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Who Should You Invite To A Bridal Shower?

Today, we’re going to be looking at who should you invite to a bridal shower? Upon your engagement, they’ll be plenty of events to plan and celebrate – your bridal shower being one of them. One of the tricky things to navigate is who you should be inviting to which event. But don’t worry, we’re going to be covering all things bridal shower and the people that should definitely be receiving an invite!

What Is A Bridal Shower?

If you’re unfamiliar with bridal showers, they’re an event that happens during the daytime – unlike a bachelorette party. It’s a celebration of the bride’s upcoming nuptials. Gifts are often given to the bride to mark this new chapter of her life. It’s typically only female relatives and friends who receive an invite to this occasion.

When Should A Bridal Shower Be Held?

There is no “perfect” time that you should be having your bridal shower, but typically it’s held anywhere between two weeks, to two months prior to your wedding date. The bachelorette party should happen before the bridal shower. A bridal shower is a way to get yourself and your wedding guests excited for the big day, so the closer to the wedding – the better.

Where Should A Bridal Shower Be Held?

If you’re following traditional wedding etiquette, the bridal shower is held at the host’s home. However, nowadays, a bridal shower can occur anywhere of your choosing. A restaurant, a spa, a church, a picnic in the park – a bridal shower should be tailored to whatever the bride’s interests are; it’s her day of being spoiled after all!

Can I Have Multiple Bridal Showers?

Yes. You may have several groups of friends or family members you’d like to keep apart, or simply just want to celebrate as much as you can. It’s totally acceptable to have a few bridal showers, but try not to invite the same people to multiple bridal showers – there are only so many gifts you can expect them to buy! For example:

A Bridesmaid organizing your shower? Invite close friends and bridal party only
An auntie organizing your shower? Consider inviting extended family members and females you’d like to catch up with before the wedding
In-Laws organizing your shower? Invite females from your partner’s side of the family and your immediate family too – it’s the perfect time for them to mingle

What Do You Do At A Bridal Shower?

If you’ve not attended a bridal shower before, you may not know what happens. Typically, the attendees bring a gift for the bride to be and watch her open them. It’s usually a time to socialize with drinks and food and catch up before the wedding day.

It’s common to play games at a bridal shower. The games should be fun, lighthearted, and give the bride a chance to relax before the big day. If you’re struggling with game ideas, Brides has an incredible article of 28 Bridal Shower Games Ideas you should definitely check out! From Vow Mad Libs to Charades: Wedding Edition, there’s something for everyone.

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped to answer the question: who should you invite to a bridal shower? I think the easiest way to navigate the guest list is who not to invite. Anyone that does not have a wedding invitation, should not receive a bridal shower invitation. As long as their on the wedding guest list, you can really invite whoever you want and have your bridal shower wherever you wish.

Who did you invite to your bridal shower? Did you opt for an intimate gathering or a large one? I would love to hear about your experiences. Please feel free to let me know your answers in the comments below.

FAQs

Do You Have to Invite Every Woman to Bridal Shower?

In short: no. You can invite whoever you wish to you bridal shower. You may feel as though you need to invite every woman who's attending your wedding to your bridal shower, but you can make it as intimate or large in size as you wish. If you do choose to have a large bridal shower, it would be nice to invite as many female friends and family as possible, but you are under no obligation to do so!

How Many Guests Should Be Invited to a Bridal Shower?

There is no real guide as to how many guests should attend your bridal shower. The people that should most definitely receive an invite are your bridal party (bridesmaids, maid of honor, flowers girls if you're allowing children etc.). The next group of people to invite are close female family members (mother, sisters, aunties etc.). And finally, close female friends. But you don't need to invite everyone if you don't want to - it really can be an intimate gathering with just a few of your nearest and dearest.

Should You Invite Someone to a Bridal Shower and Not the Wedding?

Absolutely not! If you're following traditional wedding etiquette, it's seen as impolite to invite someone to your bridal shower, who will not be in attendance of your wedding. If you're having a "work bridal shower" with your work colleagues, this is the only time this rule will not apply (I had a work bridal shower myself!). But be sure that only wedding guests receive an invite to your bridal shower, as not to cause offense to anyone.

Does the Groom go to the Bridal Shower?

The groom does not usually receive an invite to the bridal shower. However, if you're having a joint wedding shower, having male guests and your fiancé there is totally normal. If you're sticking to the tradition of females only and would still like your groom to be there briefly, get him to make an appearance at the end of the bridal shower. That way, he has a chance to say hello to everyone and thank them for the gifts they've bought you both too!

Engagement Party Thank You Card Wording: How To

Today, we’re going to be looking at engagement party thank you card wording, and the best way to do it. So you’ve just finished celebrating your engagement and the gifts came pouring in from guests at your party. But now you’re wondering whether you need to send thank you cards. And then you’re unsure what the thank you card should even include. Don’t worry – this article will explain all! Let’s take a closer look at all things engagement party thank you cards!

Thank You For Engagement Money Wording

If you’re stuck for inspiration for what to include in your thank you card, try one of these examples:

Thank you so much for your generous gift. We’re overwhelmed with your kindness. We thought you’d like to know that your money will be going towards _____. Thank you again for helping to create our special day
This day is going to be incredibly special for us, and we can’t thank you enough for your monetary gift. Your generous gift will be going towards _____. I can’t wait for you to see it on your wedding day
The money you sent was not expected, but greatly appreciated. You’re helping to make our wedding dreams come true, and we can’t thank you enough for your generous contribution. We will be spending it on ______ for the wedding

Thank You for Money as a Wedding Gift Wording

If you’re struggling with ideas, or can’t find the words to express your gratitude, try taking a look at these examples for motivation.

