So-I am just looking for some input on when would be the best time to throw an engagment party. Everywhere i read says 9-12 months before the wedding... but i also see "within a few months of engagement/at the start of serious planning". We got engaged on Thanksgiving (11/28/13), and we are in the beginning stages of planning (researching venues/starting to make apptmts) for a Fall 2015 wedding. We were thinking maybe May 2014 to do the engagement party (6 months after engagment, and about 16-18 months from an intended wedding date). I feel like if i push off engagment party closer to wedding date it well be so long after actually being engaged that it feels kinda tacky? Like as if only for gifts (I mean of course we look forward to gifts)?
I keep thinking into this so much-any opinions/feedback is appreciated!