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Be the "Belle" with a Beauty and the Beast Bridal Shower

To start this enchanting time, you need a bridal shower that is as old as time but as fresh as a rose. A beauty and the beast-themed bridal shower is perfect for brides who want a whimsical, romantic feel to their bridal events and the big day.

Especially if a Disney wedding is on the horizon, a themed bridal shower like this will set your bridal party and guests in the mood for some Disney magic.

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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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Cheap Bachelorette Party Destinations: Best For Small Budgets

It can be tough to find cheap bachelorette party destinations, but if you’re on a budget, you can definitely find some that are less expensive. Start by figuring out how much you can spend.

For a destination bachelorette, each person usually pays their own way, including the bride. For a single night bachelorette party, the bridesmaids and maid of honor would split all the costs. But since destination bachelorettes are more expensive, the bride usually pays for her own flights and accommodations.

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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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