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![Sarah](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/1/5/3/utbp_31601153.jpg?r=82978)
Hi there! We're planning on having a very casual farewell brunch at my FIL's home the morning after the wedding. Think bagels, boxes of coffee, fruit platters, etc. We want this to be an open-house...
![Mindy](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/8/3/0/utbp_9364830.jpg?r=75384)
Hi everyone, just curious how long before the wedding do you plan a bridal shower?!
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![Pattie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/1/1/9/7/utbp_29291197.jpg?r=11156)
Hey brides! I am trying to find an outfit for my wedding rehearsal. It will be at 2pm at the venue for a walkthrough followed by a BBQ at my in laws. What are you all wearing? Where did you find it? ...
![Anna](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/5/8/7/utbp_29570587.jpg?r=80896)
I saw a few post here that had mention their fh being with them at their bridal shower. I have mine coming up and would love to bring my fh. Is that okay? Is it only supposed to be a women's thing?...
![Marie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/7/6/6/utbp_1347766.jpg?r=58529)
How are you inviting people to your rehearsal dinner? Included w wedding invite? Sent separate invite? Email invite? Our wedding party is pretty small but my parents want to invite all family members...
![Chrysta](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/9/4/3/7/utbp_30079437.jpg?r=10807)
Is it customary to pay for your guests’ alcoholic beverages at the rehearsal dinner, or just the food? We will be inviting all our guests to the rehearsal dinner since we are having a DW and do not...
![Calah](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/2/4/9/3/utbp_32052493.jpg?r=20763)
Help! We are getting our engagement photos taken in Charleston the first weekend in March and I’m having the hardest time finding something to wear! I want to do a solid color dress, maybe olive,...
I'm getting married in a barn and we're doing a spring honeycomb/bee theme. We're going to have green garland down the middle of our rectangular tables. I'm contemplating yellow table linens/...
![Teresa](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/8/3/5/1/utbp_31148351.jpg?r=85203)
I've been with my fiance for 6 years and 8 months now. We've had our ups and downs and relationships were never my strong suit. To be honest, I told him if he didn't propose by the 5th year i was...
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So me and my bridesmaids (7of us) are planning for the bachelorette party. We are now booking our place, which requires a 50 percent deposit upon booking. Which is $400. My sister is paying the...
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I've seen rehearsal dinner etiquette that says immediate family, bridal party, and out of town guests. Is this just "old school" though? As in, back when the father of the bride paid for the wedding...
![Kelsey](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/0/2/3/utbp_30770023.jpg?r=14497)
Hi all!! We’re going bridesmaid dress shopping this weekend and all of my bridesmaids and my mom are able to come! Yay! I wanted to bring wine and snacks to make it fun. But I can’t think of what kind...
![McKenzie](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/0/3/9/9/utbp_30080399.jpg?r=42089)
I am in the process of finding the best outfit for my bridal shower and the more I look at, the more confused I become. Let's see your bridal shower outfits!!
I’m having engagement photos done soon and have no idea what to wear. I’m not sure if my FH and I should match or not. Could I see some photos of other outfits for inspiration?
![Tiffany](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/7/0/6/3/utbp_31027063.jpg?r=51612)
5 bridesmaids, 3 in different states. 4 of the 5 Are in college. I knew going into this with the girls i had i probably wouldnt get a bachelorette party and i was fine with it, im not a drinker or...
![Judy](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/4/2/6/3/utbp_29394263.jpg?r=32379)
As the bride who should I ask to go to my bachelorette night?
Hi, I have a bridal shower question. At the venue for the bridal shower I’m hosting they have 6ft tables. I’m planning to push two together to make basically a square seating 8 guests. Regular floor...
![Sandi](https://cdn0.weddingwire.com/usr/5/7/4/1/utbp_30705741.jpg?r=25475)
So we actually just recently changed our destination to Cancun, Mexico- we are planning a welcome party the night before our wedding. I was thinking about an all white attire welcome party! Any other...