Wedding Showers & Parties

The party starts way before the wedding. From rehearsal dinners and bridal showers to bachelor, bachelorette, and engagement parties, we have the best inspiration and advice for hosting a pre-wedding celebration!

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Traditional Wedding Vows for Your Ceremony

Traditional Wedding Vows for Your Ceremony
For couples who want to keep things classic.
90 Short and Sweet Love Quotes That Will Speak Volumes at Your Wedding

90 Short and Sweet Love Quotes That Will Speak Volumes at Your Wedding
Looking for the right words to express your feelings on the big day? Turn to these famous romantic quotes for your vows, toast, décor, or more.
20 Songs Guaranteed to Get All of Your Wedding Guests on the Dance Floor

20 Songs Guaranteed to Get All of Your Wedding Guests on the Dance Floor
These tried-and-true picks will turn your reception into an all-out dance party.
Who Gets an Invitation to the Rehearsal Dinner?

Who Gets an Invitation to the Rehearsal Dinner?
Making the guest list for this pre-wedding party can be tricky.
Father of the Bride Speeches That Knocked It Out of the Park

Father of the Bride Speeches That Knocked It Out of the Park
When these fathers of the bride (and groom) took the mic, they delivered toasts that wowed the crowd. Watch and learn, then use our tips to draft your own masterpiece.
What Should the Bride and Groom Wear to the Morning-After Brunch?

What Should the Bride and Groom Wear to the Morning-After Brunch?
It's not as formal as the wedding, but you still want to dress the part.
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Chefs Reveal the Biggest Wedding Food Mistakes Couples Make

Chefs Reveal the Biggest Wedding Food Mistakes Couples Make
Plus, they offer advice to avoid making them when you choose your meal.
Attending a Mehndi Party? Here's Everything You Need to Know

Attending a Mehndi Party? Here's Everything You Need to Know
Use this as your go-to guide.
Everything You Need to Know About Engagement Party Gifts

Everything You Need to Know About Engagement Party Gifts
How to Plan and Host a Virtual Bridal Shower

How to Plan and Host a Virtual Bridal Shower
Four Things You Can Do to Ensure a Line Never Forms at Your Wedding Bar 

Four Things You Can Do to Ensure a Line Never Forms at Your Wedding Bar 
Your Wedding Guests Won't Notice These Six Small Bar Swaps, But They'll Have a Big Impact on Your Budget

Your Wedding Guests Won't Notice These Six Small Bar Swaps, But They'll Have a Big Impact on Your Budget

How to Plan a Wedding-Weekend Bachelorette Party

It's a great option for destination weddings or when groups are spread out across the country, but there are a few factors to consider.

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Who Should Walk the Mother of the Bride Down the Aisle?

Who Should Walk the Mother of the Bride Down the Aisle?
Who Gets a Bridal Shower Invitation?

Who Gets a Bridal Shower Invitation?
5 Things an Officiant Should Never Do on the Wedding Day

5 Things an Officiant Should Never Do on the Wedding Day
What Should You Do with Your Engagement Ring During the Wedding?

What Should You Do with Your Engagement Ring During the Wedding?
How Much Alcohol Should We Serve at the Wedding Reception?

How Much Alcohol Should We Serve at the Wedding Reception?
50 Creative Wedding Favors That Will Delight Your Guests

50 Creative Wedding Favors That Will Delight Your Guests
For the Moms: Here's How to Write an Amazing Mother-of-the-Bride or -Groom Toast

For the Moms: Here's How to Write an Amazing Mother-of-the-Bride or -Groom Toast
Reception Toasts

Reception Toasts
What to Consider Before Choosing a Season for Your Engagement Photos

What to Consider Before Choosing a Season for Your Engagement Photos
The Best Maid-of-Honor Speech Examples

The Best Maid-of-Honor Speech Examples
25 Creative Wedding Rituals That Symbolize Unity

25 Creative Wedding Rituals That Symbolize Unity
Bridal Shower Games and Activities That Are Actually Fun

Bridal Shower Games and Activities That Are Actually Fun
When Should You Have Your Bridal Shower?

When Should You Have Your Bridal Shower?
Everything You Need to Know About the 9 Most Common Wedding-Related Events

Everything You Need to Know About the 9 Most Common Wedding-Related Events
Six Reasons to Get Legally Married Before Your Wedding Day

Six Reasons to Get Legally Married Before Your Wedding Day
Why You Should Consider Exchanging Personalized Vows Before Your Wedding Ceremony

Why You Should Consider Exchanging Personalized Vows Before Your Wedding Ceremony
Your Engagement Party Checklist

Your Engagement Party Checklist
Maid of Honor Speech Template: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing the Perfect Wedding Toast

Maid of Honor Speech Template: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing the Perfect Wedding Toast
This Is Why It's So Important to Factor the Reception Meal Into Your Wedding's Overall Timeline

This Is Why It's So Important to Factor the Reception Meal Into Your Wedding's Overall Timeline
Everything You Need to Know About an Irish Handfasting Ceremony

Everything You Need to Know About an Irish Handfasting Ceremony
A Guide for Guests: What to Wear to an Engagement Party

A Guide for Guests: What to Wear to an Engagement Party
50 Wedding Centerpiece Ideas We Love

50 Wedding Centerpiece Ideas We Love
Do the Bride and Groom Have to Give a Speech at Their Wedding Reception?

Do the Bride and Groom Have to Give a Speech at Their Wedding Reception?
How to Decide If a Band or DJ Is the Right Choice for Your Wedding

How to Decide If a Band or DJ Is the Right Choice for Your Wedding
The Best (and Worst) Foods to Have in the Bridal Suite Before Your Wedding

The Best (and Worst) Foods to Have in the Bridal Suite Before Your Wedding
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