The bachelorette party is a great way to celebrate with friends before walking down the aisle. Though bridal showers can be lovely and are a wonderful way to bond with the ladies in your life, they can sometimes come off as too formal and stuffy. The bachelorette party, on the other hand, is a chance to unwind and let loose. However, even thou... More »
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Why Some Brides Skip the Bridal Shower
There are a lot of different traditions out there in the world of weddings, and not every couple enjoys them all. For many brides, a bridal shower is a wonderful gathering of the women they are closest to, and perhaps even a chance to bond with those within the family she is marrying into. But for others, it is a soirée to dread. If you ar... More »
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6 Cute Outfits for Your Bridal Shower
After getting engaged, many women will begin to stock up on “little white dresses” for the engagement party, bridal shower, bachelorette party, and rehearsal dinner. As fun as it may be to dress in semi-bridal attire for each pre-wedding occasion, there is certainly no rule requiring a bride-to-be to don a vanilla-hued frock for her ... More »
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4 Cocktails Recipes for 4th of July Pre-Wedding Parties
As today is the 4th of July, many Americans are celebrating with fun outdoor soirées. In addition to festive BBQs and waterpark jaunts, there will likely be more than a few hosted pre-wedding events on this day, such as engagement parties and bridal showers. If you are planning such a fête for an engaged pair in your life, you’re... More »
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How to Decide if Your Wedding Should Have an After-Party
Much like a second dress for the reception, after-parties are a wedding trend that has gone from extravagant to nearly commonplace. While certainly not a requirement for your nuptials, deciding to throw a shindig following the reception is also unlikely to be an unheard of concept for your guests. If your venue is rented out until 2AM it ... More »
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Recipes for Pre-Wedding Events from Cat Cora
Hosting a pre-wedding summer bash is, in our opinion, one of the great joys of the season. Whether it be an engagement party, bridal shower, or even a “welcome” party for your actual nuptials, what could be more fun than soaking up the sun while celebrating your romance? If you are throwing an event for an engaged pair, this time wi... More »
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Nighttime Tips for Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties in Las Vegas
So, you and your closest friends have decided to head to Las Vegas for a lively weekend to celebrate your impending nuptials? What an exciting adventure! As an incredibly popular pre-wedding destination, Sin City is used to hosting large numbers of bachelors and bachelorettes looking forward to having a blast with their best pals. Per this fact,... More »
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Las Vegas Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties: Daytime Fun
In the contemporary world of pre-wedding events, most folks would say that itineraries have grown significantly in the last decade or so. When it comes to bachelor and bachelorette parties, more and more engaged pairs are forgoing the quieter luncheons, bar-hopping, or at-home get-togethers for livelier events – some that end up spanning o... More »
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How to Determine the Guest List for Your Pre-Wedding Events
One of the hardest parts about wedding planning is figuring out the guest list. Whether you want a big party or an intimate gathering, you have to balance what you and your future spouse’s parents want while also being stuck creating a hierarchy of your relationships with friends and family, which can be tough! However, that’s not ... More »
After months, or even years, of planning your wedding, it’s understandable that you might want to rush through the day until you finally get to marry your beloved. But newlyweds often speak of the day going by too quickly and wish they had taken the time to soak it all in. That sentiment shouldn’t just apply to the ceremony and rec... More »
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