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Engagement invitation templates

Share your news in style. Choose an engagement invitation template, add your names, the date and the venue, and send it to family and friends in minutes. Replies arrive in one list, ready for your engagement party plans.

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How to create an engagement invitation

  1. Pick an engagement invitation design and add a favorite photo of the two of you.
  2. Add the party date, time, venue and dress code.
  3. Send it by WhatsApp, email or link and track who is coming.

When to send engagement party invitations

Send engagement invitations 3 to 6 weeks before the party. If many guests travel, send a short save the date first. The same guest list can later carry over to your wedding invitations.

Engagement invitation wording examples

Hosted by the couple: "We said yes! Join Aisha and Daniel for drinks and dancing at our engagement party, Saturday 21 March from 7 pm at The Loft. Please reply by 7 March."

Hosted by the parents: "Together with their families, Mr and Mrs Khan invite you to celebrate the engagement of their daughter Sara to Omar. Sunday 4 May at 5 pm."

Relaxed: "It's official! Come raise a glass with Leo and Mia at a backyard barbecue on Saturday 14 June from 3 pm."

What to include in an engagement party invitation

Give the couple's names, who is hosting, the date, start time, venue and dress code, and a reply-by date. Say whether children and plus-ones are welcome, and add a gift note only if you have a registry or would rather guests bring nothing.

Online engagement invitation maker: photo to RSVP in minutes

Most engagement parties come together quickly, often within a few weeks of the proposal, so an online engagement invitation saves the time a printed card would take. Upload a photo from the proposal or a favorite picture of the two of you, add the details, and send the link to both families at once. Replies, plus-ones and notes arrive in one guest list, which you can keep building for the wedding.

More engagement invitation wording ideas

Engagement dinner: "Please join us for an intimate dinner to celebrate the engagement of Chloe and Ryan. Saturday 10 October at 7 pm, Maple House, Toronto. Kindly reply by 26 September."

Surprise engagement party: "Shh! Ben has no idea his friends know. Help us surprise Ben and Ana with a party on Friday 16 October. Please arrive by 7:30 pm."

Brunch or garden party: "Bubbles and brunch to toast Priya and Jack! Sunday 7 June at 11 am in the garden at 8 Elm Road. Kids welcome."

No gifts: "Your company is the only gift we need. If you would like to mark the occasion, a card with your best marriage advice would make us smile."

Who should be invited to an engagement party?

Invite only people you also plan to invite to the wedding, so nobody feels left out later. Close family and friends are the usual list, and it is fine to keep it small.

Who usually hosts the engagement party?

Traditionally the bride's parents hosted, but today either family, a friend or the couple themselves can host. Name the host at the top of the invitation so guests know who to reply to.

Should an engagement invitation mention gifts?

Gifts are optional at engagement parties in the US, Canada and the UK, so do not list a registry on the invitation itself. If you prefer no gifts, one short line such as "your company is the only gift we need" is enough.

Can I use the same design for the wedding later?

Yes. Many couples keep the same style from the engagement to the save the date and the wedding invitation, so everything feels like one set.

Is it free to send engagement invitations?

Yes. The free plan lets you design, send and track RSVPs. Paid plans add premium templates and more guests.

Can guests add a message when they reply?

Yes. Guests can reply with a note, and you see every answer in your guest list.