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Scavenger Hunt Proposal Advice - Unique Proposal Ideas
Veronica, On October 26, 2020 at 20:34

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...

Veronica, friday 30-Oct-20 11 983
Genna
Daughter is my bridesmaid, need a gift idea
Genna, On October 22, 2020 at 23:50

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...

Amanda, thursday 29-Oct-20 3 90
Abbie
Save the Dates - are they necessary?
Abbie, On October 20, 2020 at 20:13

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...

Abbie, wednesday 28-Oct-20 20 164
Bethany
Our save the dates came!
Bethany, On October 20, 2020 at 19:04

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...

Kim, tuesday 27-Oct-20 9 172
Jennifer
Bridal Party Gifts
Jennifer, On October 7, 2020 at 00:47

What are y’all doing for gifts for your bridal party?

Jamie, tuesday 27-Oct-20 43 370
Hank
Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties during covid?
Hank, On August 28, 2020 at 18:39

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...

Veronica, monday 26-Oct-20 10 469
Ashley
Wedding Budget - How to Make One?
Ashley, On September 25, 2020 at 12:11

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...

Jasmine, friday 16-Oct-20 12 242
Sonia
Taking over last names
Sonia, On October 7, 2020 at 14:55

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...

Jazz, wednesday 14-Oct-20 20 422 2
Bethany
Engagement Photo Post!
Bethany, On October 2, 2020 at 21:20

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!

Gloria, monday 12-Oct-20 10 197
Paige
Wedding Party Help
Paige, On September 17, 2020 at 00:28

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...

Amanda, friday 9-Oct-20 12 236 1
Samantha
Asking vendors to wear masks
Samantha, On October 5, 2020 at 08:56

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...

Amelia, wednesday 7-Oct-20 8 241
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Might be a long shot but anyone out there looking for a weight loss buddy for their big day?
Kim, On October 2, 2020 at 17:24

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...

Rayanne, saturday 3-Oct-20 3 88
K
Day-of gifts!
Kl, On August 26, 2020 at 14:32

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...

Lily, wednesday 30-Sep-20 18 276 1
Kimi
Engagement Photo Sneak Peeks!
Kimi, On September 29, 2020 at 22:03

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 &...

Laura, wednesday 30-Sep-20 7 144
Kim
Drama two weeks out
Kim, On September 27, 2020 at 06:49

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...

Alison, monday 28-Sep-20 12 228
Sam
Stag & Doe
Sam, On September 27, 2020 at 18:05

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?...

Sam, monday 28-Sep-20 2 105
Kaitlyn
How are you dealing with save the dates and Covid?
Kaitlyn, On September 21, 2020 at 13:10

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...

Linda, sunday 27-Sep-20 18 469
Melissa
Bridal shower when not a wedding guest
Melissa, On August 2, 2020 at 19:44

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...

Jasmine, thursday 17-Sep-20 17 462
Jasmine
Who plans the events before the wedding?
Jasmine, On September 16, 2020 at 22:14

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...

Jasmine, thursday 17-Sep-20 13 151
Deanna
Wedding Social
Deanna, On September 14, 2020 at 19:17

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...

Charlotte, wednesday 16-Sep-20 4 122
Vanessa
Cross boarder marriages - o m g
Vanessa, On September 11, 2020 at 11:02

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...

Megan, monday 14-Sep-20 7 99
Lynnie
When did you get engaged? 📅
Lynnie, On February 5, 2020 at 15:41

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,...

Julia, monday 14-Sep-20 21 189
Hank
Rehearsal Dinner/lunch?
Hank, On August 25, 2020 at 19:58

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...

Sarah, saturday 12-Sep-20 7 143
Celine
Bridal party proposal individual or as a group
Celine, On September 9, 2020 at 23:42

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,...

Kaitlyn, thursday 10-Sep-20 4 72
J. M.
Wedding hair
J. M., On September 5, 2020 at 19:18

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

Jes, thursday 10-Sep-20 4 110
Alyssa
When should you have the wedding social?
Alyssa, On August 17, 2020 at 21:33

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...

Clare, thursday 10-Sep-20 2 503
Iulia
Engagement rings for men/proposing to my boyfriend
Iulia, On September 7, 2020 at 15:04

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...

Hank, monday 7-Sep-20 3 137
Darren
Where to get Ready
Darren, On August 28, 2020 at 12:26

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...

Vinod, friday 28-Aug-20 7 145
Kaitlyn
Stag and Doe Date
Kaitlyn, On August 27, 2020 at 11:26

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...

Geneviève, thursday 27-Aug-20 2 78
Brittany
Engagement Party
Brittany, On May 18, 2020 at 00:21

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...

Natalia, thursday 27-Aug-20 5 118
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Engagement
Suzanna, On August 18, 2020 at 21:33

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...

Natalia, thursday 27-Aug-20 2 124
Cliodhna
Engagement party - is it a must-do?
Cliodhna, On January 20, 2020 at 09:05

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...

Natalia, tuesday 25-Aug-20 30 440

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