Engagement Decorations: 10 Ways to Celebrate in Style
You’re engaged! And we’re so happy for you. Now it’s time to share your love story — and the happy news! Whether you want to shout it from the rooftops and tell everyone you know or share the news with just close friends and family, having an engagement party is the perfect way to celebrate.
Traditionally, the engagement party is hosted by the happy couple’s parents, but you can choose to plan your own celebration as well. Whether you’re planning an engagement party for a family member or yourself, the first thing you need to do is figure out where and when the party should take place.
Once you know where you’re having the party, you can start thinking about engagement decorations to set the tone for a magical evening. To help out, we curated this list of creative and romantic engagement decoration ideas to celebrate the special moment. You’ll find suggestions for venue decor, table settings, floral arrangements, and signage that reflect your style and personality.
10 Engagement Decorations to Share the Happy News
Ready to start planning a memorable and Instagram-worthy atmosphere for your engagement celebration? Here are some of our favorite engagement decorations — from photo booths where you can take snapshots and make memories to balloons, centerpieces, and more. On this list, you’ll find ideas that suit any style or theme.
1. Hang an Engagement Party Banner
Make a statement with an engagement banner that announces the happy moment. Choose a bride-to-be banner if you’re having a celebration with just the girls or opt for one that says “Engaged” to commemorate the occasion. Take things up a notch by having the happy couple wear sashes that say “Future Mrs.” or “Future Mr.”
If you want, you can coordinate the banner to match a desired color scheme. Popular options include pastels for spring engagement parties or gem hues for fall celebrations.
2. Decorate With Balloons
Design: Signature Greenvelope
Head to your party supplies store for one of the best decoration items: balloons. There’s so much you can do with these handy little decor items. Create a DIY balloon garland by using bunting to tie balloons together in a long strand. Alternatively, create a balloon arch to display over the entryway or a balloon banner to adorn the dessert table.
Choose latex balloons in colors that match the party theme or go for an elegant touch with foil balloons in gold, rose gold, or silver. Confetti balloons also add a festive touch and won’t break the bank. Be sure to look for engagement balloons that feature fun shapes like diamond rings or sayings like “She said yes” and “I do.”
3. Create Stunning Tablescapes
Celebrate your happy engagement with a party that features a sit-down meal. Create a beautiful tablescape to give guests a visual treat — along with their culinary one! Start by adding tablecloths or table runners. Rich fabrics like velvet, silk, and lace add texture and depth to the space.
Next, set out tableware, including fine china, charger plates, and drinkware. For added sophistication, add gold silverware and place cards to each table setting. In the middle of each table, add centerpieces. You can use vases of flowers, mason jars with photos, or string lights to set a romantic tone.
Match centerpieces to your engagement party theme. Vases of wildflowers work well for woodland-themed celebrations. For a garden party theme, greenery and natural accents like burlap and boho lamps are great options.
4. Choose an Engagement Ring Cake Topper
Design: Claudia Owen
It’s not quite time to cut the wedding cake, but you can start practicing with an engagement party cake — or cupcakes! Head to a local bakery to try a few different flavors and pick your favorite one. To maximize your budget, you can also bake your own cake or ask a family member to do it for you. Add cake or cupcake toppers featuring miniature engagement ring balloons or confectionary designs of the happy couple.
5. Create Cozy Lounge Seating
Set up comfortable places for guests to mix and mingle as they celebrate the happy couple. Pair the seating with the party theme or vibe.
For example, if you’re having a 1920s-themed celebration, art deco tables and velvet sofas with tassels set the scene perfectly — don’t forget the themed cocktail napkins! Acrylic chairs work well for a modern vibe, while hay bales and wooden benches with faux fur throws are ideal for engagement parties leading up to rustic weddings.
6. Use Floral Table Decorations
Design: Jen Montgomery
When you think of wedding decor, most people think of flowers. Dress up your engagement party with stunning floral decorations. Use vases filled with tall flowers like gladiolus to create drama. For a rustic vibe, use cacti and succulents as place cards for each guest. For a woodsy vibe, pinecones and green pine boughs create a beautiful scene.
7. Host a Pool Party
Want to plan a fun engagement party in the sun? Consider hosting a pool bash to celebrate. You can invite your close friends and family and set the tone for a light-hearted day with floaties shaped like engagement rings and champagne bottles.
Order custom beach towels that say “Mr. & Mrs.” or “We’re getting married” to mark the special occasion. At the event, serve classic fare like hot dogs and burgers, and don’t forget to pop the bubbly!
8. Dazzle With Fireworks and Confetti Poppers
Design: Claudia Owen
Make a dazzling impression by ending the evening with fireworks. Ask guests to light sparklers as you arrive at or depart from the venue. Alternatively, you can find a venue that’s able to host a special fireworks show for an over-the-top celebration.
For a budget-friendly approach, hand out confetti poppers and have guests shower the happy couple with shimmering showers of confetti.
9. Set Up a Photo Booth
Capture memories of the big day with a photo booth where guests can take fun and silly snaps with photo props. Include festive items like engagement rings, champagne bottles, and gold hearts. Signs with sayings like “love,” “happily ever after,” and “we’re engaged” are also a big hit.
10. Create a Party Backdrop
Spruce up a blank wall with a backdrop that serves as the perfect spot to take pictures throughout the evening. You can hang gold streamers or order a large sheet with a floral motif and the happy couple’s names on it.
Alternatively, a photo backdrop creates an engaging space where guests can learn more about your love story. Hang string lights and use clothespins to display photos of you and your partner at different stages in life. You can include baby pictures as well as snaps from the early days of your courtship.
Plan a Memorable Engagement Party
With these ideas for engagement decorations, you’re sure to have an Instagram-worthy bash honoring your upcoming nuptials. From fancy florals to festive balloons and stunning tablescapes, you’ll find ways to share the happy news with the people you love most.
Ready to tell your family and friends about the party? Send online engagement invitations from Greenvelope. You’ll find hundreds of designs to match any party theme as well as your own personality and style. Put your own spin on the design, thanks to completely editable templates where you can upload photos, change color schemes, and add accents like a wax seal.
Continue browsing our Stationers blog to find everything you need to plan your dream wedding. From bachelorette party ideas to bridal shower etiquette, you’ll find everything you need to plan your celebration — from the engagement party to the big day.
