, designed with smaller punch holes keeping letters secured; This feature saves your time during setup and ensures an easy and convenient using experience
【A perfect supplement to your party】Unique design, perfect size, glittery, elegant and lovely, our honeycomb diamond ring hanging decoration is a good photo prop, which can create the atmosphere for your party. This is a perfect supplement to your party, you deserve it
【Widely used】Our honeycomb diamond ring hanging decoration is suitable for many sence, perfect for engagement party, bachelorette party, bridal shower, wedding party and wedding anniversary party, and so on. You can hang them on doors, windows, branches, or wherever you like
【High quality】The quality of our honeycomb diamond ring hanging decoration is very good. The ring is golden on both sides. The honeycomb diamond on the ring is very big. They are both made of hard and durable paper, which won’t tear easily. Such a good quality make it can be reused
Package includes: You’ll get 24 pieces of 9in she said yes party paper dinner plates, 24 pieces of 7in engagement party dessert plates, 24 pieces of bridal shower napkins of 6.5in, and 24 pieces of plastic gold forks for each set that can serve 24 guests, creating a visually stunning table decor for your wedding party.
Eye-catching design: Our engagement party plates and napkins decoration features the iconic “HE ASKED SHE SAID YES”text, complemented by elegant ring and diamond illustrations that symbolize the love and commitment being celebrated, ideal for your engagement party decorations and bridal shower celebration.
Save your time: These disposable we are engaged party paper plates napkin decoration can be thrown away after you use them, which can save you from the hassle of dish-washing. when the party’s over, you can spend more time with your family or friends and less time cleaning up.
Engagement Balloons: engagement party decorations package include10 pcs HE ASKED balloons, 10pcs SHE SAID YES! balloons, 10pcs WE’RE ENGAGED balloons,10pcs LOVE balloons, and 10pcs gold confetti latex balloon
Tips for Balloons: The powder on the latex balloon is talcum powder, the purpose is to prevent the latex balloons from sticking together and not hurt the skin; it can be wiped clean before use
High Quality Latex balloon: Our engagement balloons are made of natural latex, thick, strong, and biodegradable, durable, long lasting. The balloon can be filled with air or helium. Do Not over inflate or they will burst, suggestion inflate to 80% full and on exact day of your party
【Ideal Design for Wedding】My Humans are Getting Married Wedding dog bandana, This is a cool engagement gift for pets at the wedding. Stylish font design and unique style make your pet look more cute and attractive.
【Material】Made of 100% high-quality polyester, skin-friendly material.Durable, easy to clean and maintain. Comfortable and safe for your pet. When you get it, you will find it worth having.
【Dimensions】38 in x 13 in x 9 in（Please measure your pet’s neck circumference before placing an order to leave room for knotting.）
Make it Personal and Handwrite Each Invite
Grab a calligraphy pen and some thick cardstock and start writing.
Write your message or use a template.
Add a sticker or stamp to the envelope for added personality (and to make it look more like real mail).
Seal it with wax!
Use the Outdoor Space Available to You
When it comes to backyard engagement parties, you must remember that less is more. If you’re looking for a way to make your party feel special without spending a lot of money, here are some tips:
Use what’s already there. Don’t be afraid to get creative with the space in your backyard — you may even have an unused shed or tool storage area that can serve as a perfect photo booth!
Make do with what’s available. If you don’t have enough chairs for everyone coming, try using blankets and pillows instead. This gives attendees an option for seating and adds additional color and texture to the space where they’ll spend most of their time at the party!
Decorations to Enhance the Natural Beauty of the Space
As you start to plan your backyard engagement party, think of decorations as an opportunity to use what you have or can find for free. If you’re planning a casual get-together with friends and family, consider using items already in your home. For example:
Use candles on the tables or around the house.
Hang streamers from trees and bushes.
Use string lights around the patio area for an elegant touch that won’t cost much money but will add ambience to your event. You can also hang paper lanterns or string together battery-operated fairy lights!
Create a Balloon Backdrop
Picture source Instagram @balloons_by_victoria_dz
Balloons are the perfect way to add fun and color to your engagement party. They’re also easy to create a backdrop for photos or even just an extra bit of decor.
