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![Jennifer](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/9/5/5/utbp_33535955.jpg?r=50951)
Hi all! So our wedding is at a hotel, and we have the hotel bar available to us for an afterparty. How/If/When do we announce the after party would be a cash bar? I’m vehemently against cash bars for...
![Destiny](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/3/4/5/utbp_33234345.jpg?r=28830)
I'm all concerned about doing something after the wedding.... with guest that would want to join. Part of me is like YES lets do it... my mother offered to do something at her house which would be so...
![Jacquelyne](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/3/2/1/utbp_36316321.jpg?r=31789)
Happy Sunday!! I have a few questions about the engagement party. How far after the engagement should the EP be? Should everyone be invited or just who we are inviting to the wedding? How did some of...
![Lynnie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/8/0/4/utbp_5307804.jpg?r=99135)
What are you engagement picture plans? Are you keeping things fun and casual, or going all-out with formal attire? (Or are you bringing enough outfit options for a little bit of both!) Casual? Photo...
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![Ivy](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/8/8/9/utbp_36286889.jpg?r=98995)
Hello everyone! I am throwing an engagement party that is informal. On my invitation, I am unsure if it is proper to add " follow by food or drinks" or "follow by reception". Originally it was...
![Tina & Darren](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/9/6/5/utbp_35438965.jpg?r=47331)
So we decided to have a couple's shower call Stock the Bar. We got our whole bridal party shirt made. So I text everyone to let them know that we got the shirts in. Come to find out someone from the...
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![Mary](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/2/3/7/utbp_36352237.jpg?r=93652)
Okay so I know you're supposed to have a rehearsal the day before. But who directs it? I don't have a wedding planner but I have a day of coordinator. Is it her? Or is it me? How do these work? I've...
I’m throwing a bridal shower for my daughter who lives out of state. She’s flying in for her shower. How do I put a note in the invitation that all gifts should be sent to her home and a picture be...
I went to one bachelorette party where a bridesmaid didn’t show up. Now that my MoH and I are planning my destination bachelorette party In Florida, two of my bridesmaids are unable to attend. One of...
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Hey guys !! So my bridal shower is being planned and I need some help with a theme.. I want a catchy phrase or something but don’t want it to be cheesy. A few of my friends are also getting married -...
![Mikala](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/1/7/1/utbp_31490171.jpg?r=87644)
Can someone explain to me the purpose of a bridal shower?? I get the concept, my mom asked me about doing one and I’m not actually sure? Do we need one? If I’m being honest I would rather skip the...
![Kevin](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/6/4/9/utbp_30792649.jpg?r=52258)
So I am conflicted on who to invite to my bridal shower. So my mom and mother in law are throwing me a bridal shower in august. My only job is to pick who I’m inviting and mail out invitations since I...
Long post, sorry. This isn’t a completely a covid thing. Backstory: my best friend works at a restaurant - the same restaurant for nearly 10 years. They’ve been her family, but they do take advantage...
![Erin](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/1/9/1/utbp_33334191.jpg?r=18615)
Hoping someone has some good ideas for wording on my Details enclosure card. When we first booked our venue, they offer a bonfire after party following the reception included with our package. Our...
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![Elizabeth](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/8/7/5/utbp_35687875.jpg?r=41098)
Hi everyone!! I’ve been engaged a few months and have started wedding planning! We’re having a small bridal party- my older cousin (MOH) and her daughter as a bridesmaid, and my fiancé’s best friend...
![Chelsea](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/3/4/5/utbp_31388345.jpg?r=57146)
Ahh had my shower and loved it!!! Here some photos ! The day went so fast !
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![Veronica](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/6/0/5/utbp_36211605.jpg?r=74590)
Did anyone else go to a bridal show or planning on going!!
I’m going to Vegas for my co bach weekend and can’t find any cute dresses!! Does anyone have any suggestions? I looked on lulus and shein and nothing is standing out. The white clothes I had ordered...
![Angel](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/3/2/5/utbp_28675325.jpg?r=67019)
I have my bridal shower on the 2nd of May and it was absolutely beautiful I enjoy every moment now we have a hundred and five more days until our wedding
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Hi, So I’m getting married March 2022.My mom is planning my shower and given my usually busy work schedule I asked her to consider throwing it September -December. I think that’s fine but my Future...