Pre-wedding Parties Louisburg 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.

Local Companies

Sink Richard Alexander Photographer
(336) 784-8759
467 Cedar Dr
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Music Xpress Dj & Light Show
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Louisa's Bridals Formals & Tuxedos
(252) 338-8965
800 W Ehringhaus St
Elizabeth City, NC
Anjolique Bridal
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233 E Main St
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Davis Video Productions
(910) 215-0986
25 Chinquapin Rd
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Advanced Printing
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After Hours Formalwear
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6910 Fayetteville Rd
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Uniquely Yours Bridal Shop
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800 Shipyard Blvd
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1229 Montlieu Ave
High Point, 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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