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Kristen
Midwest bachelorette party help
Kristen, on January 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM

Hello everyone! I need some bachelorette ideas/tips. I am currently living in Arizona, but most of my friends I want on my bachelorette trip are from Chicagoland area. I am looking to have my...

Janae, Jan 31, 2025 1 36
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Aita- Advice needed for sister’s shower
Shawna, on January 28, 2025 at 11:38 PM

I’m the MOH for my sister. She had always asked for there to only be one bridal shower. This was communicated between both families, and was agreed upon amicably and in total agreement between both...

CM, Jan 31, 2025 3 140
Asha
Desperately needing Bachelorette ideas 🥹
Asha, on December 30, 2024 at 7:21 PM

I am trying to set a location and date so I can hand my bachelorette planning off to my MOH. My wedding is in May so I’m thinking sometime mid to late April. Our wedding is in Vegas and we are in OR...

Michael, Jan 22, 2025 5 99 1
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Throwing an engagement party in lieu of a wedding
Lilly, on February 8, 2024 at 12:51 PM

My fiancé and I are decided on eloping next spring. We haven’t decided on whether of not we are throwing a party for our family and friends after our wedding and to be honest we are leaning towards no...

Brianna, Jan 14, 2025 13 676
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Orlando Bachelorette Weekend
Bella, on February 19, 2021 at 1:36 AM

My Bachelorette will be held in Orlando. Do anyone have suggestions on the best restaurants and activities for a fun bachelorette weekend?

Abby, Jan 9, 2025 7 476
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Jack and Jill and Bridal shower?
Nicole, on January 2, 2025 at 8:35 PM

Hi everyone - seeking advice. I have been dreaming of having a bridal shower since I was little, leading up to the wedding. My fiancé and his family are set on doing a Jack and Jill, after i’ve been...

Michael, Jan 3, 2025 1 65
Tara
Wedding Shower Basket Raffle?
Tara, on September 21, 2021 at 10:02 AM

I have a question for the community about a shower... Has anyone ever heard of or had at their own shower basket raffles? I'm helping plan a wedding and the festivities that go along with it and one...

Margaret, Jan 3, 2025 22 4,083 1
Kristen
Bachelorette trip ideas!
Kristen, on December 18, 2024 at 11:27 PM

Hello everyone! I am starting to think of Bach trip ideas. It will be around 10 people and I want something outdoorsy on a lake/forest. Wineries, boats, and cute restaurants are a plus. I am planning...

C Smith, Dec 31, 2024 5 164
Kimberly
Inexpensive yet classy bridal shower venue ideas?
Kimberly, on May 29, 2018 at 1:56 PM

I want to come up with some unique ideas for a bridal shower venue that is not expensive but yet has a laid back and fun vibe - like a winery (most in my area are cost prohibitive) - for about 40-50...

C Smith, Dec 31, 2024 17 56,698 1
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Party name?
Jenna, on December 4, 2024 at 8:35 PM

I recently got engaged and have planned proposal boxes for both potential groomsmen and bridesmaids. I plan on asking my sister two best friends and finance little sister he will be asking his best...

C Smith, Dec 31, 2024 3 78
Jessie
Pre-international Elopement Celebration
Jessie, on December 16, 2024 at 11:45 AM

Hellooooooo everyone! My fiancé and I are planning to have a local pre-elopement send off celebration in September 2025 before eloping in Scotland in October 2025. It was a way to invite everyone to...

Michael, Dec 23, 2024 3 89
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Is it crazy to not want a bridal shower?
Jennifer, on November 27, 2024 at 3:15 PM

I’m having a smaller wedding and not having a bridal party, but my friends, my mom and aunt don’t really understand why I don’t want a bridal shower. If I did have one it would only be about 10 people...

Jennifer, Dec 11, 2024 6 323
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Bachelorette hashtag
Breanna, on October 30, 2024 at 9:12 PM

I am helping plan one of my best friends bachelorette parties. We’re trying to come up with a hashtag for the party. We will be going to Cancun, so beachy vibes are welcome. The grooms last name is...

Cordova, Nov 26, 2024 2 195
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Bridal Shower
Zerita, on November 12, 2024 at 12:01 PM

This is my second marriage and I was told by my oldest sister that I didn't need a bridal shower because I had one already from my first marriage. I was adamant about proceeding with it. I asked my...

Michael, Nov 13, 2024 1 220
Alyssa
No Bachelorette Party
Alyssa, on April 14, 2024 at 7:32 PM

To put the situation shortly, I live across the country(US) from where all of my bridesmaids live (also the same state I’m holding everything in). I brought the party up in our group chat asking what...

Crypto, Nov 13, 2024 6 520 1
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Mimosa themed wedding shower
Hannah, on October 28, 2024 at 8:19 PM

So I am having my wedding shower and i want to do mimosas, sandwiches, and deserts. I cannot come up or find a name for the life of me!! Any ideas?? I have seen the bubbly and brunch…but I am not...

Hannah, Nov 6, 2024 2 317
Toni
Engagement party
Toni, on October 26, 2024 at 1:22 PM

I have an only child which is a daughter and just got engaged. She has some strong ideas for her wedding simple and outdoors. She is 34 and she has been living with her bf for two years. I have always...

Shaneka, Nov 1, 2024 2 261
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Engagement
Elizabeth, on September 16, 2024 at 10:33 PM

How to plan a surprise engagement

Annajean, Oct 17, 2024 7 108
Crystal
Fall Engagement photo outfit ideas
Crystal, on September 16, 2024 at 11:04 PM

Can anyone please guide me on what I should be wearing for my fall engagement photos. We will be outside in nature for our pictures in a few weeks.

Skylar, Sep 27, 2024 2 177
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App for communicating with guests
Joelle, on July 1, 2019 at 12:34 PM

Hello, We have a destination wedding for about 85 guests in a few months in Las Vegas. I am wondering if some kind of app exsists that can help with communication for our guests. For example, I would...

Taylor, Sep 20, 2024 7 1,686
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