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SweetestOfPeas
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Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
anonymous poll
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Posted 1/25/07 7:49 PM  |
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Maathy317
Grammie's Little Man
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
IMO nothing but a shameless grab for gifts.
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| Posted 1/25/07 7:56 PM |
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jozieb0925
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
It can be a little overkill if the e-party, shower, bachelorette party, and wedding are all happening under a short amount of time..but, I think if it's spread out enough..it's fine...
Message edited 1/25/2007 8:00:44 PM.
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:00 PM |
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Palebride
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
We had one....but it was only for our families and the bridal party so everyone could meet and chat. It was pretty low-key...in my parent's backyard.
I don't see anything wrong with them. An engagement is a happy occassion...why not celebrate it with the people you love?
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:00 PM |
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Nicole728
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
we only had one b/c my parents wanted to give us one...it was small in my parents backyard...and only invited close friends and some family that way they could all meet prior to the wedding...
ETA: we did not register prior to the eparty and were not expecting lavish gifts of any sorts.
Message edited 1/25/2007 10:49:12 PM.
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:01 PM |
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june262004
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
No problem admiting we had one and we registered for gifts 
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:03 PM |
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AOMom
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
I don't see any harm in them. People get so wrapped up in negative things on a day to day basis...whenever ther is something happy going on, I say celebrate and enjoy. Be happy for the couple, and remember how you wanted everyone to be happy for you when you were engaged. Token gifts are fine...there's lots of other pre-wedding parties where gifts are more appropriate.
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:03 PM |
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Spring Baby06
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
I had one, I was against them before I was engaged. I thought it was too much. If I could go back I wouldn't have had one. Within a year is was an engagement party, bridal shower, and wedding. Just too much IMO. A close dinner with family is a better idea.
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:06 PM |
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Ladybugz
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
Hate 'em!!!
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:07 PM |
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ml110
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
i think it depends..... a small, low-key party in the backyard is fine, and is a nice way for families and bp members to meet.... BUT, some people have engagment parties that are like mini-weddings, which i think is overkill
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:09 PM |
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Tumbalina
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
Posted by Maathy317
IMO nothing but a shameless grab for gifts.
  
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:11 PM |
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BaroqueMama
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
On the one hand, I find them to be overkill. On the other hand, I feel like, Hey, whatever, people love to celebrate the good things in life, and why shouldn't they?
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:15 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
ok here's my take (since you all decided to respond when I said anonymous lol)
I love to go to parties and celebrate, I am not a "grinch". but IMO, if the celebration is like a "mini wedding", I feel it is overkill. I think it's a fantastic idea to have a gathering where both sides can meet and toast the bride and groom to be. But expecting gifts knowing that these people will also be buying you shower & wedding gifts is over the top. JMHO
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:22 PM |
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WhatNow
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
Posted by Maathy317
IMO nothing but a shameless grab for gifts.
I am with you! Could never understand the purpose! Especially when some people turn them into such grand occasions it might as well be a wedding!
I think it is very silly!
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:22 PM |
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Christine
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
Posted by jozieb0925
It can be a little overkill if the e-party, shower, bachelorette party, and wedding are all happening under a short amount of time..but, I think if it's spread out enough..it's fine...
This is pretty much how I feel. It's a wonderful event and deserves celebration but the time line should be considered when planning the events.
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:27 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
I voted for "They are ok". I think if you have a shower, an engagement party really is not necessary.
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:28 PM |
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hazeleyes33
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
I didn't have an engagement party and I never even registered for my shower. I hated the thought of "asking" people for things. I would definately register if I did it all over but would probably not have the party again.
My sister had a party but it was a year before the wedding so it was not that close that she was asking for money all at once.
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| Posted 1/25/07 8:48 PM |
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JodiBabe
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
Posted by Palebride
We had one....but it was only for our families and the bridal party so everyone could meet and chat. It was pretty low-key...in my parent's backyard.
An engagement is a happy occassion...why not celebrate it with the people you love?
This is exactly what our e-party was. It was where our families finally got to meet and we had just a few friends. It also was a little more than a year before our wedding.
I think an e-party that is a mini-wedding is a bit ridiculous! 
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CowgirlChick97
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
i like them....what better way to have ppl celebrating?
(plus in my fam-finally a joyous celebration-we usually only see each other at wakes! )
i agree w/the poster who did not lke the idea of a "mini wedding"-imo it takes away from the actual wedding when the engagement party is just over the top-
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cookben
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
Posted by Maathy317
IMO nothing but a shameless grab for gifts.
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Porrruss
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
I've never been into them. ESPECIALLY the one's that are another fancy, catered event.
Backyard BBQ I guess is fine, but I hate being expected to shell out $$ for shower, wedding, bachelorette (which I also feel is ridiculous) AND an engagment party.....
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Alli06
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
My mother wouldn't let me have one. She said it was being to greedy!!
I have actually never been to one.
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Goldi0218
My miracles!
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
I don't care for them. Not my style. If anything, perhaps the two families can celebrate to congratulate each other but thats about as much as I would do.
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| Posted 1/25/07 9:08 PM |
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Kate07
Feel better my little guy!
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
Posted by Porrruss
I've never been into them. ESPECIALLY the one's that are another fancy, catered event.
Backyard BBQ I guess is fine, but I hate being expected to shell out $$ for shower, wedding, bachelorette (which I also feel is ridiculous) AND an engagment party.....
I'm ok with engagement parties - but the only ones I have ever been to have been more relaxed - in a backyard. Nothing really fancy - and a lot of fun.
I actually am more ok with an engagement party than a bachelorette party.
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| Posted 1/25/07 9:10 PM |
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tourist
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Re: Spinoff to engagement parties - how do you feel about them?
I have no problem with them, I go when I'm invited & am happy to get a gift , but I had no desire to have one.
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