Backyard Engagement Party Ideas

This blog post is all about backyard engagement party ideas.

If you are celebrating your backyard engagement party this weekend and you want it to be perfect, then this blog post has some amazing ideas.

A backyard engagement party is a popular and fun theme for a pre-wedding event. It is a way to celebrate your engagement with family and friends while enjoying some nice weather and having the capacity to move around, dance and play games.

We are sharing with you some backyard engagement party ideas for invitations, themes, decor, games, and activities. If you’re engaged or getting married, these ideas work great for a backyard engagement party!

Invitations and Themes

Here are some awesome invitations and theme ideas for your backyard engagement party. To get more information about these creative invitations, click on our affiliate link at the bottom of the image.

I Do BBQ

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Host an ” I Do BBQ” themed engagement party. This screams backyard party. This is a theme for grilled food and drinks. This is a wonderful engagement party theme because it is easy to set up and makes the backyard part so easy to accomplish.

Lights and Lanterns

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Have an evening celebration lit up with lanterns with this engagement party theme? This theme will be nice for a summer or spring engagement party. If you are planning for the party to run late into the evening, then this theme with these invitations will make a nice accent to let guests know what’s going to happen.

Bubbles and Brew

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This makes a good engagement party theme. This is a very informal engagement party theme. If you want to kick back in your backyard and enjoy some beer with your friends and family and celebrate your engagement. This theme is very guy friendly so all of your male family and friends will be comfortable knowing that it is not going to be a romantic and touchy event.

Decorations

Decorations for your backyard will be essential for a grand engagement party. This could be easily achieved with tables, banners, signage, and a backdrop. Here are some decor ideas for a backyard engagement party that you will love.

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This is a cute setup. It is topped with a “Love is Brewing” banner. It is laid across their fence in the backyard. This is a brew-themed engagement party and it has a chill and laid-back vibe to it. We like the bar and the setup looks easy to replicate.

Balloons make a good decoration too. For example, you could use engagement ring balloons. They make excellent decorations and double as props for pictures. This is decoration idea is versatile and could be used for many purposes. It will add some character to the backyard engagement party.

Look at this festive fiesta-themed backyard engagement party. There are some colorful streamers and flora decor. We have a tutorial on how to make fiesta flowers (DIY) for this backdrop. So if you are planning to celebrate by having a Taco ‘Bout Love-themed engagement party, then this decor is for you!

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Here is a table idea for a backyard engagement party. You see the lovely looking feminine set up and special seats at the head of the table for the couple. This is a more formal look for a backyard engagement party with a more sophisticated and elegant theme.

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Here is an example of a fall engagement. There are so many fall colors and pumpkins and sunflowers it’s just a beautiful way to celebrate your engagement in your backyard. Since it falls there’s a variety of Halloween candy and even a “Fall in Love” cake topper.

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If you are planning on having a bigger menu is a good idea to have signage for the meal for your backyard engagement party. This will look especially nice if you are actually going to cater the event. Or you may want to order from a restaurant for this event. It is always good to have signage on what food you have to offer at the engagement party.

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Another cute idea for decorations is to use photos. Here is an example of photos of the couple being used as banners for the drink table. we like his idea because it is an easy DIY decoration and it is completely customized for the couple. See ideas for mesmerizing photo displays here.

Games

Games and activities are an important part of a backyard engagement party. It is what will get the guests moving and entertained throughout the event. Here are some fun and passive games for your party.

Photo booth

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A spot for pictures is always a good idea for an outdoor event. A photo booth or a place set up with fun props is a great way to do this. Pictures of friends and family will stand out with a photo booth frame. It will look great around the guests posing during games. And it is a fancy way to take pictures by the mimosa bar.

Giant Jenga

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Unlike Bridal shower Jenga, Giant Jenga is a great way for guests to be cautious and have fun at the same time. Giant Jenga also makes a good drinking game. The happy couple will love watching the and participating in this game.

Cornhole

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You have to have a corn hole for any backyard party. Your backyard engagement party is no different. This game is a crowd-pleaser and a classic team game (for larger crowds) that you and your guests will love.

Conclusion

There you have it! Amazing ideas for a backyard engagement party. Use this as a guide for your event. Remember to check out the links for the invitations and decorations. We know that your party will be exquisite. Enjoy yourself and make some wonderful memories.

If you are having a backyard engagement party, remember to tag us in your pictures on Instagram @bridalshower101.

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This blog post was all about a backyard engagement party

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