Here’s a sneaky wildcard: the best friend. The one who isn’t even a bridesmaid. They just love a good excuse to party.
Who Throws The Engagement Party
They’ll say, “I’m throwing it because I love you both.” And honestly, that’s the best reason. No etiquette rule beats genuine enthusiasm.
Just make sure they check with the couple first. A surprise engagement party can be a disaster. Unless the couple loves surprises—then go wild.
But What About the Groom’s Friends?
You bet. The groom’s best buddies can totally throw the party. It’s becoming more common, and it’s awesome.
They’ll probably call it a “celebration” instead of a formal party. There will be beer, good vibes, and zero calligraphy invitations. Perfectly fine.
No one cares about the host’s gender anymore. Just that the party doesn’t suck. Equality, bay-bee.
