Discussions from Parties and Events

So hear me out. Not trying to be a bridezilla. A few friends and I are planning to spend a weekend away within 90 minutes of home. I'm realizing though that a few friends can't afford it and feel...

Any ideas for a cocktail welcome reception/rehearsal dinner for a group of 50.Would like nice view of beach or old San Juan?I see a lot of hotels on wedding wire but what about...

For those who had a lone night in or out on the town the night before the wedding as was the norm in generations past, what did you do? Go out to dinner, bowling, karaoke, bar hopping, spa, etc or...

FH and I work at the same place, different departments. Some of our Co-workers put together a mini Wedding Shower in our honor today. It was very nice of them. My FH, myself, and my maid of honor all...

I am planning an anniversary party for my in-laws next year. We were going to celebrate their 25th, but with the COVID restrictions that didn't happen. Right now, I'm trying to find a creative way or...

Hello! Would love some thoughts. Should we change? Our wedding is rapidly approaching. We’ve had a long engagement & booked some things without fully thinking it through. We started by having a...

How far after did everyone do an engagement party? We’re not getting married until Oct 9, 2026. He proposed Oct 7, 2023. I was wanting to do an engagement party around October 2024 but is that too...

Hey everyone, I am hosting a Jack and Jill next month in place of a bridal shower and I've been struggling on what to charge for each of the games. We are charging $20 per person for the event...

Ideas for Minnesota or Wisconsin bachelorette on a lake???

Hi ya’ll. So, my fiancé and I both agreed we wanted to take bachelor/bachelorette trips before our wedding. His groomsmen and friends love going on guys trips and have higher salaries and it’s now...

What are you planning to serve? Is your party lowkey casual or super fancy or somewhere in between?

Hi ladies! I’m struggling with my bachelorette planning. To give a little background: I was a bit of a wild child in my college and early 20’s years and I love the idea of having a wild party. I was...

Not in the bridal party but helping the MOH to plan & pay for a bridal shower (20 guests) for my niece's wedding. The shower is being held at a restaurant's event room which has it's own small...

Will your bridal shower incorporate a theme?

Hello All! Would love to get a pulse on the etiquette around welcome events. As we all are, my fiance and I are trying to stay on budget. We will be having our wedding in Maui, and although 95% of our...

Is it tacky to hand out wedding invitations at my bridal shower? I’m thinking of having them at their seats or personally giving them out individually. Stamps are crazy expensive I spent $200...

Afternoon ladies 💕 24 more days until I get MARRIED💃 I have a question.... Should I still go through with a Bachelorette Party with Covid still happening? It will be at my home with close friends and...

Hi ladies! So I’m getting married on June 1st, 2024 and I’m so excited for it! I asked my cousin (who’s my maid of honor) if April 19-21 worked for her and if she’d be willing to plan a bachelorette...

I’m getting married in June with the bachelorette party in May. My sister is the MOH but she doesn’t plan a lot of things in advance so I’m helping out. We have someone in the party who can’t walk or...