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Choose the ceremony and reception venue, find your dress, prepare the necessary paperwork, make the guest list, and stay on top of your budget. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your dream wedding step-by-step.

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Kelsey
Timeline of Engagement Party
Kelsey, On July 2, 2021 at 12:21

How long after engagement do you usually have an engagement party? With covid, have you decided to wait to have your engagement party? (And if so, how long after you got engaged will it be?) Or have...

Kaitlin, sunday 11-Jul-21 5 128
Megan
Partner in bridal party of another wedding
Megan, On July 1, 2021 at 15:43

What are peoples thoughts on partner being groomsman in another wedding just before our wedding? It might be the bridezilla side coming out and that it’s taken me until age 40 to get to here, and that...

Vinod, monday 5-Jul-21 3 136
Jessica
Smile! Wedding Photos
Jessica, On July 4, 2021 at 22:43

I'm less than 60 days away from our wedding day and I am having a minor panic attack about picutures. This may seem odd but I dont know how to smile, I have had depression for the majority of my life...

Amanda, monday 5-Jul-21 3 92
Natalie
Save the dates - too early?
Natalie, On July 1, 2021 at 16:04

Hello! I am a Canadian bride and where I live we don’t usually do Save the Dates. But because of the pandemic, I am a bit worried about all my family and friends who have to book flights and all the...

Amanda, monday 5-Jul-21 20 210
Stacey Tc
Bridal Shower questions
Stacey Tc, On June 29, 2021 at 14:53

Good day everyone! Bridal showers. What are they and do you want one? What is a bridal shower? The original purpose of Bridal Showers is for the married women of your family to "shower the bride" with...

Rayanne, sunday 4-Jul-21 5 140 1
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Morning of thoughts....
Hayle, On June 27, 2021 at 15:01

Hi everyone, we are using an air bnb and all of us are staying there the night before but we are trying to plan breakfast day of and want your thoughts.... should we do breakfast in separate rooms and...

Hayle, sunday 4-Jul-21 9 172
Vinod
Engagement Party and/or Rehearsal Dinner Host
Vinod, On June 28, 2021 at 19:32

Who is hosting the Engagement Party if you plan to have one. The same host will do the same for the Rehearsal Dinner before the wedding day?

Megan, friday 2-Jul-21 10 182
Rayanne
What do you have planned for rehearsal party/dinner?
Rayanne, On June 28, 2021 at 21:14

FH recently asked what we are going to do about going over where we should be when duting the wedding. Basically what is the plan for the rehearsal. Who needs to be there? How much do we go over what...

Tunisha, thursday 1-Jul-21 10 154
Liberty
Getting Ready Location
Liberty, On June 28, 2021 at 15:01

Where are you getting ready for your wedding? Does your venue have a bridal suite you can use? Are you getting ready at a hotel or at home? Who will be getting ready with you? My bridesmaids will be...

Megan, tuesday 29-Jun-21 12 156
Kaelyn
Bridal party - how should we ask groomswoman
Kaelyn, On June 27, 2021 at 07:25

Any ideas?? My fiancée and I have chosen our wedding party. We have decided on having 1 person beside each of us as we don’t have very many close friends and such. I have chosen my sister to be my...

Tunisha, monday 28-Jun-21 6 110
Katie
Engagement Party Q's
Katie, On June 25, 2021 at 15:23

Hi all! Got engaged in late May, and are hoping things in Ontario are open enough in Aug/Sept for an outdoor engagement party of about 75-100. Two questions: One, any outdoor venues or patios for us...

Hank, friday 25-Jun-21 8 95 1
Hank
Week of the Wedding
Hank, On June 21, 2021 at 17:24

On the week leading up to your wedding, how many appointments and events do you have to attend? For example, you might have a ceremony rehearsal and rehearsal dinner to thank your bridal party. You...

Amanda, friday 25-Jun-21 9 168
Diana
Gratuity?
Diana, On June 24, 2021 at 19:59

Hey there! Okay, I am about to host a bridal shower this Sunday. It was originally supposed to be hosted at a cafe, but because of covid, we are doing a drive-by shower in my backyard. The cafe I've...

Hank, friday 25-Jun-21 6 100
Stacey Tc
Most memorable date
Stacey Tc, On June 21, 2021 at 13:46

Let's take a break from wedding talk. What is one of your most memorable dates during your relationship? I'll go first! For my 30th birthday (a couple of years ago) my S.O planned for the two of us...

Amanda, thursday 24-Jun-21 13 105
Michelle
Flower girl and ring bearer proposal
Michelle, On June 21, 2021 at 11:04

Hello, I’m wondering what is a nice way to ask your flower girl (6yo) and ring bearer (8yo) to be in the wedding party (they are siblings) I know I need to ask the parents first to get approval but...

Vinod, wednesday 23-Jun-21 4 80
Courtney
Registry
Courtney, On June 20, 2021 at 09:10

When does the registry start? I am trying to find ways to save money for the wedding not sure what to do. When do I start a registry

Hank, monday 21-Jun-21 4 107
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Bridesmaid proposal ideas
Pritika, On May 20, 2021 at 00:01

Hey brides to be, I’m getting married next year June and looking for bridesmaid proposal ideas!

Mandy, saturday 19-Jun-21 16 194
Lynne
Save-the-date, actual date?!
Lynne, On June 11, 2021 at 15:39

Hi fellow brides/grooms-to-bes! Can we send save-the-date cards if we don't have our date set in stone or a venue booked? We have a date we would LIKE the wedding but things can change depending on...

Jasmine, tuesday 15-Jun-21 14 227
Abbie
Bits and Bobs for Weddings
Abbie, On June 12, 2021 at 19:13

So, I find the more I read, the more things I discover I might need on our wedding day. What are some less obvious “bits and bobs” you’ve picked up for your wedding? These are some of the things I’ve...

Tunisha, monday 14-Jun-21 20 210 1
Gloria
Bachelorette ideas
Gloria, On May 26, 2021 at 12:40

Okay- so my sister in law is getting married in July. She doesn’t have a bridal party so me and my other sister in law are thinking of doing something small. What have others done for bachelorette...

Melissa, monday 7-Jun-21 10 249
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Cute, woodland photobooth prop/masks
Lilo, On June 6, 2021 at 14:18

Hi there! I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions on where I can get props (either already made, or ready to print at home) like these below:...

Lilo, sunday 6-Jun-21 2 63
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Is anyone getting married without a formal proposal?
Miao Miao, On February 1, 2019 at 03:07

Hi everyone, Has anyone getting married without a formal proposal? Do you guys have mutual discussion about marriage? how did the conversation even started ? I have always thought about getting a...

Anonymous, sunday 6-Jun-21 12 3,058
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...

Celine, friday 4-Jun-21 25 1,419
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Engagement Party and photos during Covid for wedding in July 2023
Kayla, On May 25, 2021 at 22:35

Hello Future Brides! I am currently planning for a July 2023 wedding and curious to know when others are planning to schedule the engagement photo session? Is fall 2021 to early? Spring 2022? Also...

Amanda, thursday 3-Jun-21 11 178
Stefanie
Virtual/drive by showers
Stefanie, On May 14, 2021 at 00:13

Those that are doing this type of shower who do you plan to invite? Seems with restrictions in place I assume a smaller wedding etc. What are your plans for this event. I am looking we possibilities...

Niki, wednesday 2-Jun-21 7 160
Amanda
Favorite Holiday
Amanda, On May 26, 2021 at 12:51

Is there a certain holiday that you and your significant other really enjoy spending that quality time together ? For my fiance and I we really enjoy Christmas. It's the one holiday that we're able to...

Amanda, tuesday 1-Jun-21 19 168
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Anxiety over Bridal Shower
Heather, On May 31, 2021 at 12:21

Hello ladies, My wedding is in August and my fiances mothers cousin is throwing my bridal shower. I thought it a bit odd and confusing, since she doesnt know me. I have only met her once for a brief...

Christiana, monday 31-May-21 3 152
Melanie
Is it too early?
Melanie, On May 13, 2021 at 23:44

I am getting married next summer, and was wanting to do my bridesmaid/moh proposals in the next couple of days. Is it too early? I know it’s still a little over a year away, but I’m certain the girls...

Amanda, sunday 30-May-21 17 320
Megan
Anyone else feeling this way?
Megan, On November 23, 2020 at 15:50

I don't know about you guys but I feel really discouraged about wedding planning. We have it planned for next summer and we are going to get married regardless of limitations but I just am a bit sad...

Megan, thursday 27-May-21 54 1,444 5
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Bridal party thank yous
Devrie, On May 26, 2021 at 15:41

So, with all the issues with covid my fiance and I have decided to cancel our wedding and are doing a ceremony at town hall with just his parents. We both got too overwhelmed with all the planning and...

Caitlyn, wednesday 26-May-21 6 95
Tunisha
Let us share our Proposal Stories!
Tunisha, On May 20, 2021 at 01:43

Hello Bride-to-be and Groom-to-be, We are facing some challenging times at the moment. But let’s think and reminisce about the time we said “Yes, I will marry you!” Share your proposal/engagement...

Brianna, tuesday 25-May-21 18 181
Haylee
Covid Wedding: Invitation Stress
Haylee, On May 21, 2020 at 07:54

We're almost 2 months out from our date. I've spent the past week getting my invitations ready (paper invites printed from Staples, the rest completely DIY). We're only sending them out to extended...

Richi, saturday 22-May-21 13 360

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