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Lynne
Party questions
Lynne, on March 1, 2022 at 9:50 PM

This is my 2nd time getting married. First time there was NO bridal or bachelorette party, not even a wedding shower. Who hosts the parties? Does the bride-to-be pay for any of them? Biggest question...

Lynne, Mar 2, 2022 6 127 1
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Bachelorette party drama
Janet, on February 28, 2022 at 8:59 PM

I am getting married in October. Over the weekend the bridesmaids and i picked out bridesmaids dresses. We started discussing the bachelorette party planning, and we tried picking what weekend would...

Crystal, Mar 1, 2022 17 805
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Nail party
Cassandra, on March 1, 2022 at 7:31 PM

So I need some insite as to what a nail party entails. I am having my girls get their nails done at the same salon we are getting out hair done. The times are between 11:15-5pm. Does that mean they...

Cassandra, Mar 1, 2022 2 90
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Engagement party
Lisa, on February 28, 2022 at 9:56 AM

Is it appropriate to only have small plates for an engagement party?

Lisa, Feb 28, 2022 3 85
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Engagement photos!!!
Allaura, on February 21, 2022 at 3:12 PM

So excited we got our pictures back!!!

Rosebud, Feb 27, 2022 9 167 1
Amber
Bachelorette party costs
Amber, on February 14, 2022 at 2:03 PM

I’m the MOH and I’m working on a bachelorette party in Havasu, 3 hour drive from us. I’m planning on bundling the costs for the cabana rental, Boat rental and Airbnb together and splitting it equally...

Amanda, Feb 27, 2022 7 247
Ada
Bridal Shower- Ask Guest for Money to plan??
Ada, on February 21, 2022 at 2:10 PM

Hi, My mom is planning my bridal shower with help from my grandmother. My grandmother told my mom that it is customary to ask guests for a donation to the planning fund, but didn't give any language....

Amanda, Feb 27, 2022 20 1,243
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Bridal Shower
Annette, on February 21, 2022 at 10:33 AM

My daughter is very nontraditional and has been with her fiancé for 7 years. She lives in WY and her family is in WI and OH. She only comes "home" (to OH) once a year if that. She has chosen to have...

Amanda, Feb 27, 2022 7 208 1
devotedlydavis
Bridal Portraits
devotedlydavis, on February 23, 2022 at 6:08 AM

My bridal portraits are today - 24 days out from the wedding and I am excited to finally see my whole look come together. I received a picture of my bouquet last night and can’t wait to see it in...

Amanda, Feb 27, 2022 7 199 1
Lyss
Bridal Shower Hostesses Thank you cards
Lyss, on February 26, 2022 at 10:29 AM

I have a bridal shower coming up that my MOH and all 3 of my fiancé's aunts are hosting. They've all been working together on it. Does anyone have any tips on how to write thank you cards to each of...

Amanda, Feb 27, 2022 4 813
Megan
Wedding shower
Megan, on February 24, 2022 at 7:21 AM

So I’m the MOH for my sister’s wedding on April 30th. Essentially due to my poor planning, I feel like I’m rushing to send out wedding shower invitations. The shower is planned for March 19, which is...

Samantha, Feb 24, 2022 5 189
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Can i pay for my own bridal shower if no one else can?
Jennifer, on February 8, 2022 at 3:24 PM

Hi everyone, My wedding date is 5/12/23 and I am just at the beginning stages of planning. I already have my bridal party together and my sister is my maid of honor but my fiance and I are paying for...

Private User, Feb 22, 2022 17 919 1
Nicole
Can i see your bridal shower dresses?
Nicole, on April 20, 2021 at 4:04 AM

Mines coming up. I have two dresses already, but not sure if I want to wear them and would love some inspo. Thanks in advance!

Gomez, Feb 22, 2022 8 208 1
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Bachelorette worries
Lucy, on February 19, 2022 at 3:38 AM

Hello, I was looking for some advice. I have moved home within the last 2 years due to family illnesses and my friendship groups have dwindled a bit since my move. I’ve tried to keep up contacts and...

Tina, Feb 21, 2022 3 178
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Bridesmaid inviting teenage kids to bachelorette… Wwyd?
Chloe, on February 21, 2022 at 3:26 AM

I just got done talking to one of my bridesmaids (my cousin) and we were talking about how I was thinking of going to universal/Harry Potter world for my bachelorette. During the conversation she...

April, Feb 21, 2022 6 254
Holly
Plus Sized Poses
Holly, on February 20, 2022 at 5:36 PM

Hello! We really want to take a fun photo for our Save the Dates. My FH is 6’4 and thin, and I’m 5’2 and plus. Poses suggestions? Pictures from other plus brides appreciated! This is the photo we’d...

Jessi, Feb 21, 2022 3 214 1
Jessi
Engagement Photos!! (pic heavy)
Jessi, on February 15, 2022 at 11:35 AM

We went Saturday to get our engagement photos taken and she already has some of them done!! It was absolutely FREEZING out (like 14° high for the day) and FH was shivering the entire time but we made...

Rebelle Fleur, Feb 17, 2022 9 170
Patricia-Ann
Anyone do a Bachelorette Party after the wedding??
Patricia-Ann , on June 13, 2018 at 5:19 PM

Has anyone done a bachelorette party after the wedding? Timing is tight and no one is taking lead and I don’t realky have time to plan so was thinking might be easier to do a month or so after the...

Anne, Feb 16, 2022 26 6,080
Jacey
Rehearsal dinner or no??
Jacey, on December 29, 2021 at 10:39 AM

Hey we are getting married 10 mins outside of downtown Denver. We are trying to decide if we want to have s rehearsal dinner or not. My fiancé doesn’t think it’s necessary but I think it would be nice...

Jacks, Feb 15, 2022 10 237
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Bachelorette Help
Lauren, on February 12, 2022 at 12:38 PM

Hi there, I’m looking for a little help with a decision for my Bachelorette. For context, my fiancé and I set a date for June 2023. We have the same group of friends that we hang out with monthly. In...

Jacks, Feb 15, 2022 12 241
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