My fiancé and I are having a party in November. The biggest reason we are doing this is because my grandmother, who I am very close with, just will not be able to attend the wedding due to mobility issues. When we started planning we thought we would be able to make it work, but as we go its looking less and less likely. We want her to be able to meet my fiancés family but also plan on doing something special at the party so that my grandmother can be a part of everything. I'm thinking there will be an informal hand-fasting type event.
Anyway... 2 part question.
What should we call this to make it make sense? We've been calling it an engagement party, but we've been engaged since January and the wedding is in April so that doesn't quite feel right. Would a couples shower be a better name for it? I just don't want anyone to feel obligated to bring gifts.
What do you even do at these parties? I know there are usually activities at showers and stuff. I want people to be involved but I'm thinking there will be too many people to play games or something. I was thinking about putting out some little mad lib style love stories. Thoughts?
