Engagement party the day before the Superbowl???

I think the day before the super bowl would be just fine. A lot of people shouldn't have to work or get up too early the next day. And like you mentioned, it would be best IMO to have it the same weekend as the super bowl rather than too close to his bday or v-tines day. Also it is just so perfect to have your party on the anniversary of your engagement.

I agree about having it then. The superbowl shouldn't have anything effect on it as it's the day after your party.

Ok thank you!

From a guests' prespective.

The only concern I would have, especially as one of the 1.5-2hr drivers, is that now

during that weekend I have to give up both days to other functions.

If you look at losing Sunday morning to church, taking a nap, and then from 4pm on is Superbowl, it only leaves you Saturday to do your other weekend things. (Which for me includes gym, laundry, vacuum, prepping food for the week.)

It depends on how close we are to determine if I decide to attend or not. Are you a cousin? My aunt? My sister?

And how far do I have to drive? And what is gas at the time? And the weather? (Ok, you're in CA, snow might not be an issue.)

I think the date is special enough (your engagement anniversary) that you should go for it, but don't be upset if your distance guests don't do the drive.

Edit because I had a sentence issue.

That's what I was worried about, too. I don't think any of the distance drivers go to church on Sundays. But I would totally understand if they didn't come, and we would catch up with them at some point. FH's dad wasn't around much when he was growing up, but is making an effort now. FH's dad lives in the same general area as my 2-hours-away family, so maybe we could have some event with both sides that we see less than once a year all together. But as far as planning that, too? Maan that would have to wait for Christmas! lol