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Gay guy invited to fratty bachelor party
Michael, on March 10, 2024 at 9:05 PM

So a friend of a friend (who I have totally befriended) has asked me to join his bachelor party. It's in New Orleans and they have reserved a very swanky airbnb and all of the preliminary text...

Hannah, Mar 11, 2024 6 819
Paige
Illinois/wisconsin Bachelorette Party
Paige, on February 15, 2024 at 6:09 PM

Hi there! I’m getting married July of 2025 and I already want to start thinking of ideas for my bachelorette next spring 🤣 I’ve been to almost 10 bach parties and the one thing that has always...

Brenda, Feb 24, 2024 6 2,376
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Bachelor Parties and Strip Clubs...a Fun or Grotesque Tradition?
Angie, on August 4, 2021 at 11:05 AM

Hi Ladies! My Fiancé and his best man are planning his bachelor party and I was approached if I would be ok with a night at the strip club. What's the general consensus on this? I trust my man but...

Amber, Feb 23, 2024 27 3,766
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Bridal Shower Host Gifts
Kaylee, on February 21, 2024 at 4:10 PM

Please help! I just found out I have 12 hostesses helping with my shower plus my MOH😩 At least three of them I have no connection with whatsoever and aren’t even invited to the wedding… I have no idea...

Cece, Feb 22, 2024 7 753 1
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Beach Bachelorette Party in April Ideas
Alyssa, on October 3, 2019 at 8:47 AM

Hi all - I need some help gathering beach bachelorette party ideas for April. I live in Boston but will have to travel out of the northeast since it will be pretty cold here still. Ideally I’d like to...

fran, Feb 9, 2024 4 2,530
Emily
Are bachelorette trips normal?
Emily, on November 22, 2021 at 2:28 AM

Hi everyone! Wondering what your opinions on bachelorette trips are. My bridal party is planning one for me and my sister-in-law (bridesmaid) can’t make it because she’ll have a newborn baby (I 100%...

fran, Feb 9, 2024 42 5,614 3
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Non-physical gifts for shower?
Claire, on February 3, 2024 at 5:11 PM

Hi! So for a little context, I am from the US and my FH is from England, both of us respectively born and raised where we're from. Our wedding is going to be here in my home state but afterwards I'm...

CM, Feb 8, 2024 3 384
Bhvasquez
Bachelorette Lingerie Alternatives
Bhvasquez, on January 26, 2024 at 3:23 PM

Hey y'all! One of my bridesmaids mentioned having everyone get me lingerie for my bachelorette party. My fiancé and I aren’t super big into lingerie, waste of money, it comes off anyways, I for some...

Michael, Feb 6, 2024 9 2,382
Stephanie
Bridal Shower Invites to Out-of-towners?
Stephanie, on April 27, 2018 at 12:35 AM

A lot of my extended family lives in another state, and my mother and I decided not to send to invitations for the bridal shower to out of towners because we don't want them to feel obliged to send a...

GoldenJoy24, Jan 31, 2024 18 6,458 1
Katia
Couples shower?
Katia, on January 24, 2024 at 5:09 AM

Im having trouble organizing myself a bit! I’m just not sure how far along you are supposed to have a couples shower and what is the difference between a couples shower and a bach. My wedding is...

Katia, Jan 26, 2024 4 1,188
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Destination Wedding Favors
Veronica, on August 4, 2023 at 2:13 PM

I’m having a destination wedding in Puerto Rico. It’s going to be in December so I’ve been trying to order everything online and have it shipped to a family member. I’ve been struggling finding an...

Katherine, Jan 23, 2024 4 537
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 7 387 1
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 4 198
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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 15,611
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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 3 688
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 6 335
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 23,150 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 1,857
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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 2 273
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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 11 606 1
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