When I met my fiancé, it was love at first sight. And trust me, I know how cliche that sounds, but it’s true. We were both graduates of the University of Michigan. We were both Republicans. We both loved boy bands and were totally willing to admit it. And we both loved Mexican food.
I mean, that last one could have been a real deal breaker, am I right? Who doesn’t adore a killer taco or get super overly excited about a plate of sizzling fajitas? So when it came time to choose the cuisine for our engagement party, there really wasn’t any question:
Taco bar time!
Mexican food isn’t necessarily the classiest of cuisines, but we still wanted our event to have that air of cocktail party elegance. Our amazing bartender, Glenn, mixed up delicious fresh margaritas and a killer white sangria, which were the downfall of many guests that night.
Lots of limes were squeezed that day…
White sangria. Hello!
Here are some more photos from our amazing party, thrown by my incredible parents:
Or awesome party host and hostess, my parents, with my aunt and uncle.
Beautiful custom engraved champagne glasses, a gift from my sister and MOH!
#MOH #2016brides #skinnyarm
Some of my fiancé’s family members!
Our beautiful Instagram hashtag sign.
Good friends and good times!
Date night idea jar! Thanks for all the great ideas, everyone!
Our engagement party was small and cozy, with just family and and the bridal party. But it was exactly what we had hoped it would be: a beautiful, intimate affair filled with people we love. We cannot wait to celebrate again at our wedding next year!
P.S. Thank you to Calli, who took so many of these amazing beautiful photos at our party! You’re the best! <3
Sarah is a food blogger from Metro Detroit who believes that gourmet food should be accessible to all home cooks. 
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