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![Xauddina](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/2/2/6/utbp_37473226.jpg?r=13282)
Hi Ladies!!! We just decided to have an engagement party on April 23, 2022!! Where should I just planning?? Any game suggestions?? Are we suppose to keep the same theme as the wedding to the...
![Jessica](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/8/3/1/utbp_37536831.jpg?r=12219)
1. Has anyone had there rehearsal the day off the wedding? Our ceremony doesn't start until 8pm and it will save us more than $1,000 to have it the morning of. 2. We are having brunch food at...
![Samantha & Antonio](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/1/7/3/utbp_36666173.jpg?r=74851)
On Christmas, my FMIL told me and my fiancé that she and her friend wanted to plan our Bridal shower. I was a bit confused at first because my mom already said she wanted to plan it. I asked if I...
My fiancé and I have lived together for 2 years and don’t need any of the traditional gifts; we already have everything we need for our house. We elected to have a cash registry on The Knot instead...
![Kayla](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/8/7/7/utbp_7919877.jpg?r=40283)
My fiancé is planning his bachelor party and I asked him to not have strippers and he smiles and said I can’t control it if anyone brings them and I said ok then let everyone know to not do that and...
![Josi](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/2/1/9/utbp_35702219.jpg?r=94255)
I’m curious if you all have done anything instead of a typical bridal shower where the focus is on gifts. My wedding will be out of state for most guests and I’m feeling guilty that they will have to...
![Rachel](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/2/2/1/utbp_32783221.jpg?r=42458)
Does anyone have bachelorette party locations that are drivable from New York State? We wouldn’t want to be driving more than 8 hours. Any suggestions?
![Gabby R](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/3/2/0/utbp_37042320.jpg?r=17599)
Hi everyone! My FH and I are struggling to decide what to do for the rehearsal dinner. Our wedding is going to be about 150, which sounds like a lot, but we have large families and they take up a lot...
To those who have had their bridal shower already- what was your favorite gift you received that wasn't on your registry? Im looking to purchase a unique gift for a friend's shower!
![Tori](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/9/6/3/utbp_31267963.jpg?r=13615)
Hey all! I am working on my invites for our rehearsal dinner and I'm stumped with how to word it. So of course my wedding party and parents will be invited to the rehearsal but I have some family...
![Yanidit](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/5/7/5/utbp_36469575.jpg?r=12066)
What is a good amount to spend on the Rehersal Party? Also is it fair to have two hours of beer and wine and five passed hors d'oeuvres for 2 hours? If any one in Miami area has any recommendations on...
Should we do a welcome party? We definitely want to do a rehearsal and the dinner that goes with that. Not too sure on the morning after brunch because we want to stay in a hotel that is a good drive...
Help! I need Rehearsal Dinner ideas.. Our venue doesn't allow bbq grills since it is out in the woods. We need to have prepared food.
![Sam](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/4/6/5/utbp_35433465.jpg?r=73523)
Hi all! Just out of curiosity who is having their bridal shower on a Saturday and whose having one on a Sunday? I really didn't care on which day. Based on my venue they only had one Sunday left this...
I want to host a couples shower for a struggling medical student and her fiancé. They need cash not gifts. I would like ideas on how to ask for cash in lieu of household gifts without being improper ...
My sister is starting to plan my bridal shower, but I'm not sure who should be invited on my fiancé's side. His ENTIRE family lives out of state, like, not a single family member here. Should I go...
I want to plan to have an after party for close family members that I would invite to stay in my house for the weekend. I want my wedding to be on 12/23 then I can host Christmas weekend at my house....
![Yanidit](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/5/7/5/utbp_36469575.jpg?r=12066)
What are some of the best website you girls have used to find dresses for your Bachelorette Weekend ?
![Miranda Landry](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/9/7/0/utbp_10042970.jpg?r=62671)
Does your bridal shower theme normally correlate with your wedding theme? My wedding has a romantic pastel garden theme, but I’d really love my mom to plan an Italian/Mediterranean theme bridal shower...