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![Marné](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/8/3/9/utbp_29974839.jpg?r=79575)
Anyone else not having a bachelorette party? I'm a little disappointed, I want one but unfortunately it's just not feasible with the timing of our wedding next February 9th. The only weekend we would...
![Michelle](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/5/5/9/utbp_30687559.jpg?r=57734)
Hello, my fiancé and I are having our ceremony from 11:30-12, cocktail and reception until 3:45. We planned on having an after-party at a local bar where we will provide some more food and drinks for...
I haven’t been to many weddings in my life, and I have only been to one, maybe two bridal showers. So naturally I have a lot of questions! Who plans the bridal shower? What does it entail?? How do I...
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Where did your proposal take place? Were you on a special trip? Were you cooking dinner in your kitchen? Were you somewhere fun on a date? Where was the proposal? Photo by Serena Genovese Photography...
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I'm trying to focus on the positives, but can't help but feel so sad, defeated, and really embarrassed. We are having a relatively large wedding - inviting about 190 people. So far a ton of people...
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We had our engagement photos done this past Saturday and i am in love with them! We took a 2.3 mile hike around a lake at one of the most beautiful state parks in New York. I was obviously very...
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![Future Mrs. Anderson](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/3/5/7/utbp_30460357.jpg?r=61594)
When is a good time to do cake tasting? My wedding is July 11th, 2020
![Kesha](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/9/1/2/utbp_7828912.jpg?r=48024)
My date is November 2, 2019. The dilemma I'm having is how to plan this rehearsal considering some of our people won't be able to get here until the day before. (Talk about total anxiety) Our ceremony...
Can someone explain to me the purpose of an engagement party? Do I HAVE to have one?
![Halle](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/7/3/1/utbp_9722731.jpg?r=19827)
We’re you guys apart of your bachelorette party planning or was it all a surprise ? I lowkey want to be apart mine just bc it’s exciting to talk about. What did y’all do?
I'm just going to go out here first and say, "This is more or less just venting and getting opinions of other brides." So, if you read this, Thank you. The wedding is in less than 2 months. This...
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![Kiara](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/7/3/7/utbp_29832737.jpg?r=75119)
So I need some Engagement Pix help.. We are doing some elegant Pix out side of a historical Building & in front of our college.. The college pix are gonna be sporty/casual & the ones in front...
![Ana](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/5/5/9/utbp_29320559.jpg?r=11425)
Good Morning so we were thinking pizza and beer at the house is that ok? My mother would like something more formal. We are having a small wedding of 90 people and the guest list for the rehearsal...
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I am getting married sept 28, we have everything set up for rehearsal is it to early to send out digital invites? I am trying to get everything done and more stuff accomplished.
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Shower shoes - which would you choose? I have the white dress and am debating between nude or floral heels. They’re equal comfort and height, help! It’s an indoor afternoon shower.
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![Cassi](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/1/8/0/utbp_9857180.jpg?r=49783)
What are all you lovely people doing for your bridal shower? Are you using your wedding registry as your bridal shower registry? Or are you making a list specifically for the bridal shower of smaller...
Did anyone make a little speech or toast at their shower just to thank everyone for coming and all the planning that went into it? I was thinking of doing so while we are eating or maybe after...
![Brittany](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/4/9/8/utbp_6080498.jpg?r=20347)
We took our photos at Elizabeth Park in Hartford, CT. Beautiful grounds and so many flowers in bloom. Our original location was Talbott Mountain State Park, however that (we found out the night before...
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![Courtney](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/6/7/5/utbp_28736675.jpg?r=64798)
I hung out with my MOH last night and the topic of my shower/bachelorette weekend came up. She warned me that between her lack of planning for a shower, and the last shower my mom attended was her own...
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