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Planning 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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Priscilla
Bachelorette weekend (timing)
Priscilla, on November 12, 2019 at 11:37 AM

My wedding is October next year. When’s the best time to have the bachelorette party? My Matron of Honor is thinking the weekend before. Is that a good idea?? Or will I be swamped the weekend prior to...

Samantha, Dec 23, 2019 15 221
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Do the bridesmaids play bridal shower games
Monica, on December 23, 2019 at 11:32 AM

Okay so this may seem like a dumb question but do the bridesmaids play bridal shower games & win prizes? Or should prizes only be for the other guests? We are having 4 games which my MOH is in...

Melle, Dec 23, 2019 9 1,551
Brittney
Engagement pics help!
Brittney, on December 22, 2019 at 9:23 PM

Engagement photo shoot is coming up right after Christmas! My FH hates taking pics and I love it. Any one else had nervous FHs when it comes to photograghy?! Any suggestions on how to calm/reassure...

Brittney, Dec 23, 2019 8 105
Michaela
Thank yous
Michaela, on December 16, 2019 at 11:11 AM

Where’s the cheapiest place to get thank you cards if you’re someone who doesn’t care what they look like? I was thinking I should buy in bulk haha

Nicole, Dec 22, 2019 12 132
Kate
Creative Ideas for a Pre-wedding Welcome Party?
Kate, on December 14, 2019 at 11:50 AM

Hi all! My fiancé and I are getting married next June in Portugal, in an intimate (50ish guests) ceremony and reception. Because it’s a destination wedding and most people won’t have met each other...

Amanda, Dec 22, 2019 5 463
Cynthia
Engagement photos outfit
Cynthia, on December 20, 2019 at 1:07 PM

I have noooooo idea what to wear for my engagement photos. We are doing our photos on a bridge and then in a wooded area. We live in the cold. We get snow but there isn't any at the moment. We are...

Jai, Dec 21, 2019 13 169
Sarah
Finally posting my Engagement photos!!
Sarah, on December 8, 2019 at 9:27 PM

Hi everyone! So, with the busyness of life and wedding planning. I didn’t spend a whole lot of time here on this app. However, now that the wedding is done, I’d love to share just a few of our...

Aimee, Dec 20, 2019 26 265
Melanie
Rehearsal dinner
Melanie, on December 19, 2019 at 6:19 PM

My FH was adorable and saw me eyeing a dress at a store today and I mentioned it’d be nice for the rehearsal dinner and he said try it on and if it fits I’ll buy it. Tried it on and the look on his...

Aimee, Dec 20, 2019 11 325 1
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Bridal shower cost
Hanna, on December 15, 2019 at 8:51 PM

We are in the beginning stages of planning my bridal shower. my moh is really doing it but does ask me for specific things I want. I picked a venue and i’m wondering if i’m asking too much of my BMs....

Jennifer, Dec 20, 2019 11 264
Molly
Engagement Pictures (heavy picture content)
Molly, on December 10, 2019 at 8:12 PM

We had so much fun with our photographer! He made it fun which allowed us to relax and enjoy it. I was going to wear a dress but it was so cold and didn't want to change in the car. My favorite...

Molly, Dec 20, 2019 17 201
Caitlin
Bachelorette party cost?
Caitlin, on December 5, 2019 at 8:52 PM

My girls and I are going to Wisconsin dells and staying 2 nights. What do you think is appropriate to ask each person to contribute for the hotel cost for 2 nights?

Jennifer, Dec 19, 2019 16 329
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Bridal Shower/engagement Party for parents friends not invited to the wedding
Jackie, on December 17, 2019 at 3:53 PM

Hello all! We are getting married a state away from where my parents live. My parents have many friends that they would like to invite to our wedding but we can't fit in our venue. My mom would like...

Jennifer, Dec 19, 2019 6 783
Hilary
Our engagement pics!!
Hilary, on December 9, 2019 at 5:46 PM

Super happy with the majority of our engagement pics.. angles make a difference How did you all announce your engagement? Did you use one picture of a collage. Here are a few of ours.

Kiara, Dec 18, 2019 11 214
Lecette
No gifts at Bridal Shower?
Lecette, on December 17, 2019 at 11:07 AM

Hello, My fiancé have lived together for 5 years. Any household items we needed we purchase on our own. My question is has anybody did a bridal shower with no gifts just cash donations for the honey...

Kerri, Dec 17, 2019 7 256
Lindsey
Engagement Pictures!
Lindsey, on November 17, 2019 at 4:45 PM

got my engagement pictures in today. This is just one of them. I am in LOVEEEE

Nicolette, Dec 17, 2019 22 407 1
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Engagement Parties (self penned and last minute)
Liz, on December 12, 2019 at 6:58 PM

Hi! Anyone else planning their own engagement party and trying to squeeze it in the next month?? I need all the advice and tips on how to accomplish this. Please help!!

Liz, Dec 17, 2019 5 103
Ann
Bachelorette party
Ann, on December 17, 2019 at 1:40 AM

My fiancé’s sister & her 2 daughters (aged 20&22) along with another niece who is (18) will be apart of our wedding. Thing is it appreciate to invite them to my bachelorette party? I by no...

Sherry, Dec 17, 2019 5 146
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Underage Bridesmaid
cat, on December 8, 2019 at 10:20 AM

It’s a few months away, but I’m trying to figure out what to do about my fiancé’s younger sister and my bachelorette party. My friends and I are planning a lake weekend. Nothing crazy but probably a...

Catherine, Dec 17, 2019 7 206
Lauren
bas - Round 1!
Lauren, on December 16, 2019 at 11:03 AM

Yesterday, we had our first of 3 showers! This one was hosted by FH's family, friends, and church family at the church he grew up at. He's from a town of 550 people where everyone knows everyone. We...

Clíodhna, Dec 17, 2019 7 164
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Kids at Rehearsal Dinner
Courtney, on December 12, 2019 at 6:01 PM

I saw a post on here about not inviting kids to wedding,but what about the rehearsal dinner? I'm trying to keep costs down and most of our BP do have kids. My niece and nephews will be there, but they...

Cher Horowitz, Dec 16, 2019 8 173
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