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Ella Marie
Rehearsal Dinner-destination Wedding help
Ella Marie, on January 29, 2018 at 11:44 PM

Ok so we’ll be having our wedding at the beach. We’re only expecting 30-40 guests. Close family then our 12 person bridal party. Now, my question is how do we go about doing the “rehearsal dinner?” We...

happeningmom, Jan 30, 2018 7 463
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Bachelorette Party Location Suggestions
Kimberly, on January 30, 2018 at 1:53 PM

I am looking for suggestions for a bachelorette locations. I live outside philly and want a destination feel without having to take a flight. My big wish is to visit multiple wineries, have a fun...

starsinwaves, Jan 30, 2018 7 247
Stephanie
Bachelorette party- not planning my own, just ideas
Stephanie, on January 30, 2018 at 11:48 AM

Hey all! My MOH asked me for suggestions on where in Florida I'd like to go for my bachelorette. Problem is, I've only been to Panama City and Destin in early college and I'm not sure where the best...

Danielle, Jan 30, 2018 11 854
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Pigeon Forge area restaurants for casual reception
Anna, on January 23, 2018 at 8:17 PM

Hi, everyone! Does anyone happen to know of any either restaurants or smaller halls that would set aside seating for up to 50 people? Anywhere nice with dinner party rooms that aren't huge? My fiance...

Jennifer M, Jan 23, 2018 4 128
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Welcome Dinner for Family in Miami
AguilarnDosSantos, on January 23, 2018 at 12:25 PM

Hello Everyone, We are having our destination wedding in Miami Beach, FL in April. Any recommendation on a place to host a welcome dinner for both families to mingle before our big date? We are on a...

Sarah, Jan 23, 2018 2 104
futurmrslowe
Brother planning Bachelorette?!
futurmrslowe, on January 18, 2018 at 7:19 PM

My younger brother (and only sibling) has enthusiastically volunteered to coordinate my bachelorette weekend in Vegas along with my MOH (my friends are co-Ed and disbursed around the country). He sent...

Kaye, Jan 21, 2018 13 389
Crystal
Evening wedding exit ideas
Crystal, on January 20, 2018 at 2:23 PM

Hey guys, I'm doing a evening wedding. Getting ideas about our exit. Venue is strict about clean up. I was trying to get away from the typical sparklers, but they do look great in pictures. Fabric...

Rya, Jan 20, 2018 21 563
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mil Wants to Throw Lingerie Party
Taylor, on January 19, 2018 at 12:53 PM

My FMIL wants to throw me a lingerie party! The idea originally started with my FH aunt and a bridesmaid but now my FMIL has taken it upon herself to plan it. I don’t think I would be very comfortable...

Going to the chapel, Jan 19, 2018 6 282
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Who to invite to bachelorette party and bridal shower
Allyson, on January 17, 2018 at 7:01 PM

Do you think it’s rude to invite a close friend or cousin to a bachelorette party if you didn’t ask them to be a bridesmaid? I wanted a small bridal party for many reasons and I asked one of my...

AugustBride, Jan 18, 2018 7 554
Ashley
What did you wear for your engagement photos?
Ashley, on December 5, 2017 at 9:57 PM

I would love to see your outfits for engagement photos! I'm not sure what to wear!? We took engagement photos at our actual engagement since FH hired a photographer. We decided to take more to meet...

Janie, Jan 18, 2018 64 1,158
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Bachelorette- how to split costs
Megan, on January 1, 2018 at 10:25 PM

Hey ladies! I'm the maid of honor for my friends wedding. I'm planning the bachelorette at the moment. The bride wants to go to a nearby city where we'd have to grab an airbnb for the night. I looked...

FutureMrsN14, Jan 17, 2018 19 7,007
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Engagement party rsvp
Casey, on January 15, 2018 at 9:36 PM

I’m having my engagement party on the 19th of may. When should people rsvp by?

Casey, Jan 16, 2018 9 1,179
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Dinner for two scam?
Victoria , on January 16, 2018 at 4:54 PM

I got a call that my name was drawn at the bridal expo I just attended this weekend. It was for a 3 day/2 night stay in the Bahamas (airfare not included) Champaign flutes and wedding bands. I googled...

CAITLIN, Jan 16, 2018 9 967
Kristin
Non-traditional Bridal Shower
Kristin, on January 12, 2018 at 11:53 AM

Hey ladies ! Any thoughts on not opening gifts at the shower? What would you want to do at a shower? I was thinking to get a DJ perhaps...something different!! I found a cute venue space, I have a...

firstoneat56, Jan 16, 2018 26 2,849
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Bachelorette party with out of state bridesmaids
2018wedding, on January 8, 2018 at 4:38 PM

For those that have mostly OOT bridesmaids, what & when are you doing your bachelorette party?

FutureMrsS, Jan 16, 2018 19 3,028 1
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Rehearsal Dinner Surprise?
Brittany, on January 13, 2018 at 11:09 PM

FH’s parents are helping out a ton with the wedding. Which I SO appreciate. However now that it’s time for the rehearsal dinner, they have it planned but won’t tell anyone (including me) where it’s...

happeningmom, Jan 14, 2018 11 387
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Music for Wedding Dinner Party - violin or guitar?
Monica, on January 5, 2018 at 1:12 PM

Our wedding will be a 4-hr Sunday afternoon affair in late January, taking place mostly outside at a Brooklyn restaurant (Frankie's). There will be a ceremony, followed by a 45-min cocktail reception,...

Monica, Jan 11, 2018 5 527
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Bridal Shower Care Package
ashleigh, on January 2, 2018 at 3:12 PM

I am the MOH for an out of state bride. Her wedding was set very shortly after the engagement and with her living out of state, she has opted not to have a Bridal Shower. She was very involved in my...

sarahrose18, Jan 6, 2018 12 627
Shannon449
Vineyard Bachelorette in va
Shannon449, on January 3, 2018 at 8:02 PM

Hi everyone! I'm MOH in my friend's wedding and she wants to go to some vineyards in VA for her bachelorette party. Does anyone have any suggestions? Possibly an area where it's easy to go from...

Deryn, Jan 3, 2018 6 203
Ashley
Help with a name for Bride War Team
Ashley, on January 2, 2018 at 3:15 PM

My bridesmaids and I will be participating in a field day type of event called Bride Wars and we need help coming up with a catchy name! It needs to be creative and FUN! Any help is appreciated!...

Laura, Jan 3, 2018 8 787
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