Here are some ideas:
Use balloons in the colors of your wedding. If you want a more natural look, get paper lanterns in these colors (but ensure they are treated before putting them up).
Buy string netting from a party store and hang it behind your venue. You can then place small groups of colored balloons on top of it to create the effect shown above!
Using fishing line would give you more flexibility when taking down everything after the event.
Create a Wooden Pallet Wall – Cheap and Easy
Wooden pallets are cheap and easy to find. You can put a bunch of pallets together if you are handy or know someone who is and make the cutest backdrop for photos! Hang lights, fake greenery, flowers and pictures on the pallet to set the scene!
Have a Vintage Tea Party Themed Engagement Party
Picture source Instagram @the.elegant.eclectic
If you and your fiancé are lovers of all things vintage or want to try something a little different, why not have a tea party-themed engagement party — perfect for spring!
Consider adding something different to each guest’s plate to make your tea party unique. You can take advantage of the season by using fresh berries or apples and cinnamon sticks as garnishes. Or, if you want to go all out in the cuteness department, purchase some small floral picks at a craft store and stick them in your salads!
It’s essential to have plenty of tea on hand so that guests can refill their teacups throughout the afternoon.
A Backyard Garden Party
Happy friends saying cheers and showing their champagne glasses full of sparkling wine to each other whilst enjoying an outdoor wedding party on a backyard restaurant at sunset
If you want to celebrate your engagement with your friends and family, consider having a backyard garden party. Not only does this theme allow for plenty of photo opportunities and incredible decorations, but it also allows you to have fun while helping the environment by planting flowers and herbs.
To have an authentic garden party, here are some tips:
Use flowers, plants and herbs to decorate. You can use fresh flowers as centerpieces or place them around tables. If you want something more permanent (like actual wedding flowers), plant them in pots so guests can take them home at the night’s end! Make sure they look nice; don’t just stick dead or fake plants in a pot because it’s easy!
Have fun with homemade props like gardening gloves or watering cans – anything that will help set the scene better than just using regular household items would do alone! This will make it easier for everyone to take photos during their visit.
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Who doesn’t love writing on a chalkboard? A chalkboard for your backyard engagement party adds personality and activity for guests. Other reasons why we love adding chalkboards to backyard engagement parties and tips can be found below:
This is a great way to set the tone for your backyard engagement party. It’s so much fun and easy to do!
You can use a chalkboard or paint one onto an existing wooden pallet. You can also use whiteboard markers or chalk/crayons on a plain piece of wood.
When writing out the event details, include when and where the party will be held and any other necessary info such as dress code.
You can keep the chalkboard as a memento of the party, filled with good wishes from loved ones.
Food and Drinks for a Backyard Engagement Party
Food and drinks are essential to any event. Your backyard engagement party is no exception. There are plenty of ways to make food and drinks more festive for your guests.
If you want to include food in your backyard engagement party but avoid the hassle of cooking every dish yourself, consider hiring a food truck to come out and provide catering services for the event. This is also a good idea if you have friends who have dietary restrictions; a variety of vegan and gluten-free options can be found on many food trucks today! Hiring a food truck is a great way to get people to your party. Food trucks are fun and casual, but they can also be elegant. They’re a good budget option, too!
You could have a ‘backyard garden’ party theme where everyone brings their favorite fruit or vegetable dish from their garden plot (or their kitchen). You could also make this part of the decorations by hanging flowers everywhere — they’re beautiful!
Have a ‘Make Your Own Pizza’ Station
You can have a ‘make your own pizza’ station. Let people choose their sauce first, and have a variety of toppings available, like cheese, meat and vegetables. This way, your guests get exactly what they want for food and you only have to worry about preparing ingredients, not an entire meal.
