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Rehearsal Dinner or Luncheon?
Kylee, on November 18, 2021 at 6:13 PM

Hi! I need help deciding what to do for our rehearsal. The Friday before our wedding we’re doing our rehearsal as well as a welcome event at the hotel (it’s a destination wedding). We can either do a...

Mcskipper, Nov 19, 2021 6 259
Kylie
My engagement dress
Kylie, on November 18, 2021 at 9:03 PM

My engagement photos are this Sunday and I bought this maroon overall dress to wear. Well it came last week and was far too big. I tried to pin it myself but couldn’t get the angles right. I asked a...

Kylie, Nov 18, 2021 5 157 1
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Boudoir Shoot
Kayla, on April 18, 2020 at 10:31 AM

Hi ladies! So I have a boudoir shoot coming up on Wednesday and I'm super excited and a little nervous! I have all my essential outfits and most of my accessories. I have a few things left I know i...

Chelcee, Nov 18, 2021 20 452 1
Samantha
Small Welcome Dinner Options?
Samantha, on November 15, 2021 at 11:43 AM

With our small destination wedding, we were planning on having a welcome dinner for all our guests on Friday night in place of a rehearsal dinner with just the wedding party. We'll be in Coronado, CA...

P.t., Nov 16, 2021 5 130
Samantha
Farewell Brunch
Samantha, on November 15, 2021 at 12:12 PM

We're wanting to have a farewell brunch as part of our intimate destination wedding, but every restaurant we've reached out to has a food & beverage minimum to rival that of our wedding reception....

P.t., Nov 16, 2021 11 324
Jennifer
Surprise for fh
Jennifer, on November 14, 2021 at 12:49 PM

Has anyone here done a little surprise for their FH? I kind of want to do this. I was thinking of singing "Bless the Broken Road" during our Welcome Party/Rehearsal Dinner. I know it's super cheesy...

Jessi, Nov 15, 2021 6 128
Jennifer
Welcome Party - Open Seating. How many tables?
Jennifer, on November 12, 2021 at 9:08 AM

We are having a welcome party/rehearsal dinner for our destination wedding (well, it’s a destination for everyone but my fiancé and I). It’s going to be open seating. The venue has 8 picnic tables,...

Jennifer, Nov 12, 2021 2 128
Genna
Bachelorette/bachelor parties/bridal shower...
Genna, on November 10, 2021 at 7:41 AM

Who all is having a Bachelorette/Bachelor party? If so what are your thoughts about combining them both? Also is it necessary to have a bridal shower if we are already having bachelorette/Bachelor...

Genna, Nov 11, 2021 18 428
Layla
Which restaurant is better for a welcome dinner (2 choices)
Layla, on November 2, 2021 at 7:45 PM

My venue is 3 hours away from everyone (it’s a micro wedding) and my fiancés parents offered to host the welcome dinner. If you saw my previous post, we did end up taking them up on their offer. I...

Michaella, Nov 10, 2021 7 150
Sarah
Rehearsal Dinner Nervous Breakdown
Sarah, on November 9, 2021 at 2:14 AM

So my rehearsal night was awful and embarrassing but Im really hoping someone else has had a similar experience or can tell me they understand what happened. Please don't berrad me which I know is...

Solana, Nov 9, 2021 6 609
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Help
Edwina, on November 4, 2021 at 10:13 PM

My colors is red burgundy and gold I bought red and burgundy sash what colors should the chair covers be I want to do half and half or just one solid color

Katie & Josh, Nov 8, 2021 3 66
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Rehearsal Dinner Dilemma
Matt, on November 2, 2021 at 1:23 PM

So I'm in between a rock and a hard place regarding the rehearsal dinner. My fiance strictly wants a small and intimate rehearsal with just the wedding party and those people close and special to us...

Tiger Bride, Nov 5, 2021 24 1,445
Michelle
Day after brunch
Michelle, on November 2, 2021 at 6:06 PM

Are you having one? If so, are you planning to go to a local restaurant and either guests pay their way or you cover the bill? Or are you having an open house in your home catered by a local...

Samantha, Nov 3, 2021 4 144 1
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Bridal shower and no dress
Chelsea, on October 30, 2021 at 5:04 PM

I really don’t want to wear a dress or jumpsuit to my bridal shower, they are not me or my style at all and it’s stressing me out. What did others wear that weren’t these items? I still want to look...

Samantha, Nov 1, 2021 8 480
Laynee
Joint Bridal Shower Etiquette
Laynee, on October 29, 2021 at 12:09 PM

My husband and I were invited to our friends’ joint bridal shower celebration. The invite lists an online registry which is the couple’s honeymoon fund and no gifts. We were also invited to their...

Becky, Oct 30, 2021 10 260
Makris
No Rvsps to shower 😞
Makris, on October 28, 2021 at 10:17 PM

I’m having a wedding out of state so my mom and bridal party decided to throw me a shower so friends and family who won’t be able to make it to the wedding can feel included in the celebration. (All...

Lynnie, Oct 29, 2021 3 228
mrswinteriscoming
When to have a post wedding party - Friday soon after the wedding or Saturday 3 months after the wedding?
mrswinteriscoming, on October 26, 2021 at 7:14 PM

I posted earlier about my parents wanting to throw us an after party for our wedding (to essentially celebrate with all the people who we can’t have at our wedding due to the covid restrictions that...

Emilia, Oct 28, 2021 5 134
Amber
Bridal Shower
Amber, on October 26, 2021 at 10:11 PM

I’ve never been to a bridal shower, but my fmil is hosting one for me next month. I’m a little nervous, because it’s a lot of people I don’t know very well. What should I expect? Should I give her a...

Solana, Oct 27, 2021 8 200
Katherine
Tall bride-- rehearsal/rehearsal dinner attire
Katherine, on October 24, 2021 at 11:21 AM

Help! I am a 6'0", curvy bride and I'm having a hell of a time trying to find something cute to wear for my rehearsal dinner. My wedding is in January (in Florida). I was hoping to wear a full-length...

Solana, Oct 27, 2021 8 220
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How to find an interior decorator
Ishani, on September 14, 2020 at 4:46 PM

Though our Shilpi marriage hall in Khardaha is big and beautiful and attractive, looking like a big royal palace. We want to make it more attractive. So we are searching for an interior decorator. Do...

Stefan, Oct 26, 2021 2 77
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