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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Has anyone experienced or been part of a scavenger hunt proposal? I'm helping my best friend's boyfriend with his proposal to her and am looking for some advice on how to make this really special for...
My daughter will be 13 when I marry and I just found out people gift their wedding party. I had no idea and I love it. Being that it is my daughter I have no idea what to give her. Also my son who...
Just wondering what everyone’s thoughts are on the necessity of Save the Dates? I think they are beautiful (and a chance to show off engagement photos!) but I find myself wondering whether I should...