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Parties & Showers

Wedding showers for couples, wedding shower games, engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelor and bachelorette party ideas, rehearsal dinners, hangover brunches… we’ve got ’em all! Check out these alternatives to traditional wedding parties.

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What if someone brings a gift to my “No gifts please” bridal shower?

A friend is throwing me a bridal shower which will include family members and friends. I’ve very specifically asked for a “no gifts please” announcement in the bridal shower invite, but reliable sources have indicated that at least a few family members might end up bringing a gift anyway.

If that happens, no biggie, but I’m wondering if I need to open those gifts at the shower or is okay to wait until after the shower?

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Is having brunch the day after the wedding a THING now? And who gets invited?

We’re never convinced that ANYTHING needs to be “a thing,” but post-wedding brunches do have a purpose: they provide you some sweet, quieter time to spend with out-of-town guests, separate from the hectic blur of your wedding day. Here are a few quick tips…

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What can you do to relax and enjoy the night before your wedding?

Can we talk about the night before your wedding? I rented a hotel room for me, my mom, and my maid of honor. I think it would be nice to go out for dinner, and maybe catch a drink in town. I don’t want to do anything too crazy the night before but I want to honor the night somehow. I’m at a total loss. What would YOU do? Or, what DID you do?

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Offbeat bachelorette party ideas: the second coming

Inspired by a recent comment on the paintball hen’s party adventure, I thought I’d showcase some more offbeat bachelorette party ideas. From over-the-top, to easy-to-plan, these bachelorette ideas are super-fun with no plastic penises in sight…