Engagement party etiquette (invite, invitation, wife, guy)

[Sprawling_Homeowner]

One of my better guy friends will have his engagement party this weekend.

I barely know his wife-to-be; I like her but have not interacted with her much. He however has become quite close to me. A trusted friend.

What's the etiquette? Just show up? Take a bottle of wine? A card? What do I do?

The party will be at the house of somebody I have not even met, btw.

[recuerdeme]

Yeah bring a gift if you like... but just don't have a Miranda moment.

I mean come on, is this the first time you've been to a party/get together where you didn't know too many people?

[Dragonfly8]

Usually it's the family of the bride-to-be that hosts this. Her father should be the first one to toast the couple. No gifts necessary, if you're invited to this- you should be invited to the wedding.
Relax, go and celebrate with your friend.

[steelstress]

Originally Posted by Sprawling_Homeowner

What's the etiquette? Just show up?

Just show up??? Did you get an invitation? Only show if you're invited.

[cpg35223]

Never arrive empty-handed. A bottle of wine is a nice gesture unless they're Mormon or Muslim.

[D. Scott]

Originally Posted by cpg35223

Never arrive empty-handed. A bottle of wine is a nice gesture unless they're Mormon or Muslim.

Agreed! Always a great gesture to show up to any party, BBQ etc and bring something to the table. My grandma taught me this very young.

Have a great time!