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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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Amelia
Engagement Announcements
Amelia, On January 4, 2021 at 19:23

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...

Amelia, friday 8-Jan-21 16 223
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Stage & Doe Tickets
Chantel, On January 7, 2021 at 12:11

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!

Hank, friday 8-Jan-21 3 111
Chloe
Invites!
Chloe, On January 6, 2021 at 21:43

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!!

Meg, thursday 7-Jan-21 12 182
Alexis
Day before wedding groom pranks
Alexis, On January 6, 2021 at 20:27

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...

Sara, thursday 7-Jan-21 3 95
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Niagara Spa
Stephanie, On January 6, 2021 at 10:37

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....

Geneviève, wednesday 6-Jan-21 4 95
Olivia
Wedding Raffle
Olivia, On July 23, 2020 at 21:07

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...

Matt, wednesday 6-Jan-21 12 8,374
Brittany
Best Friend not Attending
Brittany, On April 12, 2019 at 16:01

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,...

Cecilia, tuesday 5-Jan-21 17 6,704
Julie
Groomsman Gifts. Any suggestions?
Julie, On January 25, 2019 at 14:58

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...

Jack, tuesday 5-Jan-21 8 202
Sarah
Cash Registry help
Sarah, On January 2, 2021 at 17:35

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...

Amelia, saturday 2-Jan-21 2 227
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Not really Feeling motived to plan Help!
Carrie, On December 30, 2020 at 13:59

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...

Sara, thursday 31-Dec-20 3 150
Anne
First post😳
Anne, On December 29, 2020 at 16:12

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...

Amelia, tuesday 29-Dec-20 3 105
Ricardo
How is everyone doing their bridal showers
Ricardo, On December 18, 2020 at 12:54

With Covid limiting the numbers what are some ideas couples are using?

Amelia, sunday 20-Dec-20 5 139
Laura
Covid rehearsal dinner ideas?
Laura, On December 10, 2020 at 12:06

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...

Carmel, saturday 12-Dec-20 5 627
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aita for not wanting to hang out with my fellow bridesmaids?
Emily 1919, On December 8, 2020 at 14:37

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,...

Christiana, thursday 10-Dec-20 6 212
Hank
Changing Your Surname
Hank, On November 30, 2020 at 14:46

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...

Hank, tuesday 8-Dec-20 25 316
Olivia
Robe recommendation
Olivia, On November 23, 2020 at 12:37

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,...

Karly, sunday 29-Nov-20 3 116
Brittany
Wedding Shower Budgeting
Brittany, On November 28, 2020 at 11:31

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...

Hank, sunday 29-Nov-20 5 188
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Terrible nightmare
Nancy, On November 25, 2020 at 16:15

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...

Rayanne, thursday 26-Nov-20 6 159
Laura
Weddings in Summer 2021
Laura, On November 2, 2020 at 13:43

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...

Ali, monday 23-Nov-20 36 2,423 2
Alexandria
When to book for 2022?
Alexandria, On November 21, 2020 at 17:28

Really worried about losing money due to businesses closing...

Amelia, sunday 22-Nov-20 2 120
Kelsie
covid Blues!
Kelsie, On March 31, 2020 at 21:51

I was so optimistic COVID would end before any of my bridal events but sadly that came to an end today. Our venue has postponed our event booked for May 3 to June 13. We are very happy they were...

Avery, friday 20-Nov-20 41 1,445
Brittany
Themed Wedding Showers
Brittany, On November 19, 2020 at 09:03

I am just about finished watching Friends and my fiancé is about to start watching it. I saw on Facebook a Friends themed baby shower and thought it would be fun to have a Friends themed wedding...

Brittany, friday 20-Nov-20 5 102 1
Amanda
Happily Ever After
Amanda, On November 10, 2020 at 09:30

Hello Future and Present Brides & Grooms! During these stressful times and unknowns I want to remember some of the GERATEST moments of your lives, that lead you to this day of planning your dream...

Amanda, monday 16-Nov-20 24 365 2
Shyan
2021 Weddings
Shyan, On September 11, 2020 at 11:42

Hey ladies ! Just wondering how everyone is feeling about their 2021 weddings with 50+ guests ? It seems the cases are going back up again and that my guest list is too large ... but hoping I won’t...

Patricia, saturday 14-Nov-20 45 930
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Online Stag and Doe??
Holly, On June 28, 2020 at 21:08

Our jack and Jill was supposed to April 18, and then moved to August 22, and now we have cancelled it as it just doesn’t seem like Covid restrictions are going away quickly. HOWEVER!! We are making a...

Courtney, saturday 14-Nov-20 3 1,731 1
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Bachelorette outfit
Allyssa, On May 7, 2018 at 20:25

Hey! what are you guys wearing for your bachelorettes? I think we are doing a nice dinner out, some games at the hotel and then out drinking. My amazing MOH was thinking of making me a bride t-shirt...

Alexandra, friday 13-Nov-20 17 322
Julie
Engagement Photoshoot (formal)
Julie, On October 6, 2020 at 16:27

Just wanted to share some photos of my shoot if anyone’s looking for inspiration for something different. 😊 Location: University of Toronto Photographer: Nicole Kirk PhotographyMakeup: All Dolled Up...

Margaret, wednesday 11-Nov-20 14 240
Brittany
Registry!
Brittany, On November 7, 2020 at 08:37

My fiancé and I are making a registry for our wedding shower and we were wondering what to put on it. We have an apartment so we don’t need a toaster, blender, or microwave, but other than that we...

Alexis, monday 9-Nov-20 4 115
Hank
What's Happening on Morning of the Wedding?
Hank, On October 20, 2020 at 18:56

It's the big day, you're up earlier than usual and you're about to get married. Let's hear about what's happening in the hours leading up to you walking down that aisle. I've heard of girls staying in...

Vinod, friday 6-Nov-20 8 193
Tanya
Bridal Party Proposals
Tanya, On November 2, 2020 at 18:26

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone had any unique ideas for virtual bridal party proposals. I'm pretty laid back and my pre-COVID plan would have been to go out for dinner or a drink with my loved...

Charlotte, thursday 5-Nov-20 6 111
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Asking your original bridesmaids and moh and groomsmen in a vow renewal
Kim, On October 26, 2020 at 16:59

I have been doing research on whether you have your original wedding party stand up symbolically with you at your vow renewal and some people do it. After knowing someone for 30 plus years how do you...

Vinod, wednesday 4-Nov-20 8 274
Brittany
Wedding Shower
Brittany, On November 3, 2020 at 08:36

Hi everyone. I’m trying to plan my wedding shower (I know some people would say that someone else should do the planning but nobody has offered and I feel the need to be involved in the planning). The...

Emilie, tuesday 3-Nov-20 3 125

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