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Had my bridal shower this weekend the last of three. I had three as I have different girlfriends across the city and it was easier that way. It was so wonderful to have friends who really share...
Had the best bridal shower!! Makes me so much more excited gor our big day!! 3 weeks left woop woop!!
I was invited to a bridal party, I am not in the wedding party, and received the invitation the other day. At the bottom under registry, it just says “Venmo the bride” and includes her Venmo handle,...
Ideas, unwrapped gifts
I am having an intimate destination wedding, only around 50 people all of which are close family and friends. We will be having a larger backyard reception when we get home for people who could not...
We are having our engagement photos done at a zoo this summer and I need help picking an outfit! Here are some ideas I'm thinking of. The animal print dress is the most me and my fiance's fun...
So one of my bridesmaids (who stepped up because the Matron of Honor who was supposed to do the planning backed out) who is planning my bridal shower has brought it to my attention (when I asked her...
I read some cultures, break glass or other items for superstition or joy. Is anyone planning this ritual, or have seen it at others' weddings?
Who is invited to your rehearsal dinner?
Hi! My FH's family is coming in from out of town for my bridal shower. They are driving down from 4 hours away. The shower is Saturday, but many of them are coming in Friday night. I really appreciate...
Hey girls! I’m looking into doing a boudoir wedding shoot for my fiancé as his wedding gift! Has anyone ever done this? Do you have any suggestions? Thanks in advanced my lovelies! ♥️
I am the MOH for a wedding this year. The bachelorette party is supposed to be taking place on a cruise that sets sail in 8 days. I have told the bride my reservations for potentially not going, and...
Bachelorette party - Communication fail - bride covering cost Hi everyone, first time poster here. About 6 months ago I confirmed with my MOH that I wanted to have a bachelorette party somewhere...
Hey girls! I really need some help. I am the furthest thing from excited for my bachelorette party. I didn’t want to do one, and feel like I am forcing it. There was like a month were I was really...
Hi all, My future MIL is throwing FH and I an engagement party with their side of the family next month. We had to do separate engagement parties as our families live around 6.5 hrs apart from each...
I'm in my best friends wedding and her shower is in her hometown, but she requested all the gifts from her registry be sent to her house out of state since she doesn't have room to bring gifts back. I...
Is it standard to have an engagement party? Is an engagement announcement/party invite standard?
Hi WeddingWire! I finally had my bridal shower yesterday and am so excited to show off the wonderful photos. A shower wasn't something I really wanted or thought about that much. Shortly after we got...
Getting married 03/23 and wondering when to have the Bachelorette and or bachelor party and ideas on where to have it at.
Hello! My fiance and I moved to Florida but all of our family and friends are in Chicago. We're inviting 200 people to our "destination " (Florida) wedding. The reason I call it destination is because...