Wedding trendsare forever changing and evolving.

However, one thing that seems to have stayed the same for a while is the pre-wedding events.

While many of the pre-ceremony traditions are still alive and well, they do look a bit different.

friends at a party

The other Jack and Jill party bang out is a co-ed wedding shower, sans the entry fee.

If you are charging a fee for entry,Canadian Livingrecommends a theme that coincides with another holiday.

This also makes decorating and food choices much easier to figure out.

men chatting at a party

you might start by making a list of your closest friends and their plus-ones and going from there.

The reason for this?

So, the more people invited, the more money you could expect to raise.

family and friends dancing

Jack and Jill parties held for fundraising purposes are incredibly popular in Canada, according toThe Atlantic.

No matter what, it’s important to be a gracious host on the day of the event.

invite with embossed closure

friend handing friend money

friends gathered together at table