Everything for an Engagement Party
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The first decision for an engagement party is really about geography. Your two families may be at opposite ends of a long, thin coast, and the area you choose sets the mood as much as the venue does.
Sunset is worth thinking about too: the ocean faces east, so an evening toast usually suits the Broadwater side or the hinterland, while the beachfront gets its golden hour in the morning.
A quick read of each part of the coast:
Comparing venues is the bulk of the job. After that, a DJ and a photographer are the two bookings most couples add first.
Multiply the per person rate by 50: packages run from $48 per person to $99 per person at the dressier end, before drinks and extras. Decorations, a DJ from $990 and a photographer sit on top.
Surf clubs are community-run function venues with rooms close to the sand, which suits a relaxed party. Check room hire, any member rules and how a shared building handles noise and late finishes.
Autumn through spring brings mild days and clearer evenings. Summer can still work well in an air-conditioned room or with a covered terrace, but plan for afternoon storms if you are outside.
Yes, on the Broadwater, with some charters also running along the Nerang River. Check guest limits, catering rules and how you get everyone aboard at the marina on time.
Saturday nights in spring and over summer get competition from weddings and school-holiday visitors, so enquire as soon as you have a guest count and a couple of date options.
Central suburbs or Broadbeach sit between the northern and southern ends and work well for most guests. If half the group is flying in, choose the place near where they are staying.
