Have your friends got engaged? Do you want to host an engagement party for them, but don’t have a ton of money to spare? That’s not a problem and, in fact, it can help to create a more imaginative and intimate gathering that your newly engaged friends will thank you for.
Anyway, if you’re struggling with ideas on how to host a low-cost engagement party, read on, as here, you’ll come across some fun and cheap settings.
Backyard Party
Of course, for this to work, you need to ideally plan it in the summer or spring. If you live in the UK, that usually means that there won’t be rain but, hey, it’s the UK!
Either way, choosing to have a backyard or back garden party is perfect for those who are on a tight budget, as it means you can save money on furniture, and allows you to potentially indulge in other areas, like party catering and décor. Try to think about the love story of the people who are getting engaged and incorporate this into the theme.
Virtual Engagement Party
The virtual world has enveloped jobs and meetings. So, it stands to reason that if you want to host an engagement party with friends around the country, a virtual option would be the best way to do so.
Every virtual hosting platform allows for party hosting, and it’s the ideal space to send out invites too! Or, if you want to be traditional, you can send out paper invites and then everyone can join on the day. Best of all, the virtual platforms also offer recording options, so, why not record the event?
Brunch
Forget hosting parties in the evening to celebrate an engagement. In 2025, brunch is where it’s at! A brunch-based party is thoughtful, fun and, shocker, doesn’t come with the price tag of a large evening dinner at a fancy restaurant. Of course, you can still have a good time. Even if you are hosting the brunch in your own home, there are plenty of recipes to try, as well as cocktails and mocktails, so, look online and have a blast!
Picnic Party
If you and those who’ve got engaged live near somewhere scenic, then why not invite a few friends along for a picnic engagement party? Much like the backyard or back garden party, you’ll need to check the weather here!
This allows for a more traditional option for celebration, and, as before, it bypasses the need for expensive venues. Simply pick a spot near a river or on a field overlooking the country and it’ll be etched into the memory of the couple forever. Oh, and it’s also the ideal basis for a potluck system, where everyone who attends brings their own food.
BBQ
Returning to back yard engagement ideas, why not turn this into a barbecue (again, weather permitting!)? Much like a picnic, everyone who attends can bring their own food, saving money but, there’s the added attraction of tasty foods being cooked at the time. Best of all, a barbecue is casual, relaxing, and the perfect setting for some great photos for a future wedding album.
