ENGAGEMENT PARTIES let the fun begin After the engagement ring has been slipped on your finger and the excitement over your impending new life together has finally settled in, someone might approach you and want to give you an engagement party. Engagement parties, often thrown by a family member or good friend, are quite popular. However, remember that there are some etiquette rules to follow when your putting this important event together. For one thing, in today’s society there is a good chance that the bride and groom might not even be from the same city or state. That means that the couple’s family and friends might not know one another. This is the perfect time to make sure that your future husband or wife meets everyone that is important to you
in your life. In this case it is appropriate for more than one engagement party to be hosted. Remember, there is no better way to introduce dear Aunt Millie to the man of your dreams than surrounded by family and friends in a comfortable setting. Here are a few things to remember when considering the engagement party: • The party should be held at the beginning of your engagement. It’s not about the wedding, but about the particular exciting time during your engagement. With this party you are commemorating the steps you have taken to spend your life with that someone special. • What a great time for all your family and friends to admire your
A Wedding with a View The Astor Hotel Grand ballroom, located in Yankee Hill, a lakeside neighborhood in downtown Milwaukee, is on the National Registry of Historic Places. Our 300-person ballroom is perfect for ceremonies and/or receptions with the beautiful grey limestone carved with a classical French detail, inset stone panels, round arched windows and original crystal chandeliers. Our rooftop patio has a full lake view and picturesque skyline.
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