Pre-wedding Parties Colonial Heights 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.

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Slumber Parties by Michele
804-201-5780
Surry Road
Chester, VA
Vision First Event Management and Consulting Firm
(804)652-1676
6312 Whitfield Avenue
Richmond, VA
Jewelry Creations by Shirlie Witt
(804) 526-1516
1910 Boulevard
Colonial Heights, VA
Hughes Flowers
(804) 526-0323
21 Dunlop Vlg
Colonial Heights, VA
Reflections the Bridal Shop
(434) 848-3434
209 N Main St
Lawrenceville, VA
Elizabeth's Bridal Shoppe
(757) 220-0266
6568 Richmond Rd
Williamsburg, VA
Hannelore's Bridal Boutique
(703) 549-0387
106 N Lee St
Alexandria, VA
Giles Flowerland & Caterers
(434) 793-6211
232 S Main St
Danville, VA
Monticello Event and Convention Center
(434) 974-9303
201 Monticello Ave
Charlottesville, VA
Young Lehman H Prntr
(703) 273-1220
10608 Oliver St
Fairfax, 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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Slumber Parties by Michele

804-201-5780
Surry Road
Chester, VA

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