Engagement Party

frushforth1 Posted: Oct 25, 2005 09:15 AM

Engagement Party

My engagement party is Saturday and I am sooo sleepy and soooo nervous! Any ideas about how to calm my nerves.

Oh and by the way...my fiance and I are cooking for over 100 people. We are so stressed and I am losing sleep more and more every single night!]

HELP!

mhermanns Posted: Oct 25, 2005 10:04 AM

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I completely understand. The only difference is that my party is on Nov. 19. We are also cooking for 100+ people. The best thing I can suggest is to START DRINKING!!! Take some tylenol PM and have a glass of wine and you will sleep like a baby! If you don't drink then just take the tylenol. As for the nerves, well the alcohol will help. No need to be nervous though. Most of the time, the things we are most nervous about are the ones we CANNOT control. So don't sweat!

E-n-K Posted: Oct 25, 2005 03:33 PM

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My e-party is the 19 too! My nerves aren't so bad yet, but I know they will be the week before!!

Hamptonsbride06 Posted: Oct 25, 2005 04:22 PM

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I had a breakdown the actual day of my party...it was awful, since then everyone calls me bridezilla..Do not let it get to you, no matter what you do, everyone will be so overcome with happiness for you and your fh, that they arent going to care, I promise.Just try to relax(I know easier said than done) and have a good time!

Athee07 Posted: Oct 25, 2005 07:31 PM

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I was actually pretty relaxed for our engagement party- but remember it only happens once. Take a deep breath and enjoy it! It will turn out great!!!

lilnikita Posted: Oct 25, 2005 07:35 PM

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We just had ours this weekend, I was totally relaxed. Have a great time!! People are there to celebrate you!!

FI got a little too tipsy however....

Lissy3077 Posted: Oct 25, 2005 07:37 PM

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I was also calm for my engagement party. It is once in a lifetime. I knew I was going to be there with family and closest friends. Yeah you get nervous because you want everything to go smoothly. Just relax and enjoy your day. You guys will have a blast.. believe me..

frushforth1 Posted: Oct 26, 2005 07:34 AM

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I am just sooooo stressed because all this cooking is taking all of my time and my energy....I am draining and feeling so exhausted.

FDWedding07 Posted: Oct 26, 2005 11:26 AM

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Posted by mhermanns

I completely understand. The only difference is that my party is on Nov. 19. We are also cooking for 100+ people. The best thing I can suggest is to START DRINKING!!! Take some tylenol PM and have a glass of wine and you will sleep like a baby! If you don't drink then just take the tylenol. As for the nerves, well the alcohol will help. No need to be nervous though. Most of the time, the things we are most nervous about are the ones we CANNOT control. So don't sweat!

I have to agree with the start drinking. Listen to relaxing music

FUTUREBRIDETOKEITH Posted: Oct 28, 2005 03:38 PM

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What do you guys suggest having it at a restaurant or having it at home and catering it.

tracy2246 Posted: Oct 28, 2005 03:45 PM

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it ends up being about the same $$$$-so if you want less stress I would do it at a venue-

we had a huge BBQ pool party and it was sooo much work-and it is not done until the last drunk guest leaves your house

Lissy3077 Posted: Oct 28, 2005 07:54 PM

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I did it in a catering hall. I wanted everyone to enjoy and relax. Especially my mom. I wanted her to have a good time, and not be stuck in the kitchen.

prinses777 Posted: Oct 28, 2005 09:51 PM

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Ok... I still haven't picked what day we are going to have ours on... I feel like I am so far behind all you girls!!!

I want an e party!!!!

I thought between Thanksgiving and Christmas it will be too tough for people to come b/c of company parties and stuff...

What do you think?

Don't stress about your party... Its suppose to be fun.. You shouldn't be nervous... Although anythign anyone says here won't calm your nerves.. hehehehe

mhermanns Posted: Oct 30, 2005 10:16 PM

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we are having our party at a hall and there will be about 80 people. we are cooking for all of these people...my mom, me and FH's mom. Me and mom have started cooking and freezing everything, since party is 3 weeks away. Do not want to stress the week of-either of us- and I don't mean FH! lol

Unapearla Posted: Oct 31, 2005 08:47 AM

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Mine is in 4 weeks and we decided to just do it in a restaurant as well. We invited 100 people and about 35 people still did not RSVP! The RSVP date is tomorrow. Should I start calling them tomorrow night?

Happybride2005 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 08:56 AM

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Posted by FUTUREBRIDETOKEITH

What do you guys suggest having it at a restaurant or having it at home and catering it.

i had mine in a restaurant. it was very nice.

imyurfavgirl Posted: Oct 31, 2005 12:17 PM

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I also had my e-party at a restaurant. It was alot easier for me.

Sweets14 Posted: Oct 31, 2005 12:22 PM

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I think we're going to have mine in april in a hall!!!!!

charliesbride Posted: Oct 31, 2005 01:02 PM

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im having mine dec 3rd at LaGrange...keeping it smal...family and very close friends..no more then 60 people

mhermanns Posted: Oct 31, 2005 02:25 PM

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I would call them just to see....let them know that you need a certain amount. Unless you want to wait until the end of the week-being that the party is 4 weeks away. Goodluck!