I might be alone in this, but engagement parties that happen a substantial amount of time after the couple gets engaged bug me. I have two this month for couples who have been engaged at least a year. They just seem super gift grabby to me.
The one I am at now (while knotting) is just terrible. She's been posting non stop about it on Facebook in the last few weeks, telling everyone to stop by, even if they are not invited to the wedding. I refuse to give cash at these occasions, and instead brought her a nice card, bottle of champagne and a wedding magazine.
When I went to the table to grab food I saw this gem. A vase with a handwritten sign asking for money to help the bride and groom out with the wedding.
Why do people always think this kind of stuff is okay?!
I could go into all the other reasons why it's a terrible engagement party, but I might just have a bad taste in my mouth because f the obvious begging for funds.