Before the big day, there’s lots of planning and fun to be had! As the wedding date approaches, the days and nights are filled with celebrations for the happy couple. From engagement parties to bridal showers, bachelorette and bachelor parties, there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate the happy couple’s love story.

With the guest list narrowed down, the venue secured, and a color scheme in mind, it’s time to enjoy the moments before the happy couple says I do. A bridal shower or wedding shower is a great way to show the blissful couple how happy everyone is about their union.

To host a bridal shower, you’ll need to decide what type of event you’re hosting, whether it’s going to be themed, and where and when you want to have it. Once you have the details sorted out, you’ll want to choose a gorgeous invite to announce the event. Here’s what you should include on your bridal shower invitations, plus 12 stunning bridal shower designs you’re sure to love.

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Graduation is here, and your new grad is full of excitement about the journey ahead of them. Throwing a graduation party is the perfect way to celebrate their achievements and make new memories with friends and loved ones before they go off on their next adventure. To help make your graduation party memorable, we’ve pulled together this list of great graduation party games. You’ll find inspiration here for outdoor games, fun DIYs, and traditional party games that everyone can enjoy.

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Planning a baby shower for someone special is such an honor. You’re getting ready to welcome a new baby to the family or to celebrate the growing family of a close friend or loved one. Get your guests excited to celebrate with you right from the start with baby shower invitations that are full of joy.

To help you create beautiful, fun, and thoughtful baby shower invites we’ve brought together our tips on what to include. There are also plenty of baby shower invitation wording ideas you can personalize for your guest of honor.

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Halloween parties are some of the most fun events to plan. You can get really creative with decor, lighting, food, drink, and dress codes. It’s also the perfect opportunity to introduce some Halloween party games your guests will love.

Whether you’re throwing a Halloween party for your closest friends or hosting a neighborhood haunted house, party games help make it a memorable event. From spooky twists on party classics to games where your guests will wonder whether they’re in for a trick or treat, here are some of our favorites.
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While it’s easier than ever to bring people together through a video call, you might be wondering how to recreate that party atmosphere of in-person get-togethers. Virtual party games are the perfect way to add laughter and a hint of competitive fun to your virtual event.

Whether you keep it simple with a few rounds of trivia or stage a whole evening of creative activities built around your party theme, these fun games are sure to get people smiling. To help you find the perfect virtual party game, we’ve brought together a list of some of our favorites.
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There are times in life where we can’t bring everyone together to celebrate those big milestones in person. But, a virtual event can be the ideal answer.

If you’re planning to celebrate a birthday, graduation, or other life event and don’t know where to start, use this guide for how to host a virtual event.
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You have an event coming up and the pressure is on. It feels as though you have a million things to do, and it’s hard to know where to start. To top things off, hiring a professional event planner is not an option, so the responsibility of getting everything organized is on your shoulders. Don’t worry, we feel you. And we’re here to help.

Whether you’re planning a major corporate event for a hundred attendees, a happy hour with coworkers, or a product launch party with a few dozen VIPs, there are some essential steps you can take to keep planning from getting overwhelming.

Keep in mind that there’s no one-size-fits-all solution since no two events are exactly alike, but having an event planning checklist will help you tackle the task at hand. So, take a deep breath and review this event checklist that includes a general timeline and tips on how to estimate (and reduce) costs. Before you know it, you’ll be ready to rock your event like a boss.
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Whether you’re throwing a birthday bash or setting up a sweet soiree for a baby shower, event planning requires thought and preparation. You need to think about menu items, party decor, the guest list, and entertainment. From the smallest event to the largest, hosting a memorable party comes down to effective planning. With all the excitement and a seemingly endless mountain of to-dos, it’s easy to forget things.

Don’t stress. We’ve done the hard work for you. With this handy party planning checklist, you can go step-by-step so nothing gets missed. From your bestie’s birthday party to an elaborate engagement celebration, here’s everything you need to do to host an event your guests are sure to love.
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You pick up the phone and FaceTime your mom, then hang up and do the same with your grandmother. You toast your former college roommates with your respective glasses of wine over Zoom. And in between the multiple group texts that vehemently picked up over the past few days, you send a free, online yoga video to your coworkers over Slack.

Social distancing may try to keep us apart, but the internet offers new ways to come together. Amidst the coronavirus outbreak, the emergence of the “virtual party” allows people the freedom to come together from the comfort of their own, respective living rooms. From online cocktail parties to cook-offs to “group” fitness classes, people’s Google calendars are filling up with virtual events.

And we are here for it.

As a 100% digital platform, we love using online technology to bringing people together. We wholeheartedly believe these virtual parties can keep us connected — even while keeping us (a safe distance) apart.
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From South by Southwest, to Coachella, to the Kentucky Derby, people around the world are cancelling events because of coronavirus. And while your personal guest list might not span hundreds of thousands of people, cancelling memorials, weddings, and college graduations can feel, well …

Honestly, we’re struggling to find the words to describe it. Shocking. Mournful. And maybe a little frustrating that this sudden outbreak cancelled one of your greatest life events.

With flights cancelled around the globe, college students told to pack up and leave campus, and the Governor of California telling all residents to stay home, many people are uncertain when, or even if, these major milestones will be rescheduled.

At Greenvelope, we empathize. We may have a 100% digital product, but at the end of the day we love bringing people together. With everyone currently staying home and focusing on health and safety — a move we support — you’ll need to modify or cancel your plans. We understand the disappointment you must be feeling, but we remain hopeful. We’ll get through this.

We don’t know how or when our “normal lives” will resume. In the meantime, this guide is meant to help you reschedule events you’ve had to cancel due to the coronavirus. In addition, we’re offering a few ideas to help you digitally gather with friends and loved ones — ensuring a safe, six-foot distance apart.
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