A Guide to the Perfect Outdoor Hen Party
Going to be a bridesmaid? Once you’ve finally calmed down and the tears of joy have stopped, it’s likely that reality will bite and the sense of responsibility will hit you. Don’t panic though, we’ve got some great advice on how to plan the perfect outdoor hen party to help you out – ideal if …
Wedding Registry Ideas for Couples Who Live Together
If you’re newly engaged, you will likely hear a few of the same questions on multiple occasions. Have you set a date? How many people are you inviting? Where are you registered? The last question can be the most challenging for couples to answer, especially if they’ve lived together for a long time prior to …
7 Popular Bridal Shower Games
Unlike the noisily crazy Bachelorette party somewhere in a bar, club or hotel abroad, Bridal Shower is a comfortable event which takes place in a relaxed atmosphere. But this does not mean that Bridal Shower is something boring. Bridal Shower is a good reason for a gathering with best friends and talking about men, enjoying …
Complete Guide to Bridal Showers
Planning An Amazing Bridal Shower Top Tips for Hosting Memorable Bridal Showers While the bride is confronted with a myriad of important decisions for the big day – dress, flowers, menu, etc., – those planning her bridal shower have other decisions to make. How do you create a warm and comfortable atmosphere when, often, the …
Best Bridal Shower Party Accessories
The big day is looming and you want to give the bride an extra special day to celebrate before she walks down the aisle. Bridal showers are a fantastic way to treat the bride-to-be before the big day and can be a great excuse to gather friends and family together for the celebrations. If you …
What Do Bridesmaids Pay For?
If you’re a first-time bridesmaid and are wondering what the heck you have to pay for, don’t fret. Many newbie bridesmaids have this question, and let’s face it: being a ‘maid isn’t exactly cheap. Help yourself avoid unnecessary expenses by learning what you are expected to pay for. The Dress Paying for your bridesmaid dress …
5 Wedding Shower Etiquette Questions
Whether you’re hosting a wedding shower, attending a wedding shower, or the person the wedding shower happens around, it’s a good idea to keep a few etiquette tips in mind. Use the following as an etiquette guide to prevent mishaps and annoyed people. Q: My Bridesmaids Are Hosting My Shower And Asked Me For A …
How Much Money Should Bridesmaids Spend? A Few FAQs
Let’s face it: being a bridesmaid isn’t exactly cheap. How much bridesmaids spend depends on the bride and the cost of her wedding, with some going the crazy-extravagant route and others taking pains to make their nuptials as budget-friendly as possible. With that in mind let’s look at a few frequently-asked questions to give you …
9 Wedding Shower Gifts The Couple Will Actually Use
Wedding shower gifts can be tricky if the couple hasn’t registered. Rather than getting the bride and groom items destined to end up in the attic, review the following suggestions…the happy couple will love you even more for them! Cake Stand Purchase a quality cake stand the couple can use over and over again when …
More Bridal Shower Etiquette
If you have never attended a bridal shower before, you might have some questions on etiquette do’s and don’ts. Fear not, as we have outlined everything you need to know about planning and attending this special pre-wedding event. Read on, and be enlightened. Who Hosts? Bridal showers were traditionally not hosted by a family member, …
Bridal Shower Inspiration Worth Stealing
Whether you’re the bride to be, the bridesmaid or a congratulatory guests, bridal showers are one of the most girl-bonding events there are! Depending on your role in the proceedings, it may be up to you to plan and execute the perfect bridal shower for your loved one. If this sounds like you, you’re in …
5 Bridal Shower Etiquette Tips
Planning a bridal shower is hardly a small feat, especially if dozens upon dozens of women are attending. Food, drinks, presents, decorations, music, games…there’s a lot to consider. However, plenty of fantastic bridal shower tips exist to help you through the craziness that so often accompanies wedding planning. Review a few of the best tips …
