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  Build your theme around a favorite location or hobby, like this beach and fishing-themed celebration held near a marina with gorgeous sunset views.

  Photo Credit: Ellen Roy Photography

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  Fun Themes

  Treat your wedding party to a beachfront luau, complete with traditional Hawaiian music and hula dancing.

  Photo Credit: Tracy Autem Photography

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  Fun Themes

  Head out to the ranch for a cowboy cookout, or simply transform your backyard with gingham, mason jars, and other rustic décor.

  Photo Credit: Photography by Verdi

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  Fun Themes

  A colorful fiesta theme is instant fun. Go all out with a Mexican menu — don’t forget the mojitos!

  Photo Credit: Keith and Melissa Photography

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  Delightful Décor

  He stole your heart... these clever cups foretell tomorrow’s big event.

  Photo Credit: Pink Poppy Party Shoppe

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  Delightful Décor

  Honor your wedding party and special guests with pretty heart wine glass charms.

  Photo Credit: Kim's Craft Attic/Etsy

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  Delightful Décor

  Your lobster fest is more fun with a punny “for butter or for worse.”

  Photo Credit: Melissa Mullen Photography

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  Delightful Décor

  Tomorrow’s the day, and it’s going to be fabulous! This hand painted sign is made from reclaimed wood.

  Photo Credit: Country Wedding Sign/Etsy

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  Unique Stationery

  Thank the ones who helped make it happen with this lovely printable dinner menu.

  Photo Credit: Dainty Printables

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  Unique Stationery

  Set the stage and introduce the cast of characters with a fun playbill program.

  Photo Credit: Grand Way Press

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  Unique Stationery

  Share your love story with a customized and printable dinner menu.

  Photo Credit: Events with Grace/Etsy

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  Unique Stationery

  You’ve planned a fun weekend! Get all the details in one place with a charming custom itinerary.

  Photo Credit: Custom Wedding Maps/Etsy

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  Unique Stationery

  Map out the festivities with a custom map. Be creative and add special locales, like the scene of your first date or the proposal site.

  Photo Credit: BP Calligraphy/Etsy

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  Unique Stationery

  Have fun with a unique invitation, like this vintage postcard with a movie billboard design.

  Photo Credit: Beyond Design/Etsy

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  Memorable Locations

  Take your crew to the bowling alley for a laid-back get together with casual fare.

  Photo Credit: Melissa Jill Photography

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  Memorable Locations

  A beautiful dockside location is perfect for a sunny, warm weather rehearsal dinner.

  Photo Credit: Leigh Webber Photography

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  Memorable Locations

  Opt for a romantic winery setting.

  Photo Credit: Alexander Rubin Weddings

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  Memorable Locations

  Enjoy the sun and sand with a scenic waterside location.

  Photo Credit: Cody Hunter Photography

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  Memorable Locations

  An innovative locale, such as this elegant art gallery, sets the scene for an unforgettable celebration. 

  Photo Credit: Leigh Webber Photography

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  Fun Themes

  Think outside the box. Guests at this Goonies-themed rehearsal dinner enjoyed the cult classic on an inflatable movie screen.

  Photo Credit: Eric James Photography

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  Entertainment

  Gather around the fire pit. S’mores would be a nice touch.

  Photo Credit: Cody Hunter Photography

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  Entertainment

  Imaginative entertainment keeps things lively. This dreamy island celebration included swaying palm trees, a steel drum band, and exciting fire dancers.

  Photo Credit: Monarch Studio

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  Entertainment

  You’ll definitely want some tunes. Music can enhance your décor and theme — this rehearsal dinner held in a rustic restored barn featured a banjo player and fiddler.

  Photo Credit: Melissa Mullen Photography

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  Innovative Menus

  The rehearsal dinner is your chance to have some fun with a colorful and quirky cake design, like this lovebird cake. 

  Photo Credit: Pink Cake Box

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  Innovative Menus

  All you need is love... and ice cream. Add these cute wooden spoons for a sweet treat.

  Photo Credit: Pink Picker Party/Etsy

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  Innovative Menus

  You’ll want to pop open a bit of the bubbly. Even better: DIY champagne popsicles with pretty edible flowers.

  Photo Credit: Cooking with Janica

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  Innovative Menus

  Offer a signature beverage like this oh-so-pretty spring blossom cocktail.

  Photo Credit: Bird's Party

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  Innovative Menus

  Offer a taste of what’s to come with “wedding cake” popcorn. DIY a popcorn buffet with custom flavored seasonings and labels from In Nonna's Kitchen.

  Photo Credit: In Nonna's Kitchen/Etsy

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  Innovative Menus

  Enjoy some brews before “I dos” with this chalkboard craft beer menu.

  Photo Credit: MJN Doodles/Etsy

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  Innovative Menus

  Get your guests up and mingling with an interactive food station like this oyster bar.

  Photo Credit: Leigh Webber Photography

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  Innovative Menus

  A beach lobster fest is perfect for your nautical theme or destination wedding.

