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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...
So excited as this is starting to feel more real! We ordered through Vistaprint, and opted for priority shipping, which was an estimated delivery day of this coming Friday. I was happily surprised to...
What are y’all doing for gifts for your bridal party?
Just wondering what everyone might be doing for a bachelorette (and bachelors party for your gents) in the midst of covid. Even though bars are open, none of us really want to go especially when you...
My fiance and I just got engaged last weekend, and we've started getting ourselves into the planning process, but we are having the hardest time trying to determine a reasonable budget! I've looked...
Hello soon to be brides or already married brights I just have a question here. I know it’s tradition for the woman to take over the husband’s last name. But what if the husband wants to take over the...
Hello All, I just wanted to share some (many) of my favourite photos from our engagement shoot! We had so much fun doing these photos!
Hello friends, i have been engaged now for almost a year, and my wedding is about one year away. My wedding party is small, just my MOH and one bridesmaid, i asked them both around Christmas time last...
Covid bride here! I’m getting married on October 18th in a very small intimate indoor/outdoor venue. I’m wondering if anyone has asked their vendors to wear masks, I’m particularly concerned about...
Hi everyone, I am a fairly bigger gal and having my vow renewal in April 2022. Although I am happy with who I am, I really want to knock my husband's socks off and be able to greet our guests standing...
The newlyweds are, of course, showered with gifts on their wedding day. But will you be handing out any gifts of your own on your big day? Perhaps a little something for your side of the wedding party...
I just had to share some of these sneak peek pics we got from our engagement photoshoot this past weekend, because I am blown away by how beautiful and breath-taking they are! (Taken by Emerald &...
I have a dilemma. My MOH has been ghosting me for months. I know that her job has been stressful and she moved to a new city earlier this month, but it's no excuse for her inability to keep in touch...
Hi brides! We are starting to think of ideas for our stag and doe next summer (fingers crossed). Maybe it's a little far out, but I was wondering where people usually go to find donations and prizes?...
We have our save the dates ready to go but I really don't know if we should be sending them out. Our original plan is/was to invite approximately 225 guests, but with COVID we will very likely need to...
What is the etiquette on inviting friends and extended family to the shower if they aren’t invited to the wedding? We need to keep our guest list small for the wedding but I have many groups of...
does the maid of honor plan all the parties like bride shower and bachelorette? how about jack and jill? do the different parties get planned by different bridesmaids or should it all be maid of...
Hey, im getting married June 2021, I was planning on having a st. Patrick's socials in March but now I'm very unsure if I should book the hall, dj and collect silent auction prizes. Those of you who...
Hello! This is a venting post lol. Has anyone else dealt with a cross-boarder marriage and specifically with someone who is divorced!? So my fiance is from Connecticut and we have worked for the same...
Did you know that Christmas Day is the most popular day to get engaged? Or that December is the busiest month of the year for proposals?? 💍 When did you get engaged? Did you get engaged in December,...
For those having a rehearsal, are you having a meal with your family and bridal party that day as well? If so, what is everyone doing? Casual lunch at a restaurant? Catered meal at home? Formal sit...
Hello everyone! Just wondering if you did your bridal party proposals individually or as a group? Girls only or guys only? I plan to do proposal boxes for the ladies. Not sure what my FH has in mind,...
I’m paying for my bridal parties hair to be done. How would you nicely tell them that That in a card? What wording would you use. Thanks
Hey everyone! I’m just wondering when people hosted their wedding social? I’m likely just going to have a draw due to the virus, something that I’ve seen others do and has apparently gone well. I...
For context, you should know that, while most of our wedding vendors are booked, our proposal got postponed due to Covid. I don't mind it, since all traditional timelines went out the window this year...
I'm having a challenge in choosing a perfect place to get ready for my wedding. Here's the skinny..... there's no bride just two Grooms and we have a wedding party of 12 including ourselves. There's...
Hi Everyone, Man I have been on here a lot lately - but things for our wedding finally seem to be moving along. We are getting married June 26, 2021 and have currently reserved a hall for our stag and...
Hey everyone! I’m currently trying to plan my engagement party for the end of this summer. I live in New Brunswick (Fredericton but the engagement party will be in Saint John). There are currently no...
Hi there, I'm looking to hold an engagement party for roughly 70 people - b/c of the restrictions the event will need to be outdoors. I'm wondering if anyone has any suggestions. I live in the...
Do you think it’s essential to have a party to celebrate an engagement? Or are you happier to skip this event and get straight into wedding planning? Is an engagement party a must-do to you? Photo...