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!

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! 

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! 

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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.

Fun Engagement Party Dresses

Engagement Party Jumpsuits

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

1. 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!

2. 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!

3. 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:

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!

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