Philly Philter: I am looking for a pre-dinner activity for a very low key bachelorette party. [more inside]
posted by als129 on Oct 31, 2008 - 5 answers

I need your recommendations for steakhouses in the D.C./Northern Virginia area. [more inside]
posted by emelenjr on Sep 18, 2008 - 15 answers

How do I do an inexpensive and not lame bachelorette party in a tiny town in West Michigan? [more inside]
posted by eggerspretty on Sep 1, 2008 - 5 answers

Looking for a photo-sharing website where a closed group of people can all share and upload photos to a given gallery. Bonus points if no registration is required, and if it allows for big photo sizes. [more inside]
posted by Brian James on Mar 3, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm planning a lingerie shower/bachelorette party with a pinup girl theme (e.g., Gil Elvgren, Art Frahm, etc.) Any ideas about how to work the theme into the evening? [more inside]
posted by ultraultraboomerang on Jan 24, 2008 - 12 answers

I live in Austin Texas and just got engaged. I am trying to find a venue that offers an outdoor ceremony site and an indoor or covered reception area. My budget is no more than 2,000 dollars. [more inside]
posted by madmamasmith on Jan 13, 2008 - 11 answers

I need help planning a bachlorette party for my best friend around Washington, DC. I have no idea what to do or how to do it! [more inside]
posted by CAnneDC on Jul 23, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm doing a (semi) limited bar at my wedding reception on a (semi) limited budget. What is the best hard liquor to serve? How much should I buy? We would also love to hear suggestions for wine and champagne that offer the most for our dollar. [more inside]
posted by Alison on Jun 27, 2007 - 25 answers

Help us plan our one year anniversary celebration/dinner. [more inside]
posted by tradeer33 on Jun 3, 2007 - 1 answer

My wife is helping throw a shower for a close friend and colleague. [more inside]
posted by Heminator on May 16, 2007 - 7 answers

Where can a group of girls go for a classy, non-skanky, dancing/drinking bachelorette party in Portland, Oregon? [more inside]
posted by Milkman Dan on May 8, 2007 - 4 answers

Where should we host a bridal shower in Seattle? We're looking for a cool private room in a restaurant, or a neat suite in a hotel, or a cool patio - it's the weekend of August 4th so all of the boats are booked for SeaFair. [more inside]
posted by barnone on Apr 23, 2007 - 6 answers

(I am posting this for my girlfriend) My brother is getting married and his fiance asked me to be a bridesmaid. Her sister is the matron of honor, and she will be having 7 bridesmaids total. I just received word that her mother and sister have booked a country club for the bridal shower and the cost will be divided among the bridesmaids (around $100 each). Am I wrong to think that the matron of honor should have consulted us to find out what we were comfortable contributing before making plans? [more inside]
posted by ghastlyfop on Apr 3, 2007 - 50 answers

Hello All--Does anyone know of a fun, inexpensive place in or near Alexandria, VA to have a wedding shower for about 20 people?
posted by nalyd on Mar 19, 2007 - 8 answers

[BayAreaFilter] Party/event/wedding planners in SF? [more inside]
posted by Señor Pantalones on Dec 6, 2006 - 3 answers

Anyone have ideas for novel ideas for a party/event rental business? [more inside]
posted by pallen123 on Aug 29, 2006 - 10 answers

Should we serve hard liquor at our wedding reception or just wine/beer? Two sides of the family disagree...need arguments to decide and defuse the other side... [more inside]
posted by UMDirector on Mar 9, 2006 - 37 answers

We're getting married in October. We've always avoided drinking and dancing at other people's parties, and we'd like to avoid having our own wedding consist primarily of drinking and dancing. What are some entertainment alternatives for a fun party? [more inside]
posted by dmd on Jan 18, 2006 - 47 answers

Is it ok for a couple to ask the groom's grandparents or parents if we could hold a small wedding at one of their homes? If so, what's the best way to ask? [more inside]
posted by catfood on Aug 29, 2005 - 12 answers

My fiancé and I are having out bachelor and bachelorette parties on the same night. One of my bridesmaids plans to attend both parties. This really bothers me and I’m not sure why. Am I overreacting? [more inside]
posted by chicken nuglet on Apr 14, 2005 - 77 answers