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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 8 197
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 36 485
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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 9 949
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 1,850
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 1,000
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 3 111
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 1,202 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 71 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 1,913 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 9 139
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 8 143
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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 11 155
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 6 190
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Looks like we’re postponing...
Megan, On March 18, 2020 at 13:43

Well it’s looking more and more like we’ll be postponing our wedding due to covid-19. My sister in law who is a flight attendant for the airline we are flying to our destination wedding with, has just...

Ashley, thursday 9-Apr-20 4 276
Jordan
Telling Guests about Covid-19 Decisions ?
Jordan, On March 19, 2020 at 12:28

I know this is a hot topic right now. Many weddings have been postponed or cancelled, some unsure of how their wedding will be effected. At this time my venue is on a 60 day roll-out so we wont hear...

Ashley, thursday 9-Apr-20 3 129
Bryana
Postponing Invites?
Bryana, On March 31, 2020 at 15:00

Hi there! Our wedding date is September 12, 2020. 50% of our guests are from out of province. We were originally going to mail out our invites within the next week or two, but we are wondering if we...

Ashley, thursday 9-Apr-20 10 154
Sarah
Wedding Gifts and Covid-19
Sarah, On April 2, 2020 at 12:08

Hi everyone! We just received our first wedding gift in the mail, and we are curious about when it is generally okay to open them? We assume the right time would be after the wedding, because it's...

Ashley, thursday 9-Apr-20 4 155
Sarah
Too early to send invites?
Sarah, On April 5, 2020 at 16:40

How far in advance can you send invitations? We aren’t doing save the dates and our wedding is oct 2021, Im just wondering is 6 mths or 8 mths to fair in advance to send out invites?

Ashley, thursday 9-Apr-20 7 156
Gloria
Bridal party gifts
Gloria, On April 9, 2020 at 11:21

Hey guys. So in addition to getting the girls robes and gifts, I am also going to be paying for their hair and makeup. How did you guys go about letting them know that?

Vanessa, thursday 9-Apr-20 4 77
Carling
Bridesmaid Gifts
Carling, On April 6, 2020 at 23:18

Hey guys! I’ve never been in a wedding before so I’m not sure what people typically give as bridesmaid gifts. I have eight bridesmaids and currently for each of them I have a white fur shawl, and a...

Anah, wednesday 8-Apr-20 7 268
Carly
Bridesmaid proposal during social distancing
Carly, On March 19, 2020 at 21:14

When you ask your sister to maid of honour, but still maintain social distancing 😂♥️

Joey, friday 3-Apr-20 4 253
Jael
When Should We Have Our Jack and Jill?
Jael, On September 2, 2019 at 11:02

My fiancé and I were thinking of having a Jack and Jill a year before our wedding. Is that too soon? If the profit is going towards the wedding anyways shouldn’t we have it beforehand to help pay for...

Jael, monday 30-Mar-20 7 124
Kadi
Wedding invites??!?
Kadi, On March 11, 2020 at 20:57

Hey brides. Where did everyone get there wedding invitation? Is it cheep and easy to make your own? I'll be sending mine out soon and I have no idea what to do. Any advice will help. Thank you. 😘

Linttvar, monday 30-Mar-20 34 1,022
Della
Stag and Doe
Della, On March 23, 2020 at 23:03

Hi everyone. Congratulations on your engagement. I hope everyone is having fun planning and organizing what will be the best day of our lives. I’m getting married next June (2021) but have been very...

Della, tuesday 24-Mar-20 3 492
Shaney
Bridal party proposal boxes
Shaney, On March 20, 2020 at 10:04

Look at these boxed made for my bridesmaids!!

Sadia, tuesday 24-Mar-20 12 174
Cliodhna
Green or Red Light: An Engagement Party?
Cliodhna, On March 9, 2020 at 09:05

Will you have an engagement party to celebrate with friends and family? Or is this something you and your fiance(e) would rather skip? Are you green lighting an engagement party? Photo by Alcock...

Casey, monday 23-Mar-20 24 340
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Advice Needed
Msss, On March 20, 2020 at 17:25

Hello everyone, My fiancé and I have had to deal with the horrible misfortune of being double booked not too long ago. We did a lot of work on our end to coordinate the new date with all of our...

Msss, monday 23-Mar-20 5 139
Emily
Bridal party “proposals”
Emily, On March 19, 2020 at 10:24

Hey fellow planners! I was organizing some photos on my phone and stumbled across photos of part of my bridal party proposal boxes😍 I decided to do a handwritten note even though I have terrible...

Ashley, friday 20-Mar-20 3 99
Kelsie
How long is too long to wait for a deposit return?
Kelsie, On March 6, 2020 at 12:26

Hello ladies and gents of WW! Some of you know about my invitation disaster where the woman I was using passed away unexpectedly and I had to quickly find another vendor to do my invites - all turned...

Kelsie, wednesday 18-Mar-20 12 169
Jessica
Have you or will your hire a planning coordinator?
Jessica, On February 24, 2020 at 16:11

HELP!!!! I cannot decide if it is worth the extra money to hire someone to help with planning... It would most likely be for the Day of Coordination if I did decide to.. Please let me know how you...

Vanessa, wednesday 18-Mar-20 16 175

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