How to celebrate your engagement
Posted on: 14/03/2025Agreeing to tie the knot with your significant other is a joyous milestone in your life, and worth honouring with a special celebration – whatever this looks like to you. Whether you want to keep it low-key and private or throw a huge party for friends and family, marking the occasion will make this magical moment even more memorable.
We've compiled a selection of engagement celebration ideas but, of course, it should be personal to you. Take these suggestions as inspiration and make them your own so that, whatever you decide, it reflects your personalities and unique partnership for an event to remember. Don't forget the champagne toast!
Throw a party
It's only natural to want to celebrate with those you're close to, and what better way to gather everyone together than with a party? Some couples prefer the idea of a long engagement and, if this is you, throwing a party is a great excuse to celebrate together in the meantime.
Hire your favourite local venue and caterers for a stress-free event that can accommodate large numbers. You could go the whole hog with a live band and dancing or opt for a sit-down dinner. Catering to smaller numbers? Consider marking your engagement with one of these DIY garden party ideas. From a laidback barbecue with child-friendly games to a sunset cocktail party with sparkling outdoor lights, these parties can be even more enjoyable than formal events.
Go on holiday
A holiday is an effective way to ensure quality time together amidst all the engagement madness. Make your celebration a romantic one, centred around enjoying each other's company in a beautiful location. You could even start discussing your wedding plans and spark a shared excitement for the big day.
Relax with a long weekend in a luxury UK spa or bond over active outdoor adventures in one of the enchanting national parks. You could also look at popular European city breaks or an indulgent escape further afield such as the idyllic Maldives.
Celebrate with a keepsake
If you would prefer a keepsake to cherish rather than an experience like a holiday, celebrate by picking out your engagement ring together or choosing matching pieces that honour your partnership. You can browse our collections online or in-store, where our team will be happy to advise you.
Your keepsake could also be homemade if you want to prioritise personalisation. Print photos which showcase your life's journey, from your first date to the moment of proposal, and stick them in a scrapbook. Add loving notes and décor and symbolise your future together by leaving some pages blank to mark adventures yet to come.
Schedule a photoshoot
Hop on the bandwagon and schedule a photoshoot as your engagement celebration. These are all the rage and give you gorgeous photos to treasure forever – and possibly use on your wedding invitations!
Make sure the photoshoot reflects your relationship rather than relying on a standard package. Photographers specialise in different styles and, once you've found one you love, speak to them about your ideas to get advice on everything from time and location to what to wear. Whether you go for something traditional or an edgier shoot, it's important that it really represents you.
Enjoy a romantic meal
Exhausted by the very idea of throwing an engagement party or spontaneously jetting off abroad? Keep your celebration simple and enjoy a romantic meal together. Delicious food, candlelight and a captivating view are all you need for an occasion to remember forever.
Again, there's plenty of scope for making this meal personal. If you're foodies, why not splurge on dinner at a local Michelin-starred restaurant you've been dying to try? You could also head to a farmers' market to hunt for fresh produce and use this to create your perfect meal at home. If you're celebrating in the summer, you can't go wrong with a picnic at one of Britain's best spots, either overlooking the ocean or vast hills dotted with woodland and waterfalls.
Get engagement celebration ideas from F.Hinds
We love hearing your proposal stories when you visit us in-store to select your engagement ring and wedding rings from the F.Hinds collections. Our team will be happy to offer celebration ideas and recommendations on how to show off your ring to its best advantage at an engagement party or photoshoot.
You can utilise our website for inspiration, too. Our blog is fully of handy tips such as how to take a photo of your engagement ring, or you can contact us with queries.