Make your engagement party memorable with a theme of your own
You and your partner have finally decided — it's time to get engaged. And now, it's time to pop the champagne and gather all your friends, family, and loved ones to celebrate the news. But what will you do for your engagement party?
The wedding industry, and engagement parties by extension, is overloaded with choices — it can be easy to get decision overwhelm. That's why we've come up with this straightforward guide to how to plan a fun-themed engagement party.
At Blossom Costumes, we stock a huge variety of both licensed and similar products for competitive prices. You'll also get free express shipping on all orders over $30. Check out our online catalogue to find your perfect unique engagement party costume.
Carnivale
What better way to celebrate your union with your partner than hosting a festive Carnivale-themed engagement party? And the best part about a Carnivale theme? You basically get to act like kids and play games at your party.
Decorations: Take inspiration from Rio de Janeiro and deck your venue out with tropical plants, bright tableware, and palm trees, beads, streamers, and lanterns.
Games: Keep guests engaged by setting up carnival-styled games throughout your venue. Create your own balloon shoot game by blowing up balloons, tying them to a garden lattice and placing darts nearby (be sure to keep children out of the way, and have a clear throwing zone).
Hire a face painter to keep kids, and their parents, happy. And if you really want to go the extra mile, hire a jumping castle — it'll be fun for all ages!
Costumes:
- • Men's costume: Go as the head of the circus — the ringmaster!
- • Women's costume: Who says you have to be a man to be leading the troop? Dress up as a ringmistress and whip your guests into line.
- • Kids costume: A circus isn't complete without entertainment, and this adorable toddler clown costume and kids strongman costume will enamour your guests.
Great Gatsby
If you're looking to host an elegant and sophisticated engagement party, a 1920s theme will be perfect. The 1920s were a decadent era of frivolity — where fashion became more prominent, and the economy inflated rapidly thanks to consumerism. What does this mean? People lived big, spent big, and partied hard. And you can, too.
Send out ritzy, embellished invitations to your friends and family, and don't be afraid to overdo your decorations. The more, the better! Just remember the golden rule for Art Deco — pair rich colours and metals with bold geometry to balance it out.
If plan to host your engagement party at home, create your own DIY bar. Stock it with staples like gin, whiskey, and rum, and print out a list of 1920s-inspired cocktail recipes so guests can make their own themed drinks.
Costumes:
- • Men's costume: Look suave in a pinstriped 1920s men's costume.
- • Women's costume: Dress up as the movie's heroine, Daisy, or check out our range of beautiful flapper dresses.
- • Kids costumes: Children can dance the night away in a tassel costume dress or mini pinstriped suit.
Disney
Are you and your partner fans of Disney films and shows? What better way to celebrate your love than a Disney-themed engagement party. Choose one movie as your theme, or mix and match your favourites for a fantastical night of fun.
- • Choose a venue with tonnes of plants and a 'jungle vibe' to emulate Mowgli and his friend's habitat in The Jungle Book.
- • Create a Frozen-inspired hot chocolate and dessert bar (works especially well if your engagement party is going to be held in winter!).
- • Mix and match cutlery and tea sets and recreate the Mad Hatter's tea party from Alice in Wonderland. This tiered cake stand made of recycled teacups and saucers will make a marvellous centrepiece.
Go the whole (wart)hog and dress up as the king and queen of Disney themselves — Minnie and Mickey. If you have a little one, you can add a baby mouse to the mix!
Alternately, enjoy a prelude to the wedding by dressing up as the royals, Prince Charming and Cinderella.
Superheroes
Whether you like Marvel or DC Comics, a superhero themed engagement party is bound to be a hit. You
- • Use superhero comic boxes for your party favours
- • Bake, buy, or get a friend to make a cake and decorate it with this superhero cake topper or buy a cake stand to display your treats and cakes
- • It won't be hard to guess your unique engagement theme when you decorate with superhero themed banners
Once you've finished gathering your decorations and choosing cake flavours, it'll be time to choose your costume! Will you go as superheroes who work together in partnership or choose to dress up as arch-nemesis? The choice is yours.
Why choose Blossom Costumes?
We offer one of the largest ranges of costumes in Australia. You can find both licensed and similar products in our catalogue, priced competitively. We only stock the highest quality products, and we offer stress-free returns within 30 days if you're unhappy with your purchase.
We offer free express delivery for orders over $30, and there are alternate payment methods for larger or bulk orders. Check out our online catalogue today to find your perfect costume for your themed engagement party.