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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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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
Faryal
Everything's Changed! Blessing in Disguise?
Faryal, On July 3, 2020 at 10:42

My 300+ person elegant September wedding in a beautiful ballroom has been changed to an intimate 50-person outdoor wedding. We finalized this change a week ago and since then, I've been planning -...

EbonyAriana, saturday 4-Jul-20 9 311
Alyssa
Morning of the Wedding
Alyssa, On June 16, 2020 at 14:53

How are people handing food the morning of their wedding? We getting married out of town, so we'll be in a hotel. Not sure how to arrange food for the morning off, room service could be pricey - as...

Ashley, sunday 28-Jun-20 10 218
Gloria
Website - where to order bridal party “proposal” boxes
Gloria, On June 23, 2020 at 21:39

Hi lovelies. Does anyone know where to order bridal party “proposal” boxes?

Ashley, sunday 28-Jun-20 10 203
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Engagement Photos!
Amanda, On May 19, 2020 at 00:06

Let's bring some happiness into this world considering everything that is going on in the world! Let's see everyone's engagement photos! Mine was done July 2019 at Fort Edmonton Park Footbridge ...

Amanda, sunday 21-Jun-20 80 1,160
Kristen
Spring Engagement Photos
Kristen, On June 15, 2020 at 18:41

My fiancé and I were finally legally able to get our engagement pictures done! It was definitely the boost I needed after having to postpone our date. I am so happy with how they turned out ! Photos...

Kristen, saturday 20-Jun-20 30 366
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Bridesmaid gifts
Marissa, On June 10, 2019 at 12:26

How much is everyone spending on their bridesmaid gifts? Our wedding venue is at a villa, so everyone in the wedding party is getting their own room with private bathroom at no expense to them ( room...

Alyssa, tuesday 16-Jun-20 8 179
Kayla
Who & how did he/she/they propose?????
Kayla, On May 28, 2020 at 13:04

I wanted to share our story to all the brides out there! I also want to hear how your proposals went & attach any photos/videos you have! Our Story: My fiancé and I have been dating for almost 9...

Olivia, tuesday 16-Jun-20 18 287 1
Kelsie
Tuesday To-dos!
Kelsie, On June 2, 2020 at 13:16

Hey hey everyone! I hope everyone is keeping well! COVID may be sticking around longer than we thought but it definitely will not stop our planning! We got our postponement cards in the mail...

Stefanie, sunday 14-Jun-20 41 697
Neg
June bride
Neg, On June 8, 2020 at 17:33

Hi! So we are still getting married by June 27,2020. We are getting married in church so only 15 people are allowed. My family outside the country won’t be able to come anymore unfortunately. We are...

Dawn, sunday 14-Jun-20 10 188
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Having to Pay Upfront Way before Wedding Date
Lei, On June 12, 2020 at 16:03

Hello Everyone, We’ve had to make a tough decision to postpone our wedding from October 2020 to May 2021. With this, several of our vendors have required us to pay the full amount two weeks prior to...

Lei, saturday 13-Jun-20 8 351
Marissa
Registry for Big Appliances
Marissa, On April 24, 2020 at 18:34

So I was talking with my sister, and I told her I wasn't doing a registry because we have a lot of household items that are usually on registries. One idea I had was putting a money jar for our...

Marissa, saturday 13-Jun-20 10 209
Paige
Bachelorette party?
Paige, On June 2, 2020 at 17:25

Hi! I’m getting married on October 3rd, 2020 and originally, I wanted to go bar hopping one weekend in late August. My bridesmaids are asking me to come up with a backup plan if COVID continues to...

Paige, tuesday 9-Jun-20 13 283
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Postponement Announcement
Msss, On June 8, 2020 at 16:02

Hello everyone, My fiancé and I made the difficult decision to postpone our August wedding to next year (June 2021) because of COVID-19. I've been anxious about sending out a postponement announcement...

