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Kristal
Expert February 2020

Pre party terms??

Kristal, on October 21, 2019 at 11:22 AM Posted in Planning 0 4

Okay so plans keep changing and its driving me crazy but i'm still 4 months out so its not the end of the world.

The original plan was to just have one party with a small crew though my MoH was completely ready to throw a much bigger party(ies). As it gets closer, I've realized i want a heck of a lot more time to celebrate with some of my people from out of town and let them have a chance to get to know my close friends who are in town but not part of the wedding party.

What would I term a backyard party that is a larger (for me... probably still small compared to the norms these days) party but includes both genders? i'm talking a byob laid back social evening (will include bon-fire provided burn ban is lifted) that will probably include 15-20?

Also if that's considered a bach party, what would a smaller hang out (just me, my girls, possibly mom & gma) with board games for a few hours the night before be called? Trying to figure out ways to differentiate and what each should be called?

The idea of being able to have both wasn't a possibility until yesterday as I didn't have a backyard. (Closing on the house by month's end!) Now, i'm excited to show it off but need to be able to differentiate when planning with people and on my week of timeline.

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Latest activity by Maggie, on October 21, 2019 at 11:48 AM
  • Caytlyn
    Legend November 2019
    Caytlyn ·
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    I'm having a hard time understanding. Are both of these events happening the week of the wedding? Are you hosting them or is your MOH? If you just want to have a backyard BBQ, have one. It doesn't have to have a name or be wedding related.

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  • Kristal
    Expert February 2020
    Kristal ·
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    The backyard party will be the Thursday before the wedding and as far as most of my guests, they consider it my bach party and they are stoked to celebrate both wedding and the new(ish) place. In addition to being time that i am already off of work, my bridesmaid from South Carolina and her husband will be there (2 of my best friends from HS and possibly the only ones i have been in touch with) along with mom, stepdad and grandma from Michigan (i'm in Texas).

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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    I would probably call the BBQ backyard party a welcome party, and invite all wedding guests in town. Then I'd have the smaller event with just women be your bach party.

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  • M
    VIP January 2019
    Maggie ·
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    It's definitely fine to throw a party in your new backyard and host your friends. But I agree that it doesn't need a particular name or term, nor does it need to specifically related to the wedding. Just throw the party, invite who you want, and enjoy!

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