Firstly, thank you for attending our wedding. Your presence made our day even more special. Your generous gift is incredibly kind and will be going towards our _____. You’ve helped to make our happily ever after.
Your gift towards our honeymoon fund is massively appreciated. While we can’t put into words how much your presence and gift meant to us on our wedding day, we’ll be sure to send a postcard from ____. Thank you so much!
We are so lucky to have such incredibly generous friends and family. Because of your gift, we’ve been able to ______. We’ll never forget your kindness, thank you so much.

Words to Use to End a Wedding Thank You Card

You may like to choose your own ending, but if you need some ideas, try one of these favorites.

gratefully,
thankfully,
warmest thanks,
lots of love,
all our love,
with love,
love,
with heartfelt thanks,
yours truly,
blessings,
God bless,
fondly,

Tips To Remember When Writing Thank You Cards

While there’s no real etiquette to follow when writing thank you cards, there are some top tips to ensure they’re as well-received as possible. Here are some of our top tips to follow!

Handwritten. While we know this is time-consuming (particularly if you have a lot of guests), it shows you really care about your gift and their presence at your engagement party/wedding. Check out this article for handwriting tips
Personal. Be sure to thank each individual for the gift they purchased. Making each note specific to each guest will definitely leave a smile on their faces
Originality. Don’t keep each thank you the same, mix it up a little! That way when your family and friends compare notes, everyone’s will be different
One for All. While you may just want to send a thank you card to the people that bought gifts, that should not be the case. Everyone who was in attendance at your wedding should receive one – including vendors!

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped you with engagement party thank you card wording, and how to make the process as easy as possible. As long as you’re being thankful, but personable, you can’t go wrong!

Do you have any examples of wording that you would like to share? What did you use in your own thank you cards? Please feel free to let me know in the comments below.

FAQs

How do you write a thank you card for money as a wedding gift?

So you've just received your wedding gift, and it's money! Whether the money is going to be used for your honeymoon, home renovations, starting a new family - it's important to show your appreciation. Again, be sure to let your guest know what their money will be put towards, and try to make it as personal as possible, rather than generic. Short, sweet and personal is the best way to go about it!

Do you send thank you cards after engagement party?

When you receive any gift for a wedding event (bridal shower, wedding day, engagement party), you should thank everyone individually with a thank you card. While the gifts may be more conservative at your engagement party, it's still seen as good etiquette and polite to send out a thank you card. It doesn't have to be a novel - short and sweet is absolutely fine! It may be time consuming, but it's the least you could do to show your gratitude.

How do you say thank you for engagement money?

Money may be a popular gift for your engagement party. Some friends and family may want to gift money to help as a contribution to the wedding. This is definitely not a small gift, and any amount of money will help immeasurably for the wedding. Keep it polite, show gratitude and tell them what they're money will be going towards - that's one of the most important things! On your wedding day, they'll be able to see what their money helped to create, which will be super satisfying for them.

How do you end a wedding thank you card?

You'll have a different relationship with everyone that was in attendance of your wedding, so to make each thank you card more personal, it may be best to end the card in a way that reflects your relationship. For example, if it's a close family member, you can sign off with "lots of love always", or it's a work colleague, you can sign off with "warmest thanks".

Places To Have A Wedding Shower: Our Top Picks

Today, we’re going to be looking at the perfect places to have a wedding shower.

What Is A Bridal Shower?

A bridal shower usually occurs during the day. The bridal shower is a traditional way of celebrating the bride’s upcoming marriage. The bride is about to start her journey into married life, and this is the time to shower her with gifts to ensure the journey runs as smoothly as possible. Guests are usually female friends and family members, but in more recent years, it’s become more common to invite whoever you wish.

When Should A Bridal Shower Be Held?

A bridal shower is typically held anywhere between two weeks and two months before the wedding. It usually takes place after the bachelorette party. Some brides like to have their bridal shower as close to the wedding date as possible, as it’s the perfect time to get herself, and her guests excited for the big day.

Our Top Picks For Where a Bridal Shower Should Be Held

While you can have the bridal shower anywhere, here’s some of our top suggestions of the best places to have a wedding shower.

Home. If you have a particularly anxious bride or a bride that likes things small and intimate, have a gathering at one of your homes. It’s a place she’ll likely be familiar with, already feel comfortable, and can completely relax before her big day
Restaurant. The best part of having a bridal shower at a restaurant is that there’s no need for a caterer! Food and drinks will already be provided throughout the shower, and it’s a neutral environment for everyone to enjoy themselves
Church. If you have a religious bride, hosting the shower in her church would be a beautiful idea – especially if it’s the church she’s marrying in! She can become even more familiar with the venue, and it will make the shower even more exciting
Park. If she loves the outdoors and good weather is on the cards, why not get a permit for your local park? Lay down some blankets, bring a gorgeous picnic, and enjoy your time together outside
Vineyard. Okay, there’s not supposed to be too much drinking at a bridal shower (that’s what the bachelorette is for, right?), but vineyards are open throughout the day, and it will definitely be a lot of fun
Afternoon Tea. While this option is more British, it’s luxurious and a real treat for any Bride. Enjoying finger food over a glass of champagne (or two) – what more could you ask for?

