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Liberty
Let's talk engagement Rings!!
Liberty, On January 3, 2022 at 13:27

How did you and/or your partner pick your engagement ring? Did you find one and say that is the one? Did they surprise you?! My Fiancé and I went and looked at rings together twice. I've always...

Nitin, wednesday 3-Dec-25 39 1,039
Breanna
Brides of 2027 - Show off your ring!
Breanna, On July 17, 2025 at 21:03

Here is mine

Gustavito, sunday 23-Nov-25 6 94 1
Kate
Newly Engaged - Party or no?
Kate, On April 9, 2024 at 07:44

Hello Weddingwire family! Let's talk pre wedding celebrations, more specifically, engagement party! Did you have a celebration to kick off your wedding journey? If so, how did you decide on the...

Farf, sunday 23-Nov-25 12 482
Michelle
Bachelorette party - change of heart
Michelle, On January 29, 2018 at 17:39

Hey ladies, Have any of you dreamed of going to Vegas for your bachelorette party but when it came down to it you had a change of heart and went with something more low key? I feel like I'm not into...

Antonia, friday 7-Nov-25 18 482
McLean
Engagement Party Timeline
McLean, On December 4, 2024 at 11:45

Hi! My fiancé and I got engaged at the end of July, but we aren’t having our engagement party until the beginning of March. We didn’t decide on a wedding venue until November and then we wanted to...

Amanda, wednesday 1-Oct-25 2 149
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Wedding Invitations
Allyssa_G1, On July 22, 2025 at 08:52

Hi! I am trying to figure out how I want to go about doing my Wedding invitation evelopes. Both my fiance and I have terrible hand writing and I wanted to try and find a way to customize each envelope...

Binez, monday 8-Sep-25 1 50
Genna
Changing name or hyphenating debate. Need advice
Genna, On November 28, 2021 at 18:18

I live in Alberta and my current last name is linked to my business and of course shows up on my taxes. I have 2 concerns. 1. I dont want to have to change ALL my information to accommodate the new...

Naina, monday 8-Sep-25 4 195
Darren
Gifts for my future husband
Darren, On February 21, 2021 at 19:47

Hi WW, I’m seeking some suggestions & ideas for a gift to get my FH for our wedding day. I considered a watch with engraving but I know he’ll only wear it once.

Maxwell, friday 5-Sep-25 18 611
Erin
Has anyone used "with Joy" for their website/invitations
Erin, On April 4, 2021 at 15:40

Hello All, Getting married January 2022 and I'm working on my wedding website. To save some money/reduce our paper use we have elected to do online Save the Dates/Invitations. I really wanted to make...

Jamcy, tuesday 2-Sep-25 11 2,075
Alexandra
Gift for bachelorette
Alexandra, On May 18, 2021 at 21:13

I can’t make the bachelorette for my future sister in law because of COVID restrictions and I want to send a gift! What are some gifts you would have liked to receive for your bachelorette? It can be...

Dave, wednesday 20-Aug-25 15 690
Gina
Money only bridal shower-invitation
Gina, On January 6, 2018 at 19:30

Hello everyone! I am the first one in my family/friends to be getting married and I only been to bridal showers when I was a young girl. I am planning a bridal shower and I do not want to receive any...

Bango, thursday 31-Jul-25 18 37,108
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When Did You Get Engaged?!
Amanda, On December 30, 2024 at 10:35

Did you know that Christmas Day is the most popular day to get engaged? Or that December is the busiest month of the year for proposals?? 💍 When did you get engaged??!!! Did you get engaged in...

Robert, thursday 15-May-25 1 178 1
Rebecca
Getting ready outfits
Rebecca, On January 18, 2023 at 16:56

Okay so I'm planning on getting something for my girls to get ready in, but I'm drawing blanks on where to order from and suggestions!! what did you guys get ready in ? do you have any regrets or wish...

Hazel, thursday 1-May-25 20 563 1
Stephanie
Kitchen Charm
Stephanie, On January 15, 2018 at 14:01

Hey Guys, Has anyone heard of Kitchen Charm? I went to the Bridal Expo in Edmonton and received a call from Kitchen Charm. They said if I partake in the 90 minute presentation of cookware that I would...

Schmucks, sunday 27-Apr-25 26 9,506
Samantha
Price of Gold gone way up!
Samantha, On March 25, 2025 at 22:41

We are trying to look for my wedding band and we are having a real problem with budget and the cost of gold. My engagement ring was bought over two years ago and now gold prices have gone up so much...

Samantha, tuesday 25-Mar-25 41
Sara
Subscription Boxes?
Sara, On June 5, 2018 at 16:54

Has anyone subscribed to any wedding themed boxes? I'm just trying to decide if I want to get the Miss to Mrs. or The Bride Box. Does anyone have any experience with either? both? Are there others out...

Andre, wednesday 12-Mar-25 26 2,084
Samantha
Shower Hostess Gifts
Samantha, On March 3, 2025 at 11:59

My mother’s best friends are hosting me a shower. These two women also raised me as much as my own parents did. What should I do as a thank you for them for hosting and planning it for me?

Samantha, monday 3-Mar-25 13
Faith
Wedding Raffle
Faith, On January 20, 2023 at 12:29

So my wedding is in July and we are thinking of doing a raffle and a 50/50 in place of a Jack and Jill. I know absolutely nothing about how to go about this, and my wedding party isn't all that...

Hank, sunday 23-Feb-25 14 4,247 1
J
Buck and doe question?
Jamie, On February 3, 2025 at 11:36

We are planning on having a buck and doe. But I was wondering the banquet hall we chose to do it at has a fully stocked bar, how does this work when it comes to making money off the drinks? Do we do...

Alex, wednesday 12-Feb-25 94
Jocelyn
What do i put on my Bridal Shower Registry?
Jocelyn, On November 6, 2024 at 23:16

My fiancé and I don't have a place of our own just yet and I just don't know what to put on a list... any suggestions?

Alex, friday 10-Jan-25 1 88
Gabrielle
Online or Paper Invites?
Gabrielle, On August 29, 2018 at 10:47

My mother has been nagging me to do paper invites for all my guests. I was ready to compromise and send paper invites to all, and then do online RSVP (for the younger crowd) and still have response...

Michael, friday 27-Dec-24 20 649
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Bridal Party Gifts
Amanda, On April 29, 2021 at 16:48

Hey Everyone! Are you giving your bridal party gifts for the big day?! If so, let's show them off and possibly give ideas to other brides! For my fiance and I since we're getting married in a...

Hiba, thursday 26-Dec-24 27 473
Jessica
Stag and Doe - prizes
Jessica, On October 16, 2018 at 12:55

Hi everyone! We are having our stag and doe next March 2019 on st. patty's day weekend. We are expected at least a couple of hundred people. I'm so stumped on how to start planning for prizes. I.e......

Hiba, thursday 26-Dec-24 12 23,784 1
Joey
Gifts for your wedding party
Joey, On April 20, 2019 at 14:05

Are you giving gifts to the people participating in your wedding? Are they all getting the same gift, or will they be unique to each person? When are you giving them out? Photo by Scade Photography in...

Hiba, thursday 26-Dec-24 15 527
Pierre
Lab grown or in ground diamond and apporopiate size?
Pierre, On December 11, 2019 at 16:27

I'm struggling a bit in my decision in what kind of diamond I want; lab or ground. Then if I want a in ground diamond; I would like a conflict free diamond or possibly a refurbished. My girlfriend is...

Backlink, wednesday 18-Dec-24 13 836
Davmel97
Bridal Shower questions
Davmel97, On December 2, 2024 at 03:09

Hey guys!! How do I go about planning a bridal shower and who do I invite?

Sonoe, wednesday 11-Dec-24 1 101
Cassie
Engagement rings
Cassie, On May 3, 2019 at 14:17

Hello lovelies! I just got engaged April 10, 2019 and wanted to share this beauty-Vera Wang say whaaaat-he got me with everyone. It’s off getting sized and I naturally miss it haha. I want to see your...

Marc, monday 9-Dec-24 52 1,537
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When Did You Get Engaged?!
Amanda, On December 27, 2023 at 15:01

Did you know that Christmas Day is the most popular day to get engaged? Or that December is the busiest month of the year for proposals?? 💍 When did you get engaged??!!! Did you get engaged in...

Amanda, wednesday 16-Oct-24 58 698 3
Jackie
What kind of bride are you?
Jackie, On April 12, 2023 at 12:31

I have some friends planning their wedding, it is a month before mine takes place; my planning is done, and they have barely started. Got me curious to know, where do you lie on the bride spectrum?...

Ana, saturday 5-Oct-24 28 342
Sara
Wedding invites
Sara, On September 30, 2024 at 11:43

Hello! When is everyone sending their wedding invites? How long before the wedding?

Kate, wednesday 2-Oct-24 2 79
Casey
Gifts!!
Casey, On July 16, 2019 at 15:14

I am at that stage where I want to start looking at gifts for our wedding party, parents and each other so there is not this huge rush closer to the day. I already have the gifts for my bridesmaids. I...

Sebo, wednesday 2-Oct-24 5 167
Lisa
Gifts for Bridal Party
Lisa, On May 9, 2018 at 22:15

I just had to share these! They are so cute! My future MIL just loves hers! She couldn't until the wedding day to get it! My gifts so far include these cup cozies, champagne glasses and robes (MOH is...

Sebo, wednesday 25-Sep-24 28 394

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