bridal shower
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Wedding
21 unique bridal shower themes
A bridal shower is an enchanting day for any bride-to-be. In addition to the free-flowing libations, it’s a day where the guest of honor is celebrated and showered with gifts and love from family and friends. And we […]
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Wedding
How to plan a Jack and Jill party that brings everyone together
Want to host a wedding shower where everyone’s invited? Make your shower a Jack and Jill party to celebrate both members of a couple, rather than just the bride. Jack and Jill parties are a fun way to […]
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Wedding
21 fun bridal shower games that everyone will enjoy
Bridal showers are a time-honored tradition where friends and family get together to celebrate the upcoming wedding of a beloved couple. Guests shower the bride or couple with love, support, gifts—and maybe a few solicited words of advice […]
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Wedding
Wedding shower vs. bridal shower: which one should you host?
There’s a wedding on the horizon—and you can’t wait to celebrate! Get the party started before the big day with a shower of gifts, cake, games, and well wishes. The question is: are you hosting a bridal shower… […]
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Wedding
When to send wedding invitations for every wedding event
A well-designed wedding invitation makes your guests feel excited for your big day long before they arrive at your venue. But the best wedding invitations aren’t just beautiful and detailed—they’re well-timed, too. Sending invitations on time gives guests […]
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Wedding
Who traditionally pays for the bridal shower?
Whether you’re the parent of a nearly newlywed or an excited future in-law, favorite cousin, or bestie since kindergarten, you’re about to embark on planning one of the most anticipated events in the next chapter of life—the bridal […]
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Wedding
35 wedding and bridal shower invitation wording ideas and examples
No two brides are alike—so why should every bridal shower be the same? The best bridal showers reflect the guest of honor, her interests, her styles, and her relationships. To show the bride how happy you are for […]
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Wedding
How to plan a bridal shower in 9 easy steps
Your best friend, daughter, niece, cousin, granddaughter, or maybe even your work wife is getting married. Naturally, you’re thrilled for the happy couple and start looking for a worthy outfit to wear on the big day the minute […]
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Wedding
Here’s exactly when to send out bridal shower invites
From engagement photos to the bachelorette party, there are so many exciting events a bride gets to enjoy before her walk down the aisle—and one of the most beloved traditions is the bridal shower. It’s a chance for […]
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Wedding
6 easy-to-execute bridal shower décor ideas
Planning a bridal shower for the special bride-to-be in your life is an opportunity to not only shower her with love and cheer but also to flex your creative muscles by transforming an event space into her own […]
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Wedding
Bridal shower gift ideas and etiquette
The best bridal showers are all about fun, food, and celebrating the bride-to-be with her loved ones. But when you’re invited to attend a bridal shower and are having trouble finding the right gift idea, it’s a little […]
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Etiquette
When to host every wedding-related event
First off, congratulations are in order. You or someone you love is newly engaged! Take a moment to bask in this, because it is, in fact, a big deal. No offense to Tolstoy, who began Anna Karenina with […]
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Wedding
How to give a wedding toast like a pro
Being asked to make a toast at a wedding is one of the greatest honors a friend or family member can bestow upon you. Out of all the people attending their big day, they consider you—yes, you!—to be […]
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Baby
It’s tea time: 4 ideas for your next tea party
While children learn to love tea parties from an early age, this sort of fun isn’t limited to a single age group. From work functions to baby showers, a tea party can serve as a festivity for people […]
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Behind the Scenes
Welcome spring with an edible floral fête
Miranda Priestly said it best, florals for spring are far from groundbreaking. This season, play with fresh flowers somewhere unexpected: your menu. From noteworthy new restaurants to thoughtful party planners, tastemakers are reimagining flowers in new (but ancient) […]