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A Guide On What to Put in a Groomsmen Box

To make it to the end of the aisle, a groom needs the support of some of his closest friends and family members as his groomsmen. 

Because they play such a special role in your big day, they deserve a special treat! Some couples give groomsmen gifts, while others get creative with a groomsmen box!

Let’s find out what a groomsmen box is and what items you can add to make an unforgettable groomsmen proposal box.

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Bridesmaid & Groomsmen Outfits: Budget-Friendly Attire & More!

Your wedding party is an important party for your big day. If you make sure their outfits complement each other, it will create a cohesive look that instantly enhances your wedding theme.

It’s also a good way to show your guests what you and your future spouse's style is. 

Matching makes the event feel more elegant and sophisticated, even if you are having a casual event. Here’s everything you need to coordinate bridesmaid and groomsmen outfits!

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What Does a Bridal Party Do?

When you start planning a wedding, one of the first things you’ll do is ask your friends to be in your bridal party. You might already know who’s going to do what. But if you haven’t been in a wedding before, you might be wondering: What does a bridal party do?

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Cheap Rehearsal Dinner Ideas: Hosting an Affordable Wedding Rehearsal

By the time you’ve planned and paid for all your wedding expenses, your budget’s probably getting a bit tight. But there’s one last thing to pay for - your wedding rehearsal and dinner afterwards.

Sometimes the groom’s family will offer to pay for the rehearsal dinner, but many couples plan and pay for it themselves. If you’re paying yourselves, don’t worry, there’s lots of cheap rehearsal dinner ideas that are easy, delicious and fun.

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Wedding Rehearsal: Checklist, How-to and FAQ

You might be wondering if a rehearsal is necessary. Honestly, you’ll probably be fine if you skip it. But there’s a few great reasons to do one.

You want to make sure everyone knows what to do, and when. You also need to be sure that your plan works. It’s one thing to picture the ceremony in your head. It’s another thing in real life, with real people, doing something they’ve never done before.

If you want to keep it simple, just follow the wedding rehearsal checklist. After you finish, you can be sure that your wedding ceremony will go perfectly.

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Joint Bachelor Bachelorette Party: Ideas, Games and Décor

Some couples like to spend their bachelor and bachelorette parties apart, with each of their own friends. But lots of couples share a friend group.

And some couples don't have gendered bridal parties. Maybe the bride has a man of honor. Or maybe the groom has a best woman. If you'd rather spend time together, you can have a joint bachelor bachelorette party, and invite all of your friends.

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Groomsmen Gifts: Best Groomsmen Gift to Say Thank You

Looking for a way to thank your groomsmen? After all they’ve done to help you get wedding-ready, one way to thank them is with groomsmen gifts, or best man gifts. If you search online, you can find a great groomsmen gift for everyone in your wedding party, at every price range.

No matter what your budget is, you can find thoughtful gifts to show your appreciation. Here’s a few ideas to help you get started.

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Couples Shower: Ideas and Themes For a Co-Ed Wedding Shower

When you’re planning a co-ed or couples wedding shower, you might find that there are a lot of different names for it.

Bridal showers and wedding showers are hosted events that include food, beverages, and games or activities. A Jack and Jill party is in honor of the couple, but the guests will pay for their own expenses.

Let’s look at couple’s shower themes, food and invitation ideas, steps to plan a wedding shower, and more!

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