Parties and Events
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The bride made the decision of going to Cabo for her bachelorette trip. We would be paying for all inclusive packages costing around $1500. This includes flights, hotels, food, and drinks. I...
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I’m getting married in October and was discussing the bridal shower. We discussed having a bridal shower in April because it’s a beautiful time of year and we don’t have to worry about lots of folks...
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Am I the only one who is shying away from an engagement party? Are there any special memories that I might miss out on if I don’t have one? I was thinking of doing a get together with our bridal party...
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Did anyone else not go all out with their engagement photo shoot outfit? My fiancé and I have been engaged since February 2021. We never did a shoot. We’re getting married in 81 days and decided a few...
My SIL planned a coed wedding shower instead of bridal. But it’s out of town to accommodate the grooms family. She sprung this on us 2 weeks before the date. Looking at cost for flight, car and hotel...
Just a reminder prime day for Amazon and target swap days are happening now! If you’re having any pre wedding event that includes a raffle the deals are so worth it on possible raffle prizes! FH’s...
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So when I was younger about 10 years ago we got married. We didn’t have a lot of money then I was not able to do a wedding. So we chose to do it at our 10 year anniversary with the renewing of our...
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I’m throwing a Welcome Party for my guests the day before the wedding. Everyone going to the wedding is invited to it. I forgot to turn off the RSVP for it when I turned on the RSVP for the wedding so...
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I’m hosting a Welcome BBQ the day before the wedding since basically all of my guests are from out of town. It’s supposed to be a little intro to our little town of Eureka Springs. How do you all...
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I am annoyed because my MOH who is hosting the bachelorette party starting TOMORROW just told me she can’t come. My bachelorette party is out of state and I have people flying in for it. I am...
I'm debating if I wanna do a bridal shower or not. I want too. But the other half of my doesn't want too. Lol .I am not use to being center of attention.
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My shower is this weekend and one of my bridesmaids who was supposed to come told he she probably won’t be able to make it a few days ago. She lives 6-7 hours drive from where the shower is located...
I’m a pregnant bridesmaid and the bride is so happy! She loves my dress, the bump, and is happy to take me into consideration when planning events. The MOH is planning to purchase alcohol and food for...
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Hi ladies! Quick question but one I am coming across as I plan my own bachelorette and attend others’ parties: do you split the weekend accommodations for an Airbnb evenly amongst all attendees, or...
So the bride-to-be is very laid back and requested to do just 1 day of bachelorette filled activities including: arcade games, bowling, brunch, and… watching the movie Bridesmaids.. She specifically...
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I look like a potato but I had a great surprise bridal shower!!
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My partner has a very large family, and they typically have weddings with 300+ guests. My family is relatively small. We both want a more intimate wedding with 50 or less people. To try and prevent...
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Help! What type of things go on at a bridal shower? My MOH is throwing me one and has asked for help on ideas! What type of places should I register and how many people should I invite? Our wedding is...
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My FMIL, and two FSILs threw me a Fiesta themed bridal shower over the weekend (I'll be having a brunch with my family and friends back in my home state in a couple weeks, but this was with my FH's...
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We are decided to throw ourselves a “engagement party” well that is what everyone think it is but it’s actually a party to ask our closest friends to be part of our bridal party. Due to the hot...