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Alicia
Rehearsal Dinner Distance??
Alicia, on January 20, 2024 at 4:40 PM

What do you guys think is a reasonable driving distance for rehearsal dinner…We have found a place we really love but it’s an hour drive from the wedding venue where we’re all likely staying…

Alicia, Jan 22, 2024 7 148
Carissa
Rehearsal dinner- destination decor
Carissa, on January 16, 2024 at 2:15 PM

We are having our wedding in Italy and I need a sign for the rehearsal dinner that could be rolled up and travel easily. Any contacts for vendors?

Michael, Jan 17, 2024 4 120
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i can't stop thinking about my Fiance's Bachelor Weekend involving strippers! Ugh!
Hollie, on January 30, 2021 at 5:26 PM

My fiance and I both had our Bachelor/Bachelorette parties on the same weekend. I had such an amazing time with my best friends. However, when we both came home after, he told me they had 2 strippers...

Erica, Jan 16, 2024 20 10,440
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Creative Rehearsal Dinner Ideas for Destination Wedding?
Haley, on January 12, 2024 at 11:55 AM

I’m having a micro destination wedding with less than 20 close family and friends and no wedding party. The ceremony will be short and sweet and will need no rehearsing. That said, we still want to...

Andrea, Jan 12, 2024 3 103
Alina
Who else loves wedding planning?? ♥
Alina, on December 4, 2023 at 8:14 PM

I love weddings sooo much! Who else??? I mean, this is my first wedding ever (I've been married once at one time) and I just love the excitement I feel about having a wedding! Who else is with me?? ♥...

Alina, Jan 10, 2024 6 117
Kylie
Not opening gifts at bridal shower
Kylie, on April 24, 2018 at 9:54 AM

Hi all! So I know the tradition is to open gifts at your bridal shower. Personally I get anxiety opening gifts from people in front of them. I feel like my reactions are so fake even if I really like...

Ashley, Jan 9, 2024 26 18,132 1
Angelica
Sound & Lighting Costs Lake Como, Italy
Angelica, on February 19, 2021 at 9:43 PM

Hi guys! I just received a quote for 14,000.00€ for sound and light at a villa in lake como, italy. Is this fair? I’m have a 50-60 person wedding.

Stephanie, Jan 3, 2024 22 973
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Shower Invitation Wording
Susana, on January 1, 2024 at 7:02 PM

I am hosting a bridal shower for my daughter. Her MOH is helping with the invite/planning and her Aunt is bringing decorations. How can I include them in the invite?

Michelle, Jan 2, 2024 2 77
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Palindrome
Nichoal, on December 22, 2023 at 10:12 AM

Our wedding date is 4-20-2024, Who else chose this date or another palindrome date? Any way you put it, the date is saved.

Nichoal, Dec 30, 2023 11 160 1
Autumn
Bridal shower date
Autumn, on November 27, 2023 at 9:09 PM

So my MOH has been helping me with ideas for my bridal shower, and so has my fiancé’s aunt. None of my other bridesmaids have asked about it yet or offered to help and I should be booking a date now...

Jacks, Dec 6, 2023 31 832 1
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Engagement photo location?
Linda, on November 21, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Hello, My venue offers appointments for photography session. Did you guys do your engagement session at your venue or did you go offsite elsewhere?

Veronica, Nov 21, 2023 3 51
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2 Bridal Showers
Aly, on November 15, 2023 at 10:00 PM

My mom is throwing a bridal shower mainly for her extended family in my hometown but my FMIL has offered to throw one on the east coast which is closer to more of my relatives and friends. My question...

Michelle, Nov 19, 2023 3 91
Michelle
Rehearsal dinner vs welcome party
Michelle, on October 22, 2023 at 2:45 PM

Are you having them separate, or not having both or will you combine them into one big party? Are these parties in your social circle and what you are doing casual or fancy elaborate? What menu do you...

Andrea, Nov 16, 2023 5 127
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Stuck on where to go for my bachelorette party
Devon, on November 11, 2023 at 8:37 AM

I’m having a hard time deciding on where to go for my bachelorette party. I’m from New York and would like to go to a spot with a beach. I want a mix of fun nightlife but also relaxation. My biggest...

LM, Nov 13, 2023 3 179
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Bridal and baby shower combined
Misty, on April 3, 2018 at 6:00 PM

Hi all. I have been searching for themes and I need help. I am the matron of honor for my best friend getting married in June. She also happens to be pregnant and due in early July. Like a week and a...

Elaine, Sep 25, 2023 25 5,773
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Canceled on brides bachelorette trip to Nashville, Am i wrong?
Tamera Irish, on September 22, 2023 at 2:50 PM

Bride and her MOH planned a pretty pricey trip to Nashville. Total of 15 girls planned to go, Airbnb alone was $700 per person and I knew there were activities planned that the MOH said were...

Keri, Sep 23, 2023 9 364
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Rehearsal Dinner Etiquette
Gabby, on September 2, 2023 at 12:03 AM

Hi everyone, I am hoping you all can give me some tips on how to handle the day before the wedding. We have a pretty large wedding party (15 people, plus spouses), and we don’t want to have a formal...

Gabby, Sep 5, 2023 10 413
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Bridal Shower Food - Do i have enough or too much?
Megan, on September 4, 2023 at 4:31 PM

I’m having a bridal shower with about 60 people that RSVP. This is the list of food we have planned. It’s a brunch at 11:45AM. Macaroons (36ct) Pastries (108ct) Fruit French toast dippers (50ct)...

Michelle, Sep 4, 2023 4 522
Natalia
Bachelorette Party Lies/ Friend Betrayal
Natalia, on August 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM

It’s January of 2023 and your friend gives you the great news that she’s finally getting married and that you’re also invited to her bachelorette which will be in Puerto Rico. You are excited for the...

Theresa, Aug 9, 2023 11 386
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Bachelorette ii
Laura, on August 3, 2023 at 8:52 PM

I recently posted about how my MHO wanted to plan my bachelorette, but she can only do it the weekend of Jan 13,14. Most of my girls are from out of state, including her, so I didn’t think it was...

CM, Aug 5, 2023 15 334
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