Pretty Combination to Meet Your Needs: you will receive 1 piece of engaged party decoration and 1 piece of light string; The considerable combination is sufficient for you to use, and can easily meet your daily use and other requirements
Serviceable Material and Proper Size: this engagement banner is made of quality linen, this LED light string is mainly made of quality copper line, reliable and sustained, not easy to deform or break, and can be kept for a long time; The size of the banner is about 18 x 13 cm/ 7.09 x 5.12 inches, and the light string is about 2 m/ 6.56 feet in length, appropriate for you to use
Classical and Charming Design: our engaged decoration is designed with classical and cute heart patterns and [ENGAGED], available with flaxen background, attractive and beautiful, making your engagement more happy, conveying your love and care
Proper Sizes: the size is approx. 6.42 inches/ 16.3 cm in height; You can place the holiday LED marquee letter lights signs somewhere you want to create a festival atmosphere and add color to your room
Distinctive Design and Easy to Use: the distinctive Wedding engaged LED letter lights signs are easy to use, which are made up of the letters engaged and have a strong engaged atmosphere; They are yellow light color, with hanging holes and an on/off switch on the back; They can be displayed individually on a table or hung on a wall.Each letter light requires two AAA batteries. Batteries are not included; we recommend preparing them in advance
Nice Combination: you will get 7 pieces of large Wedding engaged LED letter light signs, enough quantity for your use; These beautifully crafted engaged lights will add a festive touch to your home, These craft night lights appear white when off and glow warmly when on, making them an ideal addition to your festive decor, adding a warm atmosphere to your space
Wide Usages：for Weddings；Birthdays；Anniversaries and Special Occasions，Cake topper Will Keep The Occasion Eternal and Makes a Great Keepsakes.
No Assembled Required：The Product is Pre-Assembled, No Need for DIY,You Just Simply Need to Place This Awesome Cake Topper on Your Cake to Get the Party Started
Remember This Moment: A fun and Stunning Way to Make Your Dessert, Floral Arrangement, or Centerpiece Stand Out! Shimmering Glitters and Create a Classy and Elegant Feel For Your Wedding, Bridal Shower, Bachelorette Party, Anniversary
Good Engagement Party Decor: brighten up your engagement party with the 10 feet long glitter happy engagement banners; Large engagement party decor will grab people’s attention, they decorate your venue with a sweet and mythical atmosphere, adding a touch of elegance and charm to the celebration and leaving your guests with unforgettable memories
Reliable Material: the quality of the gold engaged banners is our top priority; The wedding engagement decor is made from thick quality cardstock material ensuring not only an aesthetically pleasing look but also durability; It withstands the engagement party night without tearing or falling apart; Make sure your engagement party is elegant
Prestrung for Convenience: no need for DIYs or other tools; Our happy engagement banners come prestrung, designed with smaller punch holes keeping letters secured; This feature saves your time during setup and ensures an easy and convenient using experience
【A perfect supplement to your party】Unique design, perfect size, glittery, elegant and lovely, our honeycomb diamond ring hanging decoration is a good photo prop, which can create the atmosphere for your party. This is a perfect supplement to your party, you deserve it
【Widely used】Our honeycomb diamond ring hanging decoration is suitable for many sence, perfect for engagement party, bachelorette party, bridal shower, wedding party and wedding anniversary party, and so on. You can hang them on doors, windows, branches, or wherever you like
【High quality】The quality of our honeycomb diamond ring hanging decoration is very good. The ring is golden on both sides. The honeycomb diamond on the ring is very big. They are both made of hard and durable paper, which won’t tear easily. Such a good quality make it can be reused
Package includes: You’ll get 24 pieces of 9in she said yes party paper dinner plates, 24 pieces of 7in engagement party dessert plates, 24 pieces of bridal shower napkins of 6.5in, and 24 pieces of plastic gold forks for each set that can serve 24 guests, creating a visually stunning table decor for your wedding party.
Eye-catching design: Our engagement party plates and napkins decoration features the iconic “HE ASKED SHE SAID YES”text, complemented by elegant ring and diamond illustrations that symbolize the love and commitment being celebrated, ideal for your engagement party decorations and bridal shower celebration.
Save your time: These disposable we are engaged party paper plates napkin decoration can be thrown away after you use them, which can save you from the hassle of dish-washing. when the party’s over, you can spend more time with your family or friends and less time cleaning up.
