5 Fun & Affordable Ways to Celebrate Your Engagement
Did you get engaged over the holidays? There are so many fun and affordable ways to celebrate your engagement, from small intimate gatherings to large elaborate celebrations. Pick something that celebrates and represents who the two of you are as a couple.
- Backyard BBQ
Hosting a backyard BBQ is a fun and casual way to celebrate this special news with those you love most. Of course, depending on where you live and the time of year, this may not be possible (although there’s nothing that says this couldn’t be a winter party either!). Hire a catering company or do it pot-luck style and ask guests to bring a side dish. This is an excellent way for friends and family to meet each other if they haven’t already.
2. Elaborate Party
If you want to have a BIG celebration, then this is the idea for you! Hosting a party at an event venue gives you and your spouse the opportunity to try out a venue, and figure out what you do/ don’t like about it. This will help you while searching for venues during the wedding planning process. It’s like a test run for your wedding, and since many venues only allow you to work with their preferred vendors like caterers and decorators, this gives you a chance to try their service as well! Plus, who doesn’t love a good reason to dress up these days?
Farmhill Weddings is a beautiful modern, rustic chic event venue nestled between the rolling hills of Keene, Ontario. This is the perfect place for couples looking for an unforgettable experience in a country setting. They even have alpacas and craft beer, does it get any better than that? Check them out for more info.
3. Dinner with Family
If small and intimate is more your style, then going out for dinner to your favourite restaurant or staying in and having a catered meal with your immediate family may be more up your alley. This allows you to give more details about how your fiancé popped the question and gives your family the chance to get to know your partner better in person, especially if you or your family is from out of town.
Looking for a company to cater your dinner? Check out our friends at Kitchen Farmacy! They can cater your intimate dinner or family BBQ. The team will work with you to prepare the perfect menu using locally sourced ingredients. Check them out here!
4. Chill Party at a Brewery
Organize a small gathering at a local brewery. This idea is perfect for those with a special spot that’s significant to them, and is a less expensive option if you want to have a party but keep the cost down. Also, ask the brewery if they offer tours or do flight tastings; this is a fun way for your guests to get to know each other and gives them something to do while celebrating you.
The Publican House Brewery is an AWESOME place for couples to celebrate their engagement. Located in the heart of the Kawarthas, this venue offers a chill vibe, delicious craft beer and a locally-focused menu. Your guests can experience a flight tasting and enjoy the heated patio while they celebrate your special moment, this place is sure to impress all the beer connoisseurs in your life. Check them out here!
5. Rent a Cottage
Turn a celebration into a vacation! Rent a cottage for a weekend in the summer or winter. We love this idea because it’s a unique and fun way to celebrate and have a good time. It’s also a good opportunity for both families to meet (for the first time in some cases). No matter the season, you can organize fun games and activities like bonfires so both sides can get to know each other better. What’s better than bonding over some s’mores? Book now!
We have two properties available for rent, the Stone House Lakefield and our cottage on Stoney Lake. You can even order locally prepared, pre-made gourmet meals brought to your door by Kitchen Farmacy.
~ Queen St. Beauty ~
