Engagement parties have been around for thousands of years. Traditionally, a surprise engagement party has been held when the groom’s bride is captured in some sort of “game of one upmanship.” The bride would be blindfolded and the groom would have to tell her if she was his wife before he could give her the ring. This is obviously an outdated version of a surprise engagement party, but it shows that there has always been a need for surprises in the search for true love. There are so many options available today, from online games to live streaming events to surprise engagement party packages, that the average groomsmen may find themselves hard-pressed to pick one up.
These days, it is not uncommon to see a group of groomsmen at a gathering waiting for their best friend or brother to arrive. Chances are, he won’t show up. Instead, he’ll run off to meet that girl who he has been secretly crushing since junior high. While everyone is waiting for the right guy, the groom takes a page from history and plans a surprise engagement party complete with a beautiful display of Gothic art, Gothic music, a black tie affair, and a surprise engagement ring for his bride-to-be. The Gothic jewelry worn by the Gothic bride screams Gothic beauty, while her Gothic long coat screams romance.
But if you want to up the wow factor for your surprise engagement party, it does take a little more imagination and flair. Instead of just having a single display of Gothic jewelry, have all of the Gothic pieces lining the room. You can even use a Gothic veil and chandelier for the middle of the room. For a fun touch, place Gothic love runes all over the venue. Not only will this add a unique look to the reception, but it also makes for an interesting conversation piece.
The hardest part of planning a surprise engagement party is picking a theme. If you don’t already have one picked out, then you are going to have to come up with one on your own. A lot of people like to incorporate the colors of the engagement ring into the theme, but don’t be afraid to get a little bit more creative. Let your heart and imagination run wild!
When it comes to food, you want to keep it simple. You don’t want to spend hours trying to find the perfect treats. Keep things simple – light snacks, finger foods, and cheeses are all great choices for a surprise engagement party. Pair these foods with a few themed cocktails, and you’ll have a complete Gothic feast for anyone attending the event.
Drink themes can vary as well. A bar theme is popular because you can get your guests involved in the games and mingle. Another option is to get non-alcoholic drinks such as wine or champagne. Don’t forget to order decorations in the appropriate colors, and maybe even go with a color theme yourself. This adds a lot of personalization to the event.
For a fun outdoor engagement party, think about creating an outdoor garden or park setting. Hanging flower pots on the trees, or other arrangements create a lovely oasis theme for your big day. This theme is especially beautiful in the fall when the foliage is changing and turning colors.
Planning a surprise engagement party need not be stressful or difficult. Use these ideas to help get you through the process, and remember that it’s important to be flexible so that your guests can really enjoy themselves. If you plan carefully and make sure to schedule enough time to do everything, you’ll have an amazing party that any bride will enjoy.
