Ready To Celebrate? Here's How To Set Up Your Home For An Engagement Party

All of us are guilty of hoarding and showcasing things that can absolutely be stored away somewhere. It’s a habit, we can’t kick it for 365 days. But, on a special day like an engagement party, there are a ton of storage options for you to keep these must-haves safely put away. Have a bunch of trinkets laying in the foyer or on the coffee table? Get a bunch of storage baskets or boxes that come in a variety of options like jute, wood, glass, cloth and more to suit your home decor aesthetics. Kopou Homegrown Products and Hds Home Decorz Store have a bunch of baskets that add a hint of an earthy, rustic charm. This will help make the best use of your space, give it a bigger look and there will be enough elbow room. 

After you’ve decluttered space to enjoy the festivities, it’s time to adorn it. The easiest way to create a background is to add a bunch of curtains like macrame, fringe or the fabric of your choice in colours that match the theme. Check out Vermilion Lifestyle for curtains to jazz up your home. And add a tassel wall hanging or dainty floral or colourful fabric wall strands. Get beautiful macrame wall hangings from House Of Macrame. If it’s an evening affair, make sure you put in string lights to create a romantic vibe. Read all about whimsy and colourful fairy lights The String Theory here. Check out a plethora of metal wall hangings here.

Colour play can transform a simple space into a fun venue. Who says engagement party decor needs to be traditional? Have a sensible sofa occupying your living room? Grab some rich tasselled throws and vibrant cushions. Swap your regular rugs for bright-hued rug beauties. Bring in vases in eye-catching shades to hold your floral arrangements. For rugs and throws in myriad colours, check out Vimla International on LBB.

Now that you have a bunch of wall hanging and colourful creating an inviting space, build on by putting in lights. String lights are the easiest to add on and you can get as creative with it as you want. Samoolam has handcrafted LED lights you can check out. Choose your pick from pom pom lights to colourful and tasselled strings of led lights in shapes like cones, stars, flowers, potli and more. Click here and buy your choice of string lights.

Just like you can make your house smell like a holiday with certain scents, wedding events also have some quintessential olfactory connections. While you can absolutely go for jasmine gajras and roses along with floral arrangements, there are other ways to make this last for long. Candles made for certain occasions and incense and potpourri can keep your house smelling like a luxurious venue without any hassle. Check out a myriad collection of candles and fragrances for your engagement party here. Get upcycled aromatic incense sticks and dhoop from Help Us Green.

Music truly sets the mood for any occasion and that’s exactly what you need for an engagement party. Since this is the time most of the extended family on each side meets one another, music can be your ice breaker. Hire a DJ or simply ask everyone to plug in their favourite dance party playlist to groove to. And it’s a sure way for everyone to loosen up and have a great time. Another fun way to keep the guests entertained is to build a photo booth with decor like curtains, wall hangings and fairy lights. If it’s an intimate affair, get crowd-favourite board game rentals from Rolling Dice and get the ball rolling.

No event is complete without food and drinks, nevermind an engagement party! Set up your table with printed, embroidered table runners to create an elegant backdrop for your dinnerware and serveware. Time to bring out the precious dinner set and lay down a feast. Serving bowls of all sizes, cocktail glassware and a plethora of platters will take care of the dinner service with ease and class. An Decor on LBB has a bunch of foldable multipurpose tables that can double as serving tables when the guests pour in. Some of the brands that make fab serveware are StyleMyWay, Jasmey Homes on LBB and Twig & Twine from Nykaa.

Parties that honour new beginnings deserve a toast, that too, in style! Pop some champagne, pour some wine, serve some cocktails in glassware that’s fit for the occasion. Don’t forget to crank up the party fun with shots in cool glasses. And while you are at it, revamp and upgrade your bar tools and accessories for a seamless experience. Goodhomes and Ace Living have extensive and varied collections of glass tumblers.

As the party wraps up, there’s one more thing you can do to make this celebration an unforgettable event. Say your thanks to the guests by handing them thoughtful yet functional party favours. You can make a curated gift hamper with gourmet chocolates from Entisi Chocolatier or Choko La, fragrant candles from Ekam or Rad Living and handcrafted soaps. We like the idea of adding a few snacks like millet chips, crackers and nuts.