Ashley, tuesday 9-Jun-20 7 167
Clauds
Engagement shoot during Covid?
Clauds, On May 5, 2020 at 14:43

Is anyone else still going forward with their shoots for May/June? I have one scheduled for next week that I really don't want to push back. It will be at a quiet location on a weekday and we will of...

Kl, saturday 6-Jun-20 17 237
Amanda
covid Blues
Amanda, On May 15, 2020 at 15:25

Is it just me or is anyone else losing excitement towards their big day? I know this is not the happiest of subjects but my FH & I were talking the other day and we are both feeling the same...

Amanda, thursday 21-May-20 27 443
Vanessa
Save the Dates Predicament
Vanessa, On May 15, 2020 at 08:53

So I have a predicament and i'm looking for some advice. Back in February, we asked everyone we wanted to invite for their address so we could start populating the guest list. We mentioned in our...

Vanessa, monday 18-May-20 11 184
Cara
Bridal Shower Invites
Cara, On May 17, 2020 at 13:48

We are starting to shrink our guest list a bit just in case. It’s been said not to invite people to your bridal shower who aren’t coming to the wedding, but in this case, would it still be improper to...

Cara, monday 18-May-20 16 238
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Virtual Wedding Party Get-together
Brittany, On April 13, 2020 at 13:57

We are getting married on October 3, 2020. So far we have decided to follow what advice we can find and hold off on rescheduling for the time being. My fiance is handling the situation well, but I'm a...

Ashley, monday 18-May-20 3 118
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Buck and doe advice
Hailey, On April 15, 2020 at 19:44

Hello fellow brides ! I am like many of you getting married in July 2020 ( hopefully) My buck and doe was scheduled for June 6 but it’s not looking like we will be able to have that .I am just looking...

Ashley, monday 18-May-20 2 138
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Trying to Keep things normal With covid
Meghan, On May 2, 2020 at 00:13

We were suppose to have a Jack N Jill (Stag & Doe) on the evening of May 3rd but instead we moved everything to online and are excited to be doing the draws via Facebook live after so much...

Ashley, monday 18-May-20 6 158
Haylee
Virtual Bridal Shower?
Haylee, On May 4, 2020 at 20:40

By the looks of it, we may end up eloping on our date July 25 this year and having a reception later on with family and friends. I'm still wanting the experience of a bridal shower and at this point...

Ashley, monday 18-May-20 8 181
Lynnie
Where did your proposal happen?
Lynnie, On January 13, 2020 at 09:05

Popping the question takes some serious planning! Where did your proposal happen? Did the proposal happen at home, or somewhere public? Was the proposal planned in a sentimental location? Share where...

Melissa, saturday 16-May-20 36 255
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Bridesmaid not invited to bridal shower / bachelorette
Tanya, On April 30, 2020 at 15:26

Back story: my cousin who is the same age as was getting married. Her and I have been really close for cousin who see each other every once in a while (or so I thought). About 9 months before her...

Amanda, wednesday 13-May-20 9 545
Jennifer
Is the ring too big and other worries
Jennifer, On September 6, 2019 at 14:21

Let me start by saying I've waited a long time (10 years) to get engaged, we've always known we wanted to get married but money and timing was never right. Well last week I finally got engaged and I...

Jennifer, monday 11-May-20 30 1,420
Lynnie
How did you meet your fiancé(e)?
Lynnie, On January 13, 2020 at 09:05

First things first! How did you meet your future spouse?? Did you meet online or through friends? At school? At work?? Share how you first met your fiancé(e)! Photo by Beautiful Life Studios in...

Melissa, monday 11-May-20 60 635
Charlotte
Wedding invitation
Charlotte, On March 31, 2020 at 12:25

Hi guys, We are having a late evening wedding. We aren't serving a meal, our reception will consist of drinks, some snacks (appetizers/o'dourves) and dancing. We are also thinking of doing a toonie...

Chantelle, thursday 7-May-20 3 107

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