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Leslie
Savvy July 2018

Best way to communicate to BM

Leslie, on July 8, 2017 at 10:21 AM Posted in Planning 0 50

Hey all! This seems random, but how do you keep conversation b/w your BM? Group Text? FB messages? FB group? I think because I'm neurotic, I'd like to set up a group...But I also see how that maybe comes off as too controlling lol. Idk I just know I was in a wedding that kept a group message, but I felt like the bride forgot what she had told us and hasn't told us, I didn't have everyone's number, so I didn't know who was who, and I felt like I missed some info. A group seems more substantial in terms of posts and pics, or even a fb message would seem to keep everything better organized too. Just thought I'd see what some of you lovelies are doing!

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Latest activity by Tricia, on July 9, 2017 at 11:57 PM
  • Allison
    Just Said Yes May 2018
    Allison ·
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    I'm a bride and I set up a secret FB group. I also have a secret Pinterest board to share ideas. My MOH and BM's exchanged phone numbers when they met in person just after dress shopping with me.

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  • Krystle
    Devoted September 2017
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    Hi Leslie! I've kept in touch with all my bridesmaids via email.

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  • FinallyMrsFlax
    Super August 2017
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    I haven't had to have much conversation with my bridal party. We all got together to look for bridesmaid dresses. If anyone has had any questions or concerns, they have just reached out to me directly. When my wedding countdown reached 30 days, I wanted to send out some basic information regarding jewelry, shoes, and the wedding day makeup/hair appointment so I sent out a group text. Some responded to the group text and one just responded to me in a private text.

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  • Monica
    Expert July 2017
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    I have a chat via Whatsapp with my BM. I admit we mostly just write about NWR stuff, but i ask for their opinions on decor or give them updates about the day of timeline. They also ask me stuff about their accessories and shoes and stuff there.

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  • Sarah
    Devoted October 2018
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    For the last two weddings I was in we had a secret FB group. One had a Pinterest board for suggestions too. So far I just have a group text with my girls. It may change as we go!

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  • Kati
    Expert September 2017
    Kati ·
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    I just have a group text

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  • Amanda
    Super May 2018
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    Ugh. Don't do a group text! I was a BM recently and I swear my phone was just constantly blowing up. I personally prefer e-mail for group conversations

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  • Silverlava
    VIP September 2017
    Silverlava ·
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    We have a group text with the groomsmen since theres a lot of them and they require a lot of coordinating. (theyre driving cross country together and staying at our house some of the nights.)

    for the bridesmaids, ive just been individually texting them since my only wedding-related thing has been "pick out this type of dress" and "have you been measured yet?" b/c i was paying for the dresses myself

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  • lilam18
    Expert July 2018
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    For the only bridal party I was in, email worked just fine.

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  • AllieCat
    Super November 2017
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    I use email to contact them about BM stuff. Mostly dress info, but also to ask them if they wanted to get their hair and makeup done or not. I'll also email a general schedule for the wedding day. My MOH doesn't have Facebook, but we all check our email regularly

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  • Bride2Be2018
    VIP January 2018
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    We have a secret Facebook group. Please don't do text, I was in a wedding and the bride communicated that way and it was a pain in the ass. My boss at my hospital wanted me to have my cell phone on vibrate in case she texted me and I would end up getting all these text messages about the wedding and then girls would comment on random shit. Facebook or email is a nice non-invasive way the people can check when it's convenient for them.

    ETA: @ Amanda I feel your pain! The group text is the WORST!!

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  • MrsRidley
    VIP January 2018
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    We all have iPhones, so I put everyone in a group message to send any information that I feel is important. However, whenever discussing budgets I text/call each of them personally.

    ETA: It also depends on your Bridal Party. If they frequent Facebook or use their email daily, then sure you could go that route. However, my friends wouldn't see a message via email or FB for days, probably even longer.

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  • Vicki
    Super August 2017
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    I agree with WhatsApp

    You can set up group chat along with voice messaging as well?

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  • Tanisha
    Devoted September 2017
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    I set up a secret FB group. The group messaging/text thing got old quick, the FB group was the best way to go. I'm doing a destination wedding and two of them are out of the country and the others live in different states so it worked for us. It might be unnecessary for others and phone/email would suffice.

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  • Leah
    VIP July 2017
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    I texted them all individually for dress reminders and such. I didn't need a group for any other reason. If they had a question, they contacted me. I'm about to send an email with all the wedding day info to everyone in the wedding party.

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  • chelle
    Devoted August 2017
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    I did a group text for a couple of things but for the most part I text my bms individually

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  • Future Mrs. G
    VIP February 2018
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    The only time I needed to communicate with them for anything pertaining to the wedding was to make an appointment for dresses and to ask them each individually what they are comfortable spending for hair and makeup. I despise group texts and I never respond to them because they're annoying. I would just text each one when needed or call them.

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  • It's going to be "Good"
    VIP September 2017
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    Group text.... it's been working ever since the beginning.

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  • Amber
    Super September 2017
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    We have a groupme that isn't used very often. Just when we were going dress shopping and we'd send the out of state girls pictures of their dress options so they could see. I also used it to get everyone's opinions on how they would like to wear their hair.

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  • redhead06
    Devoted September 2018
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    I have a group chat... I'm not going to be messaging too much. Just getting opinions, after the questions answered we don't talk on therr

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