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From throwback classics to modern hits, these songs will keep the energy up!

Depending on your plans for your bachelorette party, you may not think you need a playlist. After all, if you’re going to a club, there is bound to be a DJ. But no matter where you’re going, you’ll probably spend a good amount of time getting ready with your best girls. Anyone who remembers going to a school dance recalls the t... More »

Should You Have an Engagement Party?

It can either be more fun or more stress!

Getting engaged doesn’t only mean that it’s time to start planning your wedding, it’s also an opportunity to celebrate before the big day arrives! Sometimes an engagement party is an immediate fête after a surprise proposal, but it is also an occasion that can be organized once the couple has figured out the major aspects ... More »

10 Fun and Alternative Ideas for Bachelor Parties

For grooms who want a memorable party without the debauchery.

low key bachelor party ideas for grooms and groomsmen friends

When people discuss bachelor and bachelorette parties, it’s phrased as the last night of being single, or the final opportunity to go wild. Although, except in the eyes of the law, you are not single if you’re engaged. Realistically, your “wild days” probably ended long before the proposal. Photo by Petula Pea Photo... More »

How to Throw a Coworker an In-Office Bridal Shower

Learn the dos and don'ts for hosting a bridal shower in the workplace.

how to plan an office bridal shower ideas for throwing coworker a wedding shower

It’s always nice to have an excuse to have some cake and spend some time socializing at work. It’s also always nice to celebrate happy times for a friend. Whatever your motivation is, throwing an office bridal shower can be a wonderful surprise! However, there are also some tricky waters to navigate before you even get deep into the ... More »

What Type of Bachelorette Party Is Right for You?

There are several different styles of this festive fête.

Various types of bachelorette parties find out which one is right for you

Bachelorette parties are a surprisingly recent phenomenon. Though there were soirées – such as bridal showers – thrown in honor of a woman getting married for as long as traditional weddings have existed, it took until the 1980s for proper bachelorette parties to become a major trend. Bachelor parties, on the other hand, had alr... More »

When to Host a Bridal Shower

Find out how far in advance it should be before the big day.

When should you host a bridal shower how far in advance to host a bridal shower

Getting engaged is an exciting time, especially because there are a lot of events leading up to the big day. Of course, as with everything about your planning process, it can be hard to know what should happen when. Traditionally, bachelor parties were often the night before the wedding; however, nowadays most people would find that to be f... More »

How Necessary Are the Pre-Wedding Events?

Do you need the parties leading up to the big day?

which pre wedding events are required rehearsal dinner bridal shower bachelorette party engagement

After getting engaged, you suddenly have a huge to-do list of everything that needs to be planned before the wedding. Except it’s not just for the big day itself, but all the events leading up to it. As modern couples continue to craft their marriage celebrations into the way they want, some wonder if all the parties leading up to the main... More »

What to Do for Your Bachelorette Party in the Winter

It might be cold outside, but you and your girls can still have fun!

As with weddings and honeymoons, people often picture bachelorette parties as sunny celebrations in the summer months. Of course, timing of the big day can mean that’s not always the case. For some people, the solution is to travel to a far-off destination with tropical weather, or even simply a domestic location without snow. Howeve... More »

What to Do at a Coed Wedding Shower

Feel free to include brides and grooms!

Should you have a coed wedding shower bridal shower ideas

The bridal shower is one of those traditional pre-wedding events that lean heavily into gender roles. For one, it’s right there in the name! Typically it’s a very feminine event just for the bride and her female friends and relatives, but in a world with mixed-gender bridal parties, that may not be everyone’s style. After all, ... More »

How to Throw the Perfect Winter Engagement Party

It's the natural next step after a holiday proposal.

tips for throwing a winter engagement party

With so many proposals happening during the holiday season, it is only natural to have an engagement party during the winter months. Sure, some may prefer to wait until the weather improves in spring, but plenty of couples will be eager to celebrate the milestone. In fact, after the new year, winter can feel especially dreary and a fête cel... More »

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15 Songs to Hype Up Your Bachelorette Party

From throwback classics to modern hits, these songs will keep the energy up!