Weddings are wonderful events but they aren’t the only big celebration awaiting you. Don’t forget the fun and the presents of your bridal shower. Whether you’re trying to give your own maid of honor some great ideas or you’re looking for some answers as you plan a bridal shower for someone close to you, you’ll find all of the information you need in our compilation of useful articles.

Need help choosing a bridal shower theme? That’s one of the issues that really give party hostesses problems normally. Then don’t look any further. We have articles on a wide variety of possible themes and how you can use those themes effectively in your party planning. Once you’ve settled on a theme, you might have time to catch your breath and reflect on the history of bridal showers – you might something that will surprise you!

You’ll also find articles on bridal shower etiquette, including who to invite and when to throw the event. Of course, if you’re also working on the bachelorette party, we have articles that will help you with those efforts as well.

Brides and grooms might also want to drop by and read the articles about what each of them can expect from the other’s respective bachelor and bachelorette parties. That might help ease some of the nervousness and tension you’re feeling about those celebrations.

Besides bridal showers and other pre-wedding events, you’ll also find a number of interesting articles, including information about some common wedding superstitions and how to choose the best day for your wedding.

If you have questions about planning pre-wedding parties or you’re looking for some entertaining and informative wedding reading, then you’ll find plenty to satisfy your needs with these articles.

Bridal Shower Invitations Theme

A Little Bridal Shower History | Today, bridal showers are just another one of those common pre-wedding celebrations we’ve come to expect. Maids or matrons of honor have the role of planning the event and putting everything together, including sending out the bridal shower invitations. Although bridal showers are pretty much standard procedure ...

Why You Should Avoid Free Bridal Shower Invitations | Saving money is always a concern, especially when the price of everything from milk to gasoline to health insurance is skyrocketing. To trim a little from your budget, you may be tempted to go online and use free invitation templates for your party, but there are a number of good reasons why you should avoid this choice ...

How to Use Die-Cut Bridal Shower Invitations | Most of the invitations on the market are pretty similar in shape. The majority are rectangles – some are narrow, some are wide, some are oversized. You might find a few square invitations here and there. That doesn’t mean you can’t find invitations that ...

Bridal Shower, Wedding Shower | The tradition of the bridal shower started a long time ago when women who wanted to marry husbands their parents did not approve and to whom they would not pay a dowry. The shower became a way for the bride to get some of the items she would need to start ...

Bridal Shower, Around the House Theme Invitations | Wedding shower themes can range from the funny to the practical. The around the house theme is very practical but also kind of fun. Basically, the hostess makes a list of all the homes in the bride and groom's home (or future house) then assigns one of ...

Bridal Shower, Bed & Bath Theme Invitations | Hostesses who are looking for an interesting theme for a bridal shower may want to consider a bed and bath theme. These two rooms in the home should be the most luxurious and relaxing, but they are also often the most neglected when it comes to ...

Bridal Shower, Clock Theme Invitations | Choosing a fun and entertaining theme for a bridal shower isn't easy, but an around the clock shower is always a popular and successful choice. Let's talk a little bit about how you can use theme at your wedding ...

Bridal Shower, Couple Theme Invitations | Traditionally, wedding showers were only for brides and their female friends, but things have changed. Today, more hostesses want the party to be about the couple, not just the bride. As a result, the couples theme has become increasingly ...

Bridal Shower, Kitchen Theme Invitations | Just as some brides and grooms have started choosing themes for their weddings, some shower hostesses have begun planning their parties around themes, as well. One such theme is the kitchen. Let's look at how you can incorporate this theme into ...

Bridal Shower, Lingerie Theme Invitations | Bridal showers have long been one of the best parts of the pre-wedding months. The bride has probably been stressed from all of the planning, and the shower gives her some much needed time to unwind with her friends. With that in mind, you might want to ...

Bridal Bridesmaids, Luncheon Invitations | In the weeks before the wedding, it may seem as if the bride's life consists of one party after another - bridal shower, bachelorette party, etc. However, the idea of the bridesmaid luncheon is not to celebrate the bride but to give her a chance to ...

Two Amazing Bridal Shower Themes | While the bride and groom are busy adding the finishing touches to their own wedding plans, other family and friends will be thinking about the bridal shower. The bridal shower was originally a celebration which allowed people to give the couple gifts to help them set up their new home together. Today, things ...

Celebrating Your Hawaiian Themed Bridal Shower | Bridal showers are supposed to be fun events where a bride-to-be and her family and friends celebrate the upcoming wedding. Of course, planning such an event and trying to give it an unusual or unique twist can be incredibly challenging. One idea that can be a lot of fun whether you’re going to have a destination wedding or not is to have a Hawaiian ...

The Traditions Of Pre-Wedding Party

Ideas for Amazing Pre-Wedding Parties | Most pre-wedding parties are pretty traditional and sometimes more than just a little boring, but you don't have to limit your pre-wedding parties to only traditional affairs. Here are some interesting ideas for unique pre-wedding parties that you and your guests will enjoy. For starters, don't limit ...