Other Places to Consider

Our list above is by no means extensive and there are plenty of places to have a wedding shower! Some other popular choices include:

Escape Rooms – for your adventurous bride
Art Studio – for your creative bride
Dance Studio – for your energetic bride
Beach – for your surfer bride
Casino – for your gambling bride
Botanical Gardens – for your nature-loving bride
Virtually – for your lockdown bride

Ideas of Wedding Showers During Covid

Here are some ways to celebrate a wedding shower during covid:

Virtually. We all have Zoom accounts now and probably utilized them massively throughout the pandemic (I know I did!). So why not send the bride gifts via mail and watch her open them over Zoom? You can even play some virtual games. There’s a great list of virtual bridal shower games here.
Drive-By. While it’s not ideal, if you need to stick to restrictions, just drive by the bride’s house and leave her gifts on the doorstep. You can have a quick chat and maybe watch her open the gifts.
Small Gathering. If restrictions allow, just invite her closest family members and friends – and plan a bigger celebration for when the lockdown eases!

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped to give you some inspiration on the perfect places to have a wedding shower. There’s an array of choices to pick from, but if you’re unsure, just ask the bride her opinion. She’ll likely be more than happy to help you plan her bridal shower!

Where did you have your bridal shower? Or where do you plan to? I would love to hear your experiences, so please feel free to let me know in the comments below.

FAQs

Where should a bridal shower be held?

If you're following traditional wedding etiquette, the bridal shower should be held at the home of whoever is hosting the party; whether that be the bride herself, the maid of honor, or any other female family member. However, nowadays, bridal showers can happen absolutely anywhere. The bride's favorite hotel, favorite restaurant, beauty salon, a spa - the choices are endless!

When planning the bridal shower, it's important to keep the bride's interests in mind. If she's creative, why not incorporate some painting or pottery? If she likes to be pampered, why not treat her to get her hair and nails done just before the big day? It's the time to spoil her rotten, and show her the excitement you all have for her upcoming wedding.

Can you have a bridal shower at a hotel?

Absolutely! Whether the bride wants to stay in her room with her closest friends and order room service, have a drink in the hotel bar, or have a trip to the sauna - there's a range of activities to make the most out of a hotel visit. Hotels are most suited to small, intimate bridal showers, so keep the guest list in mind whenever you're booking the wedding shower.

How to have a wedding shower during covid

While we're hopefully nearing the end of the worldwide pandemic, covid is still very much a part of our lives. It's definitely worth keeping a backup plan in mind if your bride suddenly comes down with covid, or new restrictions arise. But never fear, you can still have an amazing wedding shower during covid! Depending on the situation, virtual wedding showers and drive-by wedding showers were all the rage in the midst of the pandemic.

How To Not Cry At Your Wedding: No Ugly Tears!

Today, we’re going to be looking at how to not cry at your wedding. While a few tears are okay on your wedding day, there’s a high chance you won’t want to be ugly crying throughout the ceremony. And you certainly won’t want black streaks of watery mascara running down your cheeks, as you’re overflowing with emotion.

While it’s common for the groom to cry, a bride crying at a wedding is far more likely. But whether you’re male or female, there are plenty of ways to stop the overwhelming feeling of incoming tears on your wedding day. Let’s take a look.

Why Do People Cry At Weddings?

Weddings are emotional, there’s no doubt about it. Even the most stone-faced of people have been known to crack when watching someone they love to say their vows. But why do people cry at weddings? And not just the happy couple – but the guests too! There are a few reasons.

Bottled Emotions. Some people will bottle their emotions up, so when there’s a time to release them – they go all out!
Seeing Someone Else Cry. When I see someone else cry, it makes me start to well up too. This is extremely common, and as a few people will likely be crying at a wedding – it definitely sets off a chain reaction
Happiness. Seeing someone you love looking so beautiful and blissfully happy is another reason you may cry. Lots of people cry happy tears, and it’s not uncommon on a wedding day
Music. Music is incredibly powerful. Hearing the first few beats of my wedding song is enough to make me sob. Music can move people in many ways; often to tears

How To Not Cry On Your Wedding Day?

While it’s inevitable that there will be a tear or two throughout the day, there are plenty of ways to ensure as little damage as possible is done to your makeup. Let’s be honest, that’s why we’re all worried about crying, right? Here are our top tips and tricks to keep your wedding day looking perfect.

Practice, Practice, Practice

The tears most often occur at the ceremony. Looking into each other’s eyes and reciting your vows for the first time can be overwhelming, and incredibly intimate. While it’s lovely for the first time you say them to be on your wedding day, it’s a great idea to practice beforehand. Not only does it stop you from feeling overwhelmed, but it also helps if you’re feeling anxious about sharing your vows too.

Make-Up

This is something I did on my own wedding day. Simply just thinking of ruining my makeup at times was enough to stop the tears from flowing over. It did also help that I chose the best waterproof mascara (check out the top picks here) I could find. And I also set my face with Urban Decay Setting spray, so the few tears that did escape did not cause any damage to my foundation.

Ask Your Make-Up Artist to Stay

I chose to do my own make-up, and I had my bridesmaids keep my essentials close by if I needed them. However, if you have a make-up artist, it may be worth asking them to stick around for an extra hour or so. Tears most often occur during the ceremony, so asking them to stay and fix you up after the ceremony is a great idea. That way, you can feel more relaxed if the tears do start to flow!

Do a “First Look”

A moment during the ceremony that can be incredibly emotional is seeing each other for the first time. While traditional couples want their first look to be on the aisle, it may be a good idea to keep the moment between the two of you, before the ceremony. It’s incredibly intimate and makes for some gorgeous photos. And also can stop that overwhelming feeling of seeing each other for the first time, in front of your nearest and dearest.

