Essential Engagement Party Planning Checklist Guide
Before the wedding plans begin, the engagement party is your first big moment. It brings everyone together and sets the tone for what is to come. With the right steps, it can be easy to plan and fun to host.Here is a basic checklist to help you stay organised.
Set the Date
Choose a date that gives you time to plan and execute without rushing everything. Engagement parties usually happen within a month or two of the proposal. Avoid major events or holidays, especially in busy cities like Chennai, to increase the possibility of attendance.
Decide Who Will Host
In the past, the bride’s family would usually host the event. Today, anyone can do it, the couple, parents, or even both families. Finalising this early helps make decisions about the budget and venue smoother.
Plan Your Budget
Start by deciding how much you want to spend. Divide it into main items like the venue, food, and invitations, and extras like music or return gifts. Knowing who will pay for what makes planning much easier.
Make the Guest List
Engagement parties are usually smaller compared to wedding, keep your guest list small or big, just make sure the space you host has to fit perfectly.
Book the Venue
The venue is what sets the mood for the event. Go for the space that suits your style like a hall, garden if it’s going to an outdoor party, or terrace. Book early to avoid any kind of last time issue.
Choose a Simple Theme
A theme is not needed, but it can make your party feel more put together. It can be as simple as picking two colours or going with a traditional look. Keep it easy to manage.
Send Invitations
Once the date and venue are fixed , it’s the perfect time to start sending your invites. You can go with printed cards or digital ones whichever you’re more comfortable with. Sending them at least three weeks before the party makes it easy and convenient for all the guests to respond
Finalise the Food
Good food makes every day better. At events like engagement parties, it is something guests will remember. Choose between a buffet or a set meal that suits your crowd. It helps if the hall offers catering services too. Many marriage halls in Kovilambakkam, like SGR Mahal, provide in-house catering options to make planning smoother and more convenient.
Plan a Small Activity
pick your playlist to play in the background, include fun activities like Newlywed Games, couple introduction or photo board. These games not only keep you and your guests entertained, it creates beautiful memories.
Arrange for Photos
Hire a professional reliable photographer to capture your beautiful moments as it is. These are memories you will want to keep.
If you are looking for a wedding hall that works for any style simple, grand, traditional, or modern, SGR Mahal is the place to be. With flexible spaces and helpful staff, your engagement party can be just the way you imagined, without the stress.