Pre-wedding Parties Mesa AZ

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

La Ruche
480-232-6549
PO Box 3129
Scottsdale, AZ
Blue Orchid Designs
888-387-BLUE
3219 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ
Blue Orchid Designs
888.387.BLUE
3219 East Camelback Road
Phoenix, AZ
Wedding Invitation 4 U
480-338-9272
15150 N. Hayden Rd. #102
Scottsdale, AZ
After Hours Formalwear
(480) 844-7099
1350 S Longmore
Mesa, AZ
Michelle's Design Company
(480) 325-5585
7127 E Main St Ste E
Mesa, AZ
C ASA De Novias
(480) 969-5321
17 S Morris
Mesa, AZ
Wedding Depot
(480) 835-8955
753 S Alma School Rd
Mesa, AZ
Sister Bridal
(480) 986-7593
Mesa, AZ
Tuxedo Lady
(480) 924-8800
4210 E Main St
Mesa, AZ

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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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Featured Local Company

La Ruche

La Ruche. event design studio. offers social and corporate event planning services, including wedding consultant.

480-232-6549
PO Box 3129
Scottsdale, AZ
http://www.enterlaruche.com

La Ruche. event design studio. offers social and corporate event planning services, including wedding consultant. Wedding services include wedding consultant, day-of-wedding coordination, non-denominational officiant, decoration assistance, and invitations design. Visit the La Ruche web site to peruse excellent client and vendor referrals.

La Ruche. event design studio.

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