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Is "engagement gala" a common expression? Can I say "wedding anniversary" instead?

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Rebecca

No, "engagement gala" is not a common phrase and is very formal. An "engagement gala" refers to a celebration of engagement, or an event when two people have decided to get married and want to celebrate their decision to get married before their wedding. A less formal way to say "engagement gala" is "engagement party".

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