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Just Said Yes October 2022

Planning too much

Aileen, on May 21, 2022 at 3:31 AM Posted in Planning 5 7
Hi brides,


I think I bit more than I could chew. I hand picked my bridesmaids because they all are special to me. However, none of them are good at planning…at all! My MOH attempted to plan a bachelorette for me but then that fell through (long story) and I told her I’ll just try to plan it myself and she agreed. She also isn’t planning my bridal shower, my mom pretty much took over it and I’m helping her because she doesn’t really know how to order things online (one time she almost fell for a scam). I thought I could handle all of it, but with planning the wedding, the bridal shower and the bachelorette, I’m just bummed that I’ll end up cancelling the bachelorette altogether because I just don’t have any time for it. I feel like I’ve been a pretty chill bride and all my bridesmaids have to do is pick their dress and show up the day of the wedding. I guess this is just more of a rant then really asking a question but I’m just really bummed I won’t have a bachelorette before I get married.

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Latest activity by PermaGrin, on May 22, 2022 at 5:42 AM
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    VIP August 2021
    Michelle ·
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    Have you all not gone out together before? Bachelorette outtings are stil fun even when kept simple. You can meet for brunch, dinner, golf, paint n' sip, movies, sleepover, comedy club, poetry reading, whatever you like. You don't need alcohol, tight dresses, phallic favors, gifts, games, strippers or Instagram. You have 4 months to have a giggle night with your girls. And if it doesn't happen, you have the rest of your lives for ladies parties.

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    Just Said Yes October 2022
    Aileen ·
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    Our nights are mostly either me planning it or completely spontaneous.
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  • Kristen
    Expert February 2023
    Kristen ·
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    I agree with the other response. Just keep it simple. You could OpenTable and make a reservation at a restaurant for brunch or dinner. That’s really easy.
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  • Ashlee
    Super September 2022
    Ashlee ·
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    I'm in a similar (not identical) situation with my bachelorette, and I'm tempted to just book a reservation for a drag brunch and buy myself a cheap sash and veil for the event. Anyone who wants to can come and anyone who doesn't can stay home. It doesn't have to be a big production.

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  • Lydia
    Devoted December 2022
    Lydia ·
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    I’m not having a bridal shower or a formal bachelorette- we’re basically just doing a sleepover the night before the wedding. I think the expectation of MOH or bridal party being involved in planning is odd; if they want to participate, totally welcome, but I would never want to put that expectation on anyone.
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  • Leslie
    Devoted December 2022
    Leslie ·
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    Agree I’m not having any of the two either since my bridesmaids all live in a different state 14 hours away (I recently moved). But even if they were near I still wouldn’t expect any planning on their behalf
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  • PermaGrin
    Devoted June 2022
    PermaGrin ·
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    Yep - I will be having my girls over the night before to help with last minute crafts and some movies and girl time.

    I understand if you are more the going out type - can you plan a local night out perhaps?

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