When all guests have arrived and the couple who is is seated at a special table this is the time for any toasts anyone may give. Generally the person putting the engagement party on for the couple will clink their glass and say 'I would like to make a toast to _______________.' If it's informal the engagement party is at the host's home then let everyone welcome the engaged couple and after about an hour when people are more settled clink the host/hostess should clink their glass with a fork or spoon and toast the young couple. Do not leave toasting to the end of the party as some people may have to leave early, or, some people may have had too much to drink and guests are too scatter. You want their full attention to honor the young couple that are engaged.
It depends. In some areas, they are gift giving events, where shower type gifts are appropriate. In other areas, hostess style (candles/wine) are the norm. In other places, no gift at all. You should...
Traditionally, the brides parents give an engagement party and the party is to be held in their home. Although now, engagement parties can be hosted by anyone close to the couple. Today the parties...
Yes, you should still send an engagement gift because you have had the honor of being asked, but you simply cannot make the party. You can either give it to them before the party or send the gift...
The couple who just got engaged could have an engagement party two to three weeks later which gives them a chance to invite guests and to give the guests a chance to set the special event aside.
It is wrong to give a former engagement ring to a women because the man asked another girl with that ring. She could of said yes and worn it on their wedding day.