Engagement Party Paint and Sip
Where We Run
Gold Coast, Brisbane, QLD, NSW and NT
Group Size
Minimum 10 guests for private bookings
What's Included
All painting gear, hosted session, singalongs, games, full setup
Drinks
BYO friendly or licensed venues depending on location
The Format
Guided painting on mic, singalongs, games and prizes throughout
Age
18 plus for most engagement parties. 12 plus with a paying guardian available on request.
Why a Paint and Sip Is the Perfect Engagement Party
An engagement party paint and sip is the celebration your couple actually want, not the one their aunties think they should have. No formal dinner with five speeches and a seating chart. No circulating round a cocktail party for three hours making the same small talk with different people. Just painting, drinks, singalongs, a room full of loved ones and a canvas that every guest takes home as proof the engagement was properly celebrated.
Engagement parties land awkwardly under most formats. The guest list is usually half the two families plus a handful of friends, which means polite strangers sat next to each other trying to find common ground. A paint and sip solves that by giving everyone a task. Painting side by side breaks the ice faster than any icebreaker. The singalong moments pull the room together. By the second song, nobody is wondering who anyone else is.
Paint Juicy has run private paint and sip engagement parties for groups of 15 through to groups of 50 plus. The format scales and the energy holds together at any size. We have hosted mixed-gender engagement parties, women-only engagement parties and quiet daytime family versions. The format reads the room and adapts.
Planning something that feels like an engagement party but separate from the hens night? The hens party page covers the other end of the lead-up. The bridal shower page covers the daytime family-friendly version. An engagement party can absolutely be a standalone event, and a paint and sip is the right format for it.
How Your Engagement Party Paint and Sip Runs
Lock In Your Booking
Submit an enquiry with your date, guest count, preferred location and any add-ons you want included. We confirm availability, lock in your artist, send a booking summary and share everything your group needs before the day. No chasing, no guest list spreadsheets, no last-minute confusion about what is happening.
We Handle the Setup
Paint Juicy arrives early and sets up every canvas, easel, paint palette, brush kit and apron before your first guest walks in. The venue is ready to go. Tables are laid out, the playlist is running low in the background, and everything is exactly where it needs to be. You show up, your people show up, and the event starts.
The Session Runs Itself
Your artist hosts the whole event on mic, guiding every step of the painting so nobody gets lost or left behind. Singalong breaks, games and cheeky moments are woven in between paint layers so the energy never drops and nobody is left staring at a drying canvas. No painting experience needed and no pressure to be any good at it.
Take Home Your Canvas
Every guest leaves with a finished painting they actually want to hang up, plus the photos and group memories that come with it. We pack everything down once the session wraps, clear the space and leave it how we found it. The organiser does not lift a finger. That is the whole idea.
Choose the Vibe for Your Engagement Party
Every engagement party paint and sip is built around a singalong theme. Pick the vibe that suits the couple and the guest list and we build the playlist, painting and games around it. Some couples go for a theme tied to where they met, where they got engaged, or the era of music they both love.
80s and 90s Singalong
The most requested vibe at Paint Juicy events. Big choruses, bigger hair in spirit, and a playlist that has everyone from the quiet one to the loudest one up and belting by the second song.
ABBA Night
Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, the entire catalogue. Nobody stays seated through an ABBA set. Perfect when you want the energy turned all the way up.
Movie Magic
A themed painting with songs from the big screen running through the night. Works across every age group and every mood.
Couples Custom Painting
A custom painting connected to the couple's story. First-date city, engagement location, shared favourite place or an inside joke only the closest guests would get. Quoted separately on enquiry.
What Every Engagement Party Paint and Sip Includes
🖼️ Canvas
Full size quality canvas every guest takes home.
🖌️ All Art Gear
Paints, brushes, easel and apron for every guest.
🎤 Hosted Session
Artist on mic the entire time guiding every step.
🎵 Singalong Playlist
Locked to your theme, 80s, 90s, pop, country and more.
🎉 Games and Prizes
Cheeky fun moments built into the session.
📦 Full Setup
We arrive early, set everything up and pack down at the end.
Engagement Party Session Formats
The go-to format. Painting, singalongs, games and a proper group moment in a tight two hours. Works well when the engagement party is the main event of the night.
Longer breaks, bigger choruses, space for speeches, cake and extra add-ons. Book this if you want a slow burn with room for toasts and family moments.
How Much Does a Engagement Party Paint and Sip Cost?
Private engagement party paint and sip bookings run on a flat rate for the first ten guests, with a simple per-person rate after that. No venue hire on top of us. No hidden charges for setup, breakdown or the host. What you see is what you pay.
First 10 Guests
Flat rate covers the full session, all equipment, full setup and pack down, and your hosted artist for the event. Minimum booking is 10 paid seats.
Each Additional Guest
Per person after your first 10. Scales simply as your group grows, whether that is 15 guests or 50. Add-ons are quoted separately.
Groups smaller than 10 are welcome to join a public paint and sip session near you instead of booking privately. Public sessions start from $59 per person. Want to give the experience as a gift? Gift cards are available here. Custom artwork incurs an additional quoted fee.
Optional Add-Ons for Your Engagement Party
Mention any of these when you enquire and we will build them into your session.
Celebrate the Engagement Properly
Private bookings start from 10 guests. Tell us your date, location and guest count and we will build an engagement party that both families will actually enjoy. Smaller group? Join a public session near you.
Enquire About a Private BookingEngagement Party Paint and Sip FAQs
How many guests do we need for a private engagement party?
The minimum for a private booking is 10 paid guests. Smaller groups are welcome to join a public paint and sip session across QLD, NSW and NT. Your group still sits together and still has a brilliant night.
Is an engagement party paint and sip mixed gender?
Most are, yes. Paint Juicy engagement parties work beautifully as a mixed-gender event because the format gives every guest something to do. That said, plenty of couples run a women-only engagement party and save the mixed celebration for the wedding. Both work.
Can we add a speech or toast moment?
Yes. The 3 hour Party Plus format has clear breaks built in where a parent, best mate or the couple themselves can give a speech. Your artist hosts the transitions on mic so it lands naturally rather than feeling tacked on.
Do guests need painting experience?
Zero. The artist guides every step on mic. Engagement parties often have guests who have never painted before and every single guest leaves shocked at what they made. Our easy painting guides show the kind of results to expect.
Can we pick a custom painting for the couple?
Yes, with a custom artwork fee quoted on enquiry. Popular choices include the couple's engagement location, the first-date city, a shared favourite view, or a design connected to the couple's story. Get in touch with the brief and we will quote it.
Where do you run engagement party sessions?
Across Queensland, NSW and NT. On the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Sunshine Coast, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, Coffs Harbour, Darwin and more.
How far in advance should we book?
Two to three months out is the sweet spot. Engagement parties often cluster around the weekend right after the proposal, so popular Saturdays go fast. Check our booking and attendance terms for deposit details.