Showers and Parties

showers and partiesSome people describe weddings as 'just one big party' but the truth is, there are many parties that go along with any one wedding from the time you get engaged to the time you leave for your honeymoon. While it's a great time to become closer with family and friends and enjoy being together, it's also a time that could cause a lot of stress during the wedding planning process. How many parties should you have and does everyone need to be invited to all of them? What are the unspoken 'rules' at these parties and how can you make sure you’re following them? Here you will find the answers to all of these questions and if you like the thought of all these parties but don’t have any ideas for them, we'll give you those too!

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Engagement Party Etiquette

It would seem that getting everyone you love together to celebrate your soon-to-be union would be one of the happiest and exciting things you could plan! But it’s at your engagement party that you will first see some of the awkwardness that can occur when getting so many people all together, especially at wedding events. You can avoid all of that however by understanding some Comments (0) Read More...

Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette

The rehearsal dinner is a big night for the couple and for everyone else involved in the wedding. Generally it’s held the night before the couple gets married and so, it’s bound to be an emotional evening as well! It’s a great time to be close to the people that you love and take [...] Comments (0) Read More...

Bridal Shower Games and Activities

Having games and activities is not only a really fun way to throw a bridal shower but it also gives you a creative way to serve food, give gifts to the bride, or just break the ice among women that may not know each other very well. Here are some great game ideas that will leave all the guests at your party smiling and having Comments (0) Read More...

Bridal Shower Decorations by Theme

Planning a bridal shower is one of the most exciting parts of wedding planning and themed parties are becoming ever-more popular. Whether you want to have a Victorian tea in your backyard or throw a Hawaiian luau, the decorations are sure to be what makes this party come to life! Here we’ll give great tips on how to decorate for the perfectly-themed bridal shower!

Bridal Shower Cakes

Bridal shower cakes can be elegant and fancy or they can be fun and festive! One of the greatest things about bridal shower cakes is that they help you play up the theme of the shower, add to the décor and have fun with something that tastes great too! If you want some great ideas to get you started in the hunt for the perfect

The Couple’s Shower

Traditionally, bridal showers were just that - a party held for the bride-to-be to shower her with gifts and have a day with her wedding party and other girlfriends. But as times change, so do wedding traditions and couple's are starting to both want to be in attendance. After all, the groom's getting married and wants to celebrate too! If you’re hesitant about plunging into

Country and Western Theme Bridal Shower

If you're looking for a truly unique and fabulous way to throw the bride-to-be the perfect bridal shower, a country and western theme is the perfect way to do it! Perfect for those who love two-steppin, a warm summer's night by a fire, or just good ol' country charm, there's plenty a country and western-themed bridal shower has to offer!