Pre-wedding Parties Clemmons NC

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.

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On Occasion
336-624-1489
2687 Amesbury Rd
Winston Salem, NC
On Occasion
336-624-1489
2687 Amesbury Rd
Winston Salem, NC
The Wedding In A Box
336-926-4578
514 Stratford Rd
Winston-Salem, NC
The Wedding In A Box
336-926-4578
514 Stratford Rd
Winston-Salem, NC
English's Bridal & Formal Wear
(336) 766-0999
Clemmons, NC
Eastern Bridal & Tuxedo
(336) 272-8561
510 N Elm St
Greensboro, NC
Black Tie Formals
(336) 884-3935
1345 N Main St Ste 106
High Point, NC
Hope's Bridal Boutique
(704) 938-5645
311 S Main St
Kannapolis, NC
Sallie's
(919) 735-5522
215 W Walnut St
Goldsboro, NC
Precious Memories Wedding Cake & Floral Design
(252) 430-6400
733 N Garnett St
Henderson, NC

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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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2687 Amesbury Rd
Winston Salem, NC

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