How to host engagement party games for friends and family

How to host engagement party games

Did someone say party? Yes, your engagement party is a moment in time when both of your families will learn about each other. We all know these times can be awkward and getting a level playing field with the parents of the couple.

With that being said, whoever plans the engagement party (the bride or groom or your favorite friend) should plan a few games and activities designed to enable the families to get to know each other.

First up is a trivia game.

Create a “Trivial Pursuit” type game with questions about the bride and groom’s lives. You can keep the questions just to facts and events relating to both, such as:

• Where did he propose
• Where did you both meet
• Etc.

Games are can be fun and also be an entertaining way for attendees can get to know each other on a deeper level.

Icebreaker for your engagement party.

Icebreakers that are popular at corporate functions and company parties can be also used at your engagement party. Here are the step by step instructions:

Make teams.

Tape a card to each person’s back and encourage him or her to work the room.

Make sure they mingle with everyone and make sure they go to new people in the group.

While the person is walking around, they have to make sure each person makes a comment.

Make sure the comments match the tone of the event. (If family members are part of a religious group, be sure to respect their wishes) Examples include:

“She has very pretty…” or

“He knows a lot about the stock market..”

This icebreaker ends when the mingling amongst everyone is over. Every card will be read aloud to ensure everyone can see what was said to them. Again, ensure that comments are complimentary or somehow presented in a positive light. Hurtful comments, obviously, should not be used in this type of setting.

As your instructor, I hope during our sessions that I can provide you with more ideas. Looking forward to hearing back from you soon!

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Carolyn Paddock

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Carolyn Yancey Paddock is a former professional ballerina, who performed internationally, took her skills and talent to become an accomplished Producer/Choreographer and Makeup Artist.

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