Bachelorette Party Ideas | We're all familiar with bachelor parties - the night the groom and his buddies party like single guys for the last time. However, more and more women are having their own girls' night out parties, too. Let's look at some ideas for throwing a fun bachelorette ...

Engagement Party Invitations | Getting engaged is a happy event, and many couples want to share that happiness with their friends and family members. To do that, many choose to have an engagement party. Like most parties related to weddings, however, there are some guidelines those couples need ...

Rehearsal Dinner Invitations | As the time winds down and the big day approaches, one of the last wedding-related gatherings is the rehearsal dinner. Usually held following the wedding rehearsal itself, this traditional meal involves some basic guidelines and some interesting ...

A Few Tips for Throwing a Fantastic Bridal Shower | As with many parts of wedding and pre-wedding celebration planning, a lot of people have questions and not a lot of answers. After all, many people involved in the planning don’t have a lot of previous experience to guide their decisions. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the most common questions ...

The Etiquette

Bridal Shower Invitations Etiquette | Bridal showers are a chance for all of the bride’s friends and family members to get together and have a more informal celebration before the ceremony. Before you start inviting guests though, there are a few more pointers about bridal shower etiquette you need to ...

What Grooms Should Know About Bachelor Parties | Bachelor parties are almost like a right of passage for grooms-to-be. While not all grooms have one, many do and some live to regret that night. A combination of too much alcohol and all of that testosterone can spell big trouble. However, a bachelor party doesn’t have to be an event you’d be embarrassed ...

What Brides Should Know About Bachelor Parties | Brides often worry about what’s going on at their husband-to-be’s bachelor parties. After all, who knows what can happen when you mix a bunch of guys with a lot of alcohol and let them loose on the world. However, guys aren’t the only ones who can go a little bit wild when it comes to their pre-wedding ...

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette, The Formal Way | If you’re having a formal rehearsal dinner, you need to brush up on your dining etiquette. Because most of us don’t get a chance to practice the etiquette skills we’ve learned (and many of us may never have learned them at all), it’s important to review some ...

Wedding Symbols, Wedding Date Tips & Others

Wedding Invitation Symbols & Their Meanings | When you browse through invitations or wedding paper, you're likely to run across a wide variety of images. Most of these images are important symbols of marriage and love. Below is an explanation for some of the most common symbols ...

Wedding Invitation Checklist | When you're planning a wedding, there may seem to be so many components, so many decisions to make, so many vendors to work with, that you'll feel overwhelmed. And, unfortunately, that's often when important elements are overlooked. One of the elements ...

Rating Wedding Invitations – Stationery Online | Many couples today are choosing to work with an online stationer for their wedding stationery needs instead of going to a local vendor. While there are many good reasons for making this choice, wise couples also know to be just as careful when selecting ...

Choosing the Perfect Wedding Date | Once you've made the decision to get married, you'll have another momentous decision to make: on what day should you tie the knot. While the decision is, of course, important for personal reasons, it will also have practical implications, as well. That means you should ...

Superstitions and Your Wedding Date | We've all heard a superstition at one time or another – whether it's a black cat crossing your path brings bad luck or a broken mirror curses you for the next seven years. Couples who want everything to go smoothly on their wedding day may be even more inclined to ...

Incorporating Humor to Your Wedding Invitations | Weddings are sometimes thought to be very serious events. In fact, couples often take themselves so seriously and become so upset by the smallest details that they can lose sight of the importance of the ceremony itself. However, there are no etiquette rules ...

Wedding Invitation Cartoon and Caricature Drawings | When you think of wedding invitations, the first thing that comes to mind is probably a very formal card in a neutral color with a message written in a very elegant script. You probably never imagined having a cartoon version of yourselves or of other characters ...

Self-Mailer Invitations | One of the most exciting and scariest days of your wedding planning will be when you go to the post office to mail all of your wedding invitations. After you drop those invitations in the box, you’ve passed one of the big moments and you know that in just a few weeks ...

Easy, Fill-in-the-blank Invitations | Whether you’re planning a bridal shower, birthday party, or Christmas bash, you probably know all too well how complicated party planning can be. You need to choose refreshments, entertainment, a guest list, a location, and so on. With so many decisions, wouldn’t it be nice if ...

Solid Color Invitations for Your Personality | Color choices and your personality may be closely related. Psychological research has shown that different colors have different affects on our feelings and that the colors we are most attracted to says a lot about who we are. For example, fans of the color gray may be middle-of-the-road folks who ...

Creating a Dramatic Effect on Your Invitations with Vellum | When you choose wedding invitations, you’re looking for a design or style that is eye-catching and dramatic. You want your invitation to stand out and amaze your guests. One of the best ways to do that is by adding vellum to your invitations. Vellum is a ...

Wedding Invitations Recipient Psychology | What will your guests think the moment they open your envelope and get a first glimpse of the wedding invitations you’ve decided to send out as a representation of your wedding? That’s an important question, especially when you consider how much the people on the guest ...