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Engagement Parties

Think of the Engagement party as the kickoff to this whirlwind life changing time that you both get to celebrate together with the closest of the close friends and family. If the wedding is the season finale of your hit show then think of this as the trailer highlighting all the awesome things coming your way. You'll want to give guests about a 2 week notice, so we suggest getting those invites out a.s.a.p. after the proposal.

Rehearsal Dinners

The rehearsal dinner happens usually the night before the wedding and is a perfect chance to have both side of your family enjoy a stress free (hopefully) night getting to know each other and sharing a lifetime of great stories and well wishes before the big day. Usually the groom’s parent fit the bill for this one but a growing trend is that the bridal party is chipping to help host as a gift to the bride and groom.

Wedding Showers

A bridal shower is typically hosted by the maid of honor to help the Bride interact and celebrate with family and friends. For an informal, casual shower the host generally picks up all the costs, but for a more elaborate shower, the host may talk to the other bridesmaids at the beginning of the planning process and ask them about chipping in or splitting costs. Beyond financial assistance, the host can and should ask the bridesmaids to help plan, set up, decorate, etc.

Wedding Ceremonies

The difference in wedding ceremonies are endless and the main take a way is that no two ceremonies are the same. Find things hidden within the traditional ceremony structure of your cultures or religion and make them your own. Your guest list should fit like the invite list to a celebration of your lives together not a frat party or a class reunion. Be yourself, have fun, and understand this day truly is about you and what you want it to be.

Day After Brunch

The day after a wedding can be a chance to get everyone together one last time and say there goodbye’s and well wishes to people they may not see very often. However there are some things to know. First, the new couple may not show up and that is ok. Second, some people may have ah da bit to much the night before or have to catch flights. This should be optional and pay on your own type of experience in most cases.

Groomsmen Outings

Finally something for the guys! This traditional wedding event is not meant to supplant the Bachelor Party, but when done correctly it can be an incredible time for the groom and father to share a moment with his friends, creating forever lasting memories. A golf outing and food and beverage break afterward is a perfect chance to give the guys the time they need to feel part of the process and wedding experience.