Engagement Balloons: engagement party decorations package include10 pcs HE ASKED balloons, 10pcs SHE SAID YES! balloons, 10pcs WE’RE ENGAGED balloons,10pcs LOVE balloons, and 10pcs gold confetti latex balloon
Tips for Balloons: The powder on the latex balloon is talcum powder, the purpose is to prevent the latex balloons from sticking together and not hurt the skin; it can be wiped clean before use
High Quality Latex balloon: Our engagement balloons are made of natural latex, thick, strong, and biodegradable, durable, long lasting. The balloon can be filled with air or helium. Do Not over inflate or they will burst, suggestion inflate to 80% full and on exact day of your party
【Ideal Design for Wedding】My Humans are Getting Married Wedding dog bandana, This is a cool engagement gift for pets at the wedding. Stylish font design and unique style make your pet look more cute and attractive.
【Material】Made of 100% high-quality polyester, skin-friendly material.Durable, easy to clean and maintain. Comfortable and safe for your pet. When you get it, you will find it worth having.
【Dimensions】38 in x 13 in x 9 in（Please measure your pet’s neck circumference before placing an order to leave room for knotting.）
A Toast with Your Beverage of Choice
Here are some toast options that would work well at your engagement party:
Champagne. This is a classic choice, but it’s also the most popular option, so you might consider an alternative.
Iced tea. If you want something special but not too fussy, try serving iced tea to give your guests royal treatment without breaking the bank. You can even get creative and use flavored teas to add individuality!
Signature drinks. As an alternative to champagne or iced tea, why not let everyone toast with their signature drink? The idea here is to make them feel like they’re celebrating with friends instead of strangers — and what better way than having each guest bring their favorite beverage?
A backyard engagement party is easier and more cost-effective than you think. As long as you have a few basic supplies (like balloons, streamers and paper plates), you’re ready to go! Plus, it’s great fun for everyone involved — including yourself!
With all the planning involved in an upcoming wedding, it’s nice to know that your engagement party will be easy to put together. Now go forth with this knowledge and make some memories with those closest friends and family members who want to celebrate with you both!
Plan for a variety of entertainment
Unlike with the wedding, there’s no pre-planned schedule to follow at an engagement party. People are bound to get bored at some point. You can stay on top of things by planning various entertainment stations with games and activities that are bound to keep people reeled in and break the ice between your two groups of friends. The last thing you want on your hands after putting in so much effort is a dead party.
Cocktails, cocktails, cocktails
Help your friends let loose by welcoming them with colorful seasonal cocktails. You can take this up
a notch by creating a DIY cocktail bar and allowing your guests to play around with different combinations. If you have more bottles than you need, you can even have a little competition to identify the mixologist in the group. Who knows their services may come in handy when you’re out and about celebrating your bachelor’s or bachelorette parties.
Keep the food easy to serve and eat
It’s natural to want to go all out in the kitchen when hosting however, easy-to-serve foods are better for your backyard engagement party. You want people to move around and get to know each other and hauling around a plateful of foods that require a dinner setting to eat will not help the case. On the plus side, it will take you less time to whip these menu options up.
Fire up the grill
If the weather is right, fire up the grill and bring out some great cuts of meat. It’s a great way to get the boys bonding and will let you focus on serving other things. If you think about it you’ll get the most of the help from your guests as they man the grill bickering on who the real master is. It’s you! You’re the real master for using this energy to your advantage.
Open up the pool
If you have a pool in your backyard, now’s the time to really get your money’s worth on that extra amount you spent for it. Open up your pool and allow your guests to enjoy their time at your home. Doing this could also help you save money since you’ll not have to go out of your way to find a way to seat everyone in the same place as people will be distributed all across your backyard.
Consider glamping
If you have busy schedules around your engagement, you can pitch up tents over the weekend and invite your friends for a night in the ‘wild.’ This would be great for couples who love adventure and outdoor activities as you can indulge in all your favorite round-the-campfire activities within the comfort of your backyard.
You can always go inside
Just because it’s a backyard party does not mean the rest of your house is closed off to guests. If it gets chilly outside, you can move into the house and continue your celebration until everyone is ready to leave.
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