Events & Parties
Your wedding day is the main event, but don't forget the build-up! There are a number of pre- and post-wedding parties that need your attention, from organizing the engagement party to planning the perfect bachelorette bash. Whatever soirée you’ve got on the calendar, we’ve got your back.
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Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
Check out these awesome destinations where you can celebrate an Oktoberfest bachelorette party or beer-themed bachelorette party in authentic style.
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Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
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Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
If a relaxing getaway full of luxury and pampering with your favorite ladies sounds like an ideal last fling before the ring, check out these spa bachelorette party destinations.
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Bridal & Wedding Showers
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Rehearsal Dinner
With all the amazing restaurants and venues in Nashville, it’s hard to pick a rehearsal dinner location to fit your exact needs — so we did the legwork for you.
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Rehearsal Dinner
The rehearsal dinner is a time when your nearest and dearest come together to toast you (and roast you!) and finalize wedding-day details before the big event.
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Bridal & Wedding Showers
Check out the slideshow to see how our very own Engagement Edit blogger, Bayann of Bay’s Style Diary, celebrated at her Chanel-themed bridal shower.
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Bridal & Wedding Showers
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Rehearsal Dinner
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Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
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Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
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Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
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Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
If you were deemed with the daunting task of planning a bachelorette party for your bride-to-be, here are six ways to keep it stress-free.
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Engagement Party
Check out this engagement party for all the red, white and blue inspiration you'll ever need!
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Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
Just because you're missing a pre-wedding party, doesn't mean you have to miss all the fun. Avoid FOMO and follow along with the bach party with these fun tips.
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Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties
A bachelorette party doesn't require plane tickets and a far flung locale. Celebrate the bride closer to home with these fun and fabulous ideas.