How to throw the best winter engagement party

Posted on: 08/12/2022

There's nothing like a winter engagement party to prolong the festive celebrations, and bring your loved ones together before your big day. You're spoilt for choice with unique seasonal themes too, so if you're stuck for winter engagement party ideas, don't panic. Let's dive straight in to help you get the plans rolling.  

Decide on a theme

Choosing a theme is the best part of planning a winter engagement party. You can chime into the Christmas spirit and go for candy canes, tinsel, and holly galore! 

Alternatively, why not recreate a winter wonderland – we’re talking snowflakes and lots of cool-toned fairy lights. Go all out with fake snow and icy decorations, or keep it stripped back – the choice is yours. A dress code that matches the theme is a fantastic way to get people's creative juices flowing too. The aim is to stand out compared to other engagement parties this winter!

Choose the right venue

After deciding on how many guests you'd like to invite, it's time to investigate possible venues. It's worthwhile going to visit a few in person so that you can settle on one that best fits the vision for your winter engagement party. You may want to keep things low-key with a private room at your favourite local bar or restaurant. Otherwise, it may be better to opt for a larger function space with a dedicated table set-up (and dancefloor area, of course!). 

Whatever you choose, it's up to you to bring the space to life with your chosen theme. Check with the venue to see whether you're able to access the room beforehand to decorate it, while checking that they can accommodate any requests you have.

Decide on the food and drink

Food and drink are a highlight at any gathering and will go down a storm at your winter engagement party! It's up to you to decide what you think will work well and identify the best way to present the food. Do you want a buffet, a three-course meal, or a street food truck? There are plenty of options for you to consider.

Then, of course, you need to decide on the cuisine. You can mix things up with a picnic-style buffet or opt for a more specific theme, such as Mexican, Indian, or Italian. On top of this, you need to decide on your drinks, which will likely depend on the venue you choose. Drinks vouchers or complimentary glasses of prosecco often go down well. 

Make it interactive

One of the best parts of your winter engagement party will be bringing all your loved ones, from different parts of your life, under the same roof. However, having a few ice-breaker activities handy will help warm up everyone and encourage mingling. 

You can hire entertainers, props, or games to help ease guests in. If you're on a budget, try a few DIY options, such as a raffle or a quiz. Having prompts like this will encourage flowing conversation and help your guests to find common ground. 

Find the right outfit

Most importantly, you need to find an outfit for your winter engagement party that makes you feel amazing. You and your partner will be in the spotlight all night, so make sure you choose an outfit that complements your stunning new engagement ring.

There are lots of fun trends to follow in winter, so why not take the time to find some inspiration? Be sure to coordinate your look with the chosen theme. This might include crisp, sparkling diamond jewellery, such as a diamond necklace.

Take a trip to your local F.Hinds store

If you want to treat yourself or your partner to new jewellery, specially selected for your winter engagement party, we can help. We have a vast array of jewellery online and in-store, so take your time and browse our collection.

Providing beautiful jewellery is what we do – and we’ve been doing it since 1856! We are also proud members of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), which means we meet ethical and socially responsible standards within the industry.

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