Guide to Perfect Engagement Party Dresses
Congratulations! You’re engaged!
Maybe you’ve already found the most important gown of all, the wedding dress! Until your special day you have lots of events you need to be dressed up for. Here is our guide to the perfect engagement party dress.
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Perfect Engagement Party Dresses
It exists! The Bridal Finery team is here to help you every step of the way. Yes, we specialize in wedding dresses and accessories but we are bridal fashion experts. We are staying up to date on all the trends for you and love collaborating to help you finish your entire bridal look. Whether you’re at home with your loved ones or at a chic bridal venue, these dresses are sure to be perfect for your bridal fashion needs! Here is our bridal fashion guide to the perfect engagement party dress.
Let’s begin, shall we?
Traditional Engagement Party Dresses
White on white on white is what every bride thinks when she gets engaged! This is YOUR time to shine. Head-to-toe and with a ring on your finger to let everyone know you're the lady of the hour and that they need to save the date! Here are some traditional white bridal dress options for your engagement party if you're taking the traditional bridal route.
Here are a few of our favorite white mini, midi and maxi dresses!
Mini White Engagement Party Dresses
Minis are so fun and playful if you’re looking to achieve the bubbly bride look. Whether your engagement party is beachy or more of a cocktail party, you are sure to make your debut as a bride in the cutest way possible!
Off the Shoulder Mini Dress
White Blazer Mini Dress
White One Sleeve Mini Dress
Vegan Leather Slip Dress with Feather Trim
White Feather mini Dress
White Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
Floral White Mini Dress
Puff Sleeve Mini Dress with Plunge Neck
Midi White Engagement Party Dresses
I personally love a flowy midi dress. They are classic and comfortable. They’re just the right balance between fancy and fun!
White ruffle midi dress
White Midi Sundress
White Midi Dress with Bow Straps
Silk Asymmetrical Midi Dress
White Sleeveless LAce Midi Dress
Sequin Midi Dress
Maxi White Engagement Party Dresses
Embrace the fact you’re a bride to be and give everyone a little taste of what you’ll be rocking on the wedding day! Maxi dresses seem to be a little more formal, but depending on what style you choose can be perfect or an informal engagement party too! Plus, a bride can NEVER be overdressed!
White Maxi Dress with Ruffle Straps
Maxi Puff Sleeve Dress
White Bustier bodice Maxi Dress with tulle
White Lace Maxi Dress
Off the Shoulder White Maxi Dress
Long Sleeve White MAxi Dress
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Something Blue Engagement Party Dresses
Something old, something new, something borrowed & something blue! It is never too early to take part in all of the bridal fun. You’re only engaged for a little while so make it count! Here are some of the cutest blue engagement party dresses we found.
Mini
Blue Dress with Bow on the back
Blue Maxi Dress with Puff Sleeves
BLUE FLORAL MIDI DRESS WITH SLIT
Blue Maxi Dress with Ruffle Strap and Slit
Blue Puff Sleeve Mini Dress
Blue Bodycon Midi Dress with slit
Blue off the SHoulder MAxi Dress
Mini blue dress with sleeves
Fun Engagement Party Dresses
Fun Engagement Party Dresses
Are your girlfriends throwing you a themed engagement party? Are you the ‘cool’ bride? We totally understand that sometimes what seems “traditional” isn’t for everyone!
Here are some of the most fun and whimsical engagement party dresses we found to match your engagement party theme or individual style!
*We are seeing a lot of co-ord sets, pops of color and jumpsuits! Something to keep in mind for all of your bridal events ;).
White Tulle Mini Dress
White and Pink Sequin Dress
Black and White Sequin Midi Dress
Rainbow tulle maxi dress
White Tulle Mini Dress with Hearts
Pink maxi Tulle Dress
White Two Piece Skirt Set
White pant suit
Engagement Party Jumpsuits
Bridal Jumpsuits
Here’s the tea. We’re OBSESSED with the bridal jumpsuit trend. What better way to make your jaw dropping debut as a fiancé than in a BRIDAL JUMPSUIT!? This is a bridal trend we do not see going anywhere! Rock a jumpsuit or pant suit and you are sure to make a statement as a bride!
Bridal Jumpsuit with Ruffle neckline
Organza Sleeve White Jumpsuit
Corset Bodice White Jumpsuit
Strapless White Jumpsuit
Jumpsuit with Corset Bodice
White Feather Trim Jumpsuit
White off the shoulder romper
Corset Bodice White Jumpsuit
Engagement Picture Dresses
They popped the question and you said yes! Congratulations! Save the date announcements are your debut as an engaged couple. (After you post them all over Instagram, of course!)
So, what do you wear for this huge announcement? I’ve seen a lot of brides wear jumpsuits, midi dresses or even jeans with a cute blouse! I think that the most important thing is that you stay authentically you. This is your big announcement! People will be hanging your ‘save the dates’ on their fridge, you’ll have these framed in your house forever and you’re insta insights will skyrocket when these go live!
Here are some extra engagement picture tips that might come in handy.
Engagement Picture Tips
Compliment one another
I’m not saying show up in the exact same outfit. Choose a color palate and choose pieces of clothing that go together and look cohesive!
Don’t blend into your surroundings
Scout the location with your partner or ask your photographer what the colors of the landscape around you will be. You don’t want to blend in with the bushes or a wall!
Opt for a classy and trendy look
Don’t hate me. I love my trends too! However, chances are a certain look or prop you’re using could go out of style. Bring two looks. One that will be classic forever - think solid colors! Your second look can be as wild and as trendy as you want.
The Bridal Finery brides have the cutest engagement pictures! Check out their engagement picture sessions below:
Malibu Beach Engagement
Bella Collina Engagement
Celebrity Engagement Inspiration
Who better to look at than the celebrities themselves for a little bridal fashion inspiration? I can’t help oohing and aahing over their fashion choices! I included some engagement pictures and engagement parties for some extra inspiration!
Lana Condor Engagement
Photos are from Lana Condor’s Instagram by Lucas Rossi Photo
Lana Condor from ‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ is officially engaged! I absolutely love her clean and simple engagement pictures she posted on Instagram announcing her engagement! Her gorgeous off white lace engagement mini dress compliments her fiancé's off white button down and slacks. They complement each other perfectly! Her peep toe shoes are such a statement piece too! Her fiancé worked with a Vietnamese female owned jeweler to design her engagement ring!
Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams
Photos from Sarah’s Instagram by John & Joseph Photography
Sarah Hyland and Wells Adams had a tacos and tequila themed engagement party! I love Sarah’s strapless white midi dress with strappy heels! This look is perfect for an outside engagement party. Still formal but so fun! Wells’ looks so handsome in his white and khaki staple duo! These two are known for being huge goofballs. It looks like they had so much fun at their engagement party!
Did this bridal fashion guide help you? Check out our other ones!
Wedding Shoe Guide
Engagement and Wedding Ring Guide
Rehearsal dinner Dress Guide
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