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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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Lynnie
How did you announce your engagement? 💍
Lynnie, on February 17, 2021 at 1:22 PM

How did you spread the news of your engagement? Did you post a picture of your #JustSaidYes moment on social media? Did you call your friends and family first, send out a big group text, or mail out...

Megan, Mar 7, 2021 18 1,397
Alex
Matron of Honor missing Bachelorette party
Alex, on February 28, 2021 at 10:22 PM

My matron of honor is my older sister. I am having a destination wedding and to keep travel minimal we are also doing the bachelorette party the same weekend in the same state. We set the date about a...

Michelle, Mar 6, 2021 68 2,799
Eshell
Virtual Bridal Shower Gift Ideas
Eshell, on March 6, 2021 at 8:19 PM

Hello.... I am contemplating telling my family I am fine with a virtual bridal shower due to Covid. I was curious for those who’ve hosted or had one how did you all receive gifts ? Yes gifts are NOT...

Melle, Mar 6, 2021 6 706
Tiffany
Rehearsal Dinner
Tiffany, on February 24, 2021 at 4:23 AM

Hey everybody!! Our big day is 37 days away!! And I’m getting the rehearsal dinner together. I need help with the music. Are we supposed to play the full songs during rehearsal to get the full effect...

Tiffany, Mar 6, 2021 9 642
Bobbilyn
How long is too long for an engagement party?
Bobbilyn, on March 2, 2021 at 3:13 PM

We got engaged in October 2020, wedding is in October 2022. Due to Covid and harsh winter where we lived, we wanted to wait until the weather was nice so we can have it outdoors, and be socially...

Johnwheatley94, Mar 5, 2021 13 1,448 1
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No one showing up????
Dj Tanner, on March 4, 2021 at 2:33 PM

Hey brides, My fiancé and I were watching that show cheapest weddings and we saw one couple where hardly anyone even showed up to their wedding.... It got me thinking... has anyone here ever gone to a...

Dj Tanner, Mar 4, 2021 10 1,496
Kristie
Bridal Shower Help
Kristie, on March 4, 2021 at 7:07 AM

My wedding was originally planned for July 24th 2020. Like many others we had to make the difficult decision to reschedule it to July 23rd 2021, however we did get legally married on our original date...

Melody, Mar 4, 2021 8 522
Shelby
Engagement party and bridal shower
Shelby, on March 1, 2021 at 8:23 PM

We got engaged in December. we live in a town where the whole grooms side lives. Should I assume someone will throw an engagement party, or do I have to hint at It or do it myself. I do not really...

Bethany, Mar 4, 2021 10 727
Jasmine
Celebration times
Jasmine, on March 3, 2021 at 12:54 PM

Okay! So my fiancé and I are eloping on a Thursday and having a very small gathering on that following Saturday. We plan on having family there, a few friends, doing a meal and a bonfire. We are...

Lazell, Mar 3, 2021 7 485
Rachel
Wedding Showers - When to have them and who to invite??
Rachel, on March 1, 2021 at 6:14 PM

Hello Beautiful Brides, I am getting married on October, 22nd, 2022, so I have loads of time to plan my wedding but I wanted to know your thoughts on wedding showers. We are planning to get married on...

Hanna, Mar 2, 2021 10 1,947
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Last minute engagement shoot anxiety--did anyone wear high-waisted jeans?
Jay, on January 26, 2021 at 7:20 AM

After spending days choosing an outfit for our engagement shoot, I landed on my usual style: high waisted jeans, a tucked-in cashmere sweater, & a belt. In the past few days, I've seen a sudden...

Milada, Mar 2, 2021 23 1,444
Tina & Darren
Looking for Rehearsal Ideas
Tina & Darren, on February 19, 2021 at 3:39 PM

I trying to figure out our wedding rehearsal...I don't really know what to do , cause the wedding is at the hotel and I don't wanna pay that extra money for it . I need some ideas for our rehearsal.

Afrangram, Mar 2, 2021 17 704
Dessiree
Bridal shower
Dessiree, on February 15, 2021 at 10:53 AM

So happy ❤

Katie, Mar 1, 2021 22 773
M
How did it happen?
Michelle, on February 25, 2021 at 4:26 PM

How did your significant other pop the question? or did you? Did you know it was coming or where you totally surprised? My FH took me to these beautiful water falls and after we ate dinner we took a...

Milada, Mar 1, 2021 20 622
Renee
Bridal shower
Renee, on February 28, 2021 at 2:44 PM

Had a great weekend #16days Ms-Mrs I can’t wait !!!!

Renee, Mar 1, 2021 12 749
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Engagement photos with your dog
Bridget, on October 24, 2020 at 8:19 AM

Hey everyone! I’m looking for some advice and inspiration. We had everything set up and ready to do some fall engagement photos for our save the dates, with our dog of course! Unfortunately, he now...

MD Parise, Mar 1, 2021 7 778
Carla
Bridesmaids Meet-and-greet Today!
Carla, on February 27, 2021 at 11:20 AM

Today is my 1st meeting with my bridesmaids. I am taking them out to a nice deli my treat #HealthieEating, and I have reserved one side just for us. #SocialDistancing. I have little pamplets put...

Sara, Feb 27, 2021 35 1,975
Kristin
Engagement photo outfit help
Kristin, on February 24, 2021 at 7:57 PM

I’ll start off with saying I know none of these photos are flattering, my FH is not a photographer especially while taking them between gaming matches 😂 My original idea was the outfit with the emoji...

Jasmine, Feb 27, 2021 25 1,127
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Who pays for Bachelorette activities?
Emily, on February 24, 2021 at 6:32 PM

So i'm just curious on everyone's experiences or what your plans are for the bachelorette party. I know the MOH plans it and includes bridesmaids and they usually split the cost of things but i'm...

Katie, Feb 25, 2021 10 969
Planning your grooms Bach?
, on February 23, 2021 at 2:52 PM

My fiancé has the best groomsmen ever! They're all so loyal and supportive - but they're total guy's guys and aren't into planning things, plus a couple are in the military and are overseas so aren't...

, Feb 24, 2021 19 698
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