Bachelorette parties are so much fun to host. It’s a key moment leading up to the bride-to-be’s wedding and a time to gather loved ones to celebrate the joyous occasion. It’s also one of those celebrations where you can truly get creative and go wild. To help you create the perfect party atmosphere, we’ve compiled some of our best bachelorette party decor ideas. Once you’ve sent out your digital invitations, it’s time to get the party started in style.
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Bachelor parties are the perfect way to bring the groom’s closest friends and family together ahead of the wedding. And with the right bachelor party ideas, you can create new memories and treasure old ones before the groom-to-be embarks on his next journey with his partner. It’s an ideal excuse for a party, a once-in-a-lifetime trip, or a thrilling new experience.

If you’re planning a bachelor party for a very special guest of honor, it can be tough to know where to start — especially if you want to plan something out of the ordinary. You can plan a wild night out to celebrate, but you don’t have to if that’s not the groom’s style. We’ve got plenty of bachelor party ideas for every preference.
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Hosting a bridal shower or couple’s shower for the happy couple is exciting and rewarding. You get to play a fun role in the lead up to their wedding. While the event may be a few months away, it doesn’t hurt to start planning your invitations now.

For both first-time hosts and seasoned party planners, it’s easy to feel stuck when deciding what to write on your invitations. Whether you’re the host or you’re helping them to get organized, here’s everything you need to know before writing your bridal shower invitation wording.
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Sisters. Besties. Your number one ride-or-die. Your best girl is about to get married, and you want to send her off with the best bachelorette party in recent history. As the maid of honor, you’re carefully selecting bachelorette party invitations to ensure her best friends, family, and future in-laws are there for one of her last nights as a single lady.

Whether you’re planning a day trip to the spa or a weekend getaway to Nashville, these invitations will bring everyone together for the bride-to-be’s last single bash. From a tasteful trip to a winery to a slightly inappropriate ladies’ night, you’re sure to find an invite to kick off the last fling before the ring.
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So you’ve decided to host a couple’s shower? Sounds like fun! It’s a lovely way to get all your friends and family together ahead of your big day. Plus, you don’t have to worry about planning and hosting separate wedding showers or parties, which can save everyone time and money — a big plus for a busy bridal party. Once you’ve figured out a date and a venue for your couple’s shower, it’s time to start thinking about sending out invitations. To help you decide, we’ve rounded up some of our most-loved couple’s shower invitations to inspire you.
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What’s better than spending time with loved ones at your wedding? A chance to prolong the party! You can keep the festivities going by planning smaller-scale activities around your ceremony and reception. Welcome parties and farewell breakfasts are definitely a trend right now, but you don’t have to be limited to those two ideas. Below we’ve included some other ideas to help to help you extend your wedding weekend and spend more quality time with your friends and family.

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Whether you love it or loathe it, Valentine’s Day is upon us. Regardless of  your affinity for the holiday, it is a wonderful time to take stock of the love in your life; whether it is a budding romance, a lifelong partner, or a close-knit group of friends.

We are lucky to be a part of so many amazing couples’ celebrations and milestone occasions, and are constantly inspired by their stories. As we look at and appreciate all the love surrounding us this time of year, we wanted to take note of the things that make couples’ relationships successful. Here are the top five tried & true tips from the experts and real couples who shared their loving and inspiring stories with us.

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Let’s face it.  There is a lot that goes into planning pre-wedding festivities, the wedding and reception, and the honeymoon. Hiring an event planner may be the answer, but remember they want to be your planner, not your personal therapist. So whether you need a shoulder to cry on or just a sounding board, finding the perfect bridesmaid can make all the difference. Here are five signs you found the perfect bridesmaid:

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Remember our post a couple of weeks back about Bachelor Parties? Well, we didn’t want to leave the ladies out, so here are some ideas for the ladies who don’t want to spend all day getting their nails done.

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Not all men are alike; not all bachelor parties should be either.

Here are some party ideas for all kinds of dudes.

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