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![Crystal](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/8/0/4/utbp_5492804.jpg?r=84785)
So I’ve been going back and forth on whether we should host a welcome party and/or rehearsal dinner. We all know weddings are expensive and I just don’t see the need to spend the extra cash. Also, I...
I’m just starting to look into rehearsal dinner options, but I’m not exactly sure how everything works. What I would like to do is bring the bridal party and family to dinner, about 25 to 30 people....
![Lynne](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/7/9/1/utbp_37991791.jpg?r=66364)
I don't know if I want a bachelorette party or not. I do want to do something fun but kind of relaxing with my bridal party. My bridal party says to think of what I want to do and to let them know...
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Hi! My FH and I are getting married April 30. He's having his bachelor party on the weekend of April 23. I had a bridal shower in March and nobody had said anything about a bachelorette party. I'm not...
![Jasmine S.](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/1/9/5/utbp_29054195.jpg?r=98082)
There can be lots of events leading up to a wedding: engagement parties, photo sessions, showers, bachelorette parties (AKA hen dos for UK brides), and the rehearsal dinner. If you are having these...
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![Priscilla](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/1/7/3/utbp_35927173.jpg?r=31961)
Hi everyone! My FH and I have asked our best man and MOH to give short speeches for the toast at our wedding reception, but I'm wondering if we should have speeches at our rehearsal dinner? Is this...
We're having a 20s themed engagement party and put in the invite come in your best 1920s attire. Would it be in appropriate to have a prize for the best costume (to give incentive for guests to dress...
I need ideas for a theme. I am not a girly girl and everything on pinterest is just too girly for me! Help?😊
I'm trying to plan a rehearsal dinner and my FH is stuck on Fuddrucker's. Please give me your opinions as to why or why not with that? I personally do not want to go. I don't think it's appropriate...
![Jasmine S.](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/1/9/5/utbp_29054195.jpg?r=98082)
My bridal shower is coming up in a few weeks, which my fiancé's aunt is hosting in her home. I'm not a gifts person -- I said yes to a shower so as not to hurt her feelings, but I'm treating it more...
![Jessica](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/1/7/3/utbp_36303173.jpg?r=69283)
I know it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but our Couples Shower was yesterday and it was The Office themed. My maid of honor and the whole bridal party nailed it! The Office was something me and...
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Hi everyone! I’m going to be in my best friends wedding in October and had a question since my situation is unique. The bride lives in Georgia where the wedding will take place and the bridesmaids all...
Hello, I am planning a wedding for our daughter. She lives in New Zealand and she will be coming home to Ohio to visit family and friends. We want to throw a wedding shower for her while she is here...
Hey everyone! So one of my bestfriends and I recently got engaged about 5 months apart and it turns out we are most likely to have weddings that are only 2-3 months apart. We are both in eachother's...
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Hi All, I'm planning my bachelorette party (yes I know the MOH is suppose to do that) and I want to go to Wine Country California. Half of my bridesmaids live in San Francisco and would not be paying...
![Jacqueline](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/5/4/9/utbp_37708549.jpg?r=45714)
Hello!! I was wondering what are some fun games to play at my bridal shower? I wanted games that are creative, entertaining, and can just have everyone joining in to participate. What games did you...
![Leslie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/5/2/5/utbp_37626525.jpg?r=77772)
What color did you guys wear for your engagement shoot? I’m between classic white and a nude/beige color🤔
![Kari](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/9/8/5/utbp_36992985.jpg?r=74764)
I’m having such a hard time finding a dress for my bridal shower. Where are you ladies finding yours?
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In my bridal party I have three close friends, my sister, and my grooms two sisters who are underaged. I am wanting to do a traditional bachelorette party like wine tasting or just bar hopping but I...
![Laura](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/1/1/3/utbp_33397113.jpg?r=41857)
Hi - we're hosting a barbecue style rehearsal dinner. It's going to be a summery, more casual affair with only 60 people. The venue already has tables and chairs but we have to do our own linens,...