As you begin wedding planning, one of the first interactions you’ll have with your guests is to prepare and send your save the dates. But before you do this, you’ll want to know how to address save the dates so your messaging is clear.

If you’re not sure where to start, we’re here to help. Here’s your go-to guide on how to address save the dates. We’ll cover everything from what to include in your cards to how you should address different guests.
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Looking for a festive and elegant way to celebrate a special mom-to-be? A tea party baby shower delivers sophistication and offers a sweet way to celebrate the big moment. From whimsical garden settings to tea spreads in your dining room, this celebration lets you go all out or keep it casual. Here, we’ll show you how to plan a tea party shower with ideas for food, decor, and fun.
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An elopement ceremony is the perfect wedding option for couples wanting privacy, intimacy, and treasured memories. It’s the two of you — plus your officiant — in a beautiful life moment.

If you’re planning your elopement ceremony, we’re here to help. Discover some of our favorite ideas for your big day, from finding the perfect spot for saying “I do” to making the moment feel unique and special.
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You’ve planned every detail of your big day, and all that’s left is to figure out how you’ll end the night of your nuptials. One popular final celebration is the after-wedding party. A wedding after-party is a celebration that follows the wedding ceremony and wedding reception. It’s a final chance to celebrate with the ones you love and let your hair down. 

Here’s everything you need to know about planning the ultimate wedding after-party.
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Outside, it’s sunny and warm, and there are plenty of beautiful places to explore and stop for lunch. Let the seasonal changes inspire you to get together with your favorite people and host a picnic party somewhere special.

Embrace the relaxed, happy vibe of the summer picnic and plan a fun get-together for your closest pals. Discover some of our best picnic party ideas — including what to serve, bring, and do to make your next picnic party a resounding success with your guests.
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Picnics are the perfect way to celebrate life’s most joyful moments. A pretty-in-pink picnic brunch sets a sweet scene for a baby shower. Casual backyard picnics are perfect for easy clean-up housewarming events and BBQ-style picnic block parties are always memorable summer events. 

However you choose to celebrate your al fresco gathering, you’ll need to send out picnic invitations. Here, we’ll show you what to include in the invite, give you fun wording ideas, and share 10 of our favorite picnic invitation designs.
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Whether you’re in the midst of planning a romantic elopement or have already said “I do” at an intimate micro wedding ceremony, you can still celebrate with everyone you care about with a fabulous elopement reception — and that means you’ll need gorgeous elopement reception invitations.

To make the process that much easier, we’re sharing our top tips on designing elopement reception invitations that speak to your style, be it casual and fun or formal and sophisticated. We’ll also share some of our favorite invitation designs that you can customize in minutes.
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If a traditional wedding isn’t for you but you still want to celebrate with loved ones, an elopement party is a perfect solution. It gives you the space to keep the big day private while allowing you to plan a party with your nearest and dearest. Here, we’ll show you how to plan an elopement party in five easy steps. Plus, you’ll discover gorgeous invitation designs and advice on what to say.
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When you want to gather with friends or family for a cozy get-together, a wine tasting party is hard to beat. You get to enjoy delicious wine and tasty bites in the company of great people — and learn something new about wine while you do.

If you’re planning a wine tasting party, we’re here to help. Discover our top tips for hosting a wine tasting party — from choosing a theme and creating your menu to setting the perfect atmosphere.
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If you live in the South or a mid-Atlantic state, you’ve probably been to your fair share of seafood boils. But even if you haven’t had the fortune of attending one of these lively feasts, you can still use this summer party idea to plan your next event.

Centered around a large stockpot packed with seafood goodies, juicy sausage, and fresh-boiled veggies, this food-centric fete is all about getting together with loved ones for a delicious meal and laugh-filled time. From festive decor to exquisite foods, here are some of our favorite seafood boil party ideas that will make you — and your guests — happy as a clam.
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