Weddings

Wedding Showers & Parties

The party starts way before the wedding. From rehearsal dinners and bridal showers to bachelor, bachelorette, and engagement parties, we have the best inspiration and advice for hosting a pre-wedding celebration.

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How to Choose Eco-Friendly Party Supplies for a Sustainable Celebration

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17 Wedding Trends You'll See Everywhere in 2024, According to Experts

Darcy Miller and Dylan Lauren at her bridal shower

Darcy Miller's Tips for Picking the Perfect Party Palette

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11 Bachelorette Party Ideas the Bride-to-Be (and Her Entire Wedding Party) Will Love

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11 Traditional Wedding Vows to Exchange During Your Ceremony

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95 Short and Sweet Wedding Quotes To Express Your Love

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30 Creative Wedding Rituals That Symbolize Unity

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46 Bridal Shower Games and Activities Your Guests Will Actually Enjoy

Bridal Shower Etiquette You Need to Know

Father of the Bride Speeches That Knocked It Out of the Park

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Who Gets an Invitation to the Rehearsal Dinner?

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This Bridal Shower Featured a Springtime in Paris Theme, Complete With a Bouquet-Making Station

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How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows, According to an Expert

Rosemary and Joe

A Resort With a Destination Vibe and a Dive Bar-Themed Cocktail Hour Set the Stage for This Wedding in California

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6 Ways to Make Sure Your Band Looks as Good as They Sound at Your Wedding

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After Being Forced to Reschedule, This Couple Stuck to Their Decision to Wed in Switzerland: "Special Things Are Worth Waiting For"

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Here's How to Eliminate 8 Single-Use Plastic Items From Your Wedding Celebrations

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Everything You Need to Know About Engagement Party Gifts

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35 Signature Drinks That Will Personalize Your Cocktail Hour

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A Basic Wedding Ceremony Outline for Planning the Order of Your I Dos

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Fun Wedding Games That'll Keep Guests Laughing

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35 Reception Dresses Brides Changed Into for Their Parties

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When Should You Have Your Bridal Shower?

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21 Elements of an Unforgettable Bridal Shower

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30 Casual Wedding Ideas for Your Low-Key Big Day

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50 Floral Wedding Centerpiece Ideas We Love

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52 Tips for Planning Your Wedding Reception

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26 Delicious Bites to Serve at Your Bridal Shower

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41 Unique Bridal Shower Ideas to Bookmark

What to Do With Your Engagement Ring During the Wedding

Your Bachelorette Party Etiquette Questions, Answered

11 Unique Wedding Ceremony Readings for Your Big Day

Guests Mingling at Rehearsal Dinner

The Etiquette of Engagement Parties

The Etiquette of Wedding Rehearsal Dinners

Attending Your First Mehndi Party? Here's What You Need to Know About This Pre-Wedding Event

What to Say When Proposing—Besides the Obvious

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This Couple's September Wedding in California Embraced the Best of Both Summer and Fall

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How to Plan an Entirely Unplugged Wedding

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez at "The Last Duel" Red Carpet - The 78th Venice International Film Festival

A Witness Overheard Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's Emotional Wedding Vows: "They Cried to Each Other"

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Does the Bride Have to Wear White to Her Pre-Wedding Parties?

Sarah Hyland at the 2021 E! People's Choice Awards

Over the Weekend, Sarah Hyland Hosted the Bridal Shower of Her "Dreams"

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What Should You Wear to a Low-Key Bridal Shower?

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How to Ensure Guests Attend Your Post-Wedding Brunch

AirBnB Bachelorette Party Rental

Is It Okay for a Bridesmaid to RSVP No to a Destination Bachelorette Party Invitation?

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Our 19 Most Inventive Ideas for Your Wedding Buffet

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Ahead of Their 10-Year Wedding Anniversary, Jessica Biel Just Revealed How Justin Timberlake Proposed

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These High School Sweethearts Hosted a Modern Wedding with Rustic Touches in Santa Barbara

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3 Ways to Make Sure Your Wedding Is an Inclusive, Accessible Event

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At Their Chateau Wedding in France, This Couple and Their Guests Danced Until Dawn

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How to Choose Between Bare Wood or Linen-Covered Tables at Your Wedding

What Types of Plates Should You Rent for Your Wedding?

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The Couple Brought the Amalfi Coast to Texas Hill Country During Their Lakefront Rehearsal Dinner

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez posing for photos at a movie premiere

Ben Affleck Proposed to Jennifer Lopez During Her Favorite Self-Care Ritual

Mod Sun and Avril Lavigne attend the 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun Are Engaged!

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An Elegant Poolside Rehearsal Dinner Designed to Celebrate the Couple's Shared Puerto Rican Heritage

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Eight Things Guests and Hosts Should Never Do at a Bridal Shower

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This Stylish Duo Had Three Days of Pre-Wedding Events, Including a Mini Pool Party and Earthy Rehearsal Dinner

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At This Rehearsal Dinner on Lake Tahoe, Sage Gingham Linens and Wildflower Centerpieces Added Pops of Whimsy

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Should Your Plan Your Own Bridal Shower? Etiquette Experts Share Their Thoughts

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"Jeopardy!" Champion Amy Schneider Is Engaged!

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48 of the Best Mother-Son Dance Songs—Plus, How to Choose a Tune for Your Own Meaningful Moment with Mom

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How Long Should Your Wedding Ceremony Be?

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Unexpected Wedding Food Ideas Your Guests Will Love

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