Music

As mentioned earlier, music can be incredibly emotive. Walking down the aisle to a song that means so much to both of you is bound to create some tears. If music is an emotional trigger for you, try to walk down the aisle to something more traditional like the Bridal March.

Alcohol

While you’ll be in a celebrating mood, it’s best to keep the alcohol to a minimum before the ceremony begins. Alcohol intensifies any emotion you’re feeling, so it may be best to stick to a glass or two before the ceremony, and then you can start celebrating afterward!

Cry, Cry, Cry

Having a good cry before you apply your makeup is a great idea. Whether it’s the night before with a good rom-com and a glass of wine, or the morning before the ceremony with your girlfriends – let it all out. Hopefully, you won’t have any tears left and you’ll be all cried out!

Use a Safe Word

Ceremonies can feel incredibly serious, and that’s usually why the emotions start to overflow. If your partner looks like they may be about to cry, use a word, or an inside joke that always makes you both laugh. Something fun, and lighthearted – that’s guaranteed to give you both a smile. Laughing is much better than crying!

Breathing

While it may seem cliché, focusing on breathing is a great way to center yourself, and give yourself some balance. If you feel tears coming, take a deep breath in and take the moment in. Allow yourself to feel what your body wants to feel. It’s a calming technique that has always been a great help to me.

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped you to discover ways of how to not cry at your wedding. It’s an emotional time, so I’m sure you’ll be forgiven for a tear or two! Embrace the moment and embrace the day.

What helped you to not cry at your wedding? Let me know in the comments below.

How To Ask Guests To Sign Guest Book: A Guide

Today, we’re going to be looking at how to ask guests to sign the guest book and the best ways to do so. A guest book is a perfect way to remember your wedding fondly in years to come. It’s something that my husband and I often get out to have a look at, and read through all the beautiful messages.

It’ll be something you’ll treasure forever. But how do you encourage guests to sign? What do you write on the wedding guest book introduction page? Let’s take a closer look.

What Is A Wedding Guest Book?

If you’re not familiar with what a wedding guest book is, a wedding guest book is a way to express your love and happiness for the happy couple on their wedding day. You can even write down some words of advice. Traditionally, the guest book is on a table at the reception, for guests to sign as they wish.

Guest Book Sign Wording

The easiest way to signpost your guest book is a wedding guest book sign. It’s a great way to encourage guests to write a message. Here are some ideas for sign wording that you may like to consider:

Share Your Words of Wisdom. Guests may like to leave advice on married life, so it’s a great way to attract attention and gives guests an idea of what to write
Please Wish Us Well! Rather than using “sign our guestbook”, asking for good wishes is a good alternative. It’s simple and straight to the point
“Love is…” Again, this enables guests to have an idea of what to write and is a super cute idea to find out every guest’s definition of love
Share a Memory of Us. This is the perfect way to fill your guest book with happy memories of every guest at your wedding. They’ll be ones to make you laugh, and ones to make you cry, for sure!

Wedding Guest Book Introduction Page Wording

The first page your guests will see is the introduction page. You want it to be simple, but sweet. And convey the message of what you’re looking to get out of the guest book. Some couples opt for a cute poem, while others opt for wording straight to the point. Let’s take a look at our top picks.

Simple but Sweet

Here are a few ideas that get straight to the point:

Please leave us a message so we can read this back on our first wedding anniversary, and the years to come.
Please write down your favorite moments from our special day.
A new book for the start of a new journey. Please help us write the first chapter.
Your good wishes will be kept safe, bound within this book,
Once in a while, we’ll open it and take another look.
Please write a message, for the bride and groom to treasure,
It’s something we’ll be able to cherish from now until forever.

Cute Poems

If you’re wanting something more wordy and lengthy, why not try one of these options?

Please write a message,
For the bride and groom to treasure,
It’s something we’ll be able to cherish,
From now until forever.
All your well wishes will be kept safe,
Bound up within this book,
And every so often we’ll open it,
To take another look.
On this table, you will find,
Our wedding guest book for you to sign.
Please take a moment on a page so bare
a sentiment or two to share.
Please use a page for each of you
so that we may know your feelings are true.
We’re so glad you came,
So we’d love for you to sign your name,
And write perhaps a line or two
By which we can remember you.
Then when our special day has passed
Our memories of our wedding will last
For when we look at it we’ll see
Amazing words from friends and family.
This day for us is special,
A day beyond compare
The joy we feel within our hearts
We’re glad that you can share.
Now share with us your marriage advice
For a long and happy life
Present us with your words of wisdom
To help us as man and wife

Ways To Encourage Guests To Sign Guest Book

You may be wondering how to encourage guests to sign your guest book. You definitely want to encourage as many guests as possible to sign the book, as it really is one of my favorite mementos from the wedding. It’s particularly good to read on anniversaries and tough times.

Here are some top tips on how to encourage guests to sign your guest book.

Place at the Entrance. If you put the book at the entrance to your reception, it’ll be the first thing your guests see when they enter the wedding. Once guests have taken their seats, it may be more difficult to get them to sign – so it’s a great place for it to be.
Use a Sign. Signs using some of the wording from above is the perfect way to highlight that you’d really like guests to sign and where to sign.
Have Someone Stood Nearby. Have someone from your bridal party stand at the table calling people over to sign the book.
Make it Stunning. The prettier it looks, the more attention it’ll attract – so make sure it looks beautiful!
Use a Unique Guest Book. If you use something besides a traditional book, that’ll attract attention too. You can find some amazing wedding guest book ideas here.

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped you to become more familiar with how to ask guests to sign the guest book and the best ways to encourage guests out of their seats and over to your guest book to write some memories!

