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Courtney
Jack & Jill: Door Prize Ideas
Courtney, On March 4, 2021 at 21:18

Hello everyone! I know there's been other post about Jack and Jill's, but I just wanted a couple other ideas. We're currently planning an online Jack and Jill. We'll have "entry fees"...

Hank, friday 9-Apr-21 5 4,270
Amanda
Engagement Photos
Amanda, On April 5, 2021 at 18:50

Hello Wedding Wire Fam! Since it's a new year with a whole bunch of new members, I though I would post about engagement photos and get everyone out of their comfort zone and post some pictures! Have...

Amanda, tuesday 6-Apr-21 12 200
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...

Stacey Tc, monday 5-Apr-21 11 197
Cindy
Wedding shower questions
Cindy, On March 29, 2021 at 11:32

I need help. Ugh. Here is the back ground. Our wedding was supposed to be July 2020. We decided to postpone to May 2021 however right now in Alberta our wedding restrictions are still 10 people...

Cindy, monday 5-Apr-21 17 352 1
Krista
Best place to register for wedding?
Krista, On April 2, 2021 at 15:21

And how many registers should you have? heard 1 isn’t enough but not sure the best options! AND when should you start your registry before or after? are they the best option?

Charlotte, monday 5-Apr-21 6 228
Kelsie
Trouble with vendors - Covid—19 edition
Kelsie, On April 1, 2021 at 09:22

Hey everyone! I’ve been really lucky thus far in that all of my vendors, with the exception of one, have been fantastic during Covid-19. The venue for one of my events have been absolutely horrendous...

Hank, friday 2-Apr-21 11 414
K
No one planned my bachelorette
Kelsey, On May 29, 2018 at 14:12

No one planned my bachelorette party even though I asked more than a 2 months ago, My wedding is on saturday and Im just so upset with my wedding party I want to call them out but don't want to start...

Alexis, tuesday 23-Mar-21 18 1,139
Daily
Another engagement/pre wedding photo shoot?
Daily, On March 18, 2021 at 20:32

The photos were taken two years ago. One of these pictures would be use as an entrance photo.

Daily, friday 19-Mar-21 10 122
Cindy
Opinions on Evites- second wedding date
Cindy, On March 4, 2021 at 10:49

Hello all you wonderful people. I am looking for opinions on sending out Evites instead of having paper invitations printed again. Here is the scoop. We had to postpone our wedding from last July to...

Cindy, tuesday 16-Mar-21 11 190
Samantha
Ann Louise rings
Samantha, On March 8, 2021 at 20:57

Hey! Has anyone every ordered their engagement or wedding bands from Ann Louise website ? And if so how is the quality of the ring ?

Hank, tuesday 9-Mar-21 1 89
D
Venue dilema
Devrie, On March 7, 2021 at 15:49

Hello all, Hope everyone has been doing ok. I just have a question, and I am wondering if others have encountered this, and how they felt with it. The contract we signed with our venue states that we...

Michelle, monday 8-Mar-21 3 241
Kateyn
Raffles and Draws
Kateyn, On March 2, 2021 at 20:16

My partner and I are getting married in August of this year. Since it's a COVID wedding and we are limited in having get together a, we are think of doing some raffles and draws instead. When would be...

Jory, thursday 4-Mar-21 2 152
K
Maid of honor
Katherine, On March 3, 2021 at 10:31

I know this topic has probably been brought up many times before, so I apologize. My FH & I have been dating for 2 yrs & 4 mos. We are getting married in Oct of this year. I have 5...

Katherine, wednesday 3-Mar-21 5 190 1
Hank
First Date Stories
Hank, On December 31, 2020 at 09:09

It's the last day of 2020 so let's send it off with a good first memory: your first date with your fiance/e. We met online and talked over messages for about two weeks or so before I asked my now...

Hank, wednesday 3-Mar-21 17 230
Michaela
Invites
Michaela, On February 27, 2021 at 14:41

Help!! Trying to find a free/ cheap website to send out invitations. I'd like a PDF format that you can attach a wedding website URL. I have had a friend do this however I haven't heard back from her...

Hank, saturday 27-Feb-21 1 75
Rebecca
Gifts
Rebecca, On February 23, 2021 at 15:06

Kinda wondering what people are doing for the groomsmen gifts as a thank you?

Amanda, friday 26-Feb-21 8 107
M
Online Registry
Madison, On February 24, 2021 at 15:13

Trying to do an online registry! Somewhere that actually ships to Quebec. Haaaaaaalp please!

Amelia, thursday 25-Feb-21 5 88
Erin
Bridal shower
Erin, On February 16, 2021 at 13:12

With corona and everything we have decided to push our reception to next year but still do an intimate wedding this year. I was thinking of doing a drop in bridal shower still, so that way numbers...

Hank, tuesday 16-Feb-21 1 85
Lauren
Bacheloretter/bachelor Party Invites
Lauren, On February 12, 2021 at 12:44

Hey Everyone, I have a question about etiquette for invites for the Bachelorette/Bachelor party. Originally my wedding was going to be around 115 people. Now we are being cautious and only inviting 50...

Bella, monday 15-Feb-21 7 312
Sherry
Miss To Mrs Boxes: what's your experience? What to wait in the next boxes?
Sherry, On February 15, 2021 at 10:51

I’m in love with each MissToMrs Box I’ve already received! My second box came to me very fast, that’s wonderful. I highly appreciate that the MissToMrs team strives to deliver their boxes, despite the...

Sherry, monday 15-Feb-21 94
Kaitlyn
Engagement Anniversary
Kaitlyn, On February 11, 2021 at 10:53

It is almost one year since we got engaged and we are looking for a fun (covid accepted) way to celebrate. Looking for ideas beyond a nice dinner in. Any suggestions are welcome!

Kaitlyn, friday 12-Feb-21 4 114 1
Katie
Bridal Shower Guest list
Katie, On February 11, 2021 at 23:48

So here is my question...supposed to have 100ppl wedding in October of 2020, we postponed to September 2021 but let's be realistic, in Ontario- we likely ain't getting 100 ppl indoors by September....

Carmel, friday 12-Feb-21 5 158
S
Bridal Shower Invitation Wording Amid covid
Sabrina, On February 3, 2021 at 06:44

Hello Everyone, I'm slowly picking up where I left off (a bit apprehensive because I've had to postpone once already). With everything being in a constant state of change, how did you word your...

Sabrina, sunday 7-Feb-21 4 258
Niki
Venue deposit refund?
Niki, On February 2, 2021 at 12:57

Has anyone successfully received their deposit back for their venue or dared to ask? After postponing twice, we are exhausted and just want our money back. We are more than happy to just have our...

Kendell, thursday 4-Feb-21 12 558 1
Vanny
Bridal Shower & Bach
Vanny, On January 7, 2021 at 16:50

Hey ladies! Are you guys still thinking of having a shower and Bach? I let my bride tribe know that I'd love to have one this year as I lost out on mine last year but with all this back and forth...

Rikki, sunday 31-Jan-21 6 225 1
Zoë
Who is having a trousseau tea?
Zoë, On May 7, 2017 at 07:05

Hi everyone! Who is having a trousseau tea? This old tradition is slowly fading so why not give it a revival! The trousseau tea is a tea party held by the mother of the bride, traditionally neighbours...

Erin, friday 29-Jan-21 4 1,358
Claire
Bridesmaids
Claire, On January 23, 2021 at 16:09

I got engaged last Saturday, and have always known who my bridesmaids are going to be! But, I’ve had a few friends message me insinuating they are going to be one but I have no intention of asking...

Michelle, tuesday 26-Jan-21 6 181
Allison
Any suggestions or experience you can share with doing a virtual bridal shower??
Allison, On January 14, 2021 at 15:55

Hello everyone, I originally had planned to have my bridal shower at a community room and have about 30 guests. Since all the ongoing changes with the pandemic in Ontario- the latest being lockdown...

Haylee, sunday 24-Jan-21 10 112
Amanda
Celebrating Anniversaries!
Amanda, On January 13, 2021 at 13:33

Hi everyone! Anniversaries are a big deal for my fiance and I. We always do something to celebrate another year together. How do you and your significant other celebrate anniversaries?! Or how do you...

Amanda, sunday 24-Jan-21 12 156
Marina
Virtual or Covid Friendly Bridal Shower?
Marina, On January 20, 2021 at 19:57

Hi everyone! I am wondering if anyone has had a bridal shower adapted for Covid or a virtual shower? Thoughts? Suggestions? Ideas? I’d love to hear or see what you all have done! Thanks for sharing! ...

Arexy, thursday 21-Jan-21 3 130 1
Mackenzie
Virtual bridal shower
Mackenzie, On January 11, 2021 at 21:09

Has anyone ever done a virtual bridal party? If so what did you do and how many people did you invite?

Mackenzie, tuesday 12-Jan-21 4 105 1
Kelsey
"Should-have-been" Wedding Date - Creative Ideas to Celebrate
Kelsey, On January 11, 2021 at 14:17

Our wedding date was originally supposed to be January 23rd, 2021- but have made the decision a few months ago to postpone a full year. As we aren't doing much right now I was hoping to do something...

Amelia, tuesday 12-Jan-21 5 138

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