Photo by Simone Photography; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants Though technically speaking the only task maids of honor and bridesmaids have is to wear the selected dress and participate in the ceremony and reception, it is generally accepted that they will often plan a bachelorette party for the bride. For some women ... More »
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What Your Bridesmaids Need to Know Before Planning Your Shower
Common wedding etiquette indicates that a bride should never host or plan her own bridal shower. The reason for this is that, unlike a bachelorette or engagement party, the entire purpose of a bridal shower is to “shower” the host of honor with gifts. As a result, organizing such a soirée for yourself is seen as a gauche way to ... More »
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The Pros and Cons of a Destination Bachelorette Party
Photo by Carrie King Photographer Just like weddings have gotten more extravagant as time goes on, bachelorette parties have gone from local barhopping or a goofy night at home to weekend-long excursions. Of course, not everyone goes to that extreme. Just as people still tie the knot at city hall or host backyard receptions, plenty of women cho... More »
Photo by Boyd Harris Photographs If you and your future spouse haven’t already built a home together, you may be hoping for gifts to help out. As much as people don’t like to talk about wanting presents, there’s no denying that bridal showers are a great way to bond with the women in your life and get some new home goods. Thes... More »
Oftentimes after getting married, or even engaged, couples decide to start having holiday parties instead of simply attending them. Newlyweds may not have much experience hosting a festive soirée. Unless you are able to hire a planner for the fête, organizing an event – especially if it is more formal than gatherings ... More »
Today is Halloween, and if you're celebrating tonight, you may still be trying to figure out the perfect costume. Some want to pay tribute to a beloved movie or TV show character from this year, while others want to go with a more classic option, such as a witch or a mummy. If you find yourself engaged during this time of year, you may... More »
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Everything You Need to Know About Bridal Luncheons
Just when you thought you figured out engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelorette parties, and rehearsal dinners, your future mother-in-law brings up the idea of hosting a bridal luncheon. That’s right, yet another pre-wedding event to worry about. While a bridal luncheon is certainly not required by any means, you shouldn’t a... More »
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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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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