Pre-wedding Parties Bristol VA

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

A Bridal Path-Cornett's
(276) 466-6300
55 Commonwealth Ave
Bristol, VA
Baehr Memorial Chapel
(276) 669-0501
Bristol, VA
Lyn's Hallmark Shop
(276) 466-8327
510 Gate City Hwy
Bristol, VA
University Florists
(434) 973-1381
2123 Berkmar Dr
Charlottesville, VA
Toula's
(757) 422-0884
Virginia Beach, VA
Sew Many Weddings
(703) 830-6965
Centreville, VA
American Dream Catering Service Inc
(434) 296-2799
247 Ridge McIntire Rd
Charlottesville, VA
Traditions Bridal & Formal
(757) 249-2743
12715 Warwick Blvd
Newport News, VA
Vogue Flowers and Flower Market
(804) 740-3201
1123 Gaskins Rd
Richmond, VA
Cjkk Bridals
(703) 490-3663
13412 Jefferson Davis Hwy
Woodbridge, VA

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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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