Do you have any other tips? Please feel free to let me know any suggestions in the comments below.

When To Have Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party: The Perfect Time

Today, we’re going to be looking at when to have a bridal shower and bachelorette party. In the lead-up to any wedding, there are many events to plan and get excited for.

For women, the two that are most common are bridal showers and bachelorette parties – but what’s the difference between the two? Are they the same thing? We’ll be taking a look at the best time to have them and the differences between them both.

What Is A Bridal Shower?

A bridal shower usually occurs in the daytime. It’s a celebration of the bride’s upcoming marriage. It’s a time where gifts are often given to the bride to help them in their new venture of married life. Female family and friends of the bride traditionally receive an invite – however, you can invite whoever you wish.

What Is A Bachelorette Party?

A bachelorette party (or hen night, depending on where you are) is a party held for the bride-to-be. Traditionally it happens in the evening and is attended by females only. However, in more recent years, male friends and family members of the bride can be invited; and some couples even opt to have a joint bachelor and bachelorette party.

Difference Between Bridal Shower And Bachelorette Party

Although they both seem like parties (and they are), there are many differences between the two. The main one being, a bridal shower is to prepare the bride for her venture with gifts and a celebration. Whereas a bachelorette party is usually the time for a bride to let her hair down and celebrate her last night of singlehood.

There are some other significant differences between the two. Let’s take a look.

The Activities

Your bridal shower will often be more sophisticated than your bachelorette party – there may even be children in attendance at your bridal shower. Because of this, you’ll often play family-friendly games, open any gifts you’ve received, and celebrate with a glass of champagne or two.

Whereas at your bachelorette party, you can really let loose and you’ll likely end up with a hangover for the next day or two. And this is the time to use the penis straws and have a bit of fun…definitely not something you’d want your grandma seeing!

The Timing

Some brides do prefer to have their bridal shower in the afternoon, and their bachelorette party in the evening, but traditionally, they are not done at the same time. We’ll be taking a look at the best time to have both in more depth later in this post.

The Guests

While some guests may be attending both parties, the guestlist for both will be significantly different. The guest list for your bridal shower will be much longer than your bachelorette party. Your bridal shower is the place to invite your grandma and your future mother in law, and any other nearest and dearest female friends and family members.

Whereas the bachelorette party is often just your bridal party – the closest females (or males) in your life. It’s the night when you can really have some fun with the closest people in your life.

The Atmosphere

There’s no doubt about it – the atmosphere will likely be completely different. At your bridal party, it’s more likely to be something like brunch, a spa, or afternoon tea. Whereas your bachelorette will likely be at a nightclub or a bar and can last several days; depending on what celebration you choose. One will be calm and relaxing, the other will be wild and fun.

The Hosts

Everyone close to you will likely play a part in the organization of both. However, traditionally the maid/matron of honor and bridesmaids will arrange the bachelorette party and the family of the bride (such as the MIL and mother of the bride) will plan the bridal shower.

When Do You Have Bridal Shower?

The bridal shower is typically much closer to the wedding than the bachelorette. The ideal time is between 2-4 weeks before the wedding. This is the perfect time to celebrate your upcoming nuptials, without being too close to the wedding. The bridal shower only usually lasts a few hours in the afternoon, so you do not need to give as much notice as you would for the bachelorette.

When Do You Have A Bachelorette Party?

Typically, a bachelorette party happens between 1-3 months before the wedding day. This will give you more than enough time to recover, but it’s close enough to the wedding to really feel some excitement. It may last a few days, or at least overnight – so make sure you give any guests plenty of time to get the dates in their diaries.

Where To Go For A Bachelorette Party?

Where you go for your bachelorette party all depends on what type of person you are. Some brides may prefer for a quiet few days around the pool sipping margaritas and being pampered. Whereas other brides may like to go to Las Vegas for a few nights and go out of single life with a bang.

If you’re planning the bachelorette party, it’s important to take the bride’s interests and values into account. If she’s not a party girl, simple afternoon tea and a pamper day may be better suited.

Whichever bride you are, this article from The Knot has some great suggestions on the 32 Best Bachelorette Destinations. There’s something for every bride!

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped you learn when to have a bridal shower and bachelorette party. The truth is, there’s no “perfect” time, the ideal time is when works for you. Some brides may want one long day of celebrating with both parties on the same day, whereas others may like to prolong the celebrations. There’s no right or wrong time.

When did you have your bridal shower and bachelorette party? Was it close to the wedding? Let me know in the comments below.

When Do You Have A Bachelor Party?: The Perfect Time

Today, we’re going be answering the question: when do you have a bachelor party? When, you announce your engagement, one of the first questions you’ll likely be asked by friends is “when’s the party?”, and it’s important to plan the party at the perfect time – but when is the sweet spot? We’ll be taking a look today! And other important questions like who pays for the party, and who typically receives an invite.

What Is A Bachelor Party?

If you’re reading this article, you likely already know what a bachelor party is, but if not, it’s a (small or large) gathering of friends and family members to celebrate when a man is about to get married. You may know a bachelor party as a stag do or a buck’s night – all depending on where you’re reading this from!

For a bachelor party, it’s usually only men that receive an invite. However, in more recent years, it’s become increasingly common for female friends to be invited – or even to have joint bachelor and bachelorette parties! It all depends on the couple and what they’re comfortable with.

What Is The Point Of A Bachelor Party?

You may be wondering what is the reasoning behind a bachelor party, and it often symbolizes two things. The first is to wave farewell to the end of a man’s single life, and the other is to celebrate the new journey he’s about to embark on with his new forever partner.

Who Pays For The Bachelor Party?

