betrothal party

noun
UK /bɪˈtrəʊ.ðəl ˈpɑː.ti/
US /bɪˈtroʊ.ðəl ˈpɑːr.ti/

A party to celebrate two people promising to get married.

The whole family gathered for the betrothal party at Grandma's house.

SYNONYMS

engagement partyengagement celebrationfiancé partypromise party

RELATED WORDS

engagementbetrothalweddingfiancébride-to-be

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A gathering where a formal agreement to marry is announced to relatives.

They announced their betrothal party to both families last weekend.

3. A cultural ceremony marking the start of an engagement.

In their tradition, the betrothal party includes music and dancing.

4. A small celebration held before the wedding planning begins.

The betrothal party was simple, with cake and lemonade.