Bridesmaid Questions

That seems a little...impersonal. If you decide you want to get them a gift and need to know their size or their favorite whatever, can't you just ask them?

View Quoted Comment I just want all of the information in an organized fashion to look back at as time goes on. I could ask but then it's all over the place and I feel like getting it up front so I always know. And can share necessary info with MOH. I've never heard of it either I'm just trying to be organized lol

I would just text & ask individually. I ordered getting ready outfits for all my bridesmaids, I had 9. I gave them a choice between a short strapless romper, a short cotton waffle print robe, or a long PJ shirt. I asked them individually, then sent them a sizing chart so they could tell me their size. I didn't want to assume sizes. My MOH texted them all and made a calendar (I forgot what the website is called) where people marked what weekends they were available - including me - that's how my bachelorette weekend was picked. My mom just picked a weekend for my shower and I told the girls and if they couldn't make it, that was fine. As for the bachelorette, girls brought their own liquor & snacks to share costs and at bars just ordered whatever they wanted. For the day of the wedding, I asked what they each wanted from Panera and just ordered it in advance.

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You could just ask and put it in your own spreadsheet. If a bride sent me a survey asking all of that information, I would be a little turned off.

I think it would be simplest to just text them all and ask for the information that you will be using. Something like "Hey XX! I just need a bit of info from you because I'm working on something special. Just let me know what is your favorite color, shoe size, shirt size, pants size, jewelry preference, etc. Thanks Love!" I don't think it's weird and it's kind of sweet that you're asking them. Afterwards you can organize this info and put into a spreadsheet to use and refer to.

I agree with the previous posts; asking them to fill out a survey is impersonal. If you're trying to avoid texting everyone individually, what if you make a group text and talk to them there? From there, then you can put everything into a spreadsheet if needed. There is no right way to do things as a bride (communication wise with your tribe, etc.) But always consider their feelings!

I made a Facebook group for my bridal party so we can all communicate with each other since not everyone knows everyone else. A text group would’ve left numbers open ended with no names/faces attached although it would’ve been easy enough for everyone to introduce themselves too.

My moh got everyone's shirt sizes because she surprised me with Harry Potter theme shirts for a bridesmaid sleepover we had last summer.

I am working on some personalized tote bags that I love (4 things tote bags from The Shop Forward, you pick 4 things that describe someone or 4 things they like and they go on this tote) so I texted in our group text something like "can yall send me individually your fav tv show, movie, food, drink, hobby, anything else you're obsessed with, if you have a nickname, or anything else you think fits with this stuff" and almost everyone answered me. I really didn't need my cousin to answer bc I know her, and she ignored it anyway hahaha.

Agree with asking them each individually for personal items, and creating a group for everyone to chat. I have a FB messenger group with my girls. You can keep all that info in your own spreadsheet. Welcome to wedding planning... Spreadsheets should be your new best friend lol.

View Quoted Comment I like the idea of a Facebook group