Engagement Party Invitations

Design Your Own Custom Engagement Party Invitations

Big news calls for a big celebration and beautiful engagement party invitations to match. Someone said yes and it's time to plan the event that your friends and family will remember for years to come: the engagement party—whether a backyard cookout, a cocktail party, or something set on the beach at sunset. Create an elegant engagement party invitation worthy of the two of you and celebrate the news with a party for your friends, family, and loved ones. With our collection of cute, affordable design templates, you can customize your engagement party invites so they're perfect for your event. This is the perfect first step in your wedding planning and your guests will be wowed by the engagement invitations designed by you.

How to Customize Engagement Party Invites

When you're ready to customize your cards, start by choosing from our beautiful range of engagement party invitations templates, designed to suit any style. Whether you’re planning a formal event or something more casual, you can find the right card that perfectly represents your celebration and who you are as a couple. Once you've selected your design, you can personalize the invite by adding your names, wedding date, and a meaningful photo of you and your partner. For a more personalized touch, you can also choose from different font styles, colors, and layouts. Shutterfly’s easy-to-use tools make it simple to adjust every detail until it feels perfect, ensuring your engagement party invites are as unique as your celebration.

Tips for Engagement Party Invitation Wording

Not sure what to write on your engagement party invitations? The wording can set the tone for your celebration, whether formal or casual. Be sure to include key details like the date, time, and location, and add your personal touch to make it feel special. Here are a few helpful tips to get started:

• For a formal event: "Join us for an elegant evening as we celebrate the engagement of [Couple's Names]."
• For a casual event: "We’re celebrating our engagement and would love for you to join us! [Couple's Names]"
• For a surprise party: "Shhh… It’s a surprise! Join us for a celebration in honor of [Couple's Names]’ engagement."

FAQ: Engagement Party Invitations

How far in advance should you send out engagement party invitations?
It’s best to send out engagement party invitations about 4-6 weeks before the event. This allows your guests time to RSVP and make arrangements.

How many people are usually invited to an engagement party?
Typically, an engagement party guest list consists of close family and friends. The number of guests can range from 20 to 50, but it depends on the couple’s preferences and the size of the venue.

Who do you invite to an engagement party?
Guests who are invited to the engagement party are generally those who will also be invited to the wedding. Close family, friends, and even colleagues are commonly included.

What is the etiquette for engagement party invites?
When sending engagement invitations, it's important to send them early enough for guests to RSVP. Make sure the tone of the invite matches the event, whether it’s casual or formal. If you're hosting a surprise engagement party, be clear about the need to keep the event a secret. Additionally, try to avoid sending the invitation too close to the wedding to allow time for your guests to plan.

How do you invite people to a surprise engagement party?
When sending out surprise engagement party invitations, it's essential to emphasize the secrecy of the event. Make sure to mention clearly that the celebration is a surprise for the couple and ask guests to keep it confidential. You can build excitement by highlighting the couple’s upcoming engagement while keeping all the event details under wraps until the big moment. Be sure to include the necessary information, such as date, time, and location, without giving away too much too soon.

Wedding Stationery for After the Engagement Party

Obviously, your engagement party invitations are but one part of your wedding stationery. Create custom save the dates, wedding invitations, and, after the wedding (and your honeymoon), wedding thank you cards for a seamless suite of stationery. We also carry bridal shower invitations, bachelorette party invitations, and wedding programs to celebrate each milestone and plan for your wedding day itself.