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Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anyone knows of any neat, online stores where I could purchase unique bridesmaid gifts? Not looking to spend a ton, I've already bought a few things from Etsy. I'm trying...
My mother has been nagging me to do paper invites for all my guests. I was ready to compromise and send paper invites to all, and then do online RSVP (for the younger crowd) and still have response...
Hi all! I am leaving for my road trip honeymoon in about a week. We are hauling our trailer around and I would love to hear from others who have done something similar! We are heading down the West...
How surprised were you by your proposal? 💍 Were you so surprised that you're still in a state of shock? 😉 Did you think it could be happening soon based on conversations about marriage, potential...
This week we're talking all about your relationship with your fiance(e), and asking who each question best describes - you or your fiance(e) ? Who proposed? Was it you or your fiance(e)? Next...
This week we're talking all about your relationship with your fiance(e), and asking who each question best describes - you or your fiance(e) ? First up.... Who made the fist move? 😘 Was it you or your...
Is there a rule for who to invite? we are having 47 guests at our wedding and will need to set up the venue the day before. whats the rule of thumb? do i need to invite the grandparents , aunts uncles...
Hey! I was curious if being maid of honour costs more money than being a bridesmaid? What types of costs would just maid of honour pay for that a bridesmaid would not and how much more would a maid of...
Do you have a favourite physical attribute of your partner? What do you think is the sexiest thing about your fiancé(e)? 😍 Next Question: What do you love most about your relationship? Back to the...
How do you express your love for your significant other? Are you all about giving gifts, sharing words of affirmation, spending quality time together, physical touch, or acts of service? What’s your...
Engagement photos are a great opportunity to capture some beautiful, professional photos of you and your fiancé(e) to have forever. It’s also a great way to get to know your photographer, practice...
Now that the holidays are very well and truly over, I'd like to welcome all of the newly engaged brides/grooms/couples to WeddingWire! Congratulations on your engagement and your upcoming weddings! I...
We just had our engagement pics done by Mario at BIANCONERO and must say they turned out so beautiful! Feel free to share yours. I’ve attached a few of mine.
We were planning on having a stag and doe to raise money for the wedding but we received some very generous and early gifts from our family to help pay for the wedding so now it's not really necessary...
Hey everyone! My FH is struggling to find a wedding band that he likes and wondered if anyone could share where their OH found theirs? He really likes damascus steel/ tungsten. Thanks!!
Hey loves! Is anyone else having a really hard time getting a hold of wedding vendors. I’ve noticed a pretty sad pattern lately; For example I’ve been searching for custom sugar cookies for my...
Hi everyone,I’m starting to think about our rehearsal dinner, and could use a little feedback. We are fortunate enough to have access to our venue for the entire day before the wedding, so we plan to...
So I have no idea how this works. Do I do both? Or just one? What is the difference? Why would I do both? My FH and I are thinking of doing a Jane and doe camping thing for our bachelor and...
Hello everyone, My fiancé and I began the exciting planning process early on and, with the exception of a few bumps in the road (and a number of not-so-welcome opinions), we have had a wonderful time....
Hi All, Hope wedding planning is going well!! Can't believe how fast time flies. The day is fast approaching and have still so many things to think of/do...one of them...the rehearsal dinner. Sigh. I...
Hey everyone! Happy Monday! One Monday closer to all of our upcoming weddings - yay! I've just ordered my invites and I can't wait for them to come in. I do have a potential guest list issue involving...
I don't know if this is normal - but I have had quite a tough time with my bridal party. When I thought I as going to become a bride-zilla since I am a very precise planner and need things done at a...
Hi everyone, I am just curious, were there any of you here who planned their own Bachelorette/Bachelor party? If so, why, and how did it go? I have a feeling I will need to plan mine myself, so...
Hi lovely people! What are you planning on giving your bridesmaids and groomsmen as a thank you? My BMs are a bit picky (they don’t wear jewelry, drink coffee). I thought of getting them personalized...
Hey everyone, I'm curious if anyone has any tips for the big day? Besides the obvious one everyone says "try not to stress" lol I will definitely doing my best at that already.
Hi all, My FH and I are planning on doing an engagement shoot end of February or Beginning of March. My ideal location will comprise of a forest, body of water, and a Mountain (however here in...
Hi! I need opinion. I am divorced and currently planning my second wedding. My husband to be hasn’t been married before. We both want a jack and Jill wedding shower/bbq. Is it ok for me to have a...
Hi beautiful people, For my wedding, I have chosen 3 friends (my only girlfriends haha) to be my bridesmaids. I have no maid-of-honor. Recently I have been doubting my choice, not that I had many...
If anyone has been following my invitation nightmare it is now a full blown disaster. Invitations are turning into a nightmare The woman doing my invitations has suddenly passed away yesterday....
Hey girlies (and guys)!! Hope that everybody new here is getting settled in and thought it might be nice to share what your proposal pics were like! Did you have proposal pictures? This is my only...
I have a question for all of your amazing people! My bridal shower is rapidly approaching and for a plethora of reasons it has been the biggest pain to plan. We're having minimal games/prizes at my...