not to sure

Original post by Alfysbaby

Dec 21, 2006 10:25 AM

i'm not to sure if I want an e-party....

Alfysbaby Posted: Dec 21, 2006 04:31 PM

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i'm still debating..I might do it at our new house and we do a BBQ!

Espo22 Posted: Dec 21, 2006 06:38 PM

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Posted by Alfysbaby

i'm still debating..I might do it at our new house and we do a BBQ!

that sounds like a great idea. You will all have alot of fun and it will be nice and intimate.

Belongs2DanBuckley Posted: Dec 21, 2006 06:43 PM

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Thats sounds like a stellar idea...that way it can be a combination housewarming eparty...to welcome you both as a new couple!!! You can do something simple in your backyard. I think that will probably work out perfect for you.

Alfysbaby Posted: Dec 22, 2006 10:26 AM

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Yea that way I can have the ones there that I want and not the ones that I have to invite!

Alfysbaby Posted: Dec 22, 2006 10:27 AM

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We were thinking about getting a tent and table and chairs and then going to Sam's club or BJ'S and getting the food!

Soon2BMrsD Posted: Dec 22, 2006 11:32 AM

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thats a good idea.. those are always the best kind of parties!!! id have a back yard BBQ anyday over a fancy anything

Alfysbaby Posted: Dec 22, 2006 11:36 AM

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me to!

Snowflake08 Posted: Dec 22, 2006 07:43 PM

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totally dont want one - sorry JMO - dont like going to them so i dont want to have one

Jumbles Posted: Dec 22, 2006 07:53 PM

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I had a e- party in june we had family and only friends from the bridal party it was buffet and we had a DJ @ a resturant ... our parents split the cost.. i think i ran around 3k ...but FH and I didn't register and made about 5k in gifts so yes it was worth it cause we are paying for 80 % of our wedding so it kick started the saving ...dont get me wrong there was the usual drama FMIL was a pain in the a$$ and we had about 100 ppl ...it was fun though

Snowflake08 Posted: Dec 22, 2006 08:53 PM

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NOT TO OFFEND ANYONE
JMHO - I just feel bad asking people for gifts for the same reason twice - I know how i have felt giving a gift to a couple for both the engagement party and then again for the wedding and it gets expensive

By gifts i mean monetary gifts
Again, JMHO - but I have also been invited to e-parties where the invite said 'NO Gifts Please' and I thought that was nice that they just wanted to celebrate their engagement

jgl Posted: Dec 22, 2006 09:12 PM

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I didnt want one but mom insisted and WE are so happy that WE DID!!! We had the best time. I dont think we have enjoyed ourselves that much in a LOooong time and our families had a BLAST too!.

Its totally personal choice. Do what you feel you prefer!

Jumbles Posted: Dec 22, 2006 09:26 PM

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Laura i totally understand your point it just worked for FH and me ... i know plenty of people who didnt have one and that was cool too ... our families wanted us to have one also our wedding at that time was 2 yrs away i would think to have one 8 mos before.. thats just my preference

Jumbles Posted: Dec 22, 2006 09:26 PM

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wouldnt* sorry typo

Espo22 Posted: Dec 22, 2006 09:56 PM

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Posted by jgl

I didnt want one but mom insisted and WE are so happy that WE DID!!! We had the best time. I dont think we have enjoyed ourselves that much in a LOooong time and our families had a BLAST too!.

Its totally personal choice. Do what you feel you prefer!

Yeah exactly...I think its great for our families to meet. Our parents have met a couple of times and get along great but the other family members. Its good bc next time they will all see eachother will be for rehearsals and the dinner and then the wedding, at least by then they will all know eachother