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