Other Wedding Events

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...

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?

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Whether it's a wedding rehearsal prank or a real themed wedding, making a camouflage wedding cake requires a little time and creativity. Making it yourself as a gift to the bride is also a...

A bridal party, sometimes referred to as a bridal shower, is a small party thrown in honor of the bride. The party guests eat, play games, make conversation and bring gifts for the bride. The...

Weddings are a romantic event and are often very exciting for young girls. At weddings, girls begin to formulate ideas for their own dream wedding. Some wedding coordinators, brides and grooms...

One of the biggest stresses of hosting a wedding shower is figuring out how to entertain your guests. Choosing the right shower games for your crowd is an important part of ensuring that the...

Thank your wedding attendants and enjoy a relaxing evening before the wedding with a rehearsal dinner to celebrate with friends and family. Deck out the dining tables with eye-catching...

As the number of destination weddings rise, so do questions about how, when and where to host bridal or wedding showers. Etiquette can be tricky for any wedding event, particularly when the...

Weddings have their own system of etiquette that may seem as obscure as Morse code to some brides and bridesmaids. One thing that makes bridal shower etiquette particularly tricky is that...

Wedding party games can serve two functions: to relieve stress and to further celebrate the upcoming union of a happy couple. When planning a wedding shower or party, plan the games in accordance...

Many bridal parties choose to throw a wedding shower for the bride and her close female friends prior to the wedding. Traditionally, the shower is planned by the maid of honor or the bridesmaids....

Showing off the fantastic ladies that comprise your bachelorette party is a must. For bachelorette parties looking to do something extra special, but without it being extra expensive, consider...

A bridal shower is a time to celebrate with friends and family and of course with food. The type of food you serve at the bridal shower depends on the time of day you are having the shower and its...

Brides-to-be are often overcome with the details of planning their dream wedding. There are so many decisions to make and so many rules to follow. One part of a wedding that you can't skip is the...

Some brides-to-be shiver at the thought of a traditional wedding shower. Others just want to add a little more flair to an otherwise fairly predictable party. Planning a movie-themed bridal shower...

A bachelorette party is a pre-wedding event that can be planned according to the bride's wishes for the evening. While the bridal shower is often a surprise, the bachelorette party is something...

A post-wedding--otherwise known as farewell--brunch is a way for guests (and newlyweds) to catch their breath after the wedding and for the couple to say goodbye to their families before heading...

A prelude to the big event, the wedding rehearsal is a walk-through that assures the bride and groom, the officiant and the families are well prepared for the big day. Typically held the day or...

So you are hosting a bridal shower and want to plan some fun bridal shower games to play? Here are a couple of fun bridal shower games that will have everybody laughing.

In the past there was a lot of emphasis placed on the wedding rehearsal dinner and its etiquette. However, with many modern weddings, rehearsal dinner etiquette has all but disappeared, with many...

If you want to play games at your bridal shower but do not want everyone hopping on one foot or answering embarrassing questions, try a game that is played on a more individual basis, where guests...

If you decide to host an engagement party, you have a tough, but fun, task ahead of you. Hosting an engagement party takes planning, especially if you want the party to go smoothly. It may be your...

A wedding shower is a time for the bride's female friends and family members to get together, give the bride gifts and celebrate her upcoming marriage. Chances are not everyone the bride is close...

When guests bring gifts to a wedding shower, it is customary for the host or the bride to give a favor in return. While you would like the favor to be memorable, there's no reason why it should...

A bachelorette party is one of the biggest favors you can do for the bride-to-be. The party will help get her mind of the impending nuptials and allow her to relax before the craziness of the...

Sexy wedding dress up games are an awesome way to get your bachelorette party to unwind, relax and let loose. Whether your party is staying in for the evening or going out for a night on the town,...

If the bride-to-be doesn't want a super rowdy, bar-hopping bachelorette party, but loves to be pampered, consider a spa bachelorette party. Following are ideas for both the budget-conscious and...

Do not allow the guests at your party to just sit around and mingle. Get them up off their chairs and interactive with each other with fun bridal shower games and activities. Offer small, but fun...

If you are the parents of the groom, then tradition dictates that you'll be hosting a rehearsal dinner for the wedding party, their significant others, and a few special guests after the night of...

An important event that takes place usually a month or two before the wedding is the bridal shower. This is when friends and family come together to honor the bride, enjoy a meal and play games....

Bridal showers can follow the theme of the wedding or take on a life of their own. Choosing an outdoors cookout works for an all-girl shower as well as co-ed events, and complements an...

The custom of a bridal shower originated from giving a dowry. When the family was poor or the father didn't approve, women from surrounding families would bring money and gifts to allow the young...

A bachelorette party gives the bride an opportunity to get together with her friends and celebrate the upcoming wedding, before scheduling girl's nights out could become more challenging after...

The food you serve at a bridal shower will likely be dictated by your budget, location and time of day. For a daytime shower at a private home, you can choose finger foods and light refreshments...

It is not necessary for a bachelorette party to be raunchy and wild to be fun. Classy bachelorette parties can be just as fun and produce as many memories.

Hosting a wedding shower can be a fun experience and it provides an opportunity to show the bride how much you care. By taking the time to make some special things for the event you create a...

While choosing a gift from the bridal registry may be the most practical path for wedding shower gift, you may want to try a more romantic gesture for the bride and groom. If you are close to the...

Frothy, light, ethereal and delicate---tulle is the perfect addition to wedding and bridal shower decor. Tulle, a finely-woven textile, is sheer and lightweight and comes in a wide array of...

While the wedding is the true big event, the bridal shower can be just as fun and almost as important. Because of it's prominence in the days or weeks leading up to the wedding, invitations should...

Planning your wedding might seem daunting. You may have no idea where to start, whom to hire, what you will need, and where and how to find it. One place to begin is to attend a bridal show or...

The menu for a bridal shower sets the tone for the event and is a reflection on the bride as well as the hosts of the event. Keep it simple by choosing favorite foods and a tasty cocktail, or jazz...

A wedding shower cake is usually the focal point of the event, so give it some thought. Think about what the bride would enjoy most. You can offer several smaller-cake options or use one large...