He proposed and she said "Yes!", now it's time to let everyone know the wonderful news. Traditionally, the bride’s parents host an engagement party for the couple, but now days, it is common for the groom's parents, friends or even the couple themselves to host an engagement party. Don't worry too much about a theme for your party, it already has a theme -- an engagement. You can use a favorite color scheme of the bridal couple or a theme such as a barbeque, a cocktail party, a tropical luau, depending on the season.
You'll find stylish and unique bridal shower invitations featuring beautiful gowns, gorgeous flowers and sexy lingerie. A popular theme is a casual bridal shower luncheon, brunch or afternoon tea. Or how about a cocktail party wedding shower or a couples wedding shower for the bride and the groom-to-be? You can throw a stock-the-bar shower, a round-the-house shower, a linen shower, a tropical shower, whatever the bridal couple needs, you can make the theme of your shower.
The rehearsal dinner is traditionally hosted by the groom's parents, but as the age of couples tying the knot has risen and couples are more financially capable of financing the dinner themselves, couples find they also want to plan this aspect of their wedding. The rehearsal dinner may seem like another expense, but it is a wonderful time to spend some casual time with your bridal party, family and friends before
all of the energy of the wedding day kicks in. You can use this time to thank everyone for participating in your wedding or for attending the festivities. Usually the rehearsal dinner takes place after a walk through of the wedding ceremony and can be hosted at a restaurant, a home or other location comfortable for you and your guests.
The parties for the bachelorette and the bachelor are a night of fun, celebration and the last fling of single life. Traditionally, the maid-of-honor / best-man is in charge of planning the party. Discuss with the guest of honor what type of party they want and where. A Las Vegas Weekend blowout is not for everyone or within everyone's budget. A night at a club or
a party complete with pole dancers or strippers...there are lots of choices for
a last night on the town.
Save the Date Cards
are a way to let friends and family know your plans well in advance of their receiving the wedding invitation. The cards are usually sent out at least six months prior to the wedding date. Save the Date Cards should include: the wedding date, the location, the time, and even information about accommodations available in the area.
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