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Unique Bridesmaid Gifts
Taylor, On February 25, 2020 at 08:07

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...

Ashley, tuesday 25-Feb-20 4 88
Gabrielle
Online or Paper Invites?
Gabrielle, On August 29, 2018 at 10:47

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...

Pro, monday 24-Feb-20 19 425
Jessica
Road trip honeymoons - help
Jessica, On August 21, 2017 at 17:07

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...

Alana, saturday 22-Feb-20 3 81
Lynnie
Did the proposal catch you by surprise? Or did you see it coming?
Lynnie, On January 22, 2020 at 09:05

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...

Amelia, friday 21-Feb-20 14 315
Lynnie
Who proposed?
Lynnie, On September 25, 2017 at 10:37

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...

Steph, thursday 20-Feb-20 49 253
Lynnie
Who made the first move?
Lynnie, On September 25, 2017 at 10:34

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...

Steph, thursday 20-Feb-20 37 239
Sarah
Rehearsal dinner - who to invite?
Sarah, On August 26, 2019 at 16:42

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...

Kelly, wednesday 19-Feb-20 13 135
Brittany
Maid of honour vs bridesmaid?
Brittany, On February 17, 2020 at 22:44

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...

Stefanie, wednesday 19-Feb-20 7 114
Lynnie
What is the sexiest thing about your fiancé(e)?
Lynnie, On February 10, 2020 at 09:05

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...

Jessica, saturday 15-Feb-20 19 127
Lynnie
What's your love language?
Lynnie, On February 10, 2020 at 09:05

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...

Amelia, saturday 15-Feb-20 19 114
Cliodhna
Are you taking engagement photos? 📷
Cliodhna, On January 16, 2020 at 09:05

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...

Darren, saturday 15-Feb-20 18 233
Kelsie
Newly Engaged Couples!
Kelsie, On January 2, 2020 at 09:50

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...

Hrhofstx, friday 14-Feb-20 5 162
Gloria
Engagement pics
Gloria, On February 12, 2020 at 07:55

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.

Stefanie, thursday 13-Feb-20 14 116
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Stag and Doe or Raffle
Melissa, On February 11, 2020 at 12:47

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...

Melissa, wednesday 12-Feb-20 7 159
Hayley
Groom's Wedding Band Search
Hayley, On February 11, 2020 at 12:05

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!!

Ashley, wednesday 12-Feb-20 9 108
Sherisse
Frustrating Wedding Vendors
Sherisse, On February 3, 2020 at 12:41

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...

Sherisse, wednesday 12-Feb-20 14 213
Gloria
Rings
Gloria, On February 7, 2020 at 18:42

Anyone order from FUNDRYRINGS for the hubbies? What was your experience like?

Gloria, monday 10-Feb-20 3 87
b.lisabeth
Rehearsal Dinner: Ordering Takeout for Picky Eaters
b.lisabeth, On February 5, 2020 at 16:49

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...

b.lisabeth, monday 10-Feb-20 10 151
Kadi
Bridal shower and bachelorette????
Kadi, On February 7, 2020 at 00:04

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...

Ashley, friday 7-Feb-20 9 171
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Planning Burnout
Msss, On February 5, 2020 at 23:51

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....

Msss, friday 7-Feb-20 6 119
Daniela
Rehearsal dinner! Tell me your thoughts...
Daniela, On February 4, 2020 at 21:50

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...

Beatriz, thursday 6-Feb-20 28 244
Kelsie
Guest List Problems
Kelsie, On February 3, 2020 at 15:45

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...

b.lisabeth, wednesday 5-Feb-20 22 185
Jaime
Bridal Party Problems
Jaime, On February 4, 2020 at 09:29

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...

Allison, wednesday 5-Feb-20 5 146
Honeylie
Planning your own Bachelorette Party
Honeylie, On February 3, 2020 at 19:28

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...

Allison, wednesday 5-Feb-20 10 128
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Bridal party thank you gifts
Tabitha, On February 4, 2020 at 11:34

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...

Casey, wednesday 5-Feb-20 8 102
Alycia
Tips for the big day?
Alycia, On January 30, 2020 at 00:09

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.

Alycia, wednesday 5-Feb-20 13 175
Honeylie
Engagement Shoot Locations Near Montreal
Honeylie, On January 28, 2020 at 10:50

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...

Alexandra, tuesday 4-Feb-20 7 265
Heather
Second wedding- can I have a wedding shower??
Heather, On July 29, 2019 at 11:58

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...

Marcy, tuesday 4-Feb-20 13 228
Honeylie
Bridesmaid Regret ?
Honeylie, On January 28, 2020 at 09:57

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...

Honeylie, monday 3-Feb-20 19 519
Kelsie
Invitation Disaster!!
Kelsie, On January 27, 2020 at 14:10

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....

Kelsie, monday 3-Feb-20 16 213
Tori
Proposal Pics and inspo!
Tori, On January 29, 2020 at 10:18

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...

Ashley, monday 3-Feb-20 14 184
Kelsie
Bridal Shower Prizes
Kelsie, On January 30, 2020 at 12:42

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...

Kelsie, monday 3-Feb-20 13 192

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