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If you sent out engaged announcements but had no e-party - read this

IrishBride-05 Posted: Oct 27, 2004 09:39 AM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2004 09:39 AM

Re: If you sent out engaged announcements but had no e-party - read this

We didn't have an e-party either, but sent out save the date bookmarks instead of an announcement, which everyone loved.

David'sbride Posted: Oct 27, 2004 10:16 AM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2004 10:16 AM

Re: If you sent out engaged announcements but had no e-party - read this

We sent out STD's that were our announcement. Only to people we definitely were inviting. We had a small engagement dinner (my dad and brother, his parents). JMO but I don't believe in large engagement parties. I think a lot of people just have them to get more gifts(or raise money for the wedding) and that's not what it should be about. Also it does imply another gift contribution for guests and the costs of a wedding (hosting and going as a guest) are ridiculous.

lullabella Posted: Oct 27, 2004 10:35 AM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2004 10:35 AM

Re: If you sent out engaged announcements but had no e-party - read this

Posted by David'sbride
JMO but I don't believe in large engagement parties. I think a lot of people just have them to get more gifts(or raise money for the wedding) and that's not what it should be about. Also it does imply another gift contribution for guests and the costs of a wedding (hosting and going as a guest) are ridiculous.

I know this is just your opinion and I am in NO way trying to start drama on this thread I just want to comment. There are people who have engagement parties to celebrate! Like I said above I didn't have one because the timing wasn't right but for me it would have been about having a party and getting together with friends and family to celebrate my engagement. I don't think everyone who has an engagement party is looking to raise money for the wedding.

oakslady Posted: Oct 27, 2004 11:33 AM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2004 11:33 AM

Re: If you sent out engaged announcements but had no e-party - read this

i dont think anyone is offended
we sent out announcements but didnt have an e party
fh and i thought it was a waste of time and money -
do what you think / feel is best -

akaMrsT Posted: Oct 27, 2004 11:54 AM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2004 11:54 AM

Re: If you sent out engaged announcements but had no e-party - read this

I think we will send out announcements to at least let everyone know it's official. FI is on board with sending announcements. And he is okay with having a small family get together - at home or his brother's place not a hall.

Dom n Nic Posted: Oct 27, 2004 02:29 PM+

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Posted: Oct 27, 2004 02:29 PM