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Ok, so you are getting married… to have a welcome party or to not have a welcome party, that is the question. If you are thinking that its stressful enough planning an entire wedding so maybe you’ll skip the planning of a welcome part as well, thats certainly understandable. But consider this, a welcome part doesn’t have to be a super glam choreographed event. It could just be a super fun pool party!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No stress, no big planning, no worrying about yet another outfit to worry about. Just grab your swim trunks and head to pool to hang out with your friends! Check out what Justin and Foster did for their fun pool party at the Esmerelda Resort<\/a> in Indian Wells. Its a great spot, their pool area has tons of room. There is even a “beach” at one end of the pool which was perfect for the kiddos to splash around and build sand castles! Take a look<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Welcome Party Fun in Indian Wells
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