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Traditionally, the brideâs family throws the engagement party, but often the groomâs family likes to share in the festivities by cohosting the affair or holding one of its own. Part of the fun of an engagement party is letting your two families get to know each other. 1  done! 2  Pick a date. Traditionally, the brideâs family throws the engagement party, but often the groomâs family likes to share in the festivities by cohosting the affair or holding one of its own. 2  Part of the fun of an engagement party is letting your two families get to know each other.
All those gifts You'll likely spend $100 on a wedding gift, $50 for a bridal shower gift, and  $50 for an engagement gift. Of course, you might spend this much anyway if you were only a guest, but these costs are ones you'll need to budget for. Throwing the engagement party and bridal shower As part of the bridal party, you may be expected to kick in for the costs -- the invitations, food, favors, and dÃ©cor. These vary depending on how many guests you're inviting and how fancy the parties are, but a typical cost is $50 per host per event, so $100 total.