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soontobemrsd325 Posted: Mar 31, 2005 02:08 PM+

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Posted: Mar 31, 2005 02:08 PM

engagement party stuff

I am almost (so close) to having the place for our engagement party booked, and I'm trying to come up with a budget. What is everyone doing for favors? what about invitaions? I am sending out 170, so I'm debating on whether or not to have them printed for me.

kase21 Posted: Mar 31, 2005 02:27 PM+

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Posted: Mar 31, 2005 02:27 PM

Re: engagement party stuff

I had the invitations printed up for me, after I found a carlson craft vendor offering 40% off. I figured I could try them out for the engagement, as a test run for the wedding... They turned out great.

We're working on favors for the e-party now.. I want personalized playing cards, my FH wants picture frames, my mom wants champagne glasses or bud vases...

Good Luck!

kellwolfe Posted: Mar 31, 2005 02:39 PM+

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Posted: Mar 31, 2005 02:39 PM

Re: engagement party stuff

WOW - Big party - We invited 88 -so it was about 50 Invitations ....I did them at home and they came out great - we stuck to a 4,000 budget.
Favors I got the save the date mint tins from Beau-coup the large ones

cantwait2bewed Posted: Mar 31, 2005 03:02 PM+

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Posted: Mar 31, 2005 03:02 PM

Re: engagement party stuff

I did the invitations myself. I sent out about 60 invites and it only cost me $32.00. I bought coffee favors that cost me $65.00 for 48. So i haven't spent much money.

The catering my Uncle is taking care of and the rental for the club he will take care of also.

Kim51103 Posted: Mar 31, 2005 03:28 PM+

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Posted: Mar 31, 2005 03:28 PM

Re: engagement party stuff

We sent about 100....

We had them done

We made chocolate lollipops and put them in a holder that we made around the table with balloons!

KandM2006 Posted: Mar 31, 2005 05:01 PM+

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Posted: Mar 31, 2005 05:01 PM

Re: engagement party stuff

I thought we were bad!!! We're having 120 people (invited 150) and I thought that was A lot. My FH designed our invitations and printed them on the comp. We printed 100. They were Beautiful. I wish I knew how to show them! Favors his aunt actually purchased for us. They're winestoppers with hearts on them. Very nice and actually economical.

LaurenluvsTJ Posted: Mar 31, 2005 05:06 PM+

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Posted: Mar 31, 2005 05:06 PM

Re: engagement party stuff

I am not giving out favors.. what do they need favors for?
Iniviations I had printed they were kind of expensive it was $90 for 30

soon2BmrsC Posted: Mar 31, 2005 06:47 PM+

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Posted: Mar 31, 2005 06:47 PM

Re: engagement party stuff

I bought paper at Staples and printed them up myself. THey sell the same wedding invitation kits at Staples, Michaels, AC Moore and Party City. Just white with silver hearts.
It was actually pretty easy to do. I made them up in microsoft word then just printed them. Becuase it's an invitation kit they came with response cards also. I used those as the little cards for the directions. It worked out great and they came out great!

I also decided not to do favors. the thought is nice, but...i've been to plenty of engagement parties and never recieved a favor. We're having about 80 people at my sister's house. I just thought a favor wasn't ABSOLUTELY necesary and would just be another added expense. Just my opinion though. I rather put the money to something else.

MsKitty1274 Posted: Mar 31, 2005 10:59 PM+

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Posted: Mar 31, 2005 10:59 PM

Re: engagement party stuff

As for invites, I bought paper and matching envelopes from Pearl Paint (Hempstead Tpke, Levittown) and printed them myself. (see pics)

For favors, I again, made them myself. A Tahitian Vanilla votive candle in a simple votive cup (was going to do votive place card holders, changed my mind), wrapped in tulle and tied with a personalized ribbon and accent. (see pic)

FM if you have any questions!

-Jill

beautyq115 Posted: Apr 01, 2005 04:58 PM+

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Posted: Apr 01, 2005 04:58 PM

Re: engagement party stuff

I bought an invitation kit at AC Moore for 24.00

lreigada Posted: Apr 01, 2005 09:09 PM+

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Posted: Apr 01, 2005 09:09 PM

Re: engagement party stuff

We are inviting 110 and bought a invitation kit at Michaels. For favors my FMIL is making cute wrappers to glue around hershey bars, a chocolate favor packaged in individual slices that when put together makes a tiered cake and flower center pieces. I can't wait!!! My party is May 21st!

KandM2006 Posted: Apr 01, 2005 09:14 PM+

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Posted: Apr 01, 2005 09:14 PM

Re: engagement party stuff

Posted by lreigada

We are inviting 110 and bought a invitation kit at Michaels. For favors my FMIL is making cute wrappers to glue around hershey bars, a chocolate favor packaged in individual slices that when put together makes a tiered cake and flower center pieces. I can't wait!!! My party is May 21st!

OOOH that sounds yummy!!! How does that tiered cake work?!?!

buggiegirl Posted: Apr 01, 2005 09:39 PM+

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Posted: Apr 01, 2005 09:39 PM

Re: engagement party stuff

We are inviting around 130, we are doing the invites ourselves with a kit we bought at staples- so pretty. I don't think we are doing favors- my parents are throwing the party at arestaurant and also paying for more than half of our wedding, so they need all the extra $$ for that!!