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Planning events to celebrate with your friends and family before the big day? Share photos and tell us all about your engagement party, shower, and bachelor or bachelorette parties!

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April
Pre wedding Parties
April, on May 15, 2019 at 8:46 PM

Is it wrong that I'm not having any pre wedding parties? I'm only really doing the rehearsal dinner and even that is going to be small. I feel guilty because everyone keeps mentioning about planning a...

Kate, May 16, 2019 5 142
Amy
What to wear Summer engagement session?
Amy, on May 12, 2019 at 11:18 AM

Hi! My engagement photo session is the end of June, outside at a garden. With the Maryland summer having the potential to be hot and humid, what would you recommend wearing?

CourtneyBrittain, May 16, 2019 6 69
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Bachelorette Party Hostess Gift Ideas?
Heather, on May 10, 2019 at 11:37 AM

So my bachelorette party is June 1st, and I have no idea what to get for the hostesses. They are not my bridesmaids/MOH because we are having a small wedding, and I’ll only have my sister/MOH standing...

Clíodhna, May 16, 2019 4 110
Wedding Planner
Pre wedding events with guests in another state.
Wedding Planner, on May 15, 2019 at 1:56 AM

I really need some pointers when it comes to planning the pre-wedding events. I know most are required really but I would like to have a bachelorette/bachelor party as well as a bridal shower, my...

Wedding Planner, May 15, 2019 7 137
CountryBride
Had Bach/bachelorette Party this past Saturday....little tmi but useful
CountryBride, on May 13, 2019 at 2:27 PM

My FH and I just had our Bach parties this Saturday....on the same day. If you get the option to do each others on the same day/weekend I would highly recommend it. If anyone is like me and over think...

WinesandWhiskey, May 15, 2019 9 412
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No Bridal Shower?
Teresa, on May 15, 2019 at 11:28 AM

Both of my bridesmaids live a state away and one just lost her job. My family has no money left and my fiance's family never had much money to begin with. In short, someone throwing me a Bridal Shower...

Summerbride77, May 15, 2019 8 142
Lauren
Bachelor Party Surprise
Lauren, on May 13, 2019 at 2:11 PM

My Fiance is having his bachelor party at the Cosmo in Vegas for a weekend in August. I wanted to do something or send something to his room as a surprise from me. I have thought about maybe a hang...

Lauren, May 15, 2019 5 165
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Rehearsal Dinner vs. Reception Dinner decorations
Blag, on May 14, 2019 at 7:54 AM

I just received an email from the MOG regarding rehearsal dinner decorations. She wants to set the tables with a white table cloth, With either navy or sage napkins, some greenery & lanterns on...

Blag, May 15, 2019 10 177
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Bridal Shower Hostess Gift: Not Sure of Who is Host
Hannah, on May 12, 2019 at 6:23 PM

Hi everyone, I have a question regarding hostess gifts. I had zero hand in the planning of my bridal shower (technically I wasn't even supposed to know the date, but I now know the date and location)....

Judith, May 15, 2019 10 200
Jessica
Not having a bridal shower...
Jessica, on May 13, 2019 at 3:41 PM

I don't mean to be offensive to anyone, it's just always been my take on bridal showers-I don't understand them or really think they are necessary. Is anyone else not having a shower? My friends and...

Maggie, May 14, 2019 19 280
Brooke
Engagement Photos This Weekend!!
Brooke, on May 9, 2019 at 3:11 PM

So I have my engagement photos scheduled for this Saturday (eeek!!) and didn't know if y'all had any advice? What color dress (I have a nude color with flowers and a white one with flowers)? What...

Jo, May 14, 2019 4 85
Ali
Bridal shower dress opinions
Ali, on May 12, 2019 at 11:02 AM

Hi guys so I ordered this dress online for the shower I'm a little disappointed by it. My fiancee loves it but I feel like its unflattering but I'm also really critical of myself so im looking for...

Becca, May 14, 2019 20 488
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Bridal shower Fun!! Here are a few photos
Jasmine , on May 12, 2019 at 3:39 PM

I had my bridal shower a few weeks ago and it was so beautiful. It also prepared me for the wedding. I’m very quick to get upset or irritated when things go wrong but I was able to remain calm and...

Haley, May 14, 2019 5 170
nikki
Engagement pictures
nikki, on May 11, 2019 at 7:00 PM

This wait is killing me lol it’s been two weeks since I took my engagement pictures and haven gotten them back yet🥴

nikki, May 14, 2019 5 79
Genevieve
Bachelorette Party
Genevieve, on May 9, 2019 at 11:31 PM

I posted something similar for my bridal shower. Would it be weird to have my bachlorette party 5-6 months prior to the wedding. I would like to have a pool or beach present and since I am getting...

Genevieve, May 14, 2019 12 155 1
CourtneyBrittain
Engagement Party Thank-you's
CourtneyBrittain, on May 5, 2019 at 5:15 PM

Hi all! My family threw FH and I a wonderful Engagement Party yesterday, it was so sweet! I know that we (meaning I lol) will be writing thank-you notes for the gifts we got, but is it customary to...

Jo, May 14, 2019 4 229
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Wording for Bridal Shower Invitations (oot Family)
Brittany , on May 13, 2019 at 10:29 PM

Hi! I need help with wording for my bridal shower invitations. Basically my mom and FMIL both insist it’s the polite thing to invite my FMIL’s out of town family. I want to include a little note...

NextChapterReady, May 14, 2019 3 122
Yanahi
Engagement pictures!
Yanahi, on May 12, 2019 at 12:55 PM

Omg I received my engagement pictures yesterday and I’m in love!!😍 thought I’d share a few...

NextChapterReady, May 14, 2019 22 271
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Engagement photo outfits for fiance
Felicity, on May 10, 2019 at 5:27 PM

So I have my outfit for my engagement photos all set but now the question is what to have my FH wear to go along with my outfit. Does anyone have any suggestions? Should he wear blue to match me? Are...

Sinéad, May 14, 2019 3 163
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Bridal Shower Timeline
K, on May 14, 2019 at 12:53 AM

Friends and Family have been asking about throwing me a shower. At first I was reluctant but now I’m excited. Trying to determine a date for them to work with, i’m getting married in November, when...

Maria, May 14, 2019 4 103
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