Hi all! My FI and I got engaged very recently (november 2nd)... my mom and sister would like to host an engagement party for family and a close friend has offered to host a party for all our friends. We are so thankful to each of them and it's nice bc they are each SO EXCITED for us!!... each wants to host the events at our home (FI and I). I've heard that etiquette says you should not host your own e-party but I'm wondering if its ok for others to host the party at our home, does that look weird? It will probably be after the holidays, in January at some point...
Also, my friend will be a bridesmaid (sister will be MOH) but I haven't actually asked anyone to be in the bridal party yet. Since she is hosting for us should I ask her before the party? We are going to a bridal expo soon as well. She is being a huge help already and I know those around us are wanting to know who is in the bridal party, but we have yet to set a date (other than sometime 2015, at least 18 months).
thanks for any help/insight