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My photographer cancelled on us because he got a last minute wedding booked, is this ok?
Kat, on August 13, 2018 at 10:43 AM

4 days before our engagement pictures out photographer cancelled because he booked a wedding. I thought it was ok because of course he will earn more money.. I don’t blame him. But this co worker is...

Maggie, Sep 24, 2018 18 1,131
Taylor
Shower arrival time
Taylor, on July 28, 2018 at 8:30 PM

Hello ladies. So me and my FH are doing a joint shower, so a "wedding shower" instead of a bridal shower. Anyways, my mom asked me today what time we plan on arriving to the shower and I said 1, which...

Maggie, Sep 24, 2018 5 284
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Crafts for a alternative bridal shower
Jessica, on September 19, 2018 at 6:04 PM

Does anyone have suggestions for activities for a bridal party without gifts? I like the idea of making things together. The activity needs to be easy for people of all ages. I don't actually want a...

Leslie, Sep 21, 2018 5 499
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Bridal Shower locations in Orange County, ca
debra, on September 19, 2018 at 11:33 AM

Looking for suggestions for a bridal shower venue in Orange County , CA for my daughter that won't break the bank. It would be for about 40 people. No one has a house that we can use. Thank You for...

Rebecca, Sep 19, 2018 3 1,138
Gen
How does a morning-after breakfast/brunch work?
Gen, on September 17, 2018 at 12:34 PM

Our wedding is on a Sunday so I am guessing the majority of our guests will be at work the following day. But for those who have taken Monday off (probably will be mostly people from out of town) we...

Cuoghi, Sep 17, 2018 15 301
Jennifer
Bab- Til Death Dewey Party
Jennifer, on September 10, 2018 at 10:49 AM

Wow! What a weekend! We had an absolute blast in Dewey DE this weekend it was ridiculously fun! I highly recommend that town, even if it isn’t a Bach party weekend! I can’t wait to go back with FH. We...

Sam, Sep 12, 2018 13 287
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Bachelorette Party-a little upset
Mariam, on September 10, 2018 at 2:18 AM

Okay so the background to this is that my maid of honor is in a different country and my I have two bridesmaids that live here. I have one weekend left as the next one is my wedding (Friday) and...

Mariam, Sep 10, 2018 5 546
LoweryForLife
Brewery Rehearsal Dinner
LoweryForLife, on September 5, 2018 at 1:47 PM

What's everyone doing for their rehearsal dinner? We weren't even going to do one, but our local brewery has a free room, so we thought why not? We're just going to have dinner and drinks and MAYBE a...

Malwen107, Sep 8, 2018 13 2,261
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Bachelorette Hashtag
Sarah, on September 7, 2018 at 12:26 PM

Help! I'm so not creative with this stuff. I'm leaving for my Bachelorette trip this afternoon and we need a fun hashtag! My gal pals and I are spending the weekend at Wrightsville Beach (I was...

Sarah, Sep 7, 2018 4 299
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Places for bachelorette party 18+
Sarah, on July 19, 2018 at 10:29 AM

I am helping plan the bachelorette party for a bride who is only 20. The rest of the group is 21+. The bride really wants to go to a place she can go to a few clubs. We obviously know she cannot...

Rebecca, Sep 5, 2018 8 728
Gen
Bridesmaid’s boyfriend, and rehearsal dinner
Gen, on August 31, 2018 at 2:02 PM

So before I ask this, I want to clarify of course my bridesmaid’s boyfriend will be invited to the wedding, and we are NOT having a headtable so they will be able to sit together at the reception. I...

Kristen, Aug 31, 2018 9 632
Emily
No gifts at a bridal shower?!
Emily, on August 28, 2018 at 8:17 PM

My MOH is planning a bridal shower for me, I am thinking of asking her to say just no gifts, just bonding and spending time with my closest and dearest. Is this okay?

Cuoghi, Aug 29, 2018 10 1,230
sambowie1997
When to hold a Jack and Jill Fundraiser
sambowie1997, on August 26, 2018 at 10:07 AM

My future MIL mentioned holding a Jack and Jill fundraiser to help my fiancé and I pay for the wedding we’re gonna have in 2 years. I was wondering when it would be too soon to hold one. I figured...

Deirdre, Aug 27, 2018 32 987
Gen
Rehearsal dinner alternatives?
Gen, on August 6, 2018 at 2:23 PM

I’m freaking out, I just updated our expense sheet and somehow we are at 18k when our budget was 15 (and I guarantee im still forgetting things)! UGH! The only thing other than food (our main...

firstoneat56, Aug 24, 2018 42 1,186
FutureMrsR
Is 4pm too early?
FutureMrsR, on August 22, 2018 at 5:18 PM

Our venue has a wedding there the night before ours, so the only time we can do the rehearsal is 2pm the day before, which leaves the rehearsal dinner happening somewhere around 4pm. Is this too early...

Gell, Aug 23, 2018 15 394
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No bachelors or bachelorette parties?
miss, on August 6, 2018 at 3:24 PM

Anyone else skipping the bachelors/bachelorette parties? FH and I don’t have any bridal party, it’s just us. And our wedding is family only. So we are probably skipping the pre-wedding festivities. Is...

Kristy, Aug 22, 2018 20 321
Nicki
After Party Wording
Nicki, on August 20, 2018 at 8:22 PM

We have to end music by 10pm in the town where our venue is so we are planning on going to a nearby brewery/bar as an after party since 10 is early for our friends to stop partying (although we will...

Alexis, Aug 21, 2018 12 4,445
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Wintery Bachelorette in Lake Tahoe.
Liz , on August 3, 2018 at 11:13 PM

In total need of Lake Tahoe information. Am trying to plan my bachelorette party of about 20 girls to go in February 2019. We are thinking of getting a big airbnb with a pool inside and big enough for...

Kendra, Aug 21, 2018 5 744
Mrs. Cohen
Plus Size Bachelorette Dresses!
Mrs. Cohen, on August 15, 2018 at 5:05 PM

Fellow Plus Size Brides; HELP! I have been scouring the internet for months now, looking for white (or ivory) bachelorette dresses! My girls are taking me to Las Vegas, so I'm not looking for a modest...

Cuoghi, Aug 19, 2018 32 2,386 1
Heather
Rehearsal dinner not night before?
Heather , on August 16, 2018 at 10:32 PM

So I was thinking of having the rehearsal party the weekend before the wedding because the wedding is on a saturday and most of the people in the wedding will be working friday The groom and best man...

Judith, Aug 18, 2018 14 1,001
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