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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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.
Traditional Wedding Vows for Your Ceremony
For couples who want to keep things classic.
Who Gets an Invitation to the Rehearsal Dinner?
Making the guest list for this pre-wedding party can be tricky.
50 Creative Wedding Favors That Will Delight Your Guests
From DIY bouquets to yummy desserts, these are some of the best wedding favor ideas we've seen yet.
How to Plan and Host a Virtual Bridal Shower
Make your socially-distanced party a celebration to remember.
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.
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Chefs Reveal the Biggest Wedding Food Mistakes Couples Make
Plus, they offer advice to avoid making them when you choose your meal.
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 a Bridal Shower Invitation?
Attending a Mehndi Party? Here's Everything You Need to Know
Bridal Shower Games and Activities That Are Actually Fun
Everything You Need to Know About Engagement Party Gifts
This Couple's Amalfi Coast-Inspired Engagement Party Featured a Surprise Musical Performance

The newly-engaged duo invited 100 guests to a private residence for their Italian garden-themed fête with mountain views, signature cocktails, and far-flung food stations.

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How Many Passed Appetizers Should We Serve During Cocktail Hour?
When Should You Have Your Bridal Shower?
25 Creative Wedding Rituals That Symbolize Unity
What Should You Do with Your Engagement Ring During the Wedding?
Six Reasons to Get Legally Married Before Your Wedding Day
Is It Important to Have Your Videographer Record Your Entire Wedding Ceremony and Reception?
How Much Alcohol Should We Serve at the Wedding Reception?
Your Engagement Party Checklist
Bridal Shower Favors Your Guests Will Love
Five Things to Consider Before Planning an Outdoor Bridal Shower
Reception Toasts
The Etiquette of Wedding Rehearsal Dinners
Can One of the Bride's Relative Host the Bridal Shower?
Everything You Need to Know About the 9 Most Common Wedding-Related Events
24 Elements of an Unforgettable Bridal Shower
The Etiquette of Engagement Parties
This Is Why It's So Important to Factor the Reception Meal Into Your Wedding's Overall Timeline
How Throwing Rice Became a Wedding Tradition
Everything You Need to Know About Getting Ordained
For the Moms: Here's How to Write an Amazing Mother-of-the-Bride or -Groom Toast
What Should You Serve at Your Rehearsal Dinner?
When's the Right Time to Finalize Your Wedding Reception's Floor Plan?
What to Consider Before Choosing a Season for Your Engagement Photos
How to Plan the Perfect Brunch Wedding
Who Should Walk the Mother of the Bride Down the Aisle?
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