Pre-wedding Parties Abilene TX

As the date for your wedding draws near, you and your fiance will find yourselves the subjects of a whirlwind of parties. Some you will host, but for most you two will be the guests of honor, which means you get to pretty much relax and enjoy the festivities.

Local Companies

Aylin's Bridal
(325) 672-0529
1175 N 2nd St
Abilene, TX
Angel Wear Bridal
(325) 692-1764
4310 Buffalo Gap Rd Ste 1000
Abilene, TX
Sixth Street Savvy
(325) 672-1800
3532 N 6th St
Abilene, TX
Wedding Things
(325) 672-7371
Abilene, TX
McKay's Bakery
(325) 672-9737
266 Cypress St
Abilene, TX
Sunshine Florist
(361) 575-4728
1901 N Laurent St
Victoria, TX
Al's Formal Wear
(512) 472-1697
2828 Guadalupe St
Austin, TX
Enchanted Gardens
(903) 356-6740
425 State Highway 34 S
Quinlan, TX
Comet One Hour Cleaners
(940) 691-0060
Wichita Falls, TX
Charles Kevin Salon
(214) 720-9200
2222 McKinney Ave
Dallas, TX

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As the date for your wedding draws near, you and your fiance will find yourselves the subjects of a whirlwind of parties. Some you will host, but for most you two will be the guests of honor. which means you get to pretty much relax and enjoy the festivities. Still, it helps to know what to expect. That way you can provide guidance when its requested to friends and family who are hosting a party for you.

Bridal Showers

The first party to be given in your honor will most likely be a shower , which can take place anywhere from two months to three weeks before the wedding. A shower is usually given by the maid of honor, the bridal party as a group, or some close friends. It is often a surprise.

Traditionally, it is considered inappropriate for the brides immediate family to host the shower, since it appears as if they are asking for gifts. In many parts of the country, however, this has become an acceptable practice. Another way for the mother of the bride to get involved is to help defray the costs by footing some of the catering bill or offering her home as the location.

While any female (or male) whos on the wedding guest list can technically be invited to a shower, its best to keep the event intimate, including only the brides closest friends and relatives. The exception is a shower hosted by office workers, not all of whom may be attending the wedding but who wish to give you a celebratory send-off. Its also becoming increasingly common to host a coed shower for ...

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