You may be wondering who pays for the bachelor party, and it’s a simple answer. Whoever is attending the party should pay for themselves. The financial costs do not fall down to whoever is planning the party. Usually, every attendee pays for themselves and etiquette says that all attendees pitch in so the groom pays nothing.

However, if the party is out of town, or requires a plane, the groom is usually expected to make some contribution, particularly if the destination is his choice.

As long as everyone attending is happy with their contribution, that’s the most important point.

When Is A Bachelor Party Held?

The reason you’re here – when should it take place? Before we highlight the perfect time, let’s have a look at when you shouldn’t have it.

Too Early

I know planning the bachelor party is exciting and you’ll likely want to start the experience as soon as possible, but it’s important not to have it too far in advance. The bachelor party is often a great way to really get pumped for the wedding, and if it happens 6 months prior to the wedding – it will lose its magic and the true meaning of a bachelor party will get lost.

Too Close to the Wedding

While it’s tempting to have the bachelor party as close to the wedding as possible, sometimes even the night before – this is not the best idea. In the lead-up to the wedding, there will likely be lots of last-minute planning and you’ll want that time to relax. You also don’t want to be nursing a hangover on one of the most special days of your life!

Another aspect to bear in mind is that attendees may not be able to get time off work that close to the wedding if they’re already taking time off to attend that – particularly if it’s a destination wedding.

Without Planning

You should aim to give the guests at least a month’s notice for the bachelor party; this should be longer if it’s a destination party. This is why it’s important to do some planning, no matter how loosely it is. You’ll want to make sure that everyone the groom wants at the party is able to attend, and that won’t be possible without at least, some planning.

The Perfect Time?

The perfect time is usually 1-3 months prior to the wedding. The most common time is around one month before. It’s close enough to the wedding that the excitement is really starting to build, but far enough away to recover from the party and then look forward to the wedding.

Who Plans The Bachelor Party?

If tradition is important to you, the best man should be the one to plan the party. Or if he needs some help, it falls down to the male friends and family members of the groom to help with any planning. However, in recent years, the groom may like to do the planning himself.

If the best man isn’t a particularly organized person, it may be best to assign some tasks to everyone within the bachelor party group to ensure everything is booked in enough time.

If you’re looking for some bachelor party ideas, you can find some great inspiration here.

Who’s Invited To The Bachelor Party?

It’s really down to the groom to decide how small or large the party is. It’s seen as etiquette to run the guest list by the groom before sending any invites, that way he can make the final call on who receives invites. While some grooms may love a huge party, others may not. You should always have the groom in the front of your mind when choosing who to invite.

Male family members and friends are the most important people to invite to the party. And it’s important to note that anyone who receives an invite to the party, should also receive an invite to the wedding.

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped to answer the question of when the best time is to have the party. And other important questions like who pays and who helps to plan the party. There really are no set rules on how to have the perfect party – you should be led by the groom and what he wants.

When did you have your bachelor party? Was it close to the wedding? Please feel free to leave any answers in the comments below.

How To Plan A Bachelor Party: A Step by Step Guide

Today, we’re going to be looking at how to plan a bachelor party, step by step. Every groom is different and has a different vision for their bachelor party. But where do you even begin? Who plans it, who should be invited, and what happens? Don’t worry, we’ll be covering it all in this article.

What Is A Bachelor Party?

You’re probably already more than aware of what a bachelor party is, but if you’re not familiar, a bachelor party is a party or small gathering for a man that is about to get married. You may be more familiar with it as a stag do or buck’s night, depending on where you are in the world. Traditionally, only men are invited to a bachelor party. However, in more recent years, that hasn’t been the case. And some couples even opt to have joint bachelor and bachelorette parties.

If you’re unsure when the bachelor party should be taking place, it’s often around one to three months prior to the wedding. Some grooms (and brides) would choose to have their party the night before their wedding, but that is definitely not something we recommend anymore. You do not want to be starting your wedding day nursing a hangover!

Who Plans The Bachelor Party?

If you’re following tradition throughout your wedding and wedding planning, the best usually plans the bachelor party; with or without help from your male friends and family. However, the groom may like to plan his own bachelor party, and that’s become much more frequent in recent years.

The most important thing is that there’s enough time given in advance to ensure that everyone can be in attendance, especially for people that are needing to travel or if it’s a destination bachelor party.

Who Is Invited To A Bachelor Party?

It should be up to the groom to decide how big (or small) they would like the bachelor party to be. Some grooms will want huge parties, while others will want a small gathering of friends and family. It’s important to take in what the groom will like, rather than planning something for yourself.

Close male friends and family members are often invited to the bachelor party. But be sure to present the guest list to the groom before you send out any invites – that way they can add or remove people as they see fit.

It’s also worth noting that if someone is being invited to a bachelor party, it’s expected for them to be invited to the wedding too. So be sure to follow the correct wedding etiquette when planning your bachelor party.

How To Throw A Bachelor Party

There are some tips to follow when throwing a bachelor party. There are no real guidelines as to what you should be doing, but these steps will make it easy as possible.

