Gender reveal parties may be all the rage, but sometimes you just can’t beat the joy of a surprise. After all, the anticipation leading up to the big event can be almost as fun as the reveal itself. For parents who want to wait until the birth or simply enjoy a surprise, a gender-neutral baby shower is a fun option. Gender-neutral showers are also ideal for those who don’t ascribe to traditional ideas about gender or want to skip the mention of gender entirely.

Here, we’ve put together our favorite gender-neutral baby shower ideas. You’ll find themes, color schemes, decor, games, and food tips to pull off the perfect party. Plus, we’ve paired each party theme with a stunning invitation to make your party planning even easier.
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Rainbows are all around these days. These bright, sunny reminders of beautiful things to come make perfect sense as a wedding theme. This is one wedding trend that’s likely to stick around, thanks to its joyful energy. Whether you want to add a sprinkle of color to your big day or go all-in on the rainbow wedding theme, we’re here to help.

Take a look at our collection of rainbow wedding ideas and tips for inspiration to help you build the colorful wedding day of your dreams. 
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The details of a wedding are what make it memorable: that special shawl from your great-grandmother that you’ve chosen to wear down the aisle; the whimsical poem that encapsulates your personalities perfectly; or the color scheme inspired by the first bouquet of roses you received from your betrothed. All of these well-thought-out elements make your day more unforgettable — for you and for your guests. 

A surefire way to make your big day even more special is to pick the perfect song to walk down the aisle to. Not sure which one to choose? Whether you want something traditional or a song that’s uncommon and all your own, you’ll find a tune on this list of wedding songs to walk down the aisle to.
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Weddings are romantic by nature, but you can certainly lean into love with stationery, color schemes, and wording that all evoke romance. To set the mood for your special day, you’ll want to use romantic wedding invitation wording to match your gorgeous invites. Use this guide to find the right words and begin crafting a dreamy invitation that will take you from wedding ceremony to wedding reception. 
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If you or someone you know is retiring, there’s cause for celebration. After years of hard work and dedication, a retirement party is a great way to honor your legacy, success, and accomplishments throughout the years. At this event, you can pay homage to your career and share your excitement for what the future holds.

Before you start planning the retirement bash, you’ll need to send out invitations. That includes choosing the right retirement invitation wording to suit the mood of the occasion. Retirement parties can be tricky since they are sometimes filled with mixed emotions — excitement for the adventure ahead yet reflective of the time that has passed. 

Here, we’ve put together a guide to help you navigate the retirement invitation wording process. From black-tie dinner parties to casual BBQ farewell parties, you’ll find wording tips to match the moment.
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It used to be traditional for the bride’s parents to host the marriage of their daughter to her partner. But these days, it’s not uncommon to see that the couple is hosting along with both sets of parents.

If this fits your scenario, you might be wondering how to honor this on your wedding invites. In this guide to “together with their families” wedding invitation wording, we’ll take you through general etiquette tips, what to include in your invites, and inspiring ideas to create the perfect invites. 
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Fourth of July is almost here, and with it comes the desire to make plans, get together with friends, and do something memorable. If you’re thinking of starting or continuing some 4th of July traditions, you’re in the right place. 

We have gathered 15 of the best ways to celebrate Independence Day so you can create your own fantastic 4th of July traditions that would make our Founding Fathers proud. 
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Losing a loved one is always difficult. But during this difficult time, you have a choice — you can focus on how unfortunate it was to lose your friend or family member, or you can focus on how fortunate it was to have them with you in the first place.

Hosting a celebration of life instead of a traditional funeral service allows you to remember your loved one in death just as they were in life — full of energy, joy, courage, understanding, and a million other complex emotions that can’t be captured with sadness alone.

When you can’t listen to one more condolence — no matter how well-intentioned the person giving it may be — a celebration of life event is a way to flip the script. Inviting friends and family to this type of service allows you to tell everyone in your invitation wording that instead of shedding tears, the person you’ve lost would want to share smiles. It allows you to ask that your nearest and dearest send memorial cards full of their fondest memories instead of sympathy cards full of regrets.

The right invitation wording will prepare friends and family for a different kind of memorial service. Get ready to ask your invitees to celebrate life, even in the face of loss, with these celebration of life invitation wording ideas.
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Fourth of July is a full day of fun, but the fireworks show doesn’t start until the sun goes down. So, how are you and your friends going to entertain yourselves in the meantime? We have a few ideas.

Since your guests are all grown-up (even if they don’t act like it), we’ve rounded up our favorite 4th of July activities for adults. If a few of your friends have kids, they can bring along the little ones. Many of these ideas are fun for the whole family — just make sure to label the adults-only beverages appropriately.

Speaking of adults-only beverages, we have America-inspired activities to test your knowledge of this nation’s favorite drinks, food, games, and beyond. Get ready to party like it’s 1776 — it’s America’s birthday, y’all!
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With gorgeous weather and a feel-good atmosphere, it’s no surprise that summer is such a popular time of year for weddings. Mirror these good vibes with a fun theme for your summer wedding. If you’re searching for the best wedding themes for summer, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve gathered together 12 of our favorites, plus decor and styling tips to help you pull off the look. 
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