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Kaitlyn
Bridesmaid Question...
Kaitlyn, On August 24, 2020 at 08:39

I have 5 bridesmaids including my MOH. My Fiance has 6 groomsmen including his best man. I am totally fine with us not having the same number of attendants. I didn't ask one of my friends to be in our...

Kaitlyn, tuesday 25-Aug-20 6 215
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Invitation to Bridal Shower
Trisha, On August 12, 2020 at 20:00

So I just found out my cousin is getting married in Mexico 2 days after mine and her siblings and their kids won't be able to make it to my wedding because they leave the day before mine. So do I...

Heather, monday 24-Aug-20 3 105
Katherine
Depression during wedding
Katherine, On August 16, 2020 at 11:42

I’m getting married in 4 days and I’m in such a bout of depression. I have no interest in preparing for it, I’m mentally and physically exhausted and just want to sleep, I’m so scared that I’ll be...

Heather, monday 24-Aug-20 3 157
Kim
mc Gift?
Kim, On August 12, 2020 at 12:20

One of my bridesmaids is also our wedding MC. She's been the only member of our wedding party to help us with planning and offer support. She's all kinds of awesome! I have bought her a gift for being...

Heather, monday 24-Aug-20 7 657
Janaya
Fitness
Janaya, On April 4, 2019 at 13:19

How is everyone's fitness journey going? I thought that for sure once I got engaged I would take it more seriously and I did for the first couple of weeks but im still not at my goal weight and I...

Heather, monday 24-Aug-20 26 443
Sharon
moh Role
Sharon, On July 24, 2020 at 16:53

Hi wedding community! I'm just getting started with my wedding planning (just over a year away) and I'm struggling with my MOH. I'm pretty laid back and so far I'm enjoying the planning and not at all...

Heather, monday 24-Aug-20 16 406
Vinod
What If i could
Vinod, On August 11, 2020 at 13:01

Wedding plans or daily life challenges creep up on us without knowing it. The thought of say What if I Could …………. because I feel like it or I'm the Bride. The choices we make can always change no...

Vinod, sunday 23-Aug-20 2 94
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How to word "save the New Dates" for weddings affected by Covid-19
Sabrina, On August 14, 2020 at 16:59

Hi Everyone, For those of you who planned a large wedding (e.g., of 125+) and chose to postpone: Are you planning for worst and/or best case scenario? My partner and I really don't know how to go...

Sabrina, thursday 20-Aug-20 4 116
Katherine
Roses are red poem for parents
Katherine, On August 17, 2020 at 20:49

I’m trying to think of a “roses are red” poem to write in my parents card so that they won’t cry(more so my mom 😂) I’m having a rhyming writers block!

Amelia, monday 17-Aug-20 1 57
Caitlyn
Your Relationship...in memes!!
Caitlyn, On August 13, 2020 at 21:53

I love memes so much! Very often we’ll look at memes and say “that’s you/me/us! What memes do you think describe your relationship? I want to see them!

Veronica, saturday 15-Aug-20 5 144
Kaitlyn
Save the dates!
Kaitlyn, On August 12, 2020 at 12:49

Our save the dates just arrived and I am honestly THRILLED!!! I couldn't choose between two so I decided to do a mix and match, half the guests will get one style and half will get the other. These...

Priya, thursday 13-Aug-20 7 179 1
K
Planning milestones -- how did you announce your engagement?!
Kl, On July 30, 2020 at 10:44

Getting engaged is a HUGE life highlight, and I personally wanted to shout it from the tree tops when my FH and I decided to take that step. In the end, we settled for a slightly more understated...

Kaitlyn, thursday 13-Aug-20 13 212 1
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Marriage License
Lyndsay, On May 12, 2020 at 22:25

I know this has been asked but looking for an update. Is it still possible to get a marriage license in Ontario? Our wedding is in September so I know it's early. Just looking ahead.

Alexandra, wednesday 12-Aug-20 7 272
Symone
Feeling defeated
Symone, On August 10, 2020 at 03:04

My fiancé and I were supposed to be getting married in 18 days, I pickup up my dress a month and a half ago and got our bridesmaids dresses and because of the postponing decided to hire a videographer...

Alexandra, wednesday 12-Aug-20 23 591
Stephanie
Buck and Doe
Stephanie, On August 7, 2020 at 16:55

Our wedding isn’t until October 2022 but we’re really excited to start planning everything now. When should we book our buck and doe for? Should we wait till 2022 or could we do it in 2021?

Kaitlyn, wednesday 12-Aug-20 3 106
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Wedding Party Gifts
Holly, On August 5, 2020 at 21:58

What is everybody thinking of doing for gifts for their wedding party?? I want to give something they may actually use again and love but doesn’t necessarily break the bank. Any suggestions??

