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Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
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JenniferEver
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Jennifer
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
I think they're fun. Engagement is something celebrate. I wish I could have had one, especially since we have had such a long engagement, it would have been nice for the extended families to meet.
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Posted 1/26/07 11:34 AM  |
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Lisa
I'm a PANK!!!
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
Posted by charon54
We had one in my parent's backyard. I believe in celebrating every chance you get. Life's too short and any chance to get friends and family together is important.
We felt the same way. We had one right after we got engaged, then we got married almost a 1.5 years later.
Im very glad that we had one. right after that, my great aunt got very sick and died before our wedding. 
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| Posted 1/26/07 12:34 PM |
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leighdvm
My golden boys!
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Michele
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
I had a small brunch at the Argyle Grill with immediate families only.....I did NOT want a big party with gifts given....It's never been done in my family.
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| Posted 1/26/07 12:40 PM |
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kathleeng
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Kathleen
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
As far as a "shameless grab for gifts", I do not know if I agree.
We did have one and I am glad we did. Most of our friends and families had not met yet and it was a great oppurtunity for them to do so. They also are a lot of fun. Being that we were living in a small apt, we don't get that much of an oppurtunity to "entertain". The engagement party was a great excuse. I also like attending them. I have a friend who is getting married and I have been "gently" urging her to at least have a small get together. Being that our friends and families have so much going on as we get older, it is a great excuse to re-connect and see people you haven't in a long time.
Just my 2 cents.
ETA: As far as gifts, I wasn't the least concerned about getting them. I hadn't even registered yet at that point.Furthermore, the gifts we did get did not even remotely cover the cost of the engagement party. I was just happy to see everybody.
Message edited 1/26/2007 1:26:49 PM.
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| Posted 1/26/07 1:24 PM |
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DRMom
Two in Blue
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Melissa
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
Posted by Rooster
I don't see any harm in them. People get so wrapped up in negative things on a day to day basis...whenever ther is something happy going on, I say celebrate and enjoy. Be happy for the couple, and remember how you wanted everyone to be happy for you when you were engaged. Token gifts are fine...there's lots of other pre-wedding parties where gifts are more appropriate.
I agree and i did not have one!
Message edited 1/26/2007 1:48:16 PM.
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| Posted 1/26/07 1:48 PM |
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