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2022 Surprise Wedding

Destiny, on June 9, 2021 at 7:15 PM Posted in Planning 0 6

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My fiancé and I are throwing an engagement party/surprise wedding which I am very excited about! I think it’ll be a great surprise for everyone who’s been pressuring us about being married for the longest time. I’m okay with losing most of the traditional elements of a wedding however, is there a way to still incorporate a bridal party.. I don’t want to rob my closest friends of being apart. I fully trust them to keep the secret I’m just not sure how to incorporate it logistically. I’m envisioning it as an after 5, formal event with hors d'oeuvres and music until I make my grand entrance. The groom will most likely be mingling with the crowd. Any suggestions for the bridal party or just in general regarding surprise weddings would be greatly appreciated.

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Latest activity by Lady, on June 10, 2021 at 10:36 AM

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Kaylee · on June 9, 2021 at 8:09 PM
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Definitely include them on the secret you could have a secret luncheon of a bridal shower/luncheon/bachelorette party the day before if you’d like and it would be a great time to go over last minute details
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Victoria · on June 9, 2021 at 10:10 PM
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I think including them will be more fun and less stress on you. You could throw them a surprise party to ask them lol
But, if you want to surprise them same night you could tell them your theme and ask them to all wear a gold dress or something. It won’t be perfectly coordinated but if it’s a stand out color it’ll give a bridal party vibe.
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Master July 2021
Rebelle Fleur · on June 10, 2021 at 2:41 AM
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Maybe you can tell them there is a color theme, so they’ll wear a certain color. My bridal shower was all white. It’ll help achieve the look of a bridal party.
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Master July 2021
Rebelle Fleur · on June 10, 2021 at 2:46 AM
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You may also loose some guests who may be there otherwise if they knew it was the actual wedding.

People who have a hard time getting off work or who must travel, would rather use their time off and funds for what they believe to be the actual wedding rather than a pre-wedding event.
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Courtney · on June 10, 2021 at 9:03 AM
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100% on this.
I think it's a novel and fun idea, but I don't think it's really practical and might end up with a lot of hurt feelings on your families side (if you're close to them). I know my parents would be super disappointed that they didn't get to be involved at all in the planning process.
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Lady · on June 10, 2021 at 10:36 AM
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Agree with PP re: people not showing up. You'll likely get a a few people you may really want there who won't/can't come becuase they dont' know it's actually a wedding! As long as you're ok with that possibility then it sounds like a fun idea to me.
I also agree with the PP who suggested telling your "bridal party" that there's a color scheme for the party but keeping the secret
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