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Bridal Showers, Engagement Parties, and Other Celebrations

Everyone knows a wedding is much more than just one event. The typical wedding includes at least three other parties - an engagement party, a bridal shower, and the rehearsal dinner. You might also have bachelor or bachelorette parties, post-wedding brunches, and other parties to add to the fun and festivity of the big day. Here's ideas and tips on being the perfect host at all of these events.

Should You Host a Day After Wedding Brunch?

What's the truth? Do you really need a Day After Wedding Brunch? Or is it just one more extra that the wedding industry wants you to spend money on? Here are tips on who should have a day-after brunch, and how to keep planning one from making you crazy!

Planning a Rehearsal Dinner - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Rehearsal Dinners

A basic guide to planning a rehearsal dinner, including answers to such questions as "Do I have to invite out-of-town guests?" and "How do I invite my guests?"

Bachelorette Party Ideas - Fun Activities, Themes, and Other Bachelorette Party Ideas

In the movies, a bachelorette party is nothing more than a drunken party with a male stripper. But creative brides and bridesmaids throw far more fun events all the time. If you're feeling stumped on what to plan, here are some bachelorette party ideas to get you started.[

Bachelor Party Ideas- A Best Man's Guide to Fun Bachelor Party Ideas from Las Vegas to Steakhouses and Everywhere in Between

You're the best man, the groom's old buddy, his lifelong pal. This should be your one chance to throw him the bash of a lifetime – don't screw it up! But where to begin? Here are some bachelor party ideas to get you started on planning a night he'll never forget.

Valentine's Day Ideas -

What better day is there for engaged couples to celebrate than Valentine's Day? Here are ideas for all kinds of different ways to spend this day of love.

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