Alison, thursday 6-Aug-20 11 142 1
Veronica
#TBT Couple Style
Veronica, On July 2, 2020 at 17:09

Hey WW Friends! I love going through my Instagram from time to time, it has become such a scrapbook for me. Which reminded me of Throwback Thursday and all the photos FH and I have with each other. I...

Marissa, wednesday 5-Aug-20 10 190
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Groomsmen Surprise Ideas!
Cassandra, On July 29, 2020 at 12:02

Hey Everyone, We are creeping closer and closer to the big day and I wanted to surprise not only just my husband to be but the 2 groomsmen one of which is my almost brother in-law. My husband to be...

Jarrod, thursday 30-Jul-20 4 85
J. M.
Morning of food ideas
J. M., On July 28, 2020 at 18:27

Heyy! I’m having my girls get ready with me in the Late morning in my hotel room. I was trying to think of some food ideas? So far I have -oj and Champaign-fruit tray -banana bread or muffins or...

Amelia, wednesday 29-Jul-20 8 131
Hank
Is Anyone Still Attending Weddings This Year?
Hank, On July 17, 2020 at 09:00

For those who are invited to weddings that are slated for the remainder of 2020, will you be attending if they are moving forward with the party?

Jess, tuesday 28-Jul-20 20 447
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Head is Spinning 25 days away!
Cassandra, On July 27, 2020 at 10:56

Hey everyone, Has anyone else hit that point in the planning process that when they see how far away they are their head starts to spin? I'm now feeling the stress of not having everything ready in...

Kristen, monday 27-Jul-20 7 106
Kaitlyn
Engagement Photos
Kaitlyn, On July 7, 2020 at 21:59

In love Got a few of our engagement sneak peeks and I'm in love with them!! lets see everybody's photos!!

Joey, thursday 23-Jul-20 3 90 1
Kayla
Honeyfund?
Kayla, On July 17, 2020 at 22:24

For those of you asking for money to go towards a honeymoon (or something else) instead of gifts, how did you make that known to your guests? In what way did you receive the money (ie cash, etransfer,...

Jodi, wednesday 22-Jul-20 12 335
Lisa
Bachelorette Party
Lisa, On July 21, 2020 at 08:34

My ladies are throwing me a bachelorette party and I’m wondering do I get everyone a gift for coming? And what should I get them?

Jessica, tuesday 21-Jul-20 5 141
Arexy
Bachelor / bachelorette ideas during Covid?
Arexy, On July 12, 2020 at 19:56

Hi everyone - what are some his and hers bach ideas during Covid? Things are a bit limited at the moment, and I’m just looking for some fun ideas...

Heather, friday 17-Jul-20 9 2,272
Lisa
Bridal Shower
Lisa, On July 17, 2020 at 07:41

Hello, quick question.. with covid etc our wedding date was moved from September to April of next year, however my sister still wants to throw the shower when it was supposed to happen in August, it...

Amanda, friday 17-Jul-20 2 108
Megan
Night before
Megan, On July 14, 2020 at 08:02

Hey! Just trying to get my ducks in a row, 10 days from our big day and just trying to make a list of things that need to be done the days prior. We are eloping with family and I can just think of...

Hank, tuesday 14-Jul-20 1 108
Emilie
3 weeks jitters
Emilie, On July 11, 2020 at 02:42

Hey everyone! I've been very confident and relaxed in my wedding planning journey... until this week. I was so organized that I got everything done early but now I keep thinking I'm missing something...

Amelia, monday 13-Jul-20 4 125
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Not Stressed.. yet?
Cassandra, On July 13, 2020 at 15:56

Hi Everyone, As we start our 6 week countdown my family keeps telling me the week before the wedding is going to be stressful for me. I already have almost everything planned out, taken care of &...

Cassandra, monday 13-Jul-20 6 104
Brittany
Bridesmaids Gifts
Brittany, On July 6, 2020 at 16:56

I don’t have a lot of money so I’m not looking for crazy expensive things and I want something they can use again. My bridesmaids are all very different in style. Most don’t wear jewelry so that’s out...

Jessie, monday 13-Jul-20 11 206
Clauds
Do i need a rehearsal?
Clauds, On July 9, 2020 at 11:32

So I have officially found a spot to have my micro ceremony for next month. So happy and thrilled! The only thing now is the matter of the rehearsal. The venue is operating on shorter hours due to...

Rayanne, friday 10-Jul-20 4 117
Brittany
Engagement Party
Brittany, On July 4, 2020 at 01:53

My fiancé and I just decided to have our engagement party in a month (our province is opening up and we can finally get together with friends). We wanting something so our wedding party can get to...

Hank, saturday 4-Jul-20 1 118

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