Engagement Party Date? - The PASH Wedding Forums and Message Boards

Blue Eyes · #1 04-01-2006, 05:35 PM

Here's the deal: I moved to France for a short teaching job and my FI followed after a few months. He proposed in Paris in October 2005, and we called the families to let them know. We are planning on returning to the states in June 2006 and would like to have a party to introduce the families.
When should we do this? Is it appropriate to have this party 2 yrs in advance? (Wedding May 2008) Or should we wait until 18 months? Long engagements really are tough.... Thanks for the help!

cru5h · #2 04-01-2006, 05:59 PM

I see no problem with getting the families together that early on. Engagement parties aren't even a "must" anyway. So you don't necessarily have to call it that if you think people will think you're starting it all too early. It can be a get-together. The families know what it's all about anyway

Why make them all wait 2 years?

cru5h · #3 04-01-2006, 05:59 PM

This is going to be really anal of me, but your "location" line is so long it's causing my screen to have to scroll sideways. Any way you can shorten it?

Blue Eyes · #4 04-01-2006, 06:45 PM

Oops. Sorry about the "location". Didn't realize it would be seen there (guess that's what the "test" section is for). Thanks for the heads up.

cru5h · #5 04-01-2006, 07:41 PM

That's ok

Hey, the weekends are kinda slow around here, but a lot of people will probably be along to welcome you to the forums, and give you lots of advice, tips, ideas, etc.

Complicated Woman · #6 04-01-2006, 07:47 PM

I'm here! Welcome to Pash!

I think getting your families together is totally fine to do a few years early. Maybe it will even help them feel more comfortable with each other as the next couple of years roll by!

michaelsbride · #7 04-01-2006, 07:58 PM

welcome!!

swtdl11552 · #8 04-01-2006, 10:10 PM

HEY! Welcome to Pash & congrats on your engagement!! I think it is a great idea to have the families get together for a dinner to introduce and "formally" announce your engagement. I dont think it is too soon at all. They will likely be communicating a bit in the next 18 months leading up to your wedding..so you might as well let them start to get to know each other now!!

Blue Eyes · #9 04-01-2006, 10:36 PM

Thank you so much for the warm welcomes!!

Looking forward to much more chatting!!

ljeagle · #10 04-02-2006, 03:33 AM

Welcome to PASH! I see no problem with having a party 2 years ahead of the wedding. It is a engagement party so most of the time people have it right after they get engaged.

whiddle · #11 04-02-2006, 04:06 AM

Welcome to Pash! I don't see a problem with having the e-party in June. Regardless of when you are getting married, both of the families should meet. Good luck!

Blue Eyes · #12 04-03-2006, 08:33 PM

Thanks! I think we'll try to have it the first month we get back. I'm really excited to get home (I know, I know) but I miss my family- and taco bell- and Mikuni's sushi- and Mexican food!

Sh@ks18 · #13 04-03-2006, 11:15 PM

Yay another west coaster. Welcome to Pash! What part of cali are you in?

Blue Eyes · #14 04-04-2006, 12:26 AM

We're from Sacramento Area- mostly the burbs, but we want to head more into the city. (I never thought I'd say that! I've always been some what of a country girl- I guess too much French rustic country got to me and now I need lively city time!)

MTGH: You know what though, travelling is very emotionally and physically (not to mention outrageously financially) taxing. So, I am looking forward to getting home and getting a solid job and all that. Plus, where I live, I've got San Fran, Tahoe, Reno, Skiing, Napa, and Yosemite all at my fingertips for weekends and such! I love Nor Cal!!