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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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Amanda
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 30 363
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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 8 346
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 2 137
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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 9 536
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 1,378
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 60 634
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
Cassie
May 23 Wedding and covid
Cassie, On March 23, 2020 at 20:08

I’m getting married May 23 of this year in Ontario. I have no idea if I need to postpone it because it’s far enough away that things may calm down by then but close enough to not really know. My...

Geraldine, friday 24-Apr-20 49 1,174 1
Cara
Buck and Doe Tips
Cara, On March 26, 2020 at 19:49

Hello! We are hosting our Buck and Doe at the end of July assuming things are better by then. I’m more stressed about it than the wedding. If you have any tips, recommendations or things you wish you...

Joey, friday 17-Apr-20 1 68 1
Lynne
Concerned about effects of pandemic on upcoming wedding?
Lynne, On March 15, 2020 at 18:12

Is anyone getting married soon and concerned about the Coronavirus pandemic?

Vanny, monday 13-Apr-20 53 1,884 1
Tanya
June 27 Brides: How i came to the decision to postpone
Tanya, On April 9, 2020 at 12:17

Hello Beautiful Brides, I am writing this post to perhaps shed light on how I came to the difficult decision to postpone our June 27 wedding. It was a roller coaster of emotions, but to be honest once...

Kathy, sunday 12-Apr-20 12 566
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How to say no gifts?
Becky, On March 26, 2020 at 19:14

While doing invitations I was thinking how do I properly state that they won’t be expecting gifts but will be accepting cards?

Becky, saturday 11-Apr-20 9 135
Gloria
Invites
Gloria, On April 8, 2020 at 14:02

So... our invites are ready... And while this should be an exciting time, I have only sent the invites to close family for now 😓😓😓 anyone else? How would you respond if you got an invite for an aug...

Rayanne, friday 10-Apr-20 8 135
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Save the dates!
Rachelle, On March 28, 2020 at 16:47

I want to send out my love and virtual bear hugs to everyone who has weddings that are currently having to be postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19. I know how much time, effort and money goes into...

Rachelle, thursday 9-Apr-20 11 152
Sarah
moh Problems
Sarah, On March 11, 2020 at 16:52

Hi everyone! When I first got engaged, I knew I wanted to have my closest friend as my MOH. She did say yes and it was planned that she was going to be my MOH, but unfortunately had to back out due...

Ashley, thursday 9-Apr-20 2 90
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Ncov virus
Diana, On March 14, 2020 at 12:38

Hi guys, i am just scared of whats happening, my wedding is on april 4, 2020 and we dont know if we need to postponed or go with it because of this situation (ncov virus) . any suggestion guys and...

Ashley, thursday 9-Apr-20 6 178

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