Engagement Party

Kee0425 · July 2010

I know most of you are WAYYYY past this but where did you have yours or did you have one?

Mine is tentatively scheduled for Jan 2011.
I trying to find a really nice spot for 60 ppl no more than $1500. I want more of a dinner setting not really a party. Any suggestions?

Kristin789 · July 2010

You're not asking about an engagement party.

Engagement parties are held in Month 2 or 3 or 4 after the actual engagement. The first one is hosted by the bride's parents - to introduce the groom to the bride's extended family. The second one is hosted by the groom's parents - to introduce the bride to the groom's extended family. Here's more information on engagement parties for anyone who clicks on your post:
http://wedding.theknot.com/getting-engaged/engaged/articles/engagement-party-planning-101.aspx

The party you are asking about happens way after the engagement, and you want to host it. Then it's some kind of pre-wedding party or dinner party or something.

As far as location suggestions:
If you are in Tampa, I'd suggest the big room at the Cheesecake Factory at International Mall (I went to a shower there and a dinner party there that were both very nice).
http://www.shopinternationalplaza.com/directory/cheesecake_factory_the

If you are in Clearwater, I'd suggest Countryside Country Club (no you don't have to be a member to host an event like you are having).
http://www.clubcorp.com/club/scripts/section/section.asp?NS=PCH&MFCODE=CYSCC

If you are in St. Pete, I'd suggest an early dinner (so you can enjoy the view at sunset) at Columbia Restaurant at The Pier: http://www.columbiarestaurant.com/st_petersburg.asp
or an early dinner at Spinners - the revolving rooftop restaurant at the Grand Plaza Hotel:
http://www.grandplazaflorida.com/spinners-restaurant.html

Kee0425 · July 2010

Thank you!

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