Parties and Events
Join groupPlanning events to celebrate with your friends and family before the big day? Share photos and tell us all about your engagement party, shower, and bachelor or bachelorette parties!
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![Katie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/3/3/9/utbp_36426339.jpg?r=85681)
Do you really need a rehearsal dinner? I have previously talked about how my Mol told us we couldn't have the wedding in their backyard 2 months before wedding because of how my mom planned my bridal...
Hi all! So my wedding is in October and we have foregone bridesmaids and groomsmen for simplicity's sake. The one part that has been challenging is adhering to pre wedding event etiquette. I am fully...
![Jaclyn](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/5/0/1/utbp_32220501.jpg?r=49610)
I really really didn't want a bridal shower. My fiance and I have lived together for 7 years we don't need anything for the household and I just didn't want one cause I'm pretty socially awkward....
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We had such a good time! We were in Orlando and got rained out but we made the most of it anyway. Next up is my first fitting next month and my bridal shower in September. I’m so excited!! ✨🥂 ...
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![Michelle](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/0/4/7/utbp_35478047.jpg?r=21629)
What are you serving? Is it just for those involved in the ceremony and their significant others or are you inviting all guests? Will it be casual or formal?
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So my question is does the bride choose the bridal sharding or does the maid of honor choose it?
Need Bachelorette ideas, what are you ladies planning?
My sister is my bridesmaid and I want her at my bachelorette party. She will only be 19 when we have it. Here are somethings I want: Beach, Comedy club, bar/restaurants. We do not plan on going...
![Bri](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/6/9/5/utbp_36594695.jpg?r=45907)
Hi! I only have 2 bridesmaids, my sister and one of my sister in laws. They have both decided to throw a Bachelorette party for me towards the end of July. My sister has come to me with frustrations...
![Rosie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/1/1/1/utbp_36114111.jpg?r=45504)
Here in Australia, bachelorette parties are more commonly call a Hen's Do, and men's are called a Stag Night (which makes no sense, shouldn't it either be a Hen's do and a Cockerel's night, or a Stag...
![Meghan](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/3/2/5/utbp_30821325.jpg?r=95721)
Hey! I registered gifts for the bridal shower and added a shipping address to each store. Everyone who’s purchased a gift has had it delivered to our house. Should I remove the address so gifts are...
![Lisa](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/5/2/5/utbp_32850525.jpg?r=52253)
Let's discuss timing for pre-wedding events! Specifically, the bridal shower and bachelorette party. These events are typically hosted 1-3 months before the wedding, though that time frame doesn't...
My bridal shower was absolutely beautiful. My Mom and MOH went above and beyond. It was so special. (FH arrived just in time for cake and some last minute photos.)
![Marissa](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/0/1/1/utbp_35997011.jpg?r=18931)
Good Morning Everyone! First time poster here! So I am having a destination wedding this November. I am super conscious of the expense that comes attached for destination weddings with guests so for...
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I have never been to a rehearsal dinner so please don't feed me to the wolves is this something we cover or is this something our guests can pay their own, I am more than happy to pay for our guests I...
I’m getting married in September my bachelorette party is August and I have two people who will plan whatever I want but since we are in the age of COVID I’m not sure what’s available for us to do any...
![Kelly](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/8/2/5/utbp_33078825.jpg?r=32249)
Hello! What are the best bachelorette party destinations in the East Coast in late october??? The bride to be is looking for a destination with wineries, nightlife and nice Airbnbs. Thank you!
![Ashley](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/6/3/5/utbp_32809635.jpg?r=71483)
Hello I need advice on how to feel. I chose 5 ladies to be my bridesmaid and one is my MOH. One of my bridesmaids was upset that I don’t choose her so on the trip she decided not to help with decor...
![Elizabeth](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/1/0/5/utbp_8677105.jpg?r=69846)
Ladies! July 17 is around the corner who is getting married on that date too? I am looking for bachelorette idea.
![Kris](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/1/2/7/utbp_31701127.jpg?r=76918)
I had my shower yesterday, and it went great! I don't have a ton to say on it, but here are some pictures. This is how I am going to do my makeup for the wedding, too--just need a different lipstick...
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