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Who Pays for the Bridal Shower? Your Questions Answered

Who pays for bridal shower: Bride To Be lettering on top of pink and white flowers

A bridal shower is the perfect chance to show plenty of love to the bride-to-be before her big day. But while most of us are familiar with the event, you may wonder, “Who pays for a bridal shower, and what does it typically cost?”

Discover the answer and how to save money on hosting a bridal shower with this guide. We’ll also introduce you to one of our favorite ways to save money on bridal showers — digital invitations.
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From Ho Ho Ho to Ha Ha Ha: 14 Funny Christmas Cards

Funny Christmas cards: Peace, Love, & Sweatpants Card and some candy canes

The holiday season is marked by cheerful snowmen, dazzling light displays, and delicious aromas wafting from the kitchen. But it’s also the season of holiday cards. While you may pick up a pack of generic greeting cards to send to acquaintances, it’s fun to send personalized cards to your loved ones — especially funny Christmas cards if that’s your style.

Explore some of our best-selling holiday card designs for wishing your friends and family a Merry Christmas with a splash of humor. Plus, get inspiration with our ideas for funny (or punny) phrases to include inside your card
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When to Send Baby Shower Invites and 7 Designs to Inspire You

When to send baby shower invites: baby shower invite on a laptop screen

The baby’s due date is only a few months away, and everyone’s eager to shower the parent-to-be with love in advance of the new arrival. If you’re planning a baby shower, you’ll want to make sure all the guest of honor’s loved ones attend — so you need to know when to send baby shower invites.

In this guide, we’ll explain when you should send your invites out, and share an easy and fun way to do this — even if you’ve got limited time left before the big day. We’ll also include our favorite online baby shower invites for inspiration.
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How Well Do You Know the Bride Questions & How to Play

How well do you know the bride questions: beautiful bride wearing a sash

A bridal shower is the perfect way to celebrate your pal or bestie’s love story and upcoming nuptials. Not only is there time to be sentimental, but these events also leave plenty of room for fun and games. Among our favorites is the “How well do you know the bride” game.

This game puts guests to the test with questions to see how well everyone knows the future Mrs. Questions range from saucy and sassy to challenging and simple so everyone can participate in a way that’s fun for them.

If you’re hosting the bridal shower, you’re in charge of putting on the entertainment (including this game!). Here you’ll find tips on how to play and some “How well do you know the bride” questions you can use to make planning simpler.
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How to Host the Perfect Autumn Dinner Party: A Cozy Celebration of the Season

As the air turns crisp and leaves begin to fall, there’s no better time to gather friends and family for an autumn-inspired dinner party. Hosting an event that embraces the earthy colors, cozy vibes, and rich flavors of the season can transform an average dinner party into a warm and inviting retreat. From stunning invitations to thoughtful decor touches, here’s how to create an unforgettable autumnal dinner party. read more…

11 Destination Wedding Ideas: Dreamy Locations, Invites & Tips

Destination wedding ideas: wedding arch on a beach

With a destination wedding, you can truly create something magical for you, your partner, and your beloved guests. It’s an opportunity to experience a new culture, take in new sights, and say “I do” in a special location. 

If you’re planning your wedding somewhere far away or exotic, we have the perfect destination wedding ideas for you. We’re sharing top tips for planning a destination wedding, plus revealing some gorgeous destination wedding locations to consider. You’ll find inspiration for every type of getaway, from tropical beaches to mountain retreats and adventurous locales.
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How to Create and Send Destination Wedding Save the Dates

Destination wedding save the dates on a table

Timing is everything when it comes to sending save the dates. After all, this is the first time guests will learn about your actual wedding date — unless you’ve already gushed to them over the phone about it! And, since it’s a destination wedding where people will have to book travel and hotel rooms to attend, you’ll need to send them a bit sooner than normal.

Read on to learn how to create and send save the date cards for destination weddings. You’ll find tips on timing, design, and how to make the announcement eye-catching. Plus, we’ve included some of our favorite save the date designs for weddings in all kinds of destinations, from a tropical paradise to a mountain top.
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55 Holiday Card Messages for Everyone on Your Nice List

Holiday card messages

It’s that time of year again. You’re busy wrapping presents, doing some last-minute holiday shopping, and booking tickets to see friends and family members. And for those loved ones you can’t quite get to this year, you’re trying to craft the perfect holiday card messages.

But what do you write to every last person on your list? You want to keep it personal but short — especially if you have lots of cards to write. You want to let people know that no matter how many miles are between you, you still think about them. And of course, you want something a bit more unique than the standard, “Happy holidays!”

Below, we’re sharing heartfelt messages for everyone you love. From friendly messages to share with family members, appropriate notes to send to your team at work, and a few jokes for friends, you’ll find the perfect way to share the holiday spirit with those you care about.

Add your own custom greeting, or feel free to copy these directly. Either way, be sure to let everyone know you’re so thankful for another year spent with them.
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10 Wedding Gift Etiquette Questions Answered By the Experts

Wedding gift etiquette: person opening a gift

So you have a date, bought a dress-code-approved outfit, and are ready to pop the bubbly in celebration. The last thing left on your wedding guest to-do list is probably figuring out a wedding gift. If you find yourself struggling, we have some answers!

Explore our wedding gift etiquette guide below where we’ve answered all of your questions. From how much to spend to what to buy, we’ve got your etiquette puzzles solved.
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Introduce Your Little One with These Sip and See Invitations and Tips

2 sip and see invitations, a pair of baby shoes, and a pacifier

Your little bundle of joy is here, and everyone’s excited to meet the new addition! To save from having multiple visitors over a long period of time, why not host a sip and see so everyone can meet the new baby at once?

In this guide, we’ll introduce what a sip and see is, give our top tips for hosting, and share some of our most-loved sip and see invitations.
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