Bridesmaids Group Chat

What exactly do you need to discuss with them? I didn’t have mine have much to do with planning anything at all so I created my group chat a few days before the wedding lol. But if they’re more involved in planning and/or you’re talking with them about a shower/bachelorette party then it would make sense sooner

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Hi Gen,

I have several things that should probably be discussed, the first being that I just received their bridesmaids dresses (I could say this individually but I figured in a group chat would be easier). Also I know my MOH is going to plan a bachlorette/ bachelor weekend (we are having a joint bachelorette/ bachelor weekend) and I am sure she would like help from the others. Also, my MOH and mother will be planning us a wedding shower and I am sure she would also like help with that (and I would like the others to help as well so it is not all on her). I also have details about the rehearsal and wedding day that they would probably like to know.

So it is a lot more about me dispersing details rather than them helping me plan anything. Also none of them really know each other so I thought a group chat might help some.

View Quoted Comment In that case go for it then! Just be sure not to overwhelm them with too many details this early and all at once lol. Maybe focus on the dresses and bachelorette party and shower for now before going into info about the rehearsal and stuff

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Thanks so much!

Since you are getting married in 5 months I would start it now.

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Thanks Kristen!

I was the MOH in my best friends wedding and she linked us all together months before... like 8 months before the wedding. I spoke to them often about Bachelorette party and shower. They all wanted to participate and it was great to get to know all the girls over a decent period of time so by the time the Bach party happened and all other festivities, we were all well acquainted and it made everything more fun!

I made a Facebook group for my bridesmaids right after I got engaged and it has been wonderful

Hello!! We are date twins! So, maybe I am a little over the top, but I actually started my group text with the gals LAST May! I don’t send messages all that often and I think they also have a separate text/email going without me about the shower/bachelorette, but I don’t think there’s anything wrong with sending a message here and there to keep everyone in the loop with details as you think of them! I originally sent them the link for the dress and have since then just sent a few random details here and there. Hopefully not being too needy, just keeping them informed! Good luck and welcome to what almost feels like the home stretch (except with lots of small details left if you’re me! 😂)!

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Thanks Kerissa!

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Congrats! And thanks that makes me feel a lot better!

We have a bridesmaid chat but it isn't for planning my wedding, just for things like inviting them to go dress shopping, planning for bridesmaid dress shopping, etc. My MOH just ordered some dresses from Azazie and invited people over to see what they look like before we go to a brick and mortar store. Things like that. It isn't super active.

I started one right away but only texted in it every 1 or 2 months.

I say go ahead. That sounds like a reasonable amount of time! I'm a MOH right now and the bride's wedding is in Dec 2020...She made the group chat a month after she got engaged in Dec 2019... So 5 months is definitely better!

I started mine last May because I had a sleepover/night out with all my bridesmaids in June so they could meet. We had a blast.

I don't text it very often and I know they have a thread going without me in it as well. So now is fine!

I would start one right away.