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.
11 Bachelorette Party Ideas the Bride-to-Be (and Her Entire Wedding Party) Will Love
11 Traditional Wedding Vows to Exchange During Your Ceremony
54 Creative Wedding Favors Your Guests Will Be Excited to Take Home
90 Short and Sweet Love Quotes That Will Speak Volumes at Your Wedding
30 Creative Wedding Rituals That Symbolize Unity
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
Who Gets an Invitation to the Rehearsal Dinner?
This Bridal Shower Featured a Springtime in Paris Theme, Complete With a Bouquet-Making Station
How to Write Your Own Wedding Vows, According to an Expert
A Resort With a Destination Vibe and a Dive Bar-Themed Cocktail Hour Set the Stage for This Wedding in California
6 Ways to Make Sure Your Band Looks as Good as They Sound at Your Wedding
After Being Forced to Reschedule, This Couple Stuck to Their Decision to Wed in Switzerland: "Special Things Are Worth Waiting For"
Here's How to Eliminate 8 Single-Use Plastic Items From Your Wedding Celebrations
Everything You Need to Know About Engagement Party Gifts
35 Signature Drinks That Will Personalize Your Cocktail Hour
A Basic Wedding Ceremony Outline for Planning the Order of Your I Dos
Fun Wedding Games That'll Keep Guests Laughing
35 Reception Dresses Brides Changed Into for Their Parties
When Should You Have Your Bridal Shower?
21 Elements of an Unforgettable Bridal Shower
30 Casual Wedding Ideas for Your Low-Key Big Day
50 Floral Wedding Centerpiece Ideas We Love
52 Tips for Planning Your Wedding Reception
26 Delicious Bites to Serve at Your Bridal Shower
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
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
This Couple's September Wedding in California Embraced the Best of Both Summer and Fall
How to Plan an Entirely Unplugged Wedding
A Witness Overheard Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez's Emotional Wedding Vows: "They Cried to Each Other"
Does the Bride Have to Wear White to Her Pre-Wedding Parties?
Over the Weekend, Sarah Hyland Hosted the Bridal Shower of Her "Dreams"
What Should You Wear to a Low-Key Bridal Shower?
How to Ensure Guests Attend Your Post-Wedding Brunch
Is It Okay for a Bridesmaid to RSVP No to a Destination Bachelorette Party Invitation?
These Are 20 of the Best Bridal Shower Favors Under $10
Our 19 Most Inventive Ideas for Your Wedding Buffet
Ahead of Their 10-Year Wedding Anniversary, Jessica Biel Just Revealed How Justin Timberlake Proposed
These High School Sweethearts Hosted a Modern Wedding with Rustic Touches in Santa Barbara
3 Ways to Make Sure Your Wedding Is an Inclusive, Accessible Event
At Their Chateau Wedding in France, This Couple and Their Guests Danced Until Dawn
How to Choose Between Bare Wood or Linen-Covered Tables at Your Wedding
What Types of Plates Should You Rent for Your Wedding?
The Couple Brought the Amalfi Coast to Texas Hill Country During Their Lakefront Rehearsal Dinner
Ben Affleck Proposed to Jennifer Lopez During Her Favorite Self-Care Ritual
Avril Lavigne and Mod Sun Are Engaged!
An Elegant Poolside Rehearsal Dinner Designed to Celebrate the Couple's Shared Puerto Rican Heritage
Eight Things Guests and Hosts Should Never Do at a Bridal Shower
This Stylish Duo Had Three Days of Pre-Wedding Events, Including a Mini Pool Party and Earthy Rehearsal Dinner
At This Rehearsal Dinner on Lake Tahoe, Sage Gingham Linens and Wildflower Centerpieces Added Pops of Whimsy
Should Your Plan Your Own Bridal Shower? Etiquette Experts Share Their Thoughts
"Jeopardy!" Champion Amy Schneider Is Engaged!
48 of the Best Mother-Son Dance Songs—Plus, How to Choose a Tune for Your Own Meaningful Moment with Mom
How Long Should Your Wedding Ceremony Be?
Unexpected Wedding Food Ideas Your Guests Will Love
A Complete Timeline for Planning a Bridal Shower