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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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![Talia](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/7/9/4/utbp_9862794.jpg?r=52483)
My family was wondering if you invite the dads & brothers to the bridal shower. I'm the first one in the family to get married and they have no idea(neither do I haha). Is it just your discretion?...
![Jenn](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/3/3/7/utbp_31746337.jpg?r=65421)
Hi I’m in situation where my fiancé’s aunt offered to throw a bridal shower, when we informed her that we had no plans for one, at that time. I’m very grateful to her, as my own family could not...
Busy day ahead and my internal alarm clock has me up way too early! Have my shower at 1 today and then my MOH is from out of town so we are combining it and making it like a bachelorette party too....
![Lynnie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/8/0/4/utbp_5307804.jpg?r=99135)
How did you spread the news of your proposal? Did you announce it on social media? How long did you wait after the proposal to post your #JustSaidYes moment? 💍 Don’t forget to share your #JustSaidYes...
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![Meghan](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/7/1/1/utbp_30258711.jpg?r=42821)
Hey y'all so I need help with tips / opinions. Long story short, I decided to plan my own batchelorette party since all 7 of my bridesmaids and maid of honor kind of dropped the ball on offering to...
![Lauren](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/5/3/1/utbp_32413531.jpg?r=69999)
Do readers and ushers come to the rehearsal/rehearsal dinner? Like do we *have* to invite them? My FILs asked for a guest list, and we did parents, grandparents, WP and SOs, and our number was at 40...
![Lisa](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/3/1/6/9/utbp_31973169.jpg?r=83332)
So kind of a unique situation here... I live in Las Vegas. My sister, who is my MOH and only bridal party member, told me to start thinking of things I wanted to do for my Bachelorette Party. She said...
![Katlyn](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/6/4/7/utbp_29164647.jpg?r=35509)
I procrastinated and thought I could find a dress for my bridal shower in a local store. I haven't been able to find anything. What are some good places to look for plus size dresses that aren't...
![Blair](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/5/4/9/utbp_30821549.jpg?r=48949)
Do I give my girls bachelorette party gifts? And if so what should I give them?
Help! Last minute engagement photo shoot this Saturday which is going to be sooo cold! Like 37 degrees cold! What should I wear? I originally wanted to wear a long flowy dress but it may be too cold...
![Sarah](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/0/8/3/utbp_31156083.jpg?r=75331)
How many of you peeked at your registry before your shower? I can't help it!
![Aurora](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/9/8/1/utbp_29875981.jpg?r=42307)
Hi all! My mom is planning our shower and she asked what we'd like the wedding shower favors to be. And I am not having luck with anything I really like to tell her. I saw some really cute/creative...
Hi guys, my mom is planning my bridal shower and we do have kind of a tricky situation. She lives in Florida and I live in Pennsylvania. She wants to have the shower near me in PA so she is having me...
![Alycia](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/2/5/3/utbp_29181253.jpg?r=66922)
My wedding is ending at 9:30 a little early. I was thinking of having a post wedding party at the hotel. Is anyone else having something following the wedding?
I'm staying awake because I need to sleep until like 5pm tomorrow because I have to work 3rd shift (ugh not willingly). And scrolling through WW which got me thinking about my bridal shower which I'm...
My fiancé and I want to celebrate our engagement with friends a coworkers, but we’re don’t want a traditional, formal engagement party. Can we just ask everyone to join us at a bar for an informal...
![Destiera](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/0/6/1/utbp_29520061.jpg?r=23475)
I finally had my bridal shower today which means I now have 35 days until the day of! I can’t believe it’s already so close now!
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![Stevie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/6/3/3/3/utbp_29176333.jpg?r=53576)
Just sitting here reminiscing on what this past year has given me. 💕 Such a bitter sweet moment seeing both families at the bridal shower
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![Fmv](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/5/7/9/utbp_7770579.jpg?r=11021)
Has anyone done a Fiesta bridal shower? If so, what did you use for decor? Where did you buy items that went with the theme? Show me all the pics!
![Kristen](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/7/2/7/utbp_31647727.jpg?r=24010)
I remember doing this years ago for an old co worker getting married and thought it was cute. I am helping my MOH organize an informal bridal brunch ( will be stated that gifts are not expected or...