{"id":63621,"date":"2018-02-21T09:44:51","date_gmt":"2018-02-21T09:44:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.weddingdates.ie\/blog\/?p=63621"},"modified":"2021-09-13T10:48:49","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T09:48:49","slug":"engagement-party-trends-2018","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/weddingdates.ie\/blog\/engagement-party-trends-2018\/","title":{"rendered":"Trend Alert: Engagement Party Trends for 2018"},"content":{"rendered":"

Let’s get this party started!<\/p>\n

Who needs an excuse to celebrate?! Well, you don’t because you’re engaged! Engagement parties have become more and more popular over the years and dare we say, more stylish. They’ve become more than just a sit-down\u00a0dinner with your closest friends and family… So give them something to talk about before the wedding planning even begins.<\/p>\n

No need to complicate good old fashioned fun, these engagement\u00a0party trends for 2018 are easy and sure to please!<\/p>\n

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DIY Cocktail Bars<\/h2>\n

Toast to your upcoming wedding with some classy cocktails! Let your guests\u00a0customize their own drinks with whatever flavours and garnishes they please. Just pick a few of your favourite spirits, some tasty mixers, add some extras… and you’ve got yourself a cocktail bar to keep the party going all night!<\/p>\n

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Signature Drinks<\/h2>\n

If you’d rather create your own lovely libations, creating a signature drink is another fun way to mix in your personalities to the party. Having a signature drink could also cut down on the costs. Rather than paying for an open bar or multiple spirits and mixers for the celebration, just pick up the key ingredients to make your signature drinks, and you’re all set.<\/p>\n

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Metallic Decor<\/h2>\n

Metallics are still in style this year and add the perfect element of style to any party. Tie your metallic\u00a0tones in through multiple\u00a0aspects of the party to\u00a0create a hip, sleek look for the night.<\/p>\n

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Fun Photo Ops<\/h2>\n

Who doesn’t love taking a few selfies during a celebration! Give your guests something to smile about with a festive backdrop or playful props.<\/p>\n

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Personal Touches<\/h2>\n

What’s a better time to create some fun personal signage or monograms for you and your beloved than an engagement party?! There are so many different ways to add personal\u00a0touches to you engagement party from personalised treats or decorations.<\/p>\n

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