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.