Pre-wedding Parties Spotsylvania 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.

Local Companies

The Write Touch
540 371 7783
1006 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA
Saffron Ltd
(804) 673-2800
5707 Grove Ave
Richmond, VA
Jim Wilson Photography
(434) 245-7041
Charlottesville, VA
Sheik Styling Salon
(540) 366-1170
2501 Williamson Rd NE
Roanoke, VA
Martin Florist
(757) 857-0701
5010 E Princess Anne Rd
Norfolk, VA
A-1 Disc Jockey Services
(757) 467-7700
Virginia Beach, VA
Parties Etc
(804) 795-7945
Richmond, VA
I Thee Wed Llc
(540) 548-0606
Chancellor
Fredericksburg, VA
Cvr Rentals
(540) 433-7368
3380 Emmaus Rd
Harrisonburg, VA
Vogue Flowers and Flower Market
(804) 360-3900
11446 W Broad St
Glen Allen, 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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The Write Touch

540 371 7783
1006 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA
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