The Engagement Party
A little sisterly bonding time- gathering your girls for a day's outing or an intimate dinner-might be just the thing you need to chill out before the pre-wedding madness really kicks in. Think of it as a way not just to celebrate your engagement, but to strengthen the circle of love and friendship that you want surrounding you when your big day comes.
Use what you know about your guests-probably quite a bit-to plan an experience that will be fun for all of you. No matter where you go or what you do, Sarah Moran, owner of Burlington-based Cloud 9 Caterers, suggests planning some kind of ritual that will help bring guests together-asking everyone to bring a poem or reading about marriage to share, for example. Or perhaps there are family traditions you'd like to continue.
For Moran, of course, food and entertaining are synonymous. She suggests planning a menu that not only offers a taste of foods you love but also one that features local and seasonal specialties. The key is making people comfortable-including yourself. Focus on friendship-the reason you're all there-and the little details will fall right into place.