7 Things That Every Bridal Shower Needs!
Spring is in full bloom! And so are the showers! …and we mean showers of love, happiness, and best wishes for the bride to be! If you are planning a bridal shower, make sure to have a checklist of the 7 things that every bridal shower needs! 1. A perfect shower starts with a perfect …
20 Must-Have Kitchen Tools on Your Wedding Registry
Okay, you’re engaged — yay! After setting a date, one of the first things you’ll do is register. And don’t feel like you’re jumping the gun by getting ahead. It’s important to register right away, as people will begin planning showers (which means including your registry information on the invitations), sending engagement gifts, etc. Also, …
How To Plan A Bridesmaid Luncheon
Planning a wedding? If you are a bride planning a wedding, you know just how stressful things can be. From selecting a venue, organizing the seating chart, sending out invitations, selecting a color theme, tasting the cake, finding wedding music for your first dance as the new Mr. and Mrs., and choosing the perfect wedding …
Maid Of Honor Duties: The Details
Acting as the Maid or Matron of Honor is a job that comes with a heck of a lot of responsibilities. Not only do you have to wrangle the bridesmaids, plan the bachelorette party and bridal shower, and stay on top of everything on the big day, you also have to act as the bride’s emotional …
Bridal Shower Sip Style: Finding the Right Fit
via We’ve already gushed about how important it is to serve a great cocktail at your wedding. Guests look forward to tasting and sipping and it becomes a part of the overall experience. And, as we mentioned before, it’s not as easy as you may think to find the absolutely perfect drink, in style and …
5 Fun & Easy Bridal Shower Games & Activities
Are you planning the perfect bridal shower for your bestie bride and can’t think of any entertainment? Of course you’ll need to have snacks and yummy treats, something tasty to sip on and presents galore, but you’ll also need something to break the ice and have everyone get involved! From charming little contests to games filled …
Bridal Shower Hosting Do’s and Don’ts
Your sister, niece, best friend or favorite co-worker just got engaged, and guess who’s been asked to host the bridal shower? After the first flush of excitement, you might be left wondering if you’re up to the task. No need to worry. Just follow these top bridal shower-hosting do’s and don’ts, and your shower …
How To Plan a Bridal Shower That Won’t Break The Bank
We recently wrote an article about how expensive it is to be a bridesmaid. The cost of being part of perfect wedding can really add up and the bridal shower is a big expense. So, In order to help you still meet all your responsibilities but not break the bank we have come up with …
How to Be the Perfect Maid of Honor: Our Maid of Honor Checklist
Your best friend is getting married, and while you’re totally honored and not at all surprised that she just asked you to be her MOH, you suddenly realize that you have no idea what a maid of honor is actually responsible for. Have no fear—if you’re kind, thoughtful, and willing to help, you’ll do great. …
5 Fun & Unique Bridal Shower Themes
When it’s time to choose a bridal shower theme, think about the things that are meaningful. Everybody takes the same road and we know that everybody is different so why stick to the usual bridal party themes. Explore interests, passions and overall see if you can get creative. Focus on the fun side of bridal …
Throwing A Wedding Shower in Heart Touching Style
After the date of wedding is announced, here comes the time to arrange wedding shower for the bride to be for showering gifts, blessings and best wishes on her. The maid of honor, co-maids or sisters can host the small party at home or some other venue to gather with family members, friends, co-workers and …
How to host a wine tasting for a bridal shower
Many people think they have to be a wine expert in order to enjoy it. Some are intimidated at wine tastings by the presence of knowledgeable wine aficionados. Others love wine, but think that it will be too expensive to host a wine tasting. Hosting a wine tasting during a bridal shower can be a …
I’m the Maid of Honor; What am I Supposed to Do?
She’s your best friend or sister or oldest friend since childhood and she’s getting married. You’ve been asked to be the maid of honor for her special day and with that honor comes various expectations and responsibilities. The titles The bridal party consists of the maid or matron of honor, best man, bridesmaids, groomsmen and …
‘Note to (Future) Self’ – Wedding Time Capsules
Sometimes you can get so caught up with the stresses of a wedding that you forget to notice the little nuances that make the big day truly special. In the wise words of Katie Price: ‘I wish I’d never allowed OK magazine to shoot my wedding photos, I was shepherded about all day and didn’t …
We’re Jammin’ – Vintage Afternoon Tea Hen Parties
2013 is The Year of the Baked Goods. Cupcakes are (literally) rising to the occasion in the Trend-ometer. Macaroons may still be a little too maverick for us this Spring, but you can barely move for all the cute cupcake shops popping up onto London’s high streets. With a hearty helping of bakery shows …
Sushi Making Hen Parties
For health-conscious hens that are looking gorge all day without gaining weight then Sushi Making is the perfect activity – especially with the wedding day looming. Being one of the healthiest foods around, and with the popularity of sushi restaurants spreading over the nation, sushi is currently one of Britain’s best loved dishes. What better …
Snake hips, twists and ‘earthquake shimmies.’
Shimmying, shaking and ‘thigh trembling.’ No I’m not talking about the Wedding Night itself, I’m referring to Belly Dancing as a fabulous hen party activity. Many Hens are donning their ‘shimmy belts’ to learn the sensual sways and steps that epitomise the traditional art of Belly Dancing. We provide the pro and groups enjoy simply …
Truth or Dare?
The Stag Party is a rocky terrain rife with terrifying pranks, juvenile tricks and erratic high jinks. Whenever I attend a hen party I thank my lucky stars that one of the group isn’t about to leap out of a hedge, tie up the hen and promptly secure her to a lamppost sans pants. That’s …
Save cash, spend creativity.
