Your wedding doesn't have to be the only party you'll
have.
by Martin McAllister
Regardless of whether you choose to plan your
wedding yourself, or hire a wedding planner to handle the arrangements; when it
comes to planning for your big day, the stress and worry caused by organising
such an immense celebration can be overwhelming. Its extremely important,
therefore, to remember to relax periodically along the path to your special
day. In fact, throwing smaller celebrations along the way can really help take
the edge off things, and so your wedding day doesnt have to be the only party
youll have during your engagement.
Following your engagement, its often
an excellent idea to throw an engagement party for your family and close
friends. Traditionally, the brides mother is in charge of this event, but now
more people are increasingly throwing engagement parties themselves. This can
be a fantastic way to relax before having to begin giving serious thought to
your wedding plans, but it can also be used as a superb way of spreading the
news of your impending marriage.
Other ideas for parties during the run
up to your wedding include bridal and couples showers. Encourage your friends
to throw a bridal shower for you, and itll definitely help you to relax while
the momentum builds up towards your big day; plus, youll receive even more
gifts from your friends and family! The tradition of the bridal shower is said
to have emerged in Holland, when a poor brides family would not have enough
money to supply her dowry. Today, however, the trend of the bridal shower has
become particularly prevalent in North America and it provides an excellent way
of chilling out with your friends before the stress of your wedding becomes
truly unbearable!
Of course, one of the most important parties to have
before your wedding is your bachelor or bachelorette party. These parties tend
to be portrayed as drunken and raucous affairs, but they dont have to be so. In
fact, if you want to enjoy a truly relaxing bachelor or bachelorette party, you
could choose to visit a day spa or a spa hotel with your friends, or perhaps
play a round of golf instead. Or why not plan a weekend away with your friends
to a thrilling destination for a change of scenery? It might be just the thing
needed to help calm your nerves before that all-important day.
While
your bridesmaids or the best man at your wedding might organise all these
events for you, there are many
hotels available which can offer wedding planning services;
and help to take some of the pressure off your friends. Just make sure you take
enough time out to relax before your wedding - it could make all the difference
when it comes to your special day!
Martin McAllister is a freelance online journalist. He
lives in Scotland.
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