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Planning events to celebrate with your friends and family before the big day? Share photos and tell us all about your engagement party, shower, and bachelor or bachelorette parties!

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Aren't rehearsal dinners supposed to be somewhat close to the venue?
The Sealpups, on May 15, 2019 at 4:23 AM

Our wedding ceremony and venue will be in the city - 25 minutes away from where we (and our families) live. The church and venue are 5 miles apart. I always thought that the rehearsal dinner would...

Judith, May 18, 2019 14 2,080
Rebeccah
Engagement Party Dress Vs. Bridal Shower Dress
Rebeccah, on May 16, 2019 at 2:28 PM

Hey everyone! I'll start by saying I know you should wear what you're comfortable with that suits your style but I have some discussion questions for "traditional attire etiquette". I've read and seen...

Mandi, May 18, 2019 14 1,055
Crystal
Bridemaid Proposal ?
Crystal, on January 10, 2019 at 1:57 AM

What should i do as a bridesmaid proposal i thought of doing bridesmaid ropes any ideas ?

TE E, May 18, 2019 18 185
Future Mrs.greenwood
Engagement photos are back
Future Mrs.greenwood, on April 29, 2019 at 7:17 PM

There are so many, I couldn’t download them all but here are our engagement photos ...we have over 100 photos they all turned out great .., we took them yesterday

Alyssa, May 18, 2019 21 312
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Bridal shower
Amanda, on May 16, 2019 at 12:11 PM

Ok so my mom has pretty much done everything for my upcoming bridal shower. She is really going above and beyond what I expected. My two bridesmaids promised to help her out but haven't really...

Amanda, May 17, 2019 6 143
Mandi
Engagement Photo Outfit Help
Mandi, on May 15, 2019 at 9:19 PM

Alright. Help! So I've added pics of what I think I want to wear. Help me out with the gentleman's apparel and my accessories. Teal shirt. Considering: Jeans or Black Jeans Long black cami A cardigan...

Sinéad, May 17, 2019 5 131
Shannon
Bridal Party Proposal
Shannon, on May 15, 2019 at 4:53 PM

Any recommendations on how to ask my friends and family how to be in my bridal party?

Kate, May 16, 2019 24 249
Makenzye
Bridal Pictures
Makenzye, on May 16, 2019 at 11:28 AM

Hey Ladies, I am taking my Bridals in June 8th, I am in contact with my florist. I am kinda in a pickle, so my bouquet the day of is big, for my portrait bouquet I have three options. 1. same color...

Makenzye, May 16, 2019 5 147
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Wedding Shower Invitees
Blag, on May 13, 2019 at 10:50 PM

We decided we would have a wedding shower rather than the typical bridal shower only because I don’t like all the attention on me and would rather have my fiancé by my side and be celebrating with...

Clíodhna, May 16, 2019 4 98
Bridal shower advice very long post
, on May 11, 2019 at 10:47 PM

So my FH and I have been together for 3 years and both had established households before we moved in together. I wasn't planning on having a bridal shower. We planned on if anyone gave a cash gift at...

, May 16, 2019 6 236
April
Pre wedding Parties
April, on May 15, 2019 at 8:46 PM

Is it wrong that I'm not having any pre wedding parties? I'm only really doing the rehearsal dinner and even that is going to be small. I feel guilty because everyone keeps mentioning about planning a...

Kate, May 16, 2019 5 145
Amy
What to wear Summer engagement session?
Amy, on May 12, 2019 at 11:18 AM

Hi! My engagement photo session is the end of June, outside at a garden. With the Maryland summer having the potential to be hot and humid, what would you recommend wearing?

CourtneyBrittain, May 16, 2019 6 76
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Bachelorette Party Hostess Gift Ideas?
Heather, on May 10, 2019 at 11:37 AM

So my bachelorette party is June 1st, and I have no idea what to get for the hostesses. They are not my bridesmaids/MOH because we are having a small wedding, and I’ll only have my sister/MOH standing...

Clíodhna, May 16, 2019 4 123
Wedding Planner
Pre wedding events with guests in another state.
Wedding Planner, on May 15, 2019 at 1:56 AM

I really need some pointers when it comes to planning the pre-wedding events. I know most are required really but I would like to have a bachelorette/bachelor party as well as a bridal shower, my...

Wedding Planner, May 15, 2019 7 151
CountryBride
Had Bach/bachelorette Party this past Saturday....little tmi but useful
CountryBride, on May 13, 2019 at 2:27 PM

My FH and I just had our Bach parties this Saturday....on the same day. If you get the option to do each others on the same day/weekend I would highly recommend it. If anyone is like me and over think...

WinesandWhiskey, May 15, 2019 9 424
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No Bridal Shower?
Teresa, on May 15, 2019 at 11:28 AM

Both of my bridesmaids live a state away and one just lost her job. My family has no money left and my fiance's family never had much money to begin with. In short, someone throwing me a Bridal Shower...

Summerbride77, May 15, 2019 8 148
Lauren
Bachelor Party Surprise
Lauren, on May 13, 2019 at 2:11 PM

My Fiance is having his bachelor party at the Cosmo in Vegas for a weekend in August. I wanted to do something or send something to his room as a surprise from me. I have thought about maybe a hang...

Lauren, May 15, 2019 5 173
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Rehearsal Dinner vs. Reception Dinner decorations
Blag, on May 14, 2019 at 7:54 AM

I just received an email from the MOG regarding rehearsal dinner decorations. She wants to set the tables with a white table cloth, With either navy or sage napkins, some greenery & lanterns on...

Blag, May 15, 2019 10 181
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Bridal Shower Hostess Gift: Not Sure of Who is Host
Hannah, on May 12, 2019 at 6:23 PM

Hi everyone, I have a question regarding hostess gifts. I had zero hand in the planning of my bridal shower (technically I wasn't even supposed to know the date, but I now know the date and location)....

Judith, May 15, 2019 10 209
Jessica
Not having a bridal shower...
Jessica, on May 13, 2019 at 3:41 PM

I don't mean to be offensive to anyone, it's just always been my take on bridal showers-I don't understand them or really think they are necessary. Is anyone else not having a shower? My friends and...

Maggie, May 14, 2019 19 285
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