Bridesmaids getting acquainted?

I did a brunch with my girls. It went fantastic! I didn't expect them to become Facebook friends or anything, but that's what happened. We did the brunch, then they offered to help me with a DIY, which really bonded everyone.

I think bowling would be fun, but that's a kmow your crowd thing. People traditionally bond over food, so throw that in there and you're set!

Have them over for a girls night of wine and board games.

Edit: the theme and purpose of the night should be girls night, not wedding.

Truthfully if I was your bm, I'd rather not do this. I wouldn't mind hanging out but a night intentionally to meet would feel forced to me. I could see doing a bowling night or something but have significant others invited or something too so it's not just a night to meet each other

I did a brunch with my girls as well at a diner before dress shopping. It was nice to be able to get acquainted before shopping.

What about an escape room. Those are just fun anyway

My BMs didn't meet each other till a birthday party for my kid. It was more happenstance. Now two of them are also besites. They don't need to meet beforehand.

Please don't try to force friendships or interaction. It's awkward AF for people like me with anxiety and is probably uncomfortable for most. There is literally no reason they need to know each other. They show up on the day of your wedding and act cordial. Perfect strangers can handle that, I'm sure these ladies can too.

Brunch!

I love bowling. It's always a fun time (IMO)!!!!!!!!

I took my girls out for dinner and then we all did an escape room (and won!!). I thought dinner would be a good way to get to know each other and then the escape room would be a great chance to have them get used to working together (since I expect them to be a team, at least for wedding-related things. It worked amazing!! They now all get along very well and I'm confident that they can work together. None of them knew each other before this (except my sisters).

Carol, why do they have to be a team? They're not working together, are they?

I'm not sure it's critical that they all get to know each other. They will be spending one day together.

I think it's nice to introduce them , do something they will all like !!

Have them do a tick check on each other!!!!!!!!!!!!

AHAAAHHHAH!!!!! Oh man!

JK.

But can you imagine their horror?

Aahah!

We had a little party/get together in my hotel room the night before... not a shower, just a "whoever wants to- come over and grab a drink" no gifts etc.

The next night I let my girls use my room again (it was paid for- why not?) and they invited over the groomsman. Now they are all best friends!

I wouldn't try to force anything formal on them, they don't have to be friends.

Sunday brunch is a great idea and you might be able to find a place that has a rounded booth where everyone can sit.

I also think @catlady5x gave a great idea to not have a formal meet and greet. It might take pressure off all of them to be invited to a social event with other people there.

I'm having mine over this weekend for cocktails and appetizers. A couple of them know each other, but I'd like them all to at least meet, just for fun and so they feel comfortable with all the activities to come! I'm just keeping it casual and simple, not a big deal. More like a girls' afternoon hang out.