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Etiquette Expert: I can’t afford my mate’s hen party!
Hen Dilemma: “A mate of mine has been invited to the hen party of a friend from university. She has not seen the bride- to-be in two years, but they often chat on Facebook and Blackberry messenger....
View ArticleEtiquette Expert: What happens at a bridal shower?
At Showerella, we live, sleep and breathe pre-wedding parties; having hosted a vast number of pre-wedding parties we know a thing or two about bridal showers and hen parties. Some of the most frequent...
View ArticleEtiquette Expert: I plan to elope, can I still have a bridal shower?
At Showerella, we live, sleep and breathe pre-wedding parties. Having hosted a vast number of pre-wedding parties, we know a thing or two about bridal showers and hen parties. Etiquette with Showerella...
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Etiquette Expert: Bridal shower gifts
Bridal shower gifts is one area we get a lot of questions about. Guests already have considerable expenses related to e actual wedding celebrations, and sometimes gifts for the bridal shower can feel...
View ArticleEtiquette expert:Is a bridal shower only for women?
Bridal showers traditionally are a ladies only affair. The guys have their own night out separately this is called a Bachelor ‘s eve or stag night. However it is possible to have a joint pre-wedding...
View ArticleINVITATION CARDS (Part 2): THINGS TO CONSIDER FOR A HEN PARTY OR BRIDAL SHOWER
Last week we talked about the key bits of information that should be included in a bridal shower/hen party invitation. It’s nice to have a catchy introduction at the start of the invitation to get the...
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Party Etiquette Expert: Can the groom attend a bridal shower?
♥Q♥:One of our lovely readers sent us an etiquette dilemma questions. She is hosting a bridal shower for a friend and was asked by the groom if he should keep the date of the shower free, in case he...
View ArticleDo they have Bridal Showers in the U.K?
If you live in the United stated of America or Canada,there is a high chance that you would have been to a bridal shower before, or been invited to one. Here in the U.K though, bridal showers are still...
View ArticleHow did hen parties start? (Part 1)
Have you ever wondered how hen parties all started? The trend for pre-wedding ceremony dates back many centuries. In the 1600′s the bride to be would spend the night before her wedding going over her...
View ArticleHow did Hen parties start? Part 2
A while back, I started writing on the history of hen parties. If you missed it, hop over and have a quick read of How did hen parties start? Part 1 *don’t forget to come back!* It’s hard to...
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Bridal shower money tree: Yay or Nay?
I got an email from one of our readers recently * shout out to all our readers, you guys rock!*. I shared this etiquette dilemma with Ike and Feyi (the other two fabulous Swan So Sweet ladies) and we...
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Say thank you with hand-written notes
A hand-written thank you note is a priceless gift. When was the last time you wrote a hand written letter? I’m guessing not for a while. These days most people send emails or type up a letter and then...
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Who to invite to a baby shower?
Q: My friends are planning a baby shower to celebrate the arrival of my new baby ( only 8 weeks to go, i so can’t wait!). They’ve asked me to let them know who to invite and I’m a bit stuck. I’ve only...
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Guide to Pre-wedding parties
There seems to be a lot of different before the wedding events,I’m totally confused. I just got engaged and my parents want us to have an engagement party to announce our engagement. My bridesmaid...
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Etiquette expert: Should i attend the bridal shower of someone someone I’ve...
Q: I’ve been invited to my cousin’s fiancée’s bridal shower. I was quite surprised to receive the invitation considering I’ve never met her. I’ve only ever spoken to her on the phone a few times. My...
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Etiquette expert:Can i host my own bridal shower?
Q: I know this may sound cliche,but i have a clear plan of how i want every aspect of my wedding to be. I love bridal shower and i so can’t wait to finally have mine. I know exactly what i want from a...
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Help! My mother in law is hosting my Bridal Shower
Brunch theme bridal shower as seen on wedding chicks Dear Swan So Sweet Few months back my mother in law offered to host a bridal shower for me. I told her i only wanted something small; just family...
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Etiquette Questions: Do i have to give a gift for the bridal shower AND the...
Dear Swan So Sweet: A very close friend of mine is getting married and the cost of all the wedding related activities (i’m also a bridesmaid) is starting to add up. She has invited me to her bridal...
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Ettiquette Expert: Should i have kids at my bridal shower?
“Dear Swan, I am a mummy of two and will be getting married soon. My kids are my world and i have made sure they play a big part in the wedding. My two boys will be walking me down the aisle. I have...
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How long is too late for a baby shower
Dear Swan So Sweet, My sister attended a friend’s baby shower recently, and she said she had such an amazing time. Baby showers are not so popular in the U.K, so this was her first baby shower. She...
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