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 »
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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Do You Need to Host Brunch After Your Wedding?
Sometimes it feels like every wedding is now a weekend-long affair, full of activities for guests. Perhaps the most popular of these events is the morning-after brunch. Even nuptials that don’t come with a multi-day itinerary will often still include a meal the morning following the celebration. Given its popularity, it’s unders... More »
If you’ve begun planning your wedding, you’ve likely also started to think about the other festivities you’ll enjoy before the big day, such as the rehearsal dinner. This event traditionally occurs a day or two prior to your nuptials and can be as formal or informal as you wish. Some couples plan a sophisticated dinner, request... More »
Your wedding is supposed to be one of the happiest days of your life, so it makes sense to want to extend it for as long as possible. Whether it’s because one venue has an earlier end time than you’d like or you just want an excuse to switch up the vibe at your reception, an after-party can be the perfect way to make your celebration... More »
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How to Have a Couples' Bachelor/Bachelorette Party
While traditionally bachelor and bachelorette parties are meant as the last opportunity for soon-to-be married pairs to party separately, the practice seems outdated for some modern couples. Relationships before marriage are much longer on average than they used to be, so brides and grooms likely haven’t felt “single” for years... More »
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What You Need to Know Before Attending a Bridal Shower
You open your email or your mailbox to discover you’ve been invited to a bridal shower. While these soirées are not everyone’s cup of tea, it is generally a sign of how close you are to the bride; so that at least should give you warm feelings. However, if you’ve never attended a shower before – or perhaps have throw... More »
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 »
Much like a second dress for the reception, after-parties are a wedding trend that have 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... More »
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11 Mistakes to Avoid for Bachelorette Parties
One of the best parts of being someone’s bridesmaid is a guaranteed invitation to the bachelorette party. It’s a great opportunity to let loose and catch up with old friends, especially in a culture where people tend to overwork themselves. The maid of honor, however, is generally tasked with planning the soirée, which can be a ... More »
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