Wedding Party Communication

We have a Private FB group that I added them all to, for general updates. I send group emails with more detailed important information and occasionally group text. I'm with Jacqui, I'm not a HUGE fan of group text, just because sometimes they can really get crazy when everyone is talking but I do them when necessary. I also am more inclined to talk to them individually and in person when its possible.

Also in the very beginning we sent out an email to our entire BP giving them each others emails & cell phone numbers (with their consent) so that they can have it for when they need to get in contact with one another without FH & I.

I gave my MOH's everyone's email addresses. I'm guessing it's working. But I do know that my MOH's are having a hard time communicating through text. Supposedly when one texts the other doesnt reply and vice versa *side eye*

I hate group texts with a passion. My mom sends them and when one starts I immediately mute my phone for the next couple hours and don't participate. That's largely because I have a wonderful but chatty aunt and with her and my mom together group texts never end!

I only had 2 BMs (well, 1 BM and 1 MOH). I texted and called my MOH often because she's a close friend so I would just mention anything I had going on when we were talking or text her if I needed to. My BM was my SIL. We aren't close at all and she was pretty difficult about things (as in it took her a couple months to get me her measurements so I could order her dress!-and she wasn't even getting re-measured, she was sending me the old ones from a wedding she was in the year before she just wouldn't ever send them, drove me freaking nuts). For her I sent email updates. I think I sent a total of 2 or maybe 3. I would just go over anything that she needed to know at that point, like "Hey, we have to order the dresses by X date." and "I don't care what shoes you wear as long as they are a neutral color and you just need to have them by X date to start alterations." I always sent the emails to my MOH as well just so she would know what I was telling BM and it was kind of handy because I put everything in one place, all the dates and times etc. Plus, I didn't want BM to feel singled out.

I either text or send an email but the fastest responses have come when I text because not everyone checks their emails all day like I do

We used GroupMe the whole time and a few emails like one or two with dress ordering and hotel information. I like GroupMe because it doesn't have notifications that buzz your phone the way I have them set up. Group text would have worked but we started it before you had the ability to mute specific conversations on iMessage.

I have been using email. It has worked well so far. I hate group texts haha

We have a pinterest group and groupme group. I will also send out a bridesmaids newsletter closer to the wedding date.

I sent emails. I hate group texts and in general hate texting. Most of the time I just talked to them in person though

Group texts Everyone's in a different state and that way, they all have each other's numbers!

I hate group texts with a passion. They are so annoying. I usually reply Unsubscribe.

I've been using email and it's worked just fine. Most people check their email at least once a day.

We used the group text app. They also had a separate BM group chat.

Just want to say that I love the idea of a private facebook page! I hadn't even thought of that!

I only have 3 BMs, so usually I'll text each of them individually. I do know that they've all corresponded without me though, because they teamed up to get me a great shower gift.

Facebook messenger or individual text messages for the ladies, FH handles communications to his guys. Pretty sure he texts them individually. Like @Reggie, I despise group text messages.

My bridesmaids have a GroupMe group, and I communicate with them through my Maid of Honor. She is my point of contact so if I have any updates or anything that needs to be done, I give it to her and she delegates it in the group. That way I don't have to hear any complaining or get upset if I ask someone to do something and nobody steps up. AND I don't have to bark orders to anyone, I just get my Maid of Honor to do it It has been working beautifully.

I sent just a handful of well times emails. I did my best to send them chunks of info instead of emailing every other day and would send a text with a quick question if I needed to (not in a group text, though). I also created a day of schedule for all of them to have as reference, which they really appreciated. The more you can consolidate info, the better.