Are you recently engaged? If so, congratulations! Know that being engaged is a tradition that has started as far back as the year 1215. This is when Pope Innocent III decreed that marriages must be publicly known. And the tradition of giving an engagement ring began in 1477 when a royal emperor gave his beloved a diamond ring as an engagement present. Aren’t we lucky that he did?

Traditionally hosted by the bride’s family, couples today are hosting their own parties. A great way to get your families acquainted before the big day, it’s also a good excuse to celebrate your engagement and commitment to one another.

Usually a few months following the proposal, engagement parties should only include guests that you are planning to invite to the wedding. Any way you do it, make sure to make it comfortable, fun and special for everyone! One of my friends had the event at her future in-laws. A lawn filled with friends, family, homemade food, and festive lights decorating huge white tents made the event memorable!

Here are a few engagement party invitations to make your perfect party complete.

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engagement