Bachelorette Party

When a couple decides to get married, they aren't just signing up to host a wedding, they are also committing themselves to a lot of parties that happen along the way. An engagement party, shower, and bachelorette are all commonly associated with weddings. But with so many parties, it's hard to keep them all straight! That's why I've created this handy guide that explains everything you need to know — from the proper time to host a shower to the first person to toast at the wedding. Read on for all the details.

If booze and male strippers don't sound like your idea of a good time, buck tradition by celebrating your bachelorette party in a healthy — but fun! — way instead. Here are a few ways to bond with your girlfriends while also burning calories along the way.

• Say om: Gather up your mats and have a private yoga class; it's a great way to enjoy the company of your gal pals while also de-stressing. Add ayurvedic spa treatments or mehndi painting to the evening for a complete yogic theme. Then end the night with dinner at a nearby restaurant or opt to cook together in your own home.
• A morning sweat session: If strength training is more your style, invite your friends to an outdoor bootcamp workout. You'll sweat and bond over push-ups and lunges, but don't forget to celebrate afterward! Once the workout is over, nurse sore muscles with a mimosa-filled brunch.

See even more ideas for a healthy bachelorette party after the break.

Tonight we're throwing a viewing party for The Bachelorette complete with live-venting on Twitter and Facebook of all the drama, tears, and "dot dot dots" that will ensue when villainous Bentley comes back!

We'll be dishing out our real-time reactions from the first date to the final rose, so join the conversation by liking our Facebook page below and following @TresSugar on Twitter! Follow our Twitter chat with hashtag #BacheloretteParty!

Can't wait to chat with you all online during what's sure to be "the most dramatic episode yet!"

Have you ever been asked to attend a bachelorette party that is out of your price range? If so, offer up your advice to soonerviola who's stuck in the same predicament. And if you have any questions of your own, ask them in the Ask Savvy group!

I am being asked to participate in my sister-in-law-to-be's bachelorette party. Her maid of honor has planned the entire night which has a price tag at this point of over $200 for the night plus paying for the bride. I was not invited to participate in the wedding at all so I am a guest at my only sibling's wedding. Is there a way that I can just say no? I don't want to participate and I do not have the funds to pay over $200 in one night. What is a legitimate, polite way to say that I won't be coming?

To see what a savvy bride has to say about this, keep reading after the jump.

As carefree and fun as they should be, wedding-related parties can produce some sticky finance conundrums. I received a question from SurferGurl that I figure most brides-to-be have wondered and asked our savvy bride contributor to share her take. You can submit your questions in our Ask Savvy group.

Dear Savvy,

Is there a tactful way for the bride to tell the Maid of Honor or friends she's happy to cover her own bachelorette costs?

To see what a savvy bride has to say about this, keep reading after the jump.