Pre-wedding Parties Hampton 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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When Hearts Collide Events
757-369-9825
414 Wolf trap rd
yorktown, VA
Special Music
(757) 826-2572
Hampton, VA
Masters Tuxedo and Bridal Shop
(757) 838-5700
3305 W Mercury Blvd
Hampton, VA
After Hours Formalwear
(757) 827-7550
Coliseum Mall
Hampton, VA
Queen's Bridal
(757) 827-3254
1058 W Mercury Blvd
Hampton, VA
David's Bridal
(757) 827-0361
32 Coliseum Xing
Hampton, VA
James Mitchell Photography
(540) 297-5579
1772 Flint Hill Rd
Moneta, VA
Let George DO It George Taylor Florist
(540) 672-9448
Radiant, VA
Bridal Dreams by Tj's
(804) 222-4353
4939 Nine Mile Rd
Richmond, VA
Courtyard Conference Centers
(434) 836-5009
2725 Franklin Tpke
Danville, 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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414 Wolf trap rd
yorktown, VA

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