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Engagement party in backyard?

hmpena Posted: Mar 23, 2006 12:16 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2006 12:16 PM

Re: Engagement party in backyard?

We had our engagement party in our yard last June (6/4/05). The morning started out rainy but after 10 AM it was sunny and hot. The party was incredible! We didn't rent tents. Instead we had a rain date listed on our invites. We barbecued and had an amazing time. We also bought a 6 foot hero and some salads.

edited to include pictures

nicknmb Posted: Mar 23, 2006 12:57 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2006 12:57 PM

Re: Engagement party in backyard?

DH and I had ours in my parents backyard and it was perfect! We did rent a tent and that made it even better! It was a beautiful sunny day, but the tent made it more like a party instead of a backyard get together. We did have it catered and everything turned out perfectly! Except - I did forget to give out my homemade chocolate favors!!! - it was August and of course hot, so the favors were in the basement fridge - totally forgot! I was still giving them out during the holiday season!

Summer101 Posted: Mar 23, 2006 02:15 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2006 02:15 PM

Re: Engagement party in backyard?

Posted by becca888

I love the idea of hiring someone to help serve and manage the food and all...

Can anyone suggest someone? Or did you get the person from the caterer?

One caterer said we need 2 ppl at $100 each (for 3 hours), is that about right?

TIA!

FM reminding me and I will get the # at home and give it to you. She does it privately and she charged I think 30 and hour and she was GREAT!! We used her for a baby shower and y aunt's 50th party too. She is a teacher and does it on the side. She cleans up everything!!!

Soon2BeMrsS Posted: Mar 23, 2006 02:19 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2006 02:19 PM

Re: Engagement party in backyard?

Posted by Shorty McBride

I did it! It was the greatest day of my life, thus far. My party was 7/3/05.

FH and I joked that we could've just hired an officiant and gotten hitched that day!

I typed up a little thingy last year - here ya go!

http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=239009

It looks like you had alot of fun

SeptBride70 Posted: Mar 23, 2006 02:22 PM+

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Posted: Mar 23, 2006 02:22 PM

Re: Engagement party in backyard?

Posted by JennandPhil827

Posted by becca888

I love the idea of hiring someone to help serve and manage the food and all...

Can anyone suggest someone? Or did you get the person from the caterer?

One caterer said we need 2 ppl at $100 each (for 3 hours), is that about right?

TIA!

FM reminding me and I will get the # at home and give it to you. She does it privately and she charged I think 30 and hour and she was GREAT!! We used her for a baby shower and y aunt's 50th party too. She is a teacher and does it on the side. She cleans up everything!!!

yay sheila!! my dad loves her lol b/c she cleans like crazy and before you know it, everything is done and you are like 'umm, can i do anything?' and shes like 'nah, i got it!!' love that woman!!!