Bridal Shower & Engagement Party Ideas

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Inside Weddings shares the latest trends and ideas for all pre-wedding parties, from the engagement party, bridal shower, bachelor & bachelorette party, and more!

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11 Mistakes to Avoid for Bachelorette Parties

Don't let the party be memorable for the wrong reasons.

Now that whole weekend-long events are more common than a simple night of barhopping, there’s that much more for the woman planning the fête to take care of, which means it’s that much easier for something important to slip through the cracks.

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What You Need to Know Before Attending a Bridal Shower

A handy guide if you've never gone to this pre-wedding event before.

It’s not as strict as a wedding, but the fête is also much more structured than the average party. If you’re worried about doing the right thing, read these tips!

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5 Ways to Surprise Your Groom at His Bachelor Party

Show your love... without showing up!

Without showing up to the festivities, discover ideas to make your beloved's bachelor party one to remember.

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How Many Guests Should Attend Your Bachelorette Party?

Find out if you should have a lot of people or a more intimate gathering.

As bachelorette parties become more extravagant, the guest list can sometimes grow – along with the budget.

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7 Activity Ideas for Your Bridal Shower

The guests will need to be entertained somehow!

As always, it’s important to know your crowd when deciding on how to fill time during the fête, but these are some options we suggest considering.

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How to Host a Morning-After Brunch

It's the biggest post-wedding trend since the honeymoon!

Though it is far from mandatory, the morning-after brunch is an increasingly popular trend in the wedding world.

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Your Guide to Planning a Rehearsal Dinner

Get tips on planning the last event before the big day.

The rehearsal dinner tends to be less structured – we’ve seen everything from formal banquets to casual crab cookouts on the beach. Read our dos and don’ts.

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How to Have a Great After-Party

Keep the celebration going after the reception wraps.

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.

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4 Types of Festivals to Consider for Your Bachelorette Party

It's a great way to plan out your bachelorette weekend!

As many bachelorette parties have gone from a simple night of bar hopping to full-fledged weekend getaways, it can be more difficult to plan the perfect way to celebrate your bestie’s impending nuptials.

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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!

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