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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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Stella
Rehearsal with Officiant?
Stella, on July 10, 2021 at 8:23 AM

Hello everyone, Is it normal to have your officiant at your rehearsal? I thought it was but when I tried to schedule the rehearsal with my officiant she said that wasn’t included and it would en an...

Stella, Jul 20, 2021 9 373
Shelly
Bachelorette Gifts!
Shelly, on October 23, 2020 at 3:02 PM

Hey everyone! I like to get ahead on planning, and was wondering what you all have received or given as gifts at the bachelorette party! Just looking for ideas! I'm open to unique/affordable...

Noelle, Jul 20, 2021 11 975
Stephanie
Bachelorette party!
Stephanie, on July 17, 2021 at 9:32 PM

Today, my maid of honor had a surprise bachelorette party for me! It was amazing! So I wanted to share a few photos of my day!! She even got me some “naughty” gifts for our honeymoon 💕

Stephanie, Jul 20, 2021 14 266
Katie
Bridal shower
Katie, on July 18, 2021 at 6:28 AM

Even though I hate being center of attention and hate opening gifts in front of a crowd of people, my showers still came out amazing. I had a lot of fun. Here are some pictures. I love the picture of...

Katie, Jul 20, 2021 11 822
Sarah
Bachelorette was a success!! (NSFW)
Sarah, on July 18, 2021 at 3:42 PM

Last night was so much fun, I really enjoyed myself. First we went to the yard house and the food was beyond incredible. Then we went to Muse Paintbar, I've always wanted to go and I'm so glad we did,...

Sarah, Jul 20, 2021 10 1,112
Melinda
Honest Opinions: Is this tacky?
Melinda, on July 15, 2021 at 2:15 PM

FH and I are paying for the entire wedding ourselves, which we planned on when planning a large scale event. I took a second job to help with the expenses as a weekend bartender. One of my friends...

Melissa, Jul 20, 2021 18 799
Jenni
Engagement Pics!
Jenni, on July 14, 2021 at 9:34 AM

We got our engagement pics back! So excited. I've been eagerly waiting to see them since we took them in June! I was definitely having a Legally Blonde moment with my color scheme. haha.

Melissa, Jul 20, 2021 10 207
Brittany
Bridal shower, who pays?
Brittany, on July 14, 2021 at 11:50 PM

My MOH/sister reached out to me asking if one of my bridesmaids who lives on the other side of the country should have to chip in for the shower even though she won't be able to attend. Her (MOH)...

Brittany, Jul 19, 2021 13 559 1
Joseph
Proposing. Just the two of us or with her family there?
Joseph, on May 12, 2021 at 5:17 PM

What does everyone think? I’m at a loss as to how I should proceed. Both options have their pros and cons.

Joseph, Jul 16, 2021 90 6,138 2
Lynnie
Who was the first person you shared the engagement news with?
Lynnie, on May 7, 2019 at 11:05 AM

Who was the first person you called (or texted) after the proposal? Who did share the news with first? Photo by Captured by SP1 in Nanuet, NY Next Question: What was your first wedding decision? Back...

Emilia, Jul 16, 2021 217 1,291 2
CountryBride
What to do about rehearsal dinner
CountryBride, on July 15, 2021 at 1:26 PM

It was brought up an idea to have our rehearsal dinner at Casabonita, We live in Colorado and if you have been to Colorado or seen South park we have a restaurant that is an experience to go there,...

Michelle, Jul 15, 2021 8 636
Johanna
Rehearsal Dinner
Johanna, on July 15, 2021 at 7:28 AM

Hello all! My fiancé and I are getting married in Austin Texas in May. It will be a Destination wedding! I was wondering if anyone has ever attended or planning a Rehearsal Dinner in the area and if...

Johanna, Jul 15, 2021 4 604
Lynnie
Rehearsal Dinner - Need to Have or Nice to Have?
Lynnie, on August 20, 2019 at 12:05 PM

Rehearsal dinners have been a standard part of the wedding celebrations for a long time! But does this tradition need an update? Do you still need to have a rehearsal dinner, or do you consider it an...

Emilia, Jul 15, 2021 134 1,566 1
Lynnie
Never have I ever... gone to a bach party in Vegas!
Lynnie, on March 26, 2019 at 11:05 AM

If your watch wedding movies, you'd think that ever bachelor and bachelorette party happens in Las Vegas! But not all of us live super close to sin city! Have you ever been to a bach party in Vegas? 🎲...

Emilia, Jul 14, 2021 75 512
Lindseyb
Pre-wedding Welcome gathering
Lindseyb, on July 13, 2021 at 5:41 PM

Hi gals! I am trying to figure out how to invite guests to a midday welcome gathering AND what to DO. Our wedding is on a Sunday so our rehearsal is Saturday at 11AM (there’s a wedding that day) and...

Dayna, Jul 14, 2021 5 690
Jenna
Bridal shower or ?
Jenna, on July 14, 2021 at 3:09 PM

My wedding is November 11 2022 in Jamaica. This is my second marriage and my FH second wedding. My bridesmaid are my 4 daughters and MOH is my bestfriend. My 4 daughters are 19, 16, 15, 13. We own our...

Dayna, Jul 14, 2021 5 568
K
Bridal shower?
Kayla, on July 13, 2021 at 8:47 PM

Hello ladies! My wedding is September 18th of this year! Coming up so fast!! So my mother in law is a saint. Love her to pieces. She is throwing me a bridal shower and I have no idea what one even is....

Lynnie, Jul 14, 2021 3 715
Paulina
Virtual Bridal Shower
Paulina, on July 12, 2021 at 9:55 AM

Most of my family are in Mexico, and because I’m a month out from the wedding, I can’t see myself traveling abroad- I’m in SF- for a couple of days. Had anyone tried virtual Bridal Showers? I’ve not...

Lynnie, Jul 14, 2021 4 601
Lynnie
Did you post about your proposal on social media before telling your family?
Lynnie, on January 21, 2020 at 11:05 AM

It's hard to contain that proposal excitement!! Once you're engaged you want to share that news with the world right away! Did you make sure your family members were the first to hear the news before...

Emilia, Jul 13, 2021 83 339
Lynnie
Which came first? Bach Party or Bridal Shower?
Lynnie, on November 12, 2019 at 12:22 PM

Which pre-wedding party is up first on your calendar?? Which one is coming up first? Your bach party? 🍾 Or your shower? ☔ Katie Grant Photography Next Question: Cake or Cake Topper? Back to the...

Emilia, Jul 13, 2021 81 506
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