2025 Engagement Party Trends
Did your Christmas and New Year’s period come with some exciting news? Perhaps one in the form of a little ring on your finger? If you’re celebrating your engagement this year, we’ve put together our top 2025 engagement party trends to ensure it goes off with a bang!
From eco-friendly celebrations to unconventional venues and even with a touch of AI involved, here are some of the 2025 engagement party trends you can expect to see!
2025 Engagement Party Trends | Amore Pizza Co
Eco-friendly and sustainable celebrations
As we become more conscious of our environmental footprint, there’s become more of an emphasis placed on sustainable parties. Applying a “just enough” rule for food can mean that there’s less wastage at the end of the celebration. No more single-use crockery and cutlery either.
When looking for directions, many are diverting their attention from the traditional balloons and using more sustainable options; ones that are biodegradable or even hiring from companies so that the decorations can be returned and used again.
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Intimate gatherings
In the age of the internet, small parties are now known as ‘micro-events’. As the cost of living continues to dominate and dictate budgets, more and more couples are turning to small (aka micro) events. This can mean huge savings which can be put towards their actual wedding or house deposits.
A leaner guest list allows for a more personalised experience. It can be more intimate and make it a lot more meaningful as those who have known the couple since before they were together and the whole time they’ve been a couple can share stories and pass on wisdom.
Say Cheese Grazing Co. | Woolloongong
Say Cheese Grazing Co. | Woolloongong
Picnic in the park
If you’re looking to host a large-scale soiree for your actual wedding, then lowkey vibes might be what you’re after for the engagement party – saving yourself for the main event. But a picnic in the park doesn’t mean it’s not chic. A long table complete with cushions for the grass and beautiful silverware and floral arrangements can elevate the humble park picnic.
2025 Engagement Party Trends: picnic in the park
2025 Engagement Party Trends: picnic in the park
A virtual trivia game
For 2025 engagement party trends, one can get a bit competitive: Who knows the couple best? It’s time for the ultimate test! An interactive and digital trivia game is one of the most fun ways to get to know the couple’s love story. There are now websites and apps that can make this personalised trivia game a lot of fun with live score updates, live leaderboards with questions that go beyond just the questions themselves, but include images, videos and voiceovers.
Make it even more competitive by offering prizes for the winners and, of course, a booby prize for those who know the least about the newly engaged.
Some of the suggested apps/sites to use:
Themed around the couple
For some couples, they have a couples’ personality trait – from global explorers to festival-goers or wine lovers, there’s a shared interest that binds them. So, find your niche as a couple and celebrate that! If you go to Coachella every year, perhaps a festival-themed soiree with flower crowns and an outdoor bar.
If you prefer wining and dining, a long table lunch with catering and a wine pairing might be a more suitable way to celebrate your love.
Engagement Party Trends | Caravan and Tonic
Tea party
Perhaps long lunches, wine tastings or festivals aren’t really your thing. As more people are choosing to ditch alcohol or pare back their drinking, a tea party could be a better way to celebrate.
High tea style, the catering includes scones, towers of simple yet delicious sandwiches and lots of decadent desserts. A range of herbal teas can be offered for those who are wanting to explore what their blend is! And, for those who still love a tipple, a couple of bottles of champagne for the inevitable toast.
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No engagement party
Yes, you heard right! No engagement party. As budgets tighten or more couples are meeting and living abroad from their families, more and more are choosing to ditch the pre-party and wait for the wedding to do all the celebrating.
Whichever party is your vibe, it’s all about celebrating the union of you two. So, don’t let yourself be too easily influenced by family or friends and make sure that it’s a representation of you as a couple. And the real party is just around the corner!