How-to: A Guide

Guest List. Before you make any plans, the guests are the most important thing. Once you have the seal of approval from the groom, you can start looking into venues, etc. that cater to that amount of people
Venue. Whether you’re off to your local bar, watching your favorite sport live, or having a game of poker indoors, you need to choose your venue as soon as possible.
Once you’ve chosen the venue, you can start to look at dates. Be sure to check with as many members of the party as possible that they can do that specific date. Starting a group chat on WhatsApp or Facebook would probably be the best idea to get everyone in one place.
If you need somewhere to stay the night, now’s the time to start looking around for hotels or apartment rentals. It’s usually best to get an apartment so you can all crash back there afterward and continue the party if you want to. Be sure to make any landlords aware that you’re having a bachelor party as some do not allow them in their rentals.
Whatever you’re choosing to do, arrange it. Are you going paintballing? Camping? Fishing? Make sure you have all the equipment you need. And be sure to tell all guests in attendance too! If you’re going out for a meal prior to the bar, make a reservation – particularly if there’s a lot of you. It may all seem like a lot of hassle, but you want the bachelor party to go as smoothly as possible.
RSVP. Before you make final payments or bookings, be sure to work out the final numbers. Some places may require a deposit from each person, so collect any payments you need.

What Happens At A Bachelor Party?

Bachelor parties have a bad reputation and usually, the first thing that comes to mind when you think of bachelor parties is: strippers. But they don’t deserve the bad rep they get! You can choose absolutely anything to happen at your bachelor party. It can be just a handful of people grabbing a takeout, a few beers, and playing poker if that’s what you’re into.

Or it could be hiring a party bus and doing a crawl of all the local bars. What happens is entirely down to the groom and the best man. The most important thing is that you’re celebrating the end of your single day and looking forward to the next chapter in your life.

If you’re looking for some ideas of where to have a bachelor party, Travel Triangle has a great article on the 27 Best Places.

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped you to become more familiar with how to plan a bachelor party. It really couldn’t be easier, as long as you plan ahead with plenty of time and get organized. If the best man isn’t the organized one in your group of friends, distribute tasks out among other people – I’m sure everyone will be more than happy to help, in any way they can.

Have you planned a bachelor party? Do you have any tips that didn’t make it onto our list? Please feel free to let me know in the comments below.

Funny Bachelor Party Email Invite: Ideas

Today, we’re going to be looking at ideas for a funny bachelor party email invite. If you’re reading this article, you’re likely a best man or in the process of planning a bachelor party for the soon-to-be groom. You’re likely looking for ideas to start off the bachelor party with a bang. And what better way than with epic bachelor party emails?

Let’s be honest, most men aren’t bothered about physical invites they can keep and treasure. So why not do them all online vis email? But how can you make them memorable and funny? Let’s take a closer look at some bachelor party invite text examples.

What Is A Bachelor Party?

A bachelor party (otherwise known as a stag do or buck’s night depending on where you’re from) is a party for a man who is about to be married. It often happens close to the wedding (but not too close!) and it’s usually only men that receive an invite. However, in more recent years, women can be invited and some couples even opt for a joint bachelor and bachelorette party!

If you’re wondering when to throw the bachelor party, it’s usually held around one to three months prior to the wedding. Despite contrary belief, it’s not usually held the night before the wedding anymore. This is because it usually makes for a groom that isn’t feeling great!

Who Plans The Bachelor Party?

If you’re looking to follow tradition, the best man (or woman) is usually the one to plan the bachelor party. His closest male friends and family will often help with ideas and it’s important to communicate with everyone you want in attendance early on so you can be sure they can attend. Nowadays, the groom may even want to plan his own bachelor party so that there are no surprises – and that’s completely okay too.

Bachelor Party Email Examples

Whatever you’re planning to do for the bachelor party, you’ll need invites. More commonly, they’re sent by email, so here are some ideas to get your inspiration going for your bachelor party emails.

Funny but Simple Verses

If you’re looking for something short and sweet, but with a bit of humor thrown in – these are perfect for you. Here are some of our ideas:

(Insert name here) is getting married!
Join us for his last night as a single man
(Insert date)
(Insert time)
(Add location)Time to say goodbye to freedom!
When we give him a send-off
we’ll be doing it in style
Soon he’ll be making
his way up the aisle
Let’s celebrate the fact
that he found his one
let’s all get together
and have some fun
(Insert, date, time, and location here)
Let’s have one last toast
for the guy we love most
so here’s your invite
to (NAME)’s last single night!
He wants to take a short at marriage,
so it’s time to have a par-tee!
In honor of the groom,
join us at (insert date, time, and location here)

Funny Invitation Wording

If you’re looking for some funny wording to add to the invitation to make everyone laugh. Here are a few ideas you may want to put into your bachelor party email invites.

Let’s get our hands dirty and party, at the bachelor party of (insert name here)
(Insert name here) will no longer be a bachelor, as he loses his freedom let’s celebrate his last night of singlehood at (insert time and location here)
Come and party like hell, and bid your singledom farewell at (insert time and location here)
It’s his last day as a single man, so let’s celebrate while we still can
His reign as a single warrior has come to a close. Before he weds his queen and becomes a king, let’s first celebrate the last of his single days at (insert time and location here)
Let yourself loose, and enjoy some booze! It’s (insert name here)’s last day of freedom!
He’s about to become a married man, so let’s get drunk together while we still can
The man. The myth. The legend. Join us for his final farewell (insert date, time, and location here)

Recently, there was an email that went viral that went down as the coolest bachelor party email ever. You can find the whole email here – it’s definitely a long one, so if you’re looking for short and sweet, this is not the one for you.

If you’re struggling with a template, there are a plethora of free ones online that you can customize and make your own. Failing that, there’s nothing wrong with just a plain ol’ email with all the information the attendees need – it really couldn’t be easier.

Bachelor Party E-Invites

If you’d rather send out an invite that’s already prepared and then message the seller to add your own wording to make it your own, that’s actually a great idea! And online marketplaces such as Etsy offer a range of options – even e-invites. So you don’t have to do any of the work.

