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Showers & Parties

The wedding is just one in a series of events—before a couple says "I do," there are a number of other pre-nuptial events, including a bridal shower, bachelor and bachelorette parties, and a rehearsal dinner. We'll help you perfectly plan every single event.

Verona Sunset Tablescape With Striped Orange Linens, Pink and Orange Dahlia Centerpieces, Small Lamps, and Acrylic Placemats
Go Inside the Minted + Brides Wedding Color of the Year Launch Party
Bride in White Dress and Sun Hat Holding Hand Fan Next to Table with Party Favors at Bridal Shower
This Mallorca-Inspired Bridal Shower in Brooklyn Featured a Produce Table, Hand-Sewn Napkins, and Personalized Parasols
Bride and Groom in White Safari Attire Sitting on Roof of Green Classic Safari Jeep in Field
This Couple Prefaced Their Wedding Welcome Party in Lamu, Kenya, With a 4-Day Safari on the Edge of the Masai Mara
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How to Play "Bridal Shower Bingo"—Plus, a Bingo Card You Can Print for Your Event
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What Is an Earlymoon? An Expert Explains This Pre-Wedding Travel Trend
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Do You Really Need to Have a Bridal Shower?
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This Fiesta-Themed Wedding Shower in New Jersey Featured Splashy Hues and Traditional Mexican Elements
Group of Men Laughing and Holding Beers While Gathering Around on an Outdoor Rooftop
30 Unique Bachelor Party Ideas for Every Type of Groom
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How to Plan a Budget-Friendly Bachelorette Party
The Best Last Minute Bridal Shower Gifts From Amazon Prime Day
I’m a Shopping Editor and I Swear by These 5 Last Minute Bridal Shower Gifts—on Sale Right Now for 40% Off
Priyanka and Nick kiss in the streets of Italy under umbrella
A Charming Welcome Dinner at a Pizzeria in Amalfi, Italy
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How to Plan a Bachelorette Party Scavenger Hunt—Plus, Some Ideas to Try
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The Perfect Bachelorette Party Itinerary Template
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The 12 Best Bachelorette Accessories on Amazon
Betsy Newman and Michael Healy welcome party portrait with floral photo wall
A Park City Wedding Welcome Party Filled With Pops of Pink
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How to Plan the Perfect Beach Bridal Shower
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A Santa Barbara Wedding Welcome Party With Hot Pink Florals and a SoCal Feel
Oliver and Camille McFly at Moroccan desert welcome party
A Fashion-Forward Wedding Welcome Party in the Moroccan Desert
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The 15 Best Wedding Shower Cookies
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The 10 Best Activewear Staples for Daytime Bachelorette Activities
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How to Plan a Surprise Engagement Party
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How to Plan an Amazing Bridal Shower on a Budget
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The 12 Best West Coast Bachelorette Destinations
A group of women do yoga in an outdoor class at a hotel spa on the beach by the ocean.
12 Luxury Spas in the U.S. for a Relaxing Bachelorette Weekend
Friends jumping off a sailboat into the ocean at a bachelorette bachelor party
How to Plan a Joint Bachelor Bachelorette Party
View of colorful pool chairs and umbrellas at the Kimpton Rowan Hotel Pool in Palm Springs, California, overlooking the mountains.
The Ultimate Palm Springs Bachelorette Party Guide
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24 Lemon-Themed Bridal Shower Ideas Perfect for Your Celebration
Best Bridesmaids Gifts
The 22 Best Bachelorette Party Favors Your Bridesmaids Will Love
Best Bridal Shower Favors
The 26 Best Bridal Shower Favors Your Friends and Family Will Love
Best Champagne Delivery Services
Best Champagne Delivery Services
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30 Creative Engagement Party Games Everyone Will Enjoy
Couple in Tropical Attire Posing for Portrait on Balcony Overlooking Ocean
This Couple Combined Maui Vibes With Jersey Shore Boardwalk Energy for Their “Vacation Forever”-Themed Engagement Party in Malibu
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Do I Need to Bring a Gift to an Engagement Party?
Guests on the Lawn at an Engagement Party
Everything to Know About Planning an Engagement Party
Bride and Groom at Beach Engagement Party Smiling in Front of Surfboard and Floral Arrangement
This Laid-Back Engagement Party on a California Beach Is the Epitome of Coastal Chic Style
Mud Pie Mr. & Mrs. Champagne Glass Set displayed on a textured background with a floral sketch overlaid
The 9 Best Engagement Gifts for Friends That They’ll Absolutely Adore
Bride and Groom in Traditional Indian Attire in Sunken Garden at Engagement Party Venue
A Colorful Garden Engagement Party Packed With Immersive Experiences for Guests to Enjoy
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Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Celebrated Their Upcoming Wedding With an Engagement Party
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The Sweetest Engagement Congratulations Quotes to Send to the Happy Couple
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How to Write a Timeless Engagement Toast
Engagement Party Decorations for an Elevated Affair
21 Engagement Party Decorations for an Elevated Affair
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26 Pretty Cupcakes for Your Engagement Party
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85 Songs to Play at Your Engagement Party
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20 Engagement Party Cakes for Your Celebration
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What to Wear to an Engagement Party as a Guest
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50 Unique Engagement Party Ideas to Kick Off Your Wedding Journey
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The Best New York City Engagement Party Venues
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Should Couples Host an Engagement Party?
Best Online Etiquette Classes of 2021
These Online Etiquette Classes Will Make Sure Your Manners Are On-Point
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The Differences Between a Wedding Shower and Bridal Shower—And Whether or Not You Need to Have Both
Woman Opens an Envelope, Wondering How Much You Should Spend on a Bridal Shower Gift
How Much Should You Spend on a Bridal Shower Gift?
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The Top Bridal Shower Gift Etiquette Questions, Answered
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How to Write a Bridal Shower Thank-You Card—Plus, Examples to Inspire Your Own Note
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The Bridal Shower Etiquette Advice and Planning Tips Every Bride, Host, and Guest Needs
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How to Host the Ultimate Lingerie Shower
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How to Play the "How Well Do You Know the Bride?" Game—Plus, 20 Sample Questions to Get You Started
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30 Modern Bridal Shower Ideas to Celebrate the Bride-to-Be
Bridal Shower Welcome Sign on Stand
13 Last-Minute Bridal Shower Essentials You Can Order on Amazon
Couple Holding Hands and Walking on Lawn in Dress Clothes
How to Plan the Ultimate Jack and Jill Party
Woman in Striped Shirt Filling Out a Celebratory Card While Drinking a Glass of Champagne and Eating Chocolate
Bridal Shower Card Messages: Writing Tips and Examples to Inspire Your Own
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What to Wear to a Bridal Shower as the Bride
Cones of Charcuterie Hanging on Acrylic Wall
30 Bridal Shower Food Ideas Everyone Will Love
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The Differences Between a Bridal Shower and a Bachelorette Party
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35 Bridal Shower Theme Ideas to Inspire Your Own Celebration