{"id":1125,"date":"2012-01-24T14:28:15","date_gmt":"2012-01-24T19:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/?p=1125"},"modified":"2012-01-24T14:28:15","modified_gmt":"2012-01-24T19:28:15","slug":"after-the-diamond-engagement-ring-engagement-party-etiquette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/after-the-diamond-engagement-ring-engagement-party-etiquette\/","title":{"rendered":"After the Diamond Engagement Ring: Engagement Party Etiquette"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/party-300x222.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"party\" width=\"300\" height=\"222\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1126\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/party-300x222.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.25karats.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/01\/party.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a> Your dream <a href=\"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/engagement-rings\">diamond engagement ring<\/a> is on your finger, and you\u2019ve been showing off your rock to anyone that crosses your path.  You\u2019re so thrilled to finally be marrying the man of your dreams that you\u2019ve forgotten to consider one major hurdle before the actual wedding ceremony:<\/p>\n<p>The engagement party.<\/p>\n<p>The thought of having a party to celebrate your life might make you jump for joy, but be wary \u2013 there\u2019s a host of potential etiquette blunders that could set a negative tone in the run-up to your wedding.  Now that you have your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/petite-collection-engagement-rings\">diamond engagement ring<\/a>, here\u2019s the engagement party etiquette you need to know:<\/p>\n<p>1.\tYou\u2019re not allowed to throw your own engagement party \u2013 period.  The engagement party must be offered by one of your relatives, or your sweetheart\u2019s relatives.  Similarly, a close and generous friend could offer to host the party.  No matter who offers, the couple is not allowed to host their own party, as this can be seen as tacky and greedy.  If no one offers, consider dropping a subtle hint to your parents.  After all, that\u2019s what family is for.<\/p>\n<p>2.\tIf you\u2019re wondering whether you should have an engagement party at all, consider this general rule of thumb: if your wedding is more than a year away, you\u2019re good to go.  If, however, you\u2019re getting married in just a few months, an engagement party is unnecessary and inconvenient for your guests.  Remember, it has nothing to do with you \u2013 and everything to do with etiquette, time constraints and considerations for your friends and family members.  <\/p>\n<p>3.\tIf you\u2019re at your engagement ring party, feel free to show off that gorgeous <a href=\"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/solitaire-engagement-rings\">diamond engagement ring<\/a> (after all, that\u2019s what it\u2019s there for!).  But it\u2019s proper etiquette to ensure that the party\u2019s primary focus is to introduce both sides of the family to each other.  Therefore, make sure that all of your attention is on introducing his mother to your cousins, or your friends to his brothers.  That way, everyone will feel completely comfortable with each other by the time the wedding rolls around \u2013 and that\u2019s certainly a recipe for an awesome reception.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, the engagement party has its own set of rules and etiquette that doesn\u2019t necessarily apply to the wedding.  However, never forget the ultimate rules of the party: relax, enjoy your close friends and family members, and show off that beautiful <a href=\"http:\/\/www.25karats.com\/halo-engagement-rings\">diamond engagement ring<\/a>! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your dream diamond engagement ring is on your finger, and you\u2019ve been showing off your rock to anyone that crosses your path. 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