On Etsy, you can find a huge selection of ideas that you may like to try. Including VIP passes, an animated video invite, and mugshot invites. You can find just a few of the ideas on offer here.

Conclusion

I hope this article has helped you to become more familiar with just a few ideas for a funny bachelor party email invite. However you decide to word your invites, the most important thing is that everyone that’s nearest and dearest to the groom is in attendance. Whether you’re planning something intimate and small, or a huge celebration – make sure you get those invites out with plenty of time.

If you’re unsure who to invite, ask the groom for a guest list. Everything else can be kept a surprise, but the groom should be the one who chooses who he wants to attend.

Do you have any funny bachelor party email invite tips? Please feel free to let me know in the comments below.

Best Printer For Printing Wedding Invitations: Our Top Picks

Today, we’re going to be looking at the best printer for printing wedding invitations. Our top picks have all been tried and tested using cardstock (the card used when printing wedding invitations) and are perfect for printing wedding invitations. There are many benefits to printing your own wedding invitations. Plus, you’ll be able to use the printer for many years after your wedding – so it’s definitely a good purchase. Let’s take a look at some of our top picks of a laser printer for invitations.

Why Print Your Own Wedding Invitations?

Wedding invitations are expensive and most of the money is going towards the printing and assembling costs of the invitation itself. Having someone just design your wedding invitations saves a lot of money. While it may not save you heaps of time, you’ll have a large portion of your budget saved from having to have someone print and assemble them!

It’s also great if you need to print off any extras last minute, or something needs tweaking. Rather than waiting for the business to change the invitation, print the invitation, post the invitation – you can just do it yourself! Plus, once you have a printer all set up, you can use it for various other occasions, such as birthdays, christenings, etc.

Best Printer For Invitations

Printer invitations are becoming increasingly popular and it isn’t difficult to see why. Let’s take a look at some of the best choices for printing your dream invitations.

Canon Pixma iX6820 Wireless Business Printer

Our first choice is without a doubt, the Canon Pixma iX6820. It’s compatible with Windows and MAC and can be used via laptop, PC, or smartphone – making it extremely handy if you don’t have a PC or laptop. It prints super fast, with high resolution, which is exactly what you’re looking for when printing your own invitations. There’s an incredible 5 individual print tanks, so if only red runs out of color – you can just replace the red!

You can even set the printer up for your Alexa! “Alexa, print 50 wedding invitations” – and she can do all the hard work for you. With over a staggering 3,000 reviews, this is one of the most highly rated printers at 4.3 out of 5 stars.

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Brother MFC-J805DW

If you’re looking for a compact, not very budget-friendly, all-in-one printer which offers scanning, printing, and copying facilities – the Brother MFC-J805DW may be the choice for you. It’s not the most aesthetically pleasing printer, but it does the job effectively. It works well with a range of different-sized paper, including the style you’ll need for wedding invitations.

While it may take a while to find the right setting for your invites (there are a lot of settings!), when a standard black ink cartridge lasts around 3,000 pages and a color cartridge lasts around 1,500 pages – you’ll have ink to spare. If you buy the ultra cartridges, you’re looking at 6,000 pages in black, and 5,000 pages in color!

In comparison to other printer cartridges, they’re reasonably inexpensive too. You can buy this printer for around $300. With over 2,000 reviews on Amazon, with a rating of 4.4 stars out of 5, you’re definitely getting your money’s worth for this one.

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EpsonExpression Photo XP-610

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly printer that prints with speed and precision, the Epson Expression Photo XP-610 may be the choice for you. It’s suitable for all your wedding day printing needs that you have and comes in at around $180. This is another printer that is compatible with an Alexa device, so works with voice control if that’s of importance to you.

Whether you’re looking for a matt finish, gloss, semi-gloss – you’ll be able to use whichever paper you’d like for your wedding invitations, as this printer is compatible with them all. While the printer itself is not as expensive as others, the ink doesn’t print anywhere near as many pages. A standard black cartridge prints around 550 pages, and a standard color cartridge prints around 650 pages.

It’s almost at 2,000 reviews on Amazon, with a 4.1-star rating out of 5 stars. With the price of the printer, it’s definitely one worth considering if you’re on a tight budget. And its sleek, black design makes it aesthetically pleasing too.

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HP OfficeJet 3830

There are tonnes of special features to explore on the HP OfficeJet 3830 – and it’s one of the most popular printers on Amazon. With a touch screen, auto document feeder, HP instant ink eligible, and energy star certified, it’s not hard to see why. Again, it works with Alexa, so can be controlled by voice once paired with an Alexa device.

It prints wirelessly and can copy, scan, fax, and print at ease. Like our other options, it’s super easy to print a variety of cards, at varying thickness. Meaning you can print some pretty luxurious invitations with ease!

It has almost 33,000 reviews on Amazon! With the average rating being 4.4 out of 5 stars. Making the HP OfficeJet 3830 our top pick of today!

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Other Printers

It’s important to note that there is a range of printers suitable to print invitations – and you may already have one! These are simply just the best printers available to print the most pristine wedding invites. If you’re unsure whether your printer is suitable, be sure to check the manual or instruction guide for more information.

Conclusion

I hope this article has given you more insight into the best printer for printing wedding invitations. With the right printer, printing your wedding invitations couldn’t be easier – and will be sure to save you money, especially if you’re printing a large volume of invitations. What’s great is that you can also use the printer for any additional stationery you may need, such as thank you notes and RSVP cards, etc.

Did you print your own wedding invitations? Which printer did you use? If you have any recommendations or tips, please feel free to let me know in the comments below.