Any party requires some amount of planning in order to make it a successful event. We bring you simple engagement party planning ideas that will surely help you with planning your engagement party. Since it is a very important occasion, you really don't want to mess it up with bad planning and mismanagement. So in order to know how to plan an engagement party that really steals the thunder, read on.

* First thing that you got to do is fix a date. The party is usually held way before the wedding and it is best to consult the bride and groom before coming to a conclusion.
* Consult the bride and groom before deciding the guest's list. There would be some special friends whom they would like to invite. Also, don't invite a person who has not been invited to the wedding.
* Next, set a budget for yourself and stick to it. This budget will help you decide your venue, decorations and menu.
* Decide the sources of entertainment and amusement for your guests. If your pocket allows, have a live band play at the event. You could also request any friends of the bride and groom to play live if they have a band. Else, arrange a good music system or a DJ.
* Plan your menu depending on your budget and kind of party that you are going to have. It could be a formal dinner, lunch, cocktail party or just snacks and drinks. You are the best judge.
* Get your invitations ready and invite your friends. Maintaining a checklist of friends whom you are going to invite will make it much more easier.
* A day before the party, finish all decorations and make sure you have disposable plates, tissues, glasses and adequate seating arrangement.