Wedding planning is one of the most exciting times for every bride and groom as they plan the beginning of a new chapter in their lives. However, the process can also be overwhelming and frustrating at times due to the numerous options for vendors and budgeting. Exclusively at Commerce recognizes this and provides couples with a one stop shop for their entire event planning needs.

Exclusively at Commerce provides a fully personalized event planning experience. The company provides packages that include everything from the venue, hotel room, flowers, cake, invitations, photography, party bus, photo booth, lighting, and much, much more! Through years of experience in the event planning industry and relationships with experienced vendors, Exclusively at Commerce negotiates great savings to help plan your special day within budget. This means you don’t have to sacrifice quality for affordability to plan your fairytale wedding.

Bachelor/Bachelorette parties are a great way for the future bride and groom to celebrate their last days as “single” and the beginning of the new chapter of their lives. These parties have changed a lot over the years. Here are some examples of the many ways you can choose to celebrate your party.

1. Destination Party

Plan a trip! Get away for the weekend and have an adventure. Las Vegas is the most popular spot for bachelor/bachelorette party trips. However, depending on the season and whether you want to relax or party, other ideas include San Diego, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Palm Springs, Lake Tahoe, Big Bear, etc. Some might choose to go out of state for example Miami, NY, Puerto Rico, Utah, Kentucky, etc. 

Fall 2016 Bridal Fashion Week just wrapped up setting a romantic mood for the season! The designers presented collections that were sensual, feminine, refined, elegant, and most of all light and simple! A few months ago, we shared with you the 13 Bridal Fashion Trends for Spring 2016.  Many of the Spring trends continued to Fall but were redefined to better fit the Fall Bride.

Some of the major trends for Fall 2016 include floral appliques, lace, beading, embroidery, pearls, petals, bows, sheer and corset bodices. In addition, full skirts, cropped tops, plunging necklines, high neck bibs, off-the-shoulder, mid length dresses, and removable skirts dominated the runways. Designers incorporated dense beadwork with weightless tulle, organza, and chiffon fabrics or padding and boning with layers of tulle to achieve the simple and light theme for the collections.

There are various myths about bridal parties that have set the rules and expectations for many brides when choosing their bridesmaids. Here are some of the myths and whether or not they still apply today. 

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Myth #1: Everyone in my party needs to be single.

False. This is an old tradition that no longer applies. Members of your bridal party can be single, in a relationship, engaged, or even married. If they are a close friend or family member, then don’t hesitate to ask. Since the bridal party members tend to be apart from their guest/fiancé/spouse through the wedding, consider making it easier for them by somehow integrating their date. It's ok if their date is not a groomsman as long as you are considerate and try to accommodate them. For example, you can invite their dates to the pre-wedding celebration at the bride’s house, or consider having a bridal party table for the reception and include their significant other.