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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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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 8 365
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 18 168
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 13 704
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 7 112
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 38 576
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 22 552
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 17 240
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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 90
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 12 248
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 4 131
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 12 142
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 10 133
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 21 222 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 6 178
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 10 138
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Wedding Party Gifts
Ashley, On March 3, 2020 at 20:39

What is everyone doing for gifts for MOH, bridesmaids, best man and groomsmen? I have a few ideas but looking for some other maybe different ideas

Sarah, friday 6-Mar-20 10 139 1
Sarah
How far out did everyone send invitations?
Sarah, On February 29, 2020 at 22:54

Our wedding is August 29th very few out of town guests and we have already given out save the dates back in November.So when do we send the invites?I am the type of person to receive a wedding...

Stiffra, friday 6-Mar-20 20 188
Cliodhna
Did you help your fiancé(e) pick your engagement ring?
Cliodhna, On October 22, 2019 at 09:05

I love seeing all your gorgeous rings! 😍 Whether you were the one proposing, or the one on the receiving end, was the engagement ring a surprise? Did you and your fiancé(e) pick it together? Or...

Kimberly, thursday 5-Mar-20 24 460
Amelia
Registry Inspiration
Amelia, On February 16, 2020 at 10:35

My fiance and I have already lived together for years, so we don't need a lot of traditional housewares. We've been building a wishlist of some items we would like (hello sodastream) and put a few...

Tolu, wednesday 4-Mar-20 13 250 1
Kelsie
Bridal Shower Games
Kelsie, On March 2, 2020 at 09:32

Hey WW! I'm looking for some help on my bridal shower games - I'm not creative at all and everything I've found online either won't work with our group of ladies. I'm having a guessing game of kisses...

Kelsie, wednesday 4-Mar-20 10 1,443
Amy
Jack & Jill - who does what?
Amy, On February 25, 2020 at 20:21

So we have a free venue for our jack and jill, through my fiancé’s boss but I’m a little unsure of the rest. Who typically gets the prizes etc.? Any information would be helpful!

Ashley, wednesday 4-Mar-20 5 95
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rsvps and follow up
Mahsa, On February 26, 2020 at 11:01

HI everyone, Our wedding is May 16th and my RSVP date is March 16th. I'm still waiting for 128 people out of 240 to RSVP that's 50%. I'm using the knot for RSVPing. Do you think I should give them...

Ashley, wednesday 4-Mar-20 12 165
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Engagement Photos
Hank, On February 26, 2020 at 15:07

Where is everyone taking them? We have the photographer for one hour but we have so many ideas and choices that we can't narrow it down to one or two close locations for the hour.

Ashley, wednesday 4-Mar-20 7 121
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Bachelorette Party....x2?
Jamie, On February 28, 2020 at 14:23

So this is a few part question.. First we need some background information. I am the maid of honor (and sister) for the bride. She is getting married in June in our neighboring province (about 8...

Ashley, wednesday 4-Mar-20 6 284
Alysha
Does the Bride do something for her girls on the Bach?
Alysha, On March 2, 2020 at 12:22

Hi ladies! I'm going on my bach weekend and wanted to know if anyone did something to show appreciation to your bach guests? I don't know anything about the weekend so not sure what exactly to do. My...

Ashley, wednesday 4-Mar-20 12 265
Sadia
Unique first look ideas?
Sadia, On March 2, 2020 at 14:22

I want to stay away from the shoulder tap, it’s just not really for me. How are you planning on doing your first look? Spam me with ideas please! Lol!

Ashley, wednesday 4-Mar-20 9 158
Sarah
How does the rehearsal dinner work?
Sarah, On March 2, 2020 at 19:10

So I think I got it but looking for feedback or ideas are welcome. First we will rehearse the ceremony with the wedding party and the officiant. Then either dinner there at the resort where we are...

Ashley, wednesday 4-Mar-20 12 171
Dyan
Bridal shower timeline
Dyan, On March 2, 2020 at 21:42

I’m having a winter wedding (03/26/21) but I want to have my bridal shower in August of 2020. Everywhere I read stated that it should be 2 months before the wedding. Am I stuck with a winter bridal...

Ashley, wednesday 4-Mar-20 8 86
Lynnie
What's one word to describe your relationship?
Lynnie, On January 13, 2020 at 09:05

How would you describe your relationship in just one word? Silly? Spontaneous? Everlasting? Magical? Unexpected? What word would you use?? Photo by Donovan Bissett in Calgary, AB Next Question: Where...

BunnyBride, wednesday 4-Mar-20 28 173
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Slideshow for pictures and hashtag
Mahsa, On February 21, 2020 at 11:58

Hi everyone, For those that did slide show with pictures and perhaps video (I know its cheesy but we still want to do it), did you use any specific program or just power point? I found this Gigflix...

Mahsa, wednesday 26-Feb-20 4 112
Sherisse
Premarital Counselling
Sherisse, On February 25, 2020 at 15:54

Hey Brides 💕 Congratulations to all of you, so my fiancé and I are looking into premarital counseling and I was wondering if anyone here is currently going or have already gone ? Did you do it with...

Stefanie, wednesday 26-Feb-20 6 178
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What did you do in place of “shag” aka “stag and doe”
Madison, On February 13, 2020 at 08:10

We don’t really want to have a stag as neither of us drink or party anymore and he will be 3 years sober by the wedding. Has anyone done an online raffle? Like through fb or any other way? What did...

Ashley, tuesday 25-Feb-20 4 647

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