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Kyle-Lynn
Throwing a Bridal Shower for my Bff: Taco Bar & Paint Party
Kyle-Lynn, on January 20, 2019 at 2:14 PM

Hi ladies! In addition to our wedding being less than 4 weeks away, I am also mid-planning for an awesome party for my BFF who's big wedding is in August. There are 10 bridesmaids and we are throwing...

VIVI, Jun 7, 2023 11 3,462
Viviana
How do i include my underage bridesmaid in the bachelorette?
Viviana, on June 1, 2023 at 9:19 PM

Hi, I'm Viviana and I have a bridesmaid, my niece Ava, she's 12 years old. I don't really like calling her a junior bridesmaid because she feels like more than that to me, so I am just going to say...

Han & Michael, Jun 1, 2023 2 139
Deanna
Rehearsal dinner dress concern
Deanna, on May 18, 2023 at 8:57 PM

I am trying to find a good rehearsal dinner dress. It is a challenge. Especially since I thought we were doing fairly casual attire, and then my FH’s family went and got nice dresses for it! His...

Deanna, May 29, 2023 10 2,469
MrsC
My "bachelorette" activities
MrsC, on May 24, 2023 at 8:09 PM

My wedding ceremony is 11 days away. It's actually a Catholic "convalidation" ceremony for hubby and me, married 38 years and couldn't have a Catholic wedding back then. It's a short, simple ceremony...

MrsC, May 25, 2023 2 150
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moh declines bachelorette party
Genevieve, on May 21, 2023 at 8:08 AM

My matron of honor planned my bachelorette party for this September and told me this past week that she can’t come because her mother in law cannot watch her child due to a business trip and that she...

Lara, May 22, 2023 13 347
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Unresponsive wp member/bachelorette party
Beth, on May 17, 2023 at 1:27 PM

So when we got engaged, fiancés mom asked if I could ask his cousin to be a bridesmaid, said it would mean a lot to her. Family is very important to her, and she wanted to see a family member in the...

Theresa, May 20, 2023 10 261
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Combined Bach Party is getting rained out!
Kaylee, on May 15, 2023 at 3:26 PM

Hi Everyone! My bridal party is throwing us a bach party in Big Bear this upcoming weekend. When looking at the weather, it looks like we are getting some rain! My bridal party is also having a tough...

LM, May 16, 2023 2 90
Carrie7
Bridal shower…without family?
Carrie7, on June 20, 2022 at 8:36 PM

I’m not gonna lie, I’ve been feeling pretty lonely lately while planning our wedding. I moved out to be with my fiancé and on his family’s small dairy farm. I’ve made some friends but I can’t say I’m...

AlexandroDavies, May 11, 2023 9 230
Pat
Welcome Dinner
Pat, on May 5, 2023 at 10:40 PM

Ya'll, if you are debating whether or not to do any kind of pre-wedding dinner I am here to tell you ... DO IT!!! (if it is in your budget.) I am still 'flying high' from our Welcome Dinner. EVERYONE...

Lara, May 9, 2023 8 317 1
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Are rehearsal dinners necessary for a small wedding?
Oct62018bride, on August 16, 2017 at 12:43 PM

My wedding is only about 50 people. We will do a rehearsal ceremony but I'm unsure about dinner. Is it normal to skip a rehearsal dinner? Trying to cut cost where I can lol thanks

Buddy, May 8, 2023 18 1,449
Amy
Bridal shower?
Amy, on May 1, 2022 at 6:57 PM

I'm getting married 03/23 and I'm trying to figure out when to have the bridal shower if at all? Ideas

WillaHolland, May 8, 2023 11 209
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Destination Bachelorette/bridal Shower help!!
AlyAnn1229, on May 4, 2023 at 12:43 PM

Help! My brother is getting married in August to a wonderful girl and she has asked me to be one of her bridesmaids. I am honored and touched to do it! She reached out to me in January with an idea to...

Michael, May 4, 2023 3 229
Lindsey
Just Jack and Jill invited.
Lindsey, on March 5, 2023 at 1:44 AM

My fiancé and I have decided to have a jack and Jill getaway for the people in our wedding (bridesmaids and groomsmen). We will be doing separate activities and then coming together at night. We are...

Courtney, May 4, 2023 5 244
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If you're having individual hen and stag nights... is it greedy to have a joint hen stag night too?
Flora, on April 30, 2023 at 8:14 AM

Do you know anyone who's had both? Lol

Courtney, May 4, 2023 5 130
Connie
Spa day before or after wedding?
Connie, on July 21, 2022 at 10:45 AM

Is it better to have a spa day before or after the wedding? Before - would be nice to have a facial done in prep for wedding and also can relax with an anti-stress massage. After - relax because all...

Connie, Apr 28, 2023 12 388
Melissa
Wearing white to someone else's bridal shower?
Melissa, on April 27, 2023 at 11:32 AM

I don't really wear dresses a lot. I have a white skater dress I wanted to wear with a brown belt and jean jacket crop and brown boots. But then I got thinking about it, and I was wondering if there...

Michelle, Apr 27, 2023 7 2,810
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What do you think of this cake for an engagement party?
Flora, on April 26, 2023 at 3:24 PM

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Ali, Apr 26, 2023 1 95
Katie
Bridal shower game.
Katie, on April 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM

My bridal shower is in June . There are some people who can't make it [ which is totally understandable] but I was thinking about, after the bridal shower , I'm trying to find a game that I can post...

Delilah, Apr 26, 2023 8 205
Darby
Bridal Show Mary Kay Prize “winner”
Darby, on February 6, 2019 at 3:57 PM

Mary Kay picks winners who attended local bridal shows and registered with David’s Bridal. They “give away” facial treatments and spa-like beauty packages. But... Did I actually win something? I’ve...

JTN, Apr 20, 2023 15 2,651
Lynnie
Parental Permission: Modern or Traditional?
Lynnie, on April 23, 2019 at 11:05 AM

One of the most important pre-proposal traditions has always been asking the bride's father for their permission... or as the tradition has (thankfully) evolved - asking your future in-laws for their...

Katlyn, Apr 19, 2023 170 1,048
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