  Photo Credit: Cody Hunter Photography

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  Innovative Menus

  Everyone loves an old-fashioned barbecue. Direct your guests to the fun with this handmade rustic signage.

  Photo Credit: Craft Mart Texas/Etsy

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  Innovative Menus

  Think beyond the formal plated dinner for your menu. Guests at this casual but stylish affair enjoyed wood-fired build-your-owns pizzas.

  Photo Credit: Noah Hawthorne Photography

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  Delightful Décor

  One more day! Count down to the main event with custom cocktail napkins.

  Photo Credit: Memorable Wedding/Etsy

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  Delightful Décor

  Let ‘em know you’re “getting hitched”!

  Photo Credit: Photography by Verdi

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  Delightful Décor

  Creativity is key for a fun and vibrant décor. Add bright and cheerful garden flowers to these multi-hued tin cans for a knockout centerpiece.

  Photo Credit: In Nonna's Kitchen/Etsy

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  Special Gift Bags & Favors

  Have a Coke with your wedding party! Custom labels make for a fun beverage and a great favor.

  Photo Credit: In Nonna's Kitchen/Etsy

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  Special Gift Bags & Favors

  Welcome everyone to the festivities with customized gift bag notes or tags.

  Photo Credit: 76th Street Ink/Etsy

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  Fun Group Activities

  Every dinner guest will offer words of wisdom to the happy couple with these double-duty coasters.

  Photo Credit: Lucky Bee Press/Etsy

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  Fun Group Activities

  Offer a trivia challenge based on your theme, like this '80s trivia game.

  Photo Credit: Eric James Photography

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  Fun Group Activities

  Create instant memories of the festivities with a Polaroid camera station.

  Photo Credit: Matthew Pautz Photography

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  Fun Group Activities

  Your guests will enjoy sharing memories of your love story.

  Photo Credit: Ellen LeRoy Photography

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  Fun Group Activities

  Pick teams for a friendly game of corn hole with these custom corn hole boards, upcycled from reclaimed wood.

  Photo Credit: Sum Southern Sunshine/Etsy

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  Fun Group Activities

  Get the golfers out on the green for a fun putting contest.

  Photo Credit: Leigh Webber Photography

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  Fun Group Activities

  Go big or go home with giant-sized dominoes or Jenga.

  Photo Credit: Redneck Retreat/Etsy

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  Fun Group Activities

  Try beer bottle “wedding ring toss,” handmade from rustic repurposed cedar.

  Photo Credit: My Busy Mind Creations/Etsy

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  Fun Group Activities

  Add sparkle to the action with a custom glittered vintage croquet set.

  Photo Credit: Mintage Home/Etsy

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  Fun Group Activities

  Spell f-u-n. Challenge your guests to a game of giant lawn Scrabble.

  Photo Credit: Redneck Retreat/Etsy

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  Entertainment

  Keep your littlest guests — and their parents — happy with kid-friendly food and games. 

  Photo Credit: Leigh Webber Photography

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  Entertainment

  Rustic outdoor dinner? Let your guests hitch a ride on the haywagon.

  Photo Credit: Picture This Photography

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  Special Gift Bags & Favors

  Sow the seeds of love. Seed packets are a sweet and simple rehearsal dinner favor.

  Photo Credit: Izzy and Loll/Etsy

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  Special Gift Bags & Favors

  Beer can koozies are a perfect favor for your “I do BBQ.”

  Photo Credit: Chick Design Boutique/Etsy

50+ Fun Ideas for Your Rehearsal Dinner

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  Hold photos from your parents' weddings for a sweet and sentimental photo.

  Photo Credit: Ana Lui Photography

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  Sentimental Moments

  Honor a loved one who can't be with you on your wedding day with a meaningful photo.

  Photo Credit: Sara Jayne Photography

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  With Your Bridal Party

  Pop some champagne (and confetti!) with your bridesmaids.

  Photo Credit: Jackie Willome Photography

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  Sunglasses

  Slip on a pair of shades to add a little attitude to your pics.

  Photo Credit: Brushfire Photography

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  With Your Bridal Party

  Celebrate your "just married" status with wooden letters.

  Photo Credit: Brookelyn Photography

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  Cell Phones

  Capture your gown from all angles with a little help from your bridesmaids.

  Photo Credit: Cinematic by David M

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  With Your Bridal Party

  Add a fun pop of color with oversized pinwheels.

  Photo Credit: Orange Girl Photographs

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  With Your Bridal Party

  Have each of your bridesmaids hold up a sign describing how you two met.

  Photo Credit: Wedding Photography by Vince and Carla

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  Say Thanks

  Get your bridal party members to help you say thanks.

  Photo Credit: Snap Photography

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  Sunglasses

  Place your shades in the sand and catch your own reflection.

  Photo Credit: Yazmin Photography

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  Balloons

  Build even more anticipation for your first look by hiding behind balloons until the moment of the big reveal.

  Photo Credit: Michael Segal Photography

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  Say Thanks

  Take advantage of the opportunity to capture a perfect photo for your wedding thank-you cards.

  Photo Credit: EE Photography

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  Backdrops

  Oversized illuminated letters create a memorable backdrop for your photos.

  Photo Credit: Babb Photo

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  Bicycles

  Take a spin on a bicycle built for two.

  Photo Credit: Hoffer Photography

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  Umbrellas

  Umbrellas aren't just for a rainy day; add a pop of color to your wedding photos with a bold heart-shaped version.

  Photo Credit: Christine Choi Photography

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  Books

  Showcase your most beloved book series with your bridesmaids.

  Photo Credit: Heroic Photography

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  Natural Elements

  Have your bridal party shower you with flower petals.

  Photo Credit: JJ Chen Photography

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  Banners

  Run through a "just married" banner for a fun and memorable photo op.

  Photo Credit: Whitney Lee Photography

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  With Your Bridal Party

  Arm your bridesmaids with maracas while you sip a fruity cocktail.

  Photo Credit: FineArt Studio

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  Signs

  Check the final item off your list with this fun chalkboard sign.

  Photo Credit: Snappy Shots by Bev

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  With Your Bridal Party

  Print oversized cutouts of your bridal party members for some memorable photo ops.

  Photo courtesy of Fatheads

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  Sparklers

  Use a sparkler like a magic wand!

  Photo Credit: Life with a View Studio

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  Umbrellas

  Make the most of a rainy wedding day with cute matching props.

  Photo Credit: Danielle Rettig

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  Umbrellas

  Clear bubble umbrellas make this kiss photo even more sweet.

  Photo Credit: Jess Collins Photography

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  Signs

  Spell out how you feel with a sweet sign.

  Photo Credit: Corey Potter Photography

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  With Your Bridal Party

  Indulge in your playful side with a colorful parachute.

  Photo Credit: Radiant Photography by the Chansons

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  With Your Bridal Party

  Feel the love with your bridesmaids.

  Photo Credit: Rachwal Photography

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  Sentimental Moments

  Get your parents in on the fun by having them hold up signs saying how long they've been married, while you and your husband hold photos from their weddings.

  Photo Credit: Belen Isabel Photography

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  Balloons

  Oversized balloons are an easy and whimsical prop.

  Photo Credit: Peaches & Mint

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  Swings

  A regular park swing just won't do; dress it up with fresh greenery and a few accent flowers.

  Photo Credit: Papered Heart Photography

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  Garlands

  A heart and dot garland makes your photos pop.

  Photo Credit: Becca Rillo Photography

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  Umbrellas

  Use your umbrella to channel Mary Poppins for a fun photo.

  Photo Credit: Cramer Photo

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  With Your Bridal Party

  Spell out your new last name with your nearest and dearest.

  Photo Credit: Ashley McCormick Photography

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  With Your Bridal Party

  Let your groom and groomsmen borrow your bouquets for a fun photo.

  Photo Credit: Mioara Dragan Photography

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  Signs

  Keep it sweet and subtle with these wooden signs.

  Photo Credit: B. Jones Photography

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  Umbrellas

  Spell out your building blocks for a happy marriage on a set of parasols for a meaningful and memorable photo.

  Photo Credit: Innamorata Photography

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  Umbrellas

  Tell your love story with a little help from umbrellas and your BFFs.

  Photo Credit: True Photography

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  With Your Bridal Party

  Surprise your groom with a secret message before the ceremony.

  Photo Credit: Perry Vaile Photography

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  Banners

  Show off your newly-married status with a simple banner.

  Photo Credit: Tuck & Bonté/Etsy
  

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  Wine Barrels

  Getting married on a vineyard? Borrow a wine barrel for a sweet photo.

  Photo Credit: Brianna Noelle Photography

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  Balloons

  Gather all of your guests for a balloon release!

  Photo Credit: Diana M. Lott Photography

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  Natural Elements

  Twist a few twigs into a heart for a super easy prop you can make on the fly.

  Photo Credit: Two One Photography

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  Signs

  Choose props that reflect your shared interests, like these cute tennis rackets.

  Photo Credit: Emma + Josh

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  Signs

  Choose a sign that'll express your wedding-day joy.

  Photo Credit: Taylor Lord

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  Picture Frames

  Frame yourselves with this cute and easy prop.

  Photo Credit: Glessner Photography

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  Backdrops

  Step into your own fairy tale with this storybook backdrop.

  Photo Credit: Jessie Holloway

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  Pop Culture-Inspired

  Add a nod to your favorite saga with lightsabers.

  Photo Credit: Vierras Photography

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  Sparklers

  Surround yourselves with a ring of fire.

  Photo Credit: Nathan Desch

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  With Your Bridal Party

  Go for the extreme on a snowboard.

  Photo Credit: Will Pursell Photography

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  Cell Phones

  Capture your sweet sides and your silly sides in a single picture.

  Photo Credit: IQ Photo Studio

50 Sweet Props You'll Want to Use in Your Wedding Photos