Other Wedding Events

A love is blooming bridal shower theme is a lovely idea for a spring or summer shower. With this theme, you could easily spend a lot of money on expensive floral arrangements, but there are plenty...

There are as many answers to every etiquette question regarding a wedding as there are brides and grooms. The wedding rehearsal dinner is supposed to be a casual and relaxed affair, usually hosted...

For the bride who has always dreamed of a fairy-tale wedding, a Cinderella-themed bridal shower can be a lot of fun. There are a number of decorations, ranging from simple to complex, that will...

Hosting an afternoon bridal shower means you could work through a frenzied morning whipping up Quiche Lorraine and fruit tartlets. Or it could mean an easy morning of minimal prep. The latter can...

When filling out bridal shower invitations, you want an invitation that captures the mood of the celebration and provides guests with clear information. Furthermore, this invitation will be a...

Wrapping bridal shower gifts in reusable, practical materials will ensure that your shower gift will stand apart from the others on the gift table. Combine useful items with traditional elements...

She spends her life creating and appreciating the visual, and now she's getting married. Why not throw a shower that will acknowledge her love of beauty and the beauty of her love?

Creating an absentee bridal shower invitation is basically the same as writing a normal bridal shower invitation. The only difference is that you will need to mention you will not be there. This...

Impress any bride-to-be with a three-tiered wedding cake made of towels. In addition to being a functional gift, the tiered towel cake is pretty to look at and fun to make. While these are often...

Bridal shower invitations can be both stylish and inexpensive when your make them yourself. The bridal party, or a group of friends or relatives can get together to make the shower invitations, or...

Give the bride dish towels that are a long-lasting, useful yet decorative conversation piece. The bridal shower centerpiece made from dish towels will be much more memorable than a flat, wrapped...

When one of your gal pals takes the plunge to get married, you often have a lot to say in the bridal shower card that goes along with the gift you give her. It can be hard to figure out just what...

A bridal shower is a perfect opportunity to gather recipes and cooking wisdom from the family and friends of the newlyweds-to-be. Even someone who doesn't like to cook should be able to come up...

Decorating for a bridal shower isn't limited to tea-towel cakes and miniature bride and groom figurines. Try transforming a backyard patio or local restaurant party room into a floral paradise....

A rehearsal dinner is generally an intimate dinner that follows a walk-through of the wedding ceremony. It usually includes the wedding party and participants, close family and often any...

Many brides request bath towels and matching hand towels and washcloths on their gift registries. Although towels are useful items that every household needs, they can look a little boring just...

You: The newly dubbed doting bridesmaid. Your mission: Throw a spectacular shower that leaves the bride looking as Samuel Clemens once put it, "as sweet and contented as an angel half full of pie"...

Bachelorette parties are just as much fun to plan as they are to attend. There are a few things to keep in mind about your party favors, however, as you plan the big event.

Bridal showers are a traditional part of the wedding. They are a time to pamper the bride and celebrate her journey into her new life. It is a time that the bride cherishes and good friends...

Nothing comes across as being more thoughtful than having taken the time to create a handmade gift. Bridal showers are the perfect opportunities to ascertain that your handmade gifts wind up in...

The singing birds and budding flowers of spring make a perfect backdrop for a spring bridal shower. The planning process involves many decisions from the menu to the favors. Finding the perfect...

When planning an event there always seems to be 'unexpected' expenses that arise....learn how to avoid them....No matter how big or how small your event is, the same steps need to be followed...

Accepting the honored position of maid of honor or bridesmaid means that you are also responsible for hosting wedding showers, such as a bridal shower. To successfully host a shower, attention to...

Planning a wedding doesn't have to be as complicated or stressful if you do it carefully. One of the most challenging points is where to hold the wedding reception. Many factors will play a role...

If you are hosting a bridal shower for a close friend, you are responsible for creating the invitations for this important event. Most brides will retain a copy of the invitations for their bridal...

Give the guests an indication of what events and excitement are in store with customized bridal shower invitations that reflect the bride-to-be’s interests and personality. Personalize the...

How to Bachelorette Party Planning. The Bachelorette Party is an American right of passage. It’s also more recently become a night of debauchery and raunchy games. Here’s how to throw the...

It's tradition to celebrate an upcoming marriage with a wedding shower. These are thrown by friends or family members in the bride's honor. Planning a bridal shower involves cooperation and...

A bachelor party might be the last hoorah for the groom before he says his "I dos." If you're throwing a bachelor party, you'll need invitations to invite guests and set the tone for the party....

Weddings can be very expensive & stressful. Sometimes, it's the simple things around our homes when placed together creates something beautiful & elegant. It can be a decoration that you...

The small gift you send home with each guest after a bridal shower not only thanks the guest for her presence, but the token also gives her a keepsake by which to remember the occasion. Make your...

Bachelorette parties have become a traditional part of the wedding experience. The parties let brides have one last fling while they are still single. They usually take place at a bar, club or a...

Wedding showers are traditional parties used to "shower" the bride and groom with gifts and well wishes before their big day. Traditionally, the bride is adorned with a corsage of flowers from the...

The maid of honor or a family member of the bride traditionally throws the bridal shower. It is a time before the wedding when friends and family of the bride can shower her with gifts. Food,...

A decorative centerpiece for a bridal shower can easily be made from colored beads, branches and a hurricane vase. Create centerpieces that incorporate the party theme with help from an event...

Making bridal shower invitations simply requires designing the text on the computer, printing it out on fancy stock paper and adding stamps or other decorative touches. Create custom-made shower...

Bridal shower baskets make great party favors when they are wrapped in tulle and ribbon. Decorate small baskets for each guest at the party with help from an event coordinator in this free video...

Thank-you cards for a bridal shower should be handwritten and should references the gift given by the guest. Express special gratitude in a thank-you note for the hostess, and for those who...

Decorating a bridal shower chair involves wrapping the chair in tulle, attaching silk flowers and sprinkling rose petals around the floor. Let the bride feel like a queen at a shower with help...

When planning a bridal shower, it is important to have a keen sense of the bride's tastes and preferences, which will help develop a theme, draw up a guest list and determine the overall mood of...

Songs played at a bridal shower should be enjoyable for all of the guests and coordinate with the theme of the party. Create a shower playlist on the computer for seamless music with help from an...

When decorating bridal shower tables, use the wedding colors and the shower theme to build centerpieces that encourage conversation. Create decorations for the guest tables, food tables and gift...

Gifts for a bridal shower depend on the theme of the party, but referring to the couple's wedding registry is a fail-safe idea. Choose shower gifts that reflect the event's theme with help from an...

The theme of a bridal shower should reflect the personality and tastes of the bride, whether she prefers a classy high tea, a wild lingerie party or a spa day. Choose a theme the bride and her...

Inviting children to a bridal shower requires a little extra planning when it comes to games and activities. Many classic bridal shower games--like memory games and word games--are kid friendly,...

A bridal shower is a party held to celebrate the bride's impending marriage. Bridal showers can be intimate affairs designed to accommodate a handful of guests in a private home. A bridal shower...

A bachelorette party toast is the perfect way to start off a memorable night. Party toasts are very common and a fun way to set the tone for a special event. By following a few tips and speech...

Playing "Who knows the bride the best?" during a bridal shower can lead to surprises, laughter and ultimately finding out how much (or little) you know about the bride. This game typically serves...

Cooking themes are popular choices for bridal showers honoring a woman who loves to cook, needs to learn to cook or could simply use kitchen essentials for her new home. Carry out the cooking...

Dress up your next bridal shower with creative wedding dress-up games that will have all the guests laughing. Play a variety of games that challenge the bride or challenge the guests. All you will...