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Nichole
Bridal shower planning trouble
Nichole, on April 17, 2019 at 12:32 PM

So I was always told that the maid of honor or mother is the one who plans the bridal shower. Well I certainly don’t want my mom planning it. But my sister is the MOH and hasn’t even asked one...

Cristy, Apr 18, 2019 18 695
Alyssa
Bridal Shower Must Haves?
Alyssa, on April 15, 2019 at 7:28 PM

Hey all! My bridal shower is on April 27th!!!! So I’m getting super excited to see all of my girlfriends and family members I haven’t seen awhile! Was reaching out to see if any ladies that have...

Erika, Apr 16, 2019 4 166
Jennifer future Mrs. K-H
"he popped the question" popcorn bags
Jennifer future Mrs. K-H, on April 13, 2019 at 9:10 PM

Hey girls. So we're having our engagement party in 2 weeks (ah!) and I wanted to do those small bags of popcorn with "he popped the question, she said yes" tags. Is anyone else doing that? I can...

Jennifer future Mrs., Apr 15, 2019 7 359
MrsD
Food for Bachelorette Party House?
MrsD, on April 10, 2019 at 1:30 PM

I told my MOH I'd be in charge of the snacks to have at the house for my bachelorette party in May. We will be at the house Friday Night - Sunday Morning. We are eating ordering in Friday dinner, and...

MrsD, Apr 11, 2019 16 13,554
Kay
Zazzle vs Minted?
Kay, on July 24, 2018 at 10:48 PM

I see there is a 60% off sale with Zazzle right now and I am considering getting my rehearsal dinner invitations with them. Originally I had planned on Minted but it's such a good sale! I am curious...

Jeanette, Apr 8, 2019 18 3,082
Lynnie
Have you ever been caught staring at your engagement ring?
Lynnie, on February 21, 2018 at 11:42 AM

Time to fess up and find out if you are innocent or guilty ! Have you ever been caught (or caught yourself) staring at your new sparkler? Are you innocent or guilty? Next question: Did you download...

Jasmine, Apr 7, 2019 69 1,161
Michelle
How to handle Bridal Shower when the planners aren’t exactly invited to the wedding
Michelle, on March 26, 2018 at 11:00 AM

I got a text from my FMIL this weekend saying the women at her church want to plan me a bridal shower this summer. Seperately my MOH is planning our couples shower this summer. Only one couple, aside...

B Hartman, Apr 4, 2019 21 1,052
💗
Best way to notify guest of a change
💗💗, on April 4, 2019 at 11:52 AM

Hi WW community, I hope everyone is doing well. I changed my rehearsal dinner venue (the rehearsal dinner is next Friday ) however I’ve only notified the bridal party of the change . All of the guest...

Afterallthistime...A, Apr 4, 2019 6 1,919
Ceelie
Bachelorette Party Ideas?
Ceelie , on March 18, 2019 at 10:50 AM

I'm looking for some ideas for my bachelorette party. I know the MOH is typically in charge of this portion of the planning process, but she mentioned just having a night with me and her, and I kinda...

ashley, Apr 3, 2019 23 447
J
Bachelorette party question?
Jordan, on April 2, 2019 at 2:51 PM

The plan for my bachelorette party was to go to an amusement park and ride roller coasters and drink a lot and maybe go to a winery or brewery. This was planned well in advanced. Booked our place back...

Jolie, Apr 3, 2019 6 182
Annie
Wishing or Bath well
Annie, on March 29, 2019 at 8:50 AM

Has anyone heard of a bath or wishing well? I was invited to a bridal shower that said to bring an item for this, but I have no idea what it is. What type of items go into this? Thanks!

Annie, Apr 1, 2019 10 283
Kaleigh
Boudoir shoot outfits?
Kaleigh, on April 4, 2018 at 9:30 AM

I think this is the best place to have this discussion, but if I’m worth, please let me know!! I’m having my boudoir shoot at the end of the month, and they told me to bring 4 outfits 😱 Where is the...

Megan, Mar 29, 2019 30 1,150
Nina
Opening cards with cash at bridal shower?
Nina, on March 26, 2019 at 1:12 PM

My bridal shower is in 2 weeks and I have been told by my mom her friends plan to give me cards with cash/checks. That is fine, however what is the etiquette for opening cards? I don't want to make...

Jolie, Mar 27, 2019 9 1,800
Anna
Who pays for bachelorette party?
Anna, on March 18, 2019 at 3:14 PM

Hello all! Regarding the bachelorette party, who typically pays for that? Do the "guests" pay for themselves? Do the hosts pay for everyone? This is just out of curiosity. My bridal party is hosting a...

Bride 2019, Mar 26, 2019 9 425
S
Bachelor, Bachelorette, or Coed-party
Shante, on March 24, 2019 at 12:16 AM

So what's your opinion on the bachelor and bachelorette party? My fiance and I are trying to figure what type of party to have. Neither one of us want to have sexually parties, we don't club or...

Meghan, Mar 26, 2019 9 157
Madison
Chicago Bachelorette Party!!!!
Madison, on September 21, 2018 at 10:38 PM

My friends and I spent a weekend in Chicago for my bachelorette party!!!!....and it was amazing!!!! We stayed at an Airbnb and the weekend went by way too fast! On Friday night, we went on a tiki boat...

Ginger, Mar 25, 2019 16 360
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How many people are invited to your bridal shower?
Natalie, on March 20, 2019 at 10:15 PM

My sister (MOH) is planning my bridal shower she suggested we invite all my close friends who live near me (family lives 6 hours away) the problem is I’m not the best at making girl friends I’m better...

Natalie, Mar 22, 2019 19 229
Sara
No registry, small apartment, why have a bridal shower?
Sara, on March 20, 2019 at 5:44 PM

Hi all! We don't have a registry. FH and I have been together 8 years, lived together for about 4, and we rent a 4 bedroom Brooklyn apartment with 3 other roommates. There is literally no where to put...

Jeanelle, Mar 22, 2019 7 271
Mrsjrs
Belated Bridal Shower?
Mrsjrs, on March 20, 2019 at 8:48 PM

Is having a belated bridal and/or lingerie shower tacky? We are having a private ceremony in April with our immediate family and best friends, and a big reception in June to celebrate with everyone...

Future Mrs. Polar Be, Mar 21, 2019 7 310
Bride To Be Mrs.Vafias
Bar Hopping verses a wedding reception
Bride To Be Mrs.Vafias, on March 23, 2018 at 1:47 AM

Hi. My fiancee and I are getting married on April 13, 2018. It's on a Friday afternoon. We have decided to spend 80% of our budget on a beach house, for our wedding party, family & friends. It's...

Dallas, Mar 20, 2019 53 3,580
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