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A bridal shower is the perfect occasion to 'shower' the bride with love, best wishes and fabulous gifts. Whether you're...

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Bridal Shower is a great time to get together and pamper the bride. Here are some games we have handpicked...

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Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Planning Ideas For a Perfect Celebration

Wedding Rehearsal Dinner Planning Ideas For a Perfect Celebration

By Leslie Blumenstein

The wedding rehearsal dinner is an opportunity for the bride and groom to gather the entire wedding party and thank them for their involvement . It may feel like one more thing to plan, but really it is a time for close family and friends to celebrate in a more casual atmosphere before the main event. The guidelines for rehearsal dinners have changed over the years. Traditionally, the groom's family pays for the expense of the dinner and the mother of the groom is responsible for the rehearsal dinner planning. The current trend is for the bride and the groom to coordinate the dinner and cover the cost themselves. There are a two main factors contributing to this changing trend of wedding rehearsal dinner planning: The ...

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Wedding Fun Facts

  • An average wedding costs approx. $18,874 with around 186 guests.
  • In the Unites States, almost half of the weddings include a bride or the groom that were previously married.
  • The wedding ring is traditionally worn on the third finger of the left hand, as it is believed that a vein in this finger connects directly to the heart.
  • 74% of all brides receive a diamond engagement ring.
  • 60% of women are involved in picking out their engagement ring, while 3% actually pick it themselves.
  • According to a survey in 2000, an average bride was of 24 years old and the average groom was 28.
  • Interestingly only 20% of men proposed on one knee.
  • 62% of weddings have a flower girl, while 56% have a ring bearer.

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