Has anybody heard of this?

novia26 Posted: Mar 21, 2009 02:31 PM

Has anybody heard of this?

I just got an invitation for an Engagement/House Warming Party. They got engaged and bought a house recently and decided to do one big celebration in their new home. Is this common? Is it a good idea? I've never been to a party like this before.

bubberflys Posted: Mar 21, 2009 02:35 PM

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I've never heard of/been to one, but it doesn't sound like a bad idea. Good way to save money for thoes hosting and thoes attending (i would assume 1 gift counts for both)

novia26 Posted: Mar 21, 2009 02:38 PM

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Posted by bubberflys

I've never heard of/been to one, but it doesn't sound like a bad idea. Good way to save money for thoes hosting and thoes attending (i would assume 1 gift counts for both)

yeah that's what she told me, we're close so I wanted to know her preference gift wise and she said she'll appreciate any gift they get.

20mrsc10 Posted: Mar 21, 2009 02:41 PM

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i think it actually sounds like a great idea lol

novia26 Posted: Mar 21, 2009 02:42 PM

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Posted by 20mrsc10

i think it actually sounds like a great idea lol

Yeah its in May so the weather will be nicer...She said the backyard is huge so she might get a nice tent and have it there.

Jna2010 Posted: Mar 21, 2009 02:42 PM

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i think thats an awesome idea... and it def saves money for the guests rather than having 2 separate events!

novia26 Posted: Mar 21, 2009 02:44 PM

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Posted by Jna2010

i think thats an awesome idea... and it def saves money for the guests rather than having 2 separate events!

Yea it does save money for the guests...and I'm sure it saves them/their parents the stress of planning/paying for two parties.

SummerBride10 Posted: Mar 21, 2009 03:29 PM

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I've never heard of it, but its a good idea since it saves money for the couple- they only haev to throw one party and the guests who only have to buy one gift.

Nina1010 Posted: Mar 21, 2009 07:13 PM

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Posted by novia26

I just got an invitation for an Engagement/House Warming Party. They got engaged and bought a house recently and decided to do one big celebration in their new home. Is this common? Is it a good idea? I've never been to a party like this before.

I always wanted to do it since what your really saving for is your future. Of course FH kinda wants a big wedding now. This is totally practica; and I love this idea. Makes their day really special.

sophisticat13 Posted: Mar 21, 2009 07:40 PM

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I think that's a great idea! Saves money all around for both guests and the and !

grkbarbie Posted: Mar 21, 2009 07:51 PM

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i assume the party is at their home? i think they just called it that cuz they are super excited to have purchased a home and getting engaged. i would give them a gift card to loews if they still need work done/appliances. if not, i would get a gift card to bbb.

if the party is NOT at their home, def give money.

fiore76 Posted: Mar 21, 2009 08:08 PM

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I think it sounds like a good idea.

MrsInglima Posted: Mar 21, 2009 08:55 PM

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I've never heard of it either, but it's a good idea on their part. They don't have to throw more than one party so they can save money, and their friends won't get annoyed at having to buy them more than one present.

MeaganAndJoeC Posted: Mar 21, 2009 10:34 PM

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I think its a great idea... Most people who buy you an engagement gift and dont give you money buy you something for your house. So I think its perfect. Also catering in is not really less expensive. I know my Engagement party the food alone was 4000. Could have had it at a place for same price.