We are in the era of the wedding weekend—a days-long celebration in which there are multiple events to attend. Enter: The wedding welcome party—an event that’s meant to kick-off the ...

A welcome party is a fun pre-wedding event that can take many forms. It can replace a traditional rehearsal dinner or be added on to the end of one. The welcome party may also be distinct from the ...

Erika Priscilla/Instagram Nick Viall and Natalie Joy are kicking off their wedding ... "Welcome to the welcome party!!," the caption on the joint post read. Meanwhile, friends and guests at the ...

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