planning 101

The Engagment............For the parents, inform them in person with dinner or at least by phone.>>>YOu can give them the news by phone, email,or letter......With your friends, spread the cheer by email, letter, or phone....Newspaper annoucements should be kept general, a May or spring wedding and your general education and occupation.....The Engagement Party is an occassion hosted by the bride's parents or the couple which includes the intermediate family and friends. Gifts are given but not demanded nor expected......A ring, can be the diamond, cut, color, or grade....but explore the birthstone or other symbols like a necklace.....