Beach welcome party

The rehearsal dinner and wedding welcome party are two separate events, but do you need to have both? Here, wedding planners explain the differences and weigh in on some important questions about these pre-wedding parties.

Nicolette and Manolo hosted a welcome party on the beach and a farm-to-table rehearsal dinner at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, California, on June 10, 2022. Here are all of the details on their pre-wedding parties.

Yonder Design on Instagram: “SAILBOAT SIGN // We loved collaborating with Jesse Tombs to create this sailboat cocktail sign for a Laura and Galen’s welcome party with…”

Montage Los Cabos provided the perfect seaside backdrop for the Vida Valiente Foundation charity event. Vida Valiente translates to “valiant life;” a life where they recognize the resiliency and courage it takes to be the first to navigate uncharted territory. Hosted by the Vida Valiente Foundation

Veronica was having a milestone birthday – the big 4-0! – and her husband wanted to surprise her with an epic celebration! He enlisted our help to make birthday dreams come true with a gorgeous party on the sand. We...

For decor, the couple were inspired by the works of Georgia O’Keefe and Frida Kahlo, in addition to the tropical surroundings of One&Only Mandarina in Mexico.

Photography by Sophie Berard Saii Lagoon | The Maldives

Decor, Styling & Coordination: Simply Style Co

I love weddings like this. You know the ones. Those crazy gorgeous days where beautiful vintage stylings join forces with a dazzling backdrop (hello The Omni Hotel - Amelia Island ), fab paper go...