One of my favorite things about weddings is how they give the couple and their loved ones so many excuses to party! And bridal showers are no exception. While I've been to all sorts of showers — tea parties, fully catered lunches, co-ed boozy bashes, and even bachelorette-shower combos, to name a few — my favorites have been ones that allowed me to mix and mingle easily with friends and enjoy Read more

Looking for some party planning inspiration? YumSugar member Angelica threw one of her best friends a beachside bridal shower where the focus was on crafts, cooking, and cocktails — and the bride, too, of course. She shared her favorite moments in the Super Special Occasions group in the YumSugar Community. One of my closest childhood friends is tying the knot in November and because the Read more

Bridal showers are for gift giving, gossiping, and even a little indulging. What better way to celebrate than with some very tasty desserts. Here are 10 decadent recipes, some of which are rich and some of which are on the lighter side, but all are guaranteed crowd-pleasers. Read more

Hosting a bridal shower this Summer? Here's a menu to inspire you! Most of the dishes are vegetarian friendly, and they all feature in-season produce. The best thing about this menu is that it works any time of day — be it a bridal shower brunch, lunch, or cocktail affair. Read more

Anne Hathaway has shown her bookish bent in more ways than one, as she's not only one of our favorite gals who wear glasses, she also just threw her engagement party in a bookstore! The New York City soiree featured vegan dining and ranunculus and anemones in bird-shaped vases, but we have to wonder if there were other ways she showed a love for all-things literary at the party. We're not ashamed Read more

We're unashamed to admit we have a serious obsession with the '90s, especially when it comes to all the things that make us nostalgic about being a girl back in the decade of jellies, neon, and Lisa Frank. If you and your friends are anything like us, you'd die over a '90s-themed party. So with wedding season around the corner, we've come up with creative ideas for throwing the most bomb.com Read more

The Hunger Games movie is out this Friday, and for those of you who can't get enough of the Suzanne Collins book trilogy, we've got a treat for you as we wait for the first film's release. Whether you're a bride-to-be, a maid of honor, or just a party planner, we've come up with some creative and fun ways to incorporate The Hunger Games in your wedding celebrations. The book series may be dark, Read more

George Clooney posed with his The Descendants costar Shailene Woodley at the Directors Guild Awards in LA this evening. George appeared to arrive without his girlfriend and award season companion, Stacy Keibler, on his arm. Stacy tweeted just a few hours ago about being at a bridal shower, so perhaps she's sitting this one out ahead of tomorrow's SAG Awards. Shailene was decked out in a sheer red Read more

A party isn't a party until the geek arrives! Who else is going to talk about Apple stock or the best apps to track your menstrual cycle? Am I right? While not all guests can handle chatter about server maintenance, everyone can vibe with a creative and slightly nostalgic mood. Infuse your next function — be it a birthday party, bridal shower, or bachelorette party — with a lite seasoning Read more

Ivanka Trump was spotted on her way to The Today Show studios in NYC this morning. She stopped to pose for a photo with some young fans before heading inside to chat about real estate on air. Ivanka gave birth to daughter Arabella Rose just one month ago, and she looked fabulous in a fitted purple dress and pink heels for the appearance. Ivanka explained the meaning of Arabella's name recently, Read more