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Engagement Party

Katherine, 7 November, 2024 at 16:21 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 3
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My partner and I have been together for 10 years, and we got engaged this weekend. Everyone has asked if there will be an engagement party. It sounds lovely but…
I didn’t know they were a thing. What do you think, shall we throw a party whilst trying to save for a wedding? I’d rather put effort into planning for the big day. We don’t have a big house so we’d have to hire somewhere or go to the pub which we can’t afford (we just moved into our first home this year. We’re only just scraping by!)

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Latest activity by RomanticGreenStationery27135, 11 November, 2024 at 10:09
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    Super January 3000 Leicestershire
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    Hi - its not such a things as it used to be but I think its just people jumping on any excuse for a party - who doesn't love a party - right. But you are much better off saving for your wedding and settling into your house.

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    Rockstar July 2024 Cumbria
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    I never wanted a party and neither did my now husband! If people are very excited for you all and you both want too ask them to meet you at your local pub! Put your money to better use!
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    VIP July 2020 Monmouthshire
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    If you're just scraping by financially, then it makes no sense at all to put money towards an engagement party when you already have a wedding to save up for!

    If you want to do something to celebrate, look at doing it low-cost. Either have a bring & share - at your own home or hire a local village/church/community hall or book a restaurant on the understanding that everyone who comes pays for their own meal. Most people I know who have done engagement parties have done something like this, and it's been fine.

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