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Planning own bridal shower
Lan, on September 25, 2020 at 1:06 AM

I’m getting married on June 12, 2021. My maid of honor is my cousin and doesn’t live in the same state I live in. I decided to do research on what venue I would like my bridal shower to be located at...

Yvonne, Sep 28, 2020 23 452
Margarita
Bridal shower
Margarita, on September 27, 2020 at 9:50 PM

I’m considering having a small shower , nothing big due to covid. Since I want to keep it small safe and simple I was considering a brunch but I wasn’t sure if it’s better to have a evening dinner and...

Emily, Sep 28, 2020 11 172
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Engagement photoshoot dilemmas (outfits + activities)
Jessilyn, on September 27, 2020 at 2:29 PM

I’m probably overthinking this as I do everything but here we go.. Our shoot is in a week at the beach. I bought a red maxi dress for the pictures (i’ll attach pics below of all the outfits i’m...

Jasmine, Sep 27, 2020 5 149
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Engagement photo shoot dress
Lan, on September 25, 2020 at 1:21 AM

I’m so stuck between the two dresses. My engagement photo shoot is in November. I have two dresses I like that are hot red but I’m not sure which one looks nice for an engagement shoot since both are...

Michelle, Sep 26, 2020 19 318
Jennifer
Bridal Shower next Saturday anxiety and what to wear
Jennifer, on September 20, 2020 at 8:36 PM

I hadn’t planned on having a shower. FH and I have been together for almost 9 years, and lived together for 8. We already have a home together, so we don’t really need gifts. However, FH’s Teenage...

Adrienne, Sep 25, 2020 11 167
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Bachelorette Party
Jenn, on September 24, 2020 at 4:26 PM

Hi! I’m looking for a location for a bachelorette party in January. Anyone have any suggestions? I live in Florida so and would love to get away (not international). Also, looking at maybe a...

Samirah, Sep 25, 2020 7 171
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Bridal shower
Lan, on September 24, 2020 at 2:50 PM

I’m planning on having my bridal shower around February of next year 2021 at a venue. I wanted to know if I’m suppose to go to the bridal shower after everyone is there & walk in by myself. Or is...

Hannah, Sep 24, 2020 11 263
Lisa
Pre-wedding Parties
Lisa, on September 23, 2020 at 12:51 PM

Before I joined Wedding Wire, I was aware of two pre-wedding parties: the bridal shower and the bachelorette/bachelor party. Since being on these forums, I've seen posts about engagement parties,...

Michele, Sep 24, 2020 38 360 1
Kelly
Welcome Party? Rehearsal Dinner? Both?
Kelly, on August 25, 2020 at 3:59 PM

We are having a destination wedding next summer in the Outer Banks. Super excited. But it is about a 7-8 hour drive for most guests. So my question is should we have some sort of welcome dinner for...

Emilee, Sep 24, 2020 15 250
Chantelle
Engagement Party Tips?
Chantelle, on September 22, 2020 at 4:37 PM

Hello! My engagement outdoors picnic party is coming up. The event area includes a large picnic shelter and a grass field. Filipino and Peruvian lunch foods will be provided, along with Sangria/other...

Lynnie, Sep 23, 2020 2 64
CountryBride
Taking Engagment/ family photos
CountryBride, on September 21, 2020 at 12:16 PM

I've never had my photos professionally taken and my fiancé and I are taking our engagement and family photos . there is 8 kids my fiancé and I . What should we wear to coordinate but not look too...

Lynnie, Sep 23, 2020 3 94
Arlene
Showers Anyone?
Arlene, on September 23, 2020 at 11:59 AM

I think I just realized how much this stupid COVID 19 virus has robbed everyone. Needless to say, we won't be able to do the full scale pre-wedding things that we would have normally done. But it's...

Arlene, Sep 23, 2020 3 169
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Beauty and the beast bridal shower!
Brittany, on September 21, 2020 at 10:52 AM

This weekend my mum and MOH threw me my beauty and the beast themed bridal shower! I also had my hair and makeup trial. (Ill show off those photos in another post!) I am so thankful and grateful for...

Lynnie, Sep 22, 2020 17 1,033
Riley
My engagement photo slideshow!!
Riley, on September 2, 2020 at 9:31 PM

I just thought this would be such a cute way to show my engagement photos!

Brittany, Sep 21, 2020 9 162
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Combined Co-ed Bachelor Bachelorette Party
Maegan, on January 28, 2018 at 9:01 PM

So not planning on changing my mind or anything, just interested in seeing what everyone has to say... My fiancé and I have decided to have a combined co-ed bachelor/bachelorette party. We’re inviting...

Alexis, Sep 19, 2020 37 1,043
Kara
Welcome Party Bar
Kara, on September 17, 2020 at 6:41 PM

We are getting married out of town (drivable distance) and decided to do a more informal fiesta type party instead of a rehearsal dinner. We are inviting everyone. The party is 3 hours long, and we...

Kara, Sep 19, 2020 4 138
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Fall Themed Favor Ideas
Chelsea, on September 18, 2020 at 8:35 AM

Hey y'all! Part of what makes this community so special is the resource sharing in addition to advice. I found some of these products cute for favor ideas even beyond weddings that can be used for...

Chelsea, Sep 18, 2020 86
Michelle
Boudoir shoot: Yes or no?
Michelle, on February 3, 2020 at 9:19 PM

Hey ladies. I wanted to ask you something. I have an opportunity to get a boudoir shoot done for my wedding. Should I go for it? I am not as bold as I wish I was for this kind of thing. I have been...

Bethany, Sep 17, 2020 25 511
Beth
Two pink lines
Beth, on September 16, 2020 at 11:02 PM

We knew it would take awhile to get pregnant and didn’t want to wait, so we started trying about 16 months ago. Today I took a test, and there were two pink lines! My bachelorette weekend includes a...

Meghan, Sep 17, 2020 14 337
Alexandria
Small group to Vegas?
Alexandria, on September 15, 2020 at 4:33 AM

I really want to do a bachlorette party weekend trip to Vegas. Me and my mom have looked into ways to keep it affordable and have it set far from now so everyone can save. We also are trying to...

Alexandria, Sep 17, 2020 17 141
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