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Nina
Opening cards with cash at bridal shower?
Nina, on March 26, 2019 at 1:12 PM

My bridal shower is in 2 weeks and I have been told by my mom her friends plan to give me cards with cash/checks. That is fine, however what is the etiquette for opening cards? I don't want to make...

Jolie, Mar 27, 2019 9 2,496
Anna
Who pays for bachelorette party?
Anna, on March 18, 2019 at 3:14 PM

Hello all! Regarding the bachelorette party, who typically pays for that? Do the "guests" pay for themselves? Do the hosts pay for everyone? This is just out of curiosity. My bridal party is hosting a...

Bride 2019, Mar 26, 2019 9 889
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Bachelor, Bachelorette, or Coed-party
Shante, on March 24, 2019 at 12:16 AM

So what's your opinion on the bachelor and bachelorette party? My fiance and I are trying to figure what type of party to have. Neither one of us want to have sexually parties, we don't club or...

Meghan, Mar 26, 2019 9 163
Madison
Chicago Bachelorette Party!!!!
Madison, on September 21, 2018 at 10:38 PM

My friends and I spent a weekend in Chicago for my bachelorette party!!!!....and it was amazing!!!! We stayed at an Airbnb and the weekend went by way too fast! On Friday night, we went on a tiki boat...

Ginger, Mar 25, 2019 16 367
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How many people are invited to your bridal shower?
Natalie, on March 20, 2019 at 10:15 PM

My sister (MOH) is planning my bridal shower she suggested we invite all my close friends who live near me (family lives 6 hours away) the problem is I’m not the best at making girl friends I’m better...

Natalie, Mar 22, 2019 19 232
Sara
No registry, small apartment, why have a bridal shower?
Sara, on March 20, 2019 at 5:44 PM

Hi all! We don't have a registry. FH and I have been together 8 years, lived together for about 4, and we rent a 4 bedroom Brooklyn apartment with 3 other roommates. There is literally no where to put...

Jeanelle, Mar 22, 2019 7 274
Mrsjrs
Belated Bridal Shower?
Mrsjrs, on March 20, 2019 at 8:48 PM

Is having a belated bridal and/or lingerie shower tacky? We are having a private ceremony in April with our immediate family and best friends, and a big reception in June to celebrate with everyone...

Future Mrs. Polar Be, Mar 21, 2019 7 640
Bride To Be Mrs.Vafias
Bar Hopping verses a wedding reception
Bride To Be Mrs.Vafias, on March 23, 2018 at 1:47 AM

Hi. My fiancee and I are getting married on April 13, 2018. It's on a Friday afternoon. We have decided to spend 80% of our budget on a beach house, for our wedding party, family & friends. It's...

Dallas, Mar 20, 2019 53 4,913
Jessica
Non-traditional rehearsal dinner
Jessica, on January 3, 2019 at 3:48 PM

I need thoughts and opinions... Since our venue is a barn and we are bringing in an outside caterer for the wedding, we were doing the rehearsal at the barn with wedding party, parents etc but then...

William, Mar 20, 2019 11 346
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When to Have Bridal Shower?
Shannon, on March 17, 2019 at 6:20 PM

Hello! We are getting married on March 28th, 2020. With the holidays and everything, we are planning on sending out our wedding invitations at the end of January. However, we are unsure when to have...

Michelle, Mar 18, 2019 9 171
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Can you combine the parties????
Michelle, on March 16, 2019 at 7:18 PM

Our new house is almost finished being built. We want to have a housewarming party but I thought having a housewarming, engagement party and wedding all in one year was just too many parties to invite...

Adrianna, Mar 18, 2019 32 3,366
Justine
How close or far apart are the dates of your bridal shower and wedding?
Justine, on March 14, 2019 at 2:11 PM

As far as I know, there's no real "guideline" of when someone should host your shower before your wedding, but I'm just curious. What's the date of your shower and what's your wedding date? How far...

Yajaira, Mar 18, 2019 68 741
Keri
Bachelorette Name Ideas
Keri, on March 12, 2019 at 11:21 AM

Hi! My girls are taking me to VEGAS next month for my bachelorette, and I wanted to surprise them with handmade tumblers for us to enjoy our in room drinks and to walk around with. I wanted to come up...

Megan, Mar 15, 2019 3 846
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(introvert) Bachelorette Party
Rachelle, on March 12, 2019 at 2:08 PM

I'm not one for parties or attention or anything like that. I'm not having a Bridal Shower simply because of it and I'd probably have to be tipsy to deal with people watching me open gifts. This is my...

Emily, Mar 15, 2019 17 2,964
Angela
Wedding rehearsal attire
Angela, on March 7, 2019 at 4:32 PM

What are you guys wearing for your wedding rehearsal? I love to dress up but after a long day I don't know if I will feel up to it...

Angela, Mar 13, 2019 24 345
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Does the bride do anything for the the bachelorette trip?
kelsey, on March 9, 2019 at 10:17 PM

Hey everyone! My bachelorette trip is next weekend, I am so excited even though I have no clue what is in store. I just realized though, is the bride responsible for bringing gifts or anything? Did...

Jolie, Mar 12, 2019 8 11,860
Sherry
Monogram themed bridal shower??
Sherry, on February 25, 2019 at 12:51 AM

Has anyone done a monogrammed themed bridal shower? I had no intention of having one. It's both of our 2nd marriages and we've lived together for 7 years. We need nothing and had no intention of doing...

Sherry, Mar 12, 2019 10 1,012
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Bachelorette Hashtag Help!!
T, on January 7, 2019 at 11:45 AM

My name is Tia Russell and I am looking for a fun hashtag for my bachelorette party. My FH last name is Healey. Thanks In Advance!!

Alexandra, Mar 8, 2019 2 180
LaLa
Bridesmaid Proposal Party
LaLa, on March 5, 2019 at 5:29 PM

So I did something a little different ... I decided to make my bridesmaids proposal a bit more of an "occasion". I know most people send a box or a card, or verbally ask for someone to be their...

Nicole, Mar 6, 2019 6 222
Desiree
Rehearsal dinner and wedding shower together
Desiree, on March 4, 2019 at 8:14 PM

So most of the people for the bridal shower are from out of town so it was suggested that we combine the shower and rehearsal dinner. Now the rehearsal dinner is self pay except for parents and...

MrsD, Mar 5, 2019 33 1,953
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