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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 10 261
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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 3,349
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 1,672
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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 11 179
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 7 161
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 17 321
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 1,457 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 18 182
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 13 361
Deanna
Opinions on myregistry.com?
Deanna, On May 14, 2021 at 17:20

Hi! Just wondering if anyone has had experience and opinions to share on using myregistry.com. I have been thinking about where to register and there are so many good options. I like that...

Michelle, monday 17-May-21 5 110
Kristen
Changing Maiden Name to Middle Name?
Kristen, On January 25, 2019 at 15:42

Hello fellow brides, Are you ladies planning on taking your maiden name as your middle and assuming your fiances name as your new last name? This is what I am looking to do (therefore, I would have 4...

Lauren, thursday 13-May-21 8 1,728
Victoria
Newly Engaged - Celebrate?
Victoria, On May 7, 2021 at 11:20

So you just got engaged. How did you tell your parents? How did you celebrate? Did you just pop champagne and cake? Nice dinner? Did your parents gift you or your fiancé an engagement gift? My mom is...

Victoria, thursday 13-May-21 14 151
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Is it a good or bad idea to do forest engagement photos if you're planning on getting married in a forest?
TaylorB, On May 5, 2021 at 23:41

Hi everyone! I am newly engaged and trying to plan out my engagement photos for late spring/early summer. The area I am looking at is a bluffs area with a beach AND a forest. My fiance and I have...

Amelia, wednesday 12-May-21 6 78
Olivia
Email invitations
Olivia, On April 24, 2021 at 20:10

I am looking at going paperless for our invitations. Has anyone done this? If so what site/app did you use? Thanks!

Jennifer, sunday 9-May-21 4 116
Amanda
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...

Amanda, saturday 8-May-21 27 386
Abigail
E-save the Dates
Abigail, On April 20, 2021 at 15:46

Hey guys! Wanting to get some suggestions on how to send out e-save the dates. I have a simple design for it, but I wanted to send it out to look nice and I wanted to use this chance for people to...

Kelsey, saturday 8-May-21 6 331 1
Victoria
Engagement Celebration
Victoria, On May 4, 2021 at 19:20

Hi everyone - how did your parents/caregivers celebrate the news of your engagement during these lockdowns?

Kelsey, friday 7-May-21 3 73 1
Bethany
Going forward with wedding ceremony
Bethany, On May 4, 2021 at 16:07

My fiance and I have been bittersweet about all of the restrictions and changes we have had to make to our wedding. We have separated our ceremony and reception, and keep moving the date of the...

Bethany, thursday 6-May-21 4 186
Liberty
Registy Ideas
Liberty, On May 3, 2021 at 22:22

Hello Everyone! My Fiancé and I have started working on our registry this week! What is something you think is a registry must?If you are already married, what is something you wish you had on your...

Christiana, tuesday 4-May-21 8 109
Hank
Show Us Your Proposal!
Hank, On November 11, 2020 at 17:29

I proposed to my fiancee last year during on anniversary. It marked our 5th anniversary so it was a good time to pop the question but I also wanted it to be a surprise and let's face it, doing it on...

Katerina, tuesday 4-May-21 30 445 1
Cockerton
Ideas for Wedding Blog?
Cockerton, On December 8, 2019 at 22:55

I am keen to use the wedding blog on the website to create a dialogue leading up to the wedding date. What are some ideas you have done for the blog? I have put on an entry about choosing our venue,...

Mary, saturday 1-May-21 6 93
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Help: bringing up Chinese traditions to western in-laws
Jenn, On April 22, 2021 at 19:48

Hi! I am the bride and Chinese. My fiancé is multi generational Canadian. He's joined and enjoyed my family for Many Chinese traditions, including my cousins tea ceremony, new year celebrations,...

Jennifer, monday 26-Apr-21 6 155
Lynnie
What do you love most about your relationship?
Lynnie, On February 10, 2020 at 09:05

What do you love most about your relationship? Are you two always making each other laugh, or finding comfort in each other? Do you push each other to be more adventurous or totally balance each other...

Megan, monday 26-Apr-21 20 159
Krista
Bridal Shower
Krista, On April 24, 2021 at 14:26

Hey! Was making a list for my bridal shower of individuals I want to invite, however I don’t know if you should invite people who you aren’t inviting to the wedding? confused to who is suppose to come...

Alexis, sunday 25-Apr-21 5 243
Kadi
Wedding subscription boxes!?!?
Kadi, On January 28, 2020 at 18:57

I really like the idea of the bridal subscription boxes. Has anyone done this and enjoyed it? Was to worth the money you spent on the boxes? And who did you get them from? Would you recommend doing a...

Ely, wednesday 21-Apr-21 15 478 1
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What does the moh buy the bride and groom for a wedding gift?
Jamie, On April 15, 2021 at 12:52

I’m the MOH for my sister’s wedding and I have NO idea what to get them or how much to spend? Any ideas for gifts or price point??

Alexis, sunday 18-Apr-21 9 176
Niki
Drive-by Bridal Shower
Niki, On April 12, 2021 at 10:44

Does anyone know if drive-by showers are allowed during the stay-at-home order in Ontario, given that friends and family will simply just drive by? I am thinking of doing a drive-by shower in late May...

Gioia, friday 16-Apr-21 12 390
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Night before wedding?
Jamie, On April 15, 2021 at 12:43

I am the maid of honour for my sister’s wedding. She is getting married out of town, so the night before the wedding we are staying in a hotel. For her bridal shower I want to give her a “night before...

Hank, thursday 15-Apr-21 2 113

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