My husband and I recently had the honor of hosting a surprise engagement party for his youngest sister. I'm very close with my sister-in-laws. They were my Maid & Matron of Honor at my wedding (see how I asked them here). As you can imagine, I was beyond excited!
Keeping a secret this big was almost unbearable. Every time I hung out with her, I was so nervous that I'd blurt out, "YOU'RE GETTING ENGAGED!" and ruin the whole thing. Luckily, I kept my mouth shut and things went off without a hitch.
Her boyfriend made her an AMAZING proposal video (you'll see why all caps were necessary after you watch it!) and popped the big question before blindfolding her and heading to my apartment. We had 25 excited and patiently waiting family members heading up to our rooftop for the main event.
(I told you she was blindfolded. She had no idea where she was!)
(A simple touch to welcome the newly engaged couple)
After loads of hugs and kisses, we all headed back down to my apartment for dessert and drinks. The party was a huge success and went into the wee hours of the night for a few of us. Simple touches made the party extra special for S + J.
(French style macarons from Macaron Cafe, cupcakes from Magnolia Bakery and M&M's from the M&M store in Times Square)
(This super cute heart monogram template is free from The Wedding Chicks. I used it to create a personalized touch to the dessert table.)
(Fun beverages were available for the kids.)
The simplest things can make a big impact when throwing a party. Here are a few quick tips you can use for your next shindig.
- A Color Theme - Choosing a group or pair of colors for a party is key. Color has a great way of tying things together and drawing attention to areas of interest for the event.
- Personalize It - When you put someone's name on an item, it instantly becomes more special. The S + J cupcake sticks were a huge hit; some people kept them as keepsakes!
- Sweat The Small Stuff - It's all about the details when it comes to throwing a great party. So putting lime slices in the water pitcher (instead of nothing) linked it to the theme and having colored straws instead of plain or clear also did the trick.
Remember, whether you're planning your wedding or just a movie night, small details and a color theme can make it look like you've spent a lifetime planning.
Also, a big congratulations to S + J on their engagement!
If you have any great party tips you'd like to share, comment below, write on our Facebook wall or tweet us.
Wishing you all glamorous planning!
xoxo
-Lindsey (Nina's Newlywed)
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