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14 Non-Basic Bachelorette Ideas & Invites to Match

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So you’ve been tasked with planning the big bachelorette party for your sweet friend. Among all the bachelorette party themes out there, it can be hard to plan something that hasn’t been done a million times. You got this, maid of honor — especially because we’re here to help you with party planning! These bachelorette ideas are anything but basic and will give the bride a much-needed break from wedding planning to have unforgettable fun with her wedding party.
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11 Stunning Summer Bridal Shower Themes + Matching Invitations

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Summer is the perfect season to celebrate love and joy, making it an ideal time for a bridal shower. The sun’s rays brighten the day and flowers blossom, creating a sweet and magical atmosphere that’s perfect for a memorable celebration. If you’re the maid-of-honor or a bridesmaid in charge of planning the wedding shower for the bride, you’re probably looking for a theme for the special celebration. 

Fortunately, there are endless possibilities — whether you’re planning a garden party, a beachside bash, or a citrus-inspired soiree. Read on for a list of creative and fun summer bridal shower themes. Plus, to make your wedding planning duties even easier, we’ve paired each theme with a matching invitation for a cohesive look.
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Engagement Party Themes: 12 Ideas and Matching Invitations

Couple celebrates with friends with a vineyard engagement party theme

Congratulations on this big milestone! We know how excited you are to be engaged and start planning all of the festivities. One of the first ways you may want to celebrate is with an engagement party. This event gives you the chance to shout the exciting news from the rooftops and spend time showered in love by the people who mean the most to you.

While you can certainly host the engagement party yourselves, you can also get a friend or family member to take on the hosting duties. Whoever’s in charge, choosing an engagement party theme makes it easier to pick a venue, decorate the space, and coordinate food menus.

Explore unique and stylish engagement party themes with this list of ideas, including classic, modern, and seasonal options. You’ll also find inspiration for party decor and complementary invitations.
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Bride’s Last Boogie: The Ultimate Guide to a Disco Bachelorette Party

There are plenty of exciting celebrations leading up to the big day — from engagement parties to rehearsal dinners — but few are as iconic (or as fun) as the bachelorette party. Whether it’s a laid-back spa retreat or a high-energy weekend in Vegas, every bachelorette bash is unique to the bride’s style. For the bride-to-be who loves the glitz, glam, and groove of disco, a “Last Boogie” bachelorette is the ultimate way to celebrate. This theme blends retro flair with modern trends, featuring bold color palettes, dazzling décor, and plenty of dancing. Here, you’ll find all the inspiration you need to throw a fabulous disco-themed bachelorette, plus a curated product round-up to bring the theme to life.

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Rehearsal Dinner Invitation Wording: 6 Samples of What to Say

Rehearsal dinner invitation wording: Autumn Florals Invitation

Your rehearsal dinner is the ideal opportunity to gather with your nearest and dearest before one of the biggest moments in your life. It’s a time filled with love and joy, so naturally, you want to share that excitement in your rehearsal dinner invitation.

In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of creating and sending your rehearsal dinner invitations. Plus, we’ll share some of our favorite rehearsal dinner invitation wording examples to help you craft a message of your own.

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Your Guide to Wedding Invitation Sets + 11 Inspiring Designs

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If you’re struggling to figure out what to include in your wedding invitation set, you’re not the only one. While you might want to focus on design first, it’s important to stop and think about what information needs to be relayed to guests and how you’ll provide it. 

Here, we’ll show you everything you need to know about wedding invitation sets, from must-have details and nice-to-have options to beautiful design inspiration. We’ll cover everything from RSVP cards and envelopes to inserts so you can select the wedding stationery of your dreams. read more…

14 Engagement Party Games Your Guests Are Sure to Love

Engagement party games: cheerful couple posing at the camera

Engagement parties are among the most exciting celebrations before the wedding day. You’re gathering to mark the occasion when two people have said “yes” to bringing their lives together in a beautiful way. Throwing an engagement party (and having hilarious engagement party games) gives the guests of honor a lovely way to remember the moment forever.

With everyone in such good spirits and excited about the couple’s new journey, it’s the perfect atmosphere for fun and laughter. To add lots of sparkle and amusement to your celebration, check out this list of top engagement party games. read more…

7 Jack and Jill Party Theme Ideas and Matching Invitations

Jack and Jill party: guests happily dancing at a party with confetti in the air

Your partner popped the question — of course, you said yes! — and the wedding planning festivities have begun. From engagement parties to wedding showers, this blissful period is full of soaking in the love and cherishing this special time with your spouse-to-be. If the thought of a traditional bridal shower where only females are invited isn’t your cup of tea, consider celebrating in style with a Jack and Jill party.

This modern twist on pre-wedding celebrations brings together friends and family from both sides of the couple for an unforgettable gathering of fun, games, and merriment. Inspired by the classic nursery rhyme, Jack and Jill parties embody the spirit of partnership and friendship. They’re the perfect way to kick off the wedding season with a bang, offering a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere where everyone can let loose and celebrate the love that’s about to blossom. 

Discover fun Jack and Jill party theme ideas — ranging from boho-inspired to retro and glam. You’ll also find matching digital invitations to pair with the theme and get guests excited for the special celebration.
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Get Unstuck: Wedding Thank You Card Wording Ideas

Wedding thank you card wording: rose gold thank you card, a brown envelope, and a plant

Your wedding day is filled with love, joy, and the company of your closest friends and family who help transform it into a magical day. So, it’s only natural to want to send them a thank you note for everything they’ve done.

Here’s how to perfect your wedding thank you card wording for sweet, heartfelt, and personalized messages of gratitude. We’re also sharing some of our most-loved wedding thank you note designs, so you can find the perfect backdrop for your well wishes. 
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15 Vow Renewal Invitations That’ll Have You Saying “I Do … Again”

Vow renewal invitations: two vow renewal invitation cards surrounded by plants and flowers

Best friends. Life partners. Your first call. You two are everything to each other, having shared years of compromises, tough decisions, and endless love. Was it easy? Of course not. But all these years later you wouldn’t walk through life with anyone else, and you intend to say so in front of all your loved ones. In preparation for saying “I do” — once again — you’re on the hunt for a timeless vow renewal invitation.

You have no idea what the next few decades hold for the two of you. But ever since your (original) wedding vows, you’ve faced every impossible life decision together. You’re forever partners and each other’s better half, and every day, you choose to make one another’s lives better.

For your vow renewal ceremony, the two of you promise to continue the partnership you’ve built. Through good times and bad, through sickness and health, you’ll face each joy and hardship together. We included 15 of our favorite vow renewal invitations to ensure you’re surrounded by family and friends when you make that promise — again.
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