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How to plan a memorable and successful engagement party tips from a real bride to be

Getting engaged is one of the most momentous occasions in a couple’s relationship and there’s no better way to celebrate than at a small soirée with your closest family and friends. So, what does a bride-to-be do? Host a dinner? A Sunday luncheon? A barbecue or a picnic in the park? The options are endless... that is, ... More »

Plan a Fun Spring Brunch for Bridesmaids with Villeroy & Boch

View styles from the new Spring Awakening line of brunch utensils by Villeroy & Boch.

Get ideas for a spring bridal brunch with your bridesmaids from Villeroy & Boch!

Pre-wedding celebrations are brilliant excuses to quiet the tiny event planner inside your mind and focus on the people who are helping to make your nuptials a reality. As springtime is slowly beginning to stretch its legs, what better way to commemorate your upcoming marriage than with a lovely bridal brunch at home with your favorite ladies? R... More »

How to Throw a Lingerie-Themed Bridal Shower or Party

Why you should consider this playful, feminine trend for your nuptials.

Learn more about throwing a lingerie bridal shower or panty party

Okay, so the name isn’t incredibly couth, but despite what may come to mind when you hear the term, having a lingerie shower or "panty party" before your wedding is a fun, unique way to bring your gals a little closer. It’s different from the “gifts” portion of your average bachelorette party: you can invite your mom, you... More »

After-Parties: 8 Helpful Tips to Keep in Mind

Our recommendations regarding what to include in any celebration held beyond the reception.

After-party tips and advice for wedding planning

They say for some newlyweds, the post-wedding blues start kicking in right as you drive away from the reception – even if you’re jetting off to your honeymoon destination immediately. As a preemptive strike, many brides and grooms are planning to prolong their celebrations by coordinating post-nuptial after-parties. If you’... More »

The Dos and Don'ts of Planning a Rehearsal Dinner

Keep these suggestions in mind while planning your pre-nuptial celebration.

Today’s rehearsal dinners are an option that some brides and grooms choose to forgo – whether it’s due to timing, budget, or another extenuating factor. It’s true that the one-time wedding formality has drifted in recent years, as couples are now planning for longer nuptials and feel a dinner may be unnecessary. However, ... More »

Beautiful Style Ideas for an Unforgettable Rehearsal Dinner

Draw inspiration to throw an elegant pre-wedding event that brings family and friends together!

Get ideas and style tips for an unforgettable rehearsal dinner

It's true: it isn't your wedding; however, the rehearsal dinner sets the precedent – as well as the tone – for your nuptials before the big day even begins. Though you'll be focused on planning your ceremony and reception, it only makes sense to focus some of your bridal energy on this matrimonial milestone to com... More »

5 Bachelorette Party Alternatives to Bar Hopping

If Vegas and bar hopping isn't your thing, check out these party ideas!

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When most people think of bachelorette parties, they think of wild nights dancing at a club, or even a trip to Vegas. But that’s not always the right move for every bride. Perhaps there’s a younger sister in the bridal party who is under 21, or maybe the bride just isn’t much of a partier. Here are some ideas of how to still t... More »

Pros and Cons: Hosting an Engagement Party

Discover the perks and drawbacks of hosting a celebration of your engagement.

the pros and cons of having an engagement party or wedding shower before your wedding

Getting engaged is undoubtedly cause for celebration, but with all the planning ahead, you may wonder if throwing a fête to mark the occasion is worth it. Traditionally, the bride’s parents will host an initial gathering of close friends and family after the engagement, but more recently, couples have been hosting their own parties &#... More »

Fun Ideas for Combined Bachelor + Bachelorette Parties

From an intimate dinner to an exciting weekend getaway, gather party ideas to include all your guys and gals.

Remember that particular summer during middle school when, suddenly, coed parties were all the rage? With a hint of nostalgia and a flair for the nontraditional, conjoined bachelor/bachelorette parties are starting to come into style. Celebrities such as Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover have opted to bring all of their friends together in a fun, ... More »

8 Exciting Bridal Shower Games Your Guests Will Love

From classics like The Newlywed Game to purse raids, get ideas for your wedding shower.

Bridal showers offer an opportunity for friends and family to celebrate the bride-to-be and "shower" her with gifts or advice. While the bride will certainly know everyone in attendance, her guests may not know each other – and nothing bonds guests quite like a common love for the bride, as well as fun bridal shower games and act... More »

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A Bride's Diary: Planning a Memorable Engagement Party

A real bride shares her tips and tricks for planning a celebratory fête.