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Bridal Shower Game Ideas
Msss, On February 1, 2020 at 00:59

Hello everyone, My MOH and I are currently jotting down ideas for possible games and activities for my bridal shower (noted below). I was wondering if you had any other suggestions based on your own...

Ashley, monday 3-Feb-20 5 89
Kelsie
Guestbook Complete
Kelsie, On October 5, 2019 at 14:18

My FH and I recently designed our guestbook and it finally came in the mail yesterday!! It’s a photo book from Costco with pictures we’ve taken since we started dating! Guests will sign in the white...

Gloria, friday 31-Jan-20 29 346
Lisa
Bridal Party Gifts
Lisa, On January 22, 2020 at 10:45

I am inquring about ideas to get our bridal party for gifts, what do people like to recieve and also how much do you spend on each person?

Amelia, tuesday 28-Jan-20 17 183
Danielle
Gifts for bridal party/parents
Danielle, On January 23, 2020 at 09:26

Hey everyone, though my fiancé and I are getting gifts for our bridal party, is it necessary/expected that parents of the bride and groom get gifts as well? If yes, what kinds of things did you get...

Nelly, sunday 26-Jan-20 7 140
Alexandria
Raffle
Alexandria, On April 21, 2019 at 10:04

Hello all, My sister recently just got engaged. She wants to do a raffle as opposed to a stag and doe. I think this is a great idea as I am planning my own stag and doe right now and it's really...

Robin, sunday 26-Jan-20 6 2,248
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Canadian Gift Registry ideas
Catherine, On January 22, 2020 at 15:26

Hi! I'm wondering what people's thoughts and experiences have been with the various options for gift registries in Canada. Long winded note below The Bay and Bed Bath & Beyond seem quite popular,...

Catherine, saturday 25-Jan-20 11 285
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Wedding shower venue
Monika, On January 9, 2020 at 13:57

Hello, Does anyone know of any venues for a small shower of around 30-35 people in the GTA? (preferably Mississauga, Milton, Burlington, Oakville, Etobicoke, Brampton) I am looking for any ideas. It...

Cliodhna, friday 24-Jan-20 3 88
Katie
Venue and Vendor Thank You's
Katie, On January 22, 2020 at 15:58

Hi guys! We are getting married in 10 days!!!! When should I begin wriitng my thank you notes to my vendors and venue? When do I give them the thank you letter? I am unsure as to the etiquette of...

Allison, thursday 23-Jan-20 6 136
Danielle
Rings Sized
Danielle, On January 23, 2020 at 09:16

When is the best time to get wedding bands sized before the wedding?

Allison, thursday 23-Jan-20 5 103
Lisa
Rehearsal Dinner?
Lisa, On January 22, 2020 at 11:06

Okay I have a question about the rehearsal dinner in regards to who is invited. Do you invite wedding party and immediate family (ie aunts, grandmothers, uncles, etc). And with the wedding party do...

Allison, thursday 23-Jan-20 8 193
Jordan
Too early?
Jordan, On January 13, 2020 at 22:37

We got engaged a couple of months ago. We set a date that is just under two years away. Is it too early to start planning and making deposits?!

Jamie, thursday 23-Jan-20 20 206
Genna
Bridesmaid proposal
Genna, On January 20, 2020 at 20:43

I want to give my bridesmaids a little goody box to “officially “ ask them to stand for my wedding ! I would really love some real life inspo from you folks 😊 thanks in advance

Jamie, thursday 23-Jan-20 19 301
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Online Invites
Sarah, On January 19, 2020 at 13:38

Has anyone done online invites only? I would like people to rsvp on the wedding wire website as that is the website we sent out with our save the dates. There are some free sites that let you create...

Sarah, thursday 23-Jan-20 6 122
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Bridal Party Hair & Make up?
Lauren, On January 20, 2020 at 01:50

Hey all. Just wondering what the thing to do is these days. Do we, as the bride, pay for bridal party hair and make up too, or does everyone pay for their own? I have no idea! TIA

Jamie, thursday 23-Jan-20 16 167
Vanessa
Best places to order "save the Date" (magnets specifically)
Vanessa, On January 21, 2020 at 15:08

Hey everyone! What is the best place to purchase save the dates? I really like the idea of a magnet but I don't want it to look cheesy. Any advice would be great. TIA

Vanessa, thursday 23-Jan-20 8 78
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Wedding bands
Tabitha, On January 19, 2020 at 22:34

Where did you guys get your wedding band and your FH’s? We don’t want to spend huge amounts on our bands. Any advice would be appreciated!

Marcy, wednesday 22-Jan-20 12 132
Clauds
Getting ready at a hotel the day of
Clauds, On November 29, 2019 at 15:21

I am starting to research hotels to where my bridal party and I will be getting our hair/makeup done. My venue is at Sunnybrook Estates and it seems there are not alot of hotels in the surrounding...

Clauds, wednesday 22-Jan-20 5 106
Rebecca
Stag & Doe or Wedding Shower???
Rebecca, On January 12, 2018 at 16:44

I’m torn! I don’t know if I should do a stag and doe or a wedding shower ! I could do a wedding shower and the fiancé can have a stag? I want to go with whatever would be best and of course most...

Rawr, monday 20-Jan-20 11 2,403
Monique
Worried about hair for engagement photos tomorrow!
Monique, On January 18, 2020 at 23:14

So me and my fiance's engagement photos are tomorrow and I'm very nervous about my hair. I am a messy-bun-no-makeup girl who doesnt really know how to do her own hair or makeup. I don't want to look...

Monique, sunday 19-Jan-20 6 124
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First Dance Song
Natasha, On January 14, 2020 at 16:23

How did you guys choose? I am torn between 3 really. Faithfully by Journey - I've always loved that song but the lyrics don't quite fit but the message is still there. How Long Will I Love You by...

Alex, saturday 18-Jan-20 14 172
Kaytee
Bridal fantasy edmonton
Kaytee, On January 22, 2017 at 22:44

Hey, Was anyone at the Bridal Fantasy show today in Edmonton? Get any ideas or hook up with any vendors?

Courtney, saturday 18-Jan-20 7 164
Kadi
Wedding favours!
Kadi, On January 11, 2020 at 22:36

Just wondering what your ideas are for wedding favours are? I have no clue what to do. Off to a wedding expo tomorrow so hopefully I'll get some ideas there !!

Gloria, saturday 18-Jan-20 32 522
Kelsey
MOH help?
Kelsey, On January 16, 2020 at 11:14

Hi all, I've tried Google for some thoughts, but it wasn't helpful so here I am. My wedding is in October in Ontario, and my bridal party lives in Nova Scotia. I'm have some family coming to Ontario...

Gloria, friday 17-Jan-20 14 233
Jessica
2 phased engagement party?
Jessica, On January 14, 2020 at 14:23