In an ideal world, money would be no object and we could have all our most elaborate bridal visions whipped up by an accomplished professional, without putting our manicures into the line of fire. However… when it comes down to it, a lot of wedding prep can be done at a fraction of the cost, …
Craft Your Own Hen Night
At Polestars we can’t get enough of a spot of haberdashery, which led me to think; how could crafting be incorporated into a hen party? I’ve come up with a fresh list of whimsical ideas to choose from when planning your Hen party. Remember when you were school and you created those origami fortune tellers …
The Hen Night: Being Good Vs Being Bad
So your planning the hen, great! Exciting tasks ahead of you. Firstly there will be many people to consider, perhaps different ages are amongst your group? There might be a mixture of friends and in-laws who may not know each other very well. Most importantly you will need to take all of the brides tastes (and demands) …
Fifty Shades of Hen Parties
This year has seen a phenomenal rise in erotic fiction amongst female readers. It has always been their but we have all been too shy to pick it up; that is until E. L. James came along with her Fifty Shades of Grey trilogy, which has left women wanting more of this erotic fantasy! The …
Vintage Hen Parties for the Retro Bride
Vintage has been having a bit of a moment recently. With the likes of Christina Aguilera, Paloma Faith and Dita Von Teese leading the way, we women have been falling over ourselves to jump on this glamorous bandwagon. Vintage is an embrace of femininity, sensuality and glamour. For once, women have a trend that is …
Get Fancy With A Royal Bridal Shower Idea. How Does High Tea Sound?
Need a fresh idea for a bridal shower? Want something more personal, and possibly held at home while still being elegant and special? Then you might consider a royal bridal shower idea, High Tea. Although what Americans call “high tea” is actually a misnomer as far as the Brits are concerned (high tea in Great …
Pretty and Practical Favors; A Neat Way to Thank the Girls!
Looking for a neat way to thank the ladies in your bridal party for picking up the slack, or to give to bridal shower or bachelorette party guests? Then this adorable little favor could be for you. It’s called the Heart Purse Valet by Kate Aspen, sold by The Wedding Shoppe – an online wedding …
Free Bridal Shower Invitations
Trying to get a bridal shower planned on a tight budget? One way to save money is to do the shower invitations yourself (DIY bridal shower invitations)! You can choose from among three free printable bridal shower invitations below or see some examples we have found online that you can buy cheaply. We also have …
Polka Dot Bridal Shower Theme
Are you planning a bridal shower, and don’t want it to be the usual ho-hum cake, games, and gifts thing? There are a lot of great things you can do to add some unique style and fun to your party – especially if the bride is caught up in the “Polka Dot Craze” that is …
Non-Traditional Bridal Shower Themes
Are you throwing a shower and looking for something a little out-of-the-ordinary? While the traditional kitchen and linens showers are still appropriate for many brides, a growing number of women walking down the aisle already have established households. So what do you do when the bride really doesn’t need another toaster, but you still want …
Best Bridal Shower Etiquette
Many people agree that the very first bridal shower, many years ago, helped to bring the end of the dowry system. Friends and family showered a young woman whose father wouldn’t give her a dowry with many of the items she and her groom would need to begin a life together. It evolved into parties …
Tips for Making the Most of Bridal Shows
Couples who attend local bridal shows and expos will find an excellent way to get a handle on the wonderful world of wedding planning. The planning starts at least a year in advance. The average engagement in the United States is between 12-15 months. If you leave yourself plenty of time in advance of your …
Top Bridal Shower Themes
Ideas for Bridal Shower Themes Oooh-La-Lingerie This one can be as tame or as racy as you like depending on the guest list. Guests can bring gifts of wedding lingerie which can include penoir sets, comfy jammies, garters and more. Lingerie Shower Kit The Pampered Bride Guests buy gifts associated with helping the bride to care …
Bridal Shower Menu Ideas
Bridal Shower Menu Ideas The menu for the bridal shower need not be fancy. After all, this is an opportunity for those closest to the bride to come together, visit with one another, and basically have some good, clean girl fun. Keep the women on your guest list in mind and prepare foods based on …
Best Ideas for Bridal Shower Favors
Bridal shower favors are an optional topping to your day of spoiling with fun and games. If you’re planning one of these festivities for a bestie or maybe you’re a bride who wants to say thank you in a subtle way to all your guests and loved ones, one of these gifts of love below …
Planning Perfect Wedding Showers
History of Bridal Showers In times gone by bridal showers were used to ensure that the bride was well prepared for married life. In fact, the idea of the traditional bridal shower originated in Holland. If a Dutch bride was unfortunate enough to have her father disapprove of her choice in husbands, he would not …
Top Tips for Hosting Memorable Bridal Showers
While the bride is confronted with a myriad of important decisions for the big day – dress, flowers, menu, etc., – those planning her bridal shower have other decisions to make. How do you create a warm and comfortable atmosphere when, often, the guests do not know each other and are ages and interests apart? …
Free Bridal Shower Games and Ideas
Who Knows the Bride? A fun shower game that allows your guests to become familiar with the groom, as well as the bride, is the “How Well Do You Know The Bride” game. This will require some work on your part but it is worth the time! Here’s how you play: Before the shower, ask …
