For the bride and groom that like to do everything together, couples’ shower themes are all the rage. No tea parties or negligees to be found, the couple’s shower is the modern-day evolution of the true meaning of marriage: blending…
Brides who are getting hitched in this era of non-conformism have the luxury of literally throwing any kind of couple’s shower they choose. Tradition has now become more of a theme during eve-of-wedding parties and less of an absolute. This…
I just received an invitation to my friend’s engagement party. Do I need to bring a gift? –Veronica, Anchorage, AK
You are not required to bring a gift to an engagement party; however, taking a “token” gift is never wrong…
Who is invited: First and foremost, much like bridal showers or bachelor parties, don’t invite anyone you don’t intend on inviting to the wedding (the exception being if you are having a small destination wedding, with a reception at home,…
My parents hosted an engagement party that all of our friends attended. Does this mean that I can’t have a bridal shower since the guest list would look so similar? –Lulu, Nashville, TN
An engagement party and bridal shower are…
While engagement parties aren’t a required part of the wedding process, they can be a great way to announce and celebrate your engagement with your friends and family. If you’ve recently become engaged, the following questions should help you…