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AprilR
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Distance Bridesmaids

AprilR, on October 28, 2016 at 12:02 PM

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All of my bridesmaids are in different locations along the east coast. I want them to still feel included and have their opinions in the planning process along with getting to know each other. I don't expect them to actually do the planning, but they are asking about details and I want their...

All of my bridesmaids are in different locations along the east coast. I want them to still feel included and have their opinions in the planning process along with getting to know each other. I don't expect them to actually do the planning, but they are asking about details and I want their opinions on things I choose. Does anyone else have bridesmaids not near by and what did you do to make everyone feel like they're close?

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  • Private_User832
    Master August 2017
    Private_User832 ·
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    One of my bm is on the west coast and I'm on the east coast. I sent her pictures of the dresses I was trying on to keep her included

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  • BeachDreams
    Master May 2017
    BeachDreams ·
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    Im using a group chat. But to be fair, I only have two BMs and we've had a group chat between the three of us long before I got engaged. If I want to share something with them or ask an opinion, I will usually just ask on our group chat. I am a BMs to another friend (in another state) and I just face timed in when they were looking at BMs dresses.

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  • Laura
    Master July 2017
    Laura ·
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    Most of my bridesmaids live out of state too. I've sent a couple random things to my closest friends, like their opinions between two STDs, pics of bridesmaids dresses, that sort of thing. Nothing that I wouldn't ask them ordinarily, like if I was shopping for clothes and wanted a second opinion. They're happy to weigh in but I don't want to bombard them, plus I know no one really cares as much as I do (it's not their wedding).

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  • coloradobride17
    Expert October 2017
    coloradobride17 ·
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    Both of my MOHs (MsOH?) are OOS so I've texted them before all of our venue tours, as well as sent pins and photos on colors, flowers, etc. They're on board for everything so far so apparently I'm pretty lucky. I think a Facebook chat is a great idea too, and they can be involved as much or as little as they like, or just lurk so they know what's going on.

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  • Amanda
    VIP October 2016
    Amanda ·
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    I have 2 girls that are local, one that lives across the state, & that lives across the country. My girl that was a 24 hour drive away was the most helpful! She made a lot of diy stuff without being asked & just mailed them to me & was most active on my Pinterest boards. We all communicated through text & email. It does help that we all knew each other & get along well

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  • Durbs
    Dedicated August 2017
    Durbs ·
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    My 3 closest are spread all over. I set up a shared Pinterest page where we can all 3 add pins and message each other. It's helped a lot as they can actually see what I have planned and set up. I know Pinterest has exploded into a ridiculous amount of nonsense and magic, but you can "pin" your own links and photos from your computer or phone. It's fun to feel like we are planning something together.

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  • MoweryMe
    VIP April 2017
    MoweryMe ·
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    My BMs and I are everywhere. LOL

    From Alaska, Wisconsin, Ohio, to Africa. It's crazy.

    We have a group chat that we use for keeping everyone up to date.

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  • Justine
    Expert June 2017
    Justine ·
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    We use a Facebook group, Pinterest and FaceTime about major decisions. I have 4 bridesmaids in WA (in two different cities) and one in Japan. I live in Missouri. I probably speak to the one in Japan most about the wedding---she's obviously missing some of the festivities but she always wants to know how it's going.

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  • Ivette&Trevor
    Super November 2017
    Ivette&Trevor ·
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    Mine are scattered lol one is in GA, my MOH is in West FL and my other bridesmaid is actually around the corner. I communicate with them individually; whenever I see something I like I send them pictures and get their input. They all are busy but still love to be involved with the little details. We have a secret Pinterest board where they all add ideas when they see something also.

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  • FutureMrsPaldino
    Super October 2017
    FutureMrsPaldino ·
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    I have 4 spread throughout NC, 1 in VA, 1 in Maryland, 1 in Tennessee, 1 in Arizona, and 1 in Germany! We all keep in touch and I keep them informed through a group whatsapp chat!

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  • Melanie
    Expert November 2016
    Melanie ·
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    Just have a group text for important things. You can send pictures for opinions. But I didn't include my bridesmaids in too much, it was mostly just my FHs opinion I wanted.

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  • FutureMrsRoberts
    Dedicated September 2017
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    I actually made a secret group on Facebook and added all my girls to it. They've been chatting even when I don't post anything now!

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  • ChrisTina
    Savvy December 2016
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    I created a closed facebook page. Bridesmaids, future MIL is included, etc... it's a forum to post ideas, ask questions, and post funny marriage memes. I post things that keep everyone up to date. I even ask for suggestions or opinions when I am torn between two choices. As I create something I post.

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