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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 4 273
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 3 126
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 10 153
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 4 154
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 68
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 7 265
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 4 221
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 7 110
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 34 697
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 3 381
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 12 153
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 24 144
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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 5 136
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 77
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 16 167
Monique
Having to choose a new moh
Monique, On March 10, 2020 at 18:52

Nothing bad happened to my MOH, she backed out because she might not be able to attend and she won’t be around very much. I’m not expecting anything crazy, I just want my MOH and bridesmaids to wear...

Monique, tuesday 17-Mar-20 8 123
Gloria
Rehearsal dinner
Gloria, On February 25, 2020 at 12:16

Who is having a rehearsal dinner? Are you doing it the night before the weeding?

Vanessa, tuesday 17-Mar-20 18 148
Charlotte
Bridesmaid proposal - distance
Charlotte, On March 8, 2020 at 10:35

Hi guys! My fiancée and I have decided who we want in our wedding party and pretty sure they all have an idea but I want to formally ask them. I know people usually send a little box, gift or card to...

Carly, tuesday 17-Mar-20 13 316
Jillian
Rehearsal Dinner Transportation-thoughts
Jillian, On March 12, 2020 at 11:17

Are you providing transportation for your guests attending the rehearsal dinner? I know as hosts we are legally responsible everyone gets a safe ride home. Our rehearsal dinner is at a winery, and we...

Vinod, monday 16-Mar-20 7 78
Joey
Your Wedding In Numbers - How many days will you take off school or work for the wedding?
Joey, On August 27, 2018 at 09:09

You'll probably want a little time off before the wedding for final fittings, grooming appointments, relaxing, and spending time with friends and family. How many day are you planning to take off from...

Jollylaf, thursday 12-Mar-20 38 263
Gloria
Week before the wedding
Gloria, On February 22, 2020 at 09:34

Hey guys! What’s everyone’s plans the week before their wedding? Anyone taking the week off? If not are you taking any days off before the wedding?

Symone, thursday 12-Mar-20 22 234
kimiase
Questions from you! - invitation vendor suggestions
kimiase, On February 26, 2020 at 13:07

Hi everyone, thank you in advance for your help, I am looking for a good invitation card vendor and I have no idea what I need to consider while choosing them, I need your help and knowing your...

Francesca, thursday 12-Mar-20 17 157
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Bridal Shower
Shannon, On March 11, 2020 at 11:23

Has anyone ever giving themselves a bridal shower? Half of my family is in the US and half here in Canada. I'm not close with my canadian side of my family as to my US family. My sisters are in the US...

Shannon, thursday 12-Mar-20 7 88
Geneviève
Getting Time Off
Geneviève, On March 6, 2020 at 13:01

I just submitted my vacation request for my shower and Wedding/honeymoon. Everything is sinking in! At my workplace, we have an application window for the summer and Christmas because of the volume of...

Francesca, thursday 12-Mar-20 12 231
Cynthia
Fake/pretend marriage
Cynthia, On March 11, 2020 at 12:37

My fiancé and I would like to have a pretend marriage. The only place I can find is Las Vegas, does anyone know of anywhere else?

Cynthia, wednesday 11-Mar-20 4 126
Gloria
Bridal brunch
Gloria, On March 4, 2020 at 15:19

Anyone doing a bridal brunch or get together? WhAt did you do? Topics? Etc lol

BunnyBride, wednesday 11-Mar-20 12 134
Sarah
Budget for gifts
Sarah, On March 6, 2020 at 10:31

How much are you guys spending on gifts for your bridal parties? Parents? I was thinking $100 on my girls give or take but I’m seeing people are paying for the dresses, hair make up etc and now...

Vinod, monday 9-Mar-20 10 129
Veronica
Invites Arrived!
Veronica, On March 4, 2020 at 15:10

Just got our invites in the mail today, arrived at my desk at work. I actually squealed! I did not realize I would be that excited. We were originally going to do E-Invites, and then I received a few...

Amanda, friday 6-Mar-20 21 218 2
Michaela
Vegas Bachelorette!!
Michaela, On March 5, 2020 at 15:51

My 3 bridesmaids and I are headed to Vegas next week for my bachelorette party! MOH organized a club crawl night including male strippers! 😂 any budget friendly must see/do things to do on our other...

Ashley, friday 6-Mar-20 6 123
Kate-Lynn
Engagement Pictures
Kate-Lynn, On February 23, 2020 at 11:03

What is your favourite engagement picture? Did you use it in your invitations? Here is mine. We are thinking of using it in our invitation. Looking for ideas! Engagement Picture

Erin, friday 6-Mar-20 10 127

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