OUR ENGAGEMENT PARTY PHOTOS!
This past August, Allan and I threw an engagement party for our friends and family at my parents’ house here in Vancouver. It was a blast to see all our family and friends together in one place! Here is a photo of Allan and I with my parents who were hosting the party.
It was so nice to share this special day with close friends.
My parents completely transformed their backyard… it tooks months of cleaning and clearing to get all the junk and vegetable/fruit plots out of the garden and make it suitable for a garden party. We also put up a tent and put a bunch of patio furniture out for the party.
I love this photo of all my girl friends from high school (and Allan) 
We were blessed to have a few of them fly in from out of town! We’re still friends after all these years, and some of them I am even friends with from elementary school!
I created a drink list for the party. My favourite was the strawberry rhubarb gin fizz which I made with a fresh fruit puree.
Mmmm mojitos…
I also served my signature drink, which is an iced watermelon mojito.
We had a champagne toast!
It was so hot that day there was almost no ice!
My dad and Allan BBQed up some delicious ribs with my dad’s secret recipe.
My mom and dad and cousin made all the food for the party from scratch! I really couldn’t believe what an amazing spread they put out.
From calzones and other appies…
… to chicken satays and hamburgers…
… to all sorts of other dishes!
It was a hot day but we tried to keep cool with a keg, some shade and iced drinks!
Yay for awesome friends!
Enjoying the food…
Hanging out…
A planter on the patio…
My dad was making cappuchinos, espresso and coffee!
My mom served homemade gelato with homemade waffle cones!
Not to mention a lot of other dessert like her tiramisu…
… chocolate macarons…
… and a fruit parfait!
It was a wonderful day to spend with our friends. Thanks to my parents for hosting and all our amazing friends for coming! We had a blast!
Tags: BBQ, Engagement party, friends
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October 18th, 2010 at 2:31 pm
This could’ve passed for a small backyard wedding reception! The food looked amazing!
October 18th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Wow all the food is making me hungry. Looks like an awesome good time.
October 18th, 2010 at 4:51 pm
I’m sooo sorry Rob and I couldn’t attend this – what an elegant and relaxed party. Your parents really went all the way with this and I’m sure they are so proud of you and Allan. your friends looked like they were all having a fabulous time – a precursor for things to come!
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October 18th, 2010 at 5:22 pm
That was a very fun and sweet backyard party – big thanks to the gracious hosts!
October 18th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
It looks like an amazing time!
The food looks so yummy too.. I wouldn’t mind trying something haha
xxx
- Laura
October 19th, 2010 at 1:22 pm
Lovely pics from a lovely afternoon Allie
October 19th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Wow! It looks like this was a fabulous day. I’m sorry I had to work and couldn’t be there to toast you guys!! Great photos, Allie.
October 20th, 2010 at 8:34 am
You guys put on the greatest spread! Now I see where you get it from. Beautiful party and their backyard looked awesome!
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October 21st, 2010 at 9:53 am
Wow! What a fun and intimate party!
You know, whenever you do posts of things you cook (or bake), I am always so stunned with your attention to detail and presentation. I mean, you make pasta from scratch!!!
And now we can see that you get that awesomeness from your parents. Seriously, that is better than some other professionally catered things I’ve been to!
I am pitiful with that stuff. My kids’ kindergarten asked us to abke some sugar cookies, and I was frightened! Hahaha.
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October 25th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Congratulations! Looks like an amazing event!
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November 5th, 2010 at 6:53 pm
I have no idea how I missed this post with so much delicious looking snack food in it….. yum!
March 25th, 2011 at 10:16 am
The food from scratch really made me salivate. Your parents are sweet to have prepared them for your party. Looks yummy!