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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!
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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! ...
Has anyone ever done a virtual bridal party? If so what did you do and how many people did you invite?
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...
Who was the first to know about your engagement? *Technically* the first person I told was a stranger. We got engaged on a Saturday night and the next morning I had plans to meet someone for a...
Anyone know of any good websites to create stag and doe tickets in Canada - I am doing an online stag and doe and would like to put our grand prizes pictures on the tickets Thanks!
Hi everyone, I was just curious if anyone knows any good apps to make wedding invitations that aren't too costly. Thank you in advance!!
I want to do a few funny things to my fiancé to make the time leading up to the wedding more fun and less stressful about details. I have an idea (which I won’t share the one just in case he sees my...
Hey everyone! I'm trying to plan my sister's bachelorette party and we've decided on Niagara Falls! One of the things I want to include in the weekend is a spa trip, but I have no idea where to start....
Looking for some suggestions!! My fiancé and I are planning to do a raffle rather than a buck n doe. What are some prizes you’d want to win or what are the best raffle prizes you’ve seen?! Thanks...
Hi All, I am having a real struggle here trying to forgive my friend for telling me she isn't able to attend my wedding. A little background: We have been friend for 25 years, she is my best friend,...
My FH is thinking of doing engraved flasks. We have a 15 & 16 Year old in our Wedding party so we need something different for them. I have spent approximately $150.00 for each of my 6...
Hi all, Thanks for your help in advance! I am originally from the UK but live in Canada which is where we are getting married.A lot of our extended family cannot fly out for the wedding but have asked...
Hey Everyone Is there anyone else that is feeling like this? So our wedding is set for June 12 2021 in St Catharines about 100 guests . Just trying to put together invites and feeling kind of down as...
Hello everyone!! first post, first dream.....you know that dream where you go to the office and in the middle of the meeting you realize you are completely naked in front of everyone? ok .. it...
With Covid limiting the numbers what are some ideas couples are using?
Our rehearsal is next Wednesday and thankfully we are able to go ahead with the rehearsal and the ceremony as planned, but the rehearsal dinner is now restricted to only 5 people in-person in our...
My sister's wedding has been covid delayed for 12 months. She lives out of town and has set up a group chat with all the bridesmaids - nothing wedding related, just chatting. I've always participated,...
Just curious, how many of you are changing/have changed your surname/last name after getting married. What factors helped determine your decision? Also, do you require the marriage certificate to do...
Hi everyone! Has anyone ordered off of pretty robes? They have really sales right now but I’m wondering what the quality is like and if they’re true to size. Or if anyone has other recommendations,...
Hi everyone! I’m currently trying to plan my wedding shower for next year and I’m not sure how to budget. I have no idea what I’m expected to spend. How much should I budget for everything and how...
Hello everyone, it's the first time I'm writing here, last night I had a terrible nightmare. I was completely naked in the church in front of all the guests! what a terrible shame !!! I woke up...
Hi everyone, I hope everyone is well and safe. Our wedding date is booked for June 26, 2021 - and lately, I've been feeling like there is no point in planning. We have our save the dates ready to go...
Really worried about losing money due to businesses closing...