The Knot New England Weddings Magazine

engagement party checklist

2 to 3 months before

PICK THE DATE

You’ll want to give guests about a month’s notice, so about 9 to 11 months before the wedding is ideal.

SETTLE THE GUEST LIST

Engagement parties tend to be smaller, with just close family and friends

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from The Knot New England Weddings Magazine

The Knot New England Weddings Magazine1 min read
Michelle + Tony
8.24 | PEABODY, MA
The Knot New England Weddings Magazine1 min readLGBTQIA+ Studies
Happily Ever equal
SEPTEMBER 17 | NEW YORK + ATLANTA “By the time marriage equality passed, we were already well into our wedding planning,” John says. “We deliberately chose to get married in New York City—not only because we both love it, but also because gay marriag
The Knot New England Weddings Magazine1 min read
Emily + Tyler
Grad students Emily Sellman (28) and Tyler Dratch (27) first met while working on a Jewish organic farm for a summer. Five years later, they returned to the same Berkshires retreat for their wedding weekend with friends and family. “We hiked, kayaked

Related Books & Audiobooks