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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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Richa
Bridal shower
Richa, on April 24, 2021 at 1:33 PM

Hello ladies did anyone of you did a bridal shower at a winery? I’m from Orange County California. Trying to figure out any ideas for bridal shower. Please don’t suggest tea party because that’s not...

Lynnie, Apr 26, 2021 4 183
Leanna
Kids: Bridal Shower but Not Wedding?
Leanna, on April 25, 2021 at 8:48 PM

We're having an adults-only affair for our wedding day. Thoughts on kids (daughters of guests) at the bridal shower? My fiance thought it could be a nice touch for the little girls in our lives to be...

Kari, Apr 26, 2021 6 924
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Bridal Shower Hosting & Budget
Molly, on April 25, 2021 at 6:07 PM

Hi! I'm the MOH for my little sis (so excited!). As MOH, it's assumed that I'm planning the bridal shower -- which I really wanted to do and have agreed to, anyway. It seems like it's assumed that the...

Melle, Apr 26, 2021 11 858
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Wedding rehearsal & dinner question
Ana, on April 24, 2021 at 6:05 PM

We aren’t having a “rehearsal dinner” by what is actually is.. so the day we rehearse for the wedding (a few days before wedding day) I made reservations for a restaurant for my parents, in laws,...

Ana, Apr 26, 2021 14 683
Michelle
Welcome dinner and farewell brunch
Michelle, on April 22, 2021 at 7:36 PM

Are you planning these or did you have them? Are they common enough in your circles instead of a rehearsal dinner that guests weren’t confused by them? If they are unknown to your circle, how did your...

Fred, Apr 26, 2021 13 1,015
Samantha
Pictures from shower/advice
Samantha, on April 21, 2021 at 12:47 PM

We had our wedding shower on April 17th! We had such a great turnout and a good time! The wedding is in 31 days, (May 22nd) and it can’t come fast enough! I’m so stressed though with getting the final...

Samantha, Apr 26, 2021 10 594
K
Bridal Shower Colors
, on March 31, 2021 at 12:03 AM

Hi everyone! I am the MOH for my best friends wedding. The date for the wedding is Sep 2021. I am currently planning the bridal shower that is in the middle of July. We are planning for a brunch...

Jennifer, Apr 25, 2021 8 786
Melisa
Engagement Party Ideas
Melisa, on April 24, 2021 at 2:09 PM

Hi everyone! I’m expected to have my engagement party towards the end of September 2021. Can you recommend me decor ideas, things to do, or other little stuff that would make it sweet? Also if you...

Melisa, Apr 24, 2021 6 1,024
Michelle
Anyone not a dressy type for pre-wedding events?
Michelle, on April 21, 2021 at 12:51 PM

Your go to is jeans/leggings and a tshirt so dresses are out of your comfort zone?

Fred, Apr 24, 2021 16 653
Clíodhna
Who's the first person you told about the proposal?
Clíodhna, on October 8, 2019 at 11:05 AM

After you said yes, who did you reach out to right away? Did you call up your best friends or family, or post a ring pic right away? Who did you share the big news with first? Photo by A Sweet Focus...

, Apr 24, 2021 114 528
Cameron
Combined Bachelorette/bachelor Party
Cameron, on April 16, 2021 at 10:28 AM

Hi everyone!!! Has anything thought or planned a combined bachelor and bachelorette party? My fiancé and I want to keep the group together! Any ideas & thoughts?

Milada, Apr 22, 2021 8 1,473
Nakia
How much should the rehearsal dinner cost?
Nakia, on April 20, 2021 at 8:19 AM

About how much should the rehearsal dinner cost? I’m in Houston and I have reached out to several restaurants about booking their private rooms, they all have a $1500 minimum or more. Is this...

Lauren, Apr 21, 2021 15 4,407
Chelsea
Bridal shower in 2 weeks
Chelsea, on April 19, 2021 at 2:13 PM

Hi! My shower is in 2 weeks and I'm in Ohio. We are clear to have it but I'm nervous but excited???? My biggest thing is, is everyone going to try and hug me??? idk did any other brides feel awkward...

Chelsea, Apr 20, 2021 6 219
Dottie
Bridal shower finally here!!
Dottie, on April 18, 2021 at 4:33 PM

Best day ever!!! Wanted to share what my beautiful girlfriends planned for me. My heart beyond grateful.

Scandalousrandallous, Apr 19, 2021 12 861 1
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Bachelorette/bachelor party
TrudiAnn, on April 3, 2021 at 2:28 AM

This is directed to male and females, has any one held a bachelor/bachelorette party with/without strippers?

TrudiAnn, Apr 19, 2021 9 661
MK
Nash Bash!!
MK, on April 18, 2021 at 7:00 PM

Just wanted to show y’all a couple of pics from my bachelorette this weekend!! Nashville was a BLAST!! We window chalked our back windshield with a Venmo to buy the bride a drink — we ended up with...

Samantha, Apr 19, 2021 10 472
Chelsea
Bridal Shower
Chelsea, on April 18, 2021 at 8:54 PM

Just had my bridal shower last weekend, and I forgot to post pics! We kept it small due to COVID, but it was a great time.

Chelsea, Apr 19, 2021 5 849
Tory
Bachelor party location ideas
Tory, on April 14, 2021 at 2:02 PM

Hey everyone, so this one isn’t as much advice for something, but more-so general ideas. My fiancé and his best man are struggling to think of a good bachelor party spot. Just a little background,...

KYLIE, Apr 19, 2021 7 740
Jessie
Should you have a bridal shower without a registry?
Jessie, on April 11, 2021 at 6:14 PM

*not asking for myself, I know someone who's doing this and am just curious* What's everyone's opinions on someone having a bridal shower when they're not doing a traditional registry, but a honeymoon...

Chelsea, Apr 19, 2021 22 3,316
Haley
Bridesmaid Drama
Haley, on April 16, 2021 at 2:39 PM

I’m currently trying to plan my bachelorette party, and I of course invited all of my bridal party and some other friends. One of my bridesmaids has brought up that she doesn’t feel comfortable going...

SLY, Apr 19, 2021 13 939
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