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Shanita
To match or not to match???
Shanita, on August 23, 2019 at 3:59 PM

So I had a vision of super coordinated colors and whatnot for our engagement photo session. The closer it gets, the more I'm over the whole "doing the most" with it lol. I've decided to wear a cute...

Shanita, Aug 24, 2019 6 128
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Separate Event for Non-guest List
Shanice, on August 23, 2019 at 1:12 PM

Hey ladies! So I feel bad for some of the people that had to get cut from the guest list. Mainly some church members who I've known since childhood. Would it be awkward to have a dinner with them or...

D, Aug 23, 2019 19 231
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Do brides give favor bags at bachelorette?
Emily, on August 23, 2019 at 4:20 PM

Hi all ! i feel like I can’t ask any of my bachelorette guests this - but am I supposed to provide favor or goodie bags to the girls coming ? Nobody has told me this and I don’t know if I’m supposed...

Jeanie, Aug 23, 2019 13 159
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Wedding Shower
Mistylynn, on August 23, 2019 at 11:10 AM

We are getting married in October 2020, so a little far in advance here, but we are thinking shower ideas! I do not want a conventional shower, (from Chicago, IL - this means a banquet room usually,...

KYLIE, Aug 23, 2019 4 87
Elizabeth
Hostess gifts
Elizabeth, on August 22, 2019 at 4:10 PM

My sister (and MOH) is hosting our couples shower in her home. A few of my bridesmaids, I believe will be contributing something (side dish/ dessert/champagne etc). Should I plan to give each person a...

Emily, Aug 23, 2019 10 160
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First Time Planning a Bachelorette Party - How to Ask for $$$
Sandra, on August 22, 2019 at 8:26 PM

Hi all - Need your help! This is my first time planning a bachelorette party for my friend who is getting married later this year and I want it to be perfect. We've planned the entire weekend and...

Emily, Aug 23, 2019 6 291 1
Lisa
Bachelorette party ideas!!
Lisa, on August 12, 2019 at 9:59 AM

So I'm a bridesmaid for my friends wedding on September 14th. The MOH myself and the other bridesmaid are trying to figure out what to do for her bachelorette party but its slightly difficult. The...

Emily, Aug 23, 2019 10 133
Pirate & 60s Bride
Fun Places to Pop the Question?
Pirate & 60s Bride, on June 21, 2019 at 7:54 PM

What are the most romantic, wild, weird or wonderful places you've heard of people popping the question? What about your proposal? Mine was a surprise destination! I had no idea. None. My hubby is...

Susan, Aug 23, 2019 66 450 1
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Bachelorette Photos
Blag, on August 23, 2019 at 8:14 AM

Is it okay to post photos from that weekend? My fiancé saw all 678 of them so it’s not a big deal. Some are somewhat inappropriate because we had a stripper but what is the norm for posting?

Cher Horowitz, Aug 23, 2019 6 172
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Rehearsal/ Bridal Shower Dress
Lauren, on August 20, 2019 at 5:17 PM

I’m having a hard time with finding the perfect look for my rehearsal/ bridal shower .. We are having the dinner at Firebirds Wood Fried Grill in Chattanooga, TN then the bridal shower I’m still...

Lauren, Aug 23, 2019 17 180
Dana
What are you wearing to your post wedding brunch?
Dana, on August 22, 2019 at 9:52 PM

My FI's parents are hosting a post wedding brunch at their home the morning after the wedding. What should I wear?!

Krissyl, Aug 23, 2019 5 108
Jessica
Bachelorette/pre wedding outings
Jessica, on August 19, 2019 at 10:25 PM

So future MIL planned a whole day out for us next weekend in celebration of our wedding. I'm not all that close to my family and she doesn't know any of them. In 10 years she might have met them a...

Clíodhna, Aug 23, 2019 4 119
Ashley
Couples Shower
Ashley, on August 21, 2019 at 11:50 AM

So when I got engaged I just felt like I didn't want a bridal shower. There's nothing wrong with them but for me personally it just doesn't get me excited to think about it. A friend of mine suggested...

Aliciabilly2019, Aug 22, 2019 13 234
Brittany
Post Elopement Brunch
Brittany, on August 20, 2019 at 1:49 PM

Hi all- We are having a small private ceremony in Colorado with just family, 9 people total. We are thinking of having a post celebration back home with the rest of the family and friends. We want it...

Clíodhna, Aug 22, 2019 3 156
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Engagement party
Alysha, on August 21, 2019 at 12:03 AM

Hey everyone I’m looking for good recommendations to have my engagement party I’m in northern Nj so would like to stay around that area . Thank youu!

Clíodhna, Aug 22, 2019 1 42
Brianna N
Hostess Gifts
Brianna N, on July 26, 2019 at 5:51 PM

Hey ladies So, here is my question. I have heard it is good to give hostess gifts, which I am all for. I know to give them to my 2 bridesmaids who are throwing my shower, but I need some ideas. Also,...

Emily, Aug 22, 2019 7 173
Caitlyn
Inviting Month of Corrdinator to Bridal Shower
Caitlyn, on August 21, 2019 at 7:05 PM

Is it weird to invite my month of coordinator to my personal bridal shower that my mom and sister are hosting? My reason for doing so would be so she could get to know my bridal party, mother of the...

earias, Aug 22, 2019 6 157
Sierra
Winter bachelorette party ideas?
Sierra, on August 21, 2019 at 7:01 PM

I live in the greater niagara part of New York . Anybody have any bachelorette party ideas?

Julie, Aug 21, 2019 2 65
Brooke
Worst Bridal Shower Ever...and it was mine :(
Brooke, on August 21, 2019 at 5:49 AM

I had my bridal party on July 27th. It was...not great. My 2 MOH's had NO idea what they were doing (like, at all. For anything), so I had to have 2 other bridesmaids plan my bridal shower. One...

MrsD, Aug 21, 2019 10 1,056
Monique
Bachelorette Weekend Shirts
Monique, on August 20, 2019 at 11:57 PM

I bought everyone going with for the bachelorette weekend a personalized shirt today. Vistaprint was having their 50% off sale and I bought 11 shirts for about 90$. The bridesmaids and I will...

Mrsbdg, Aug 21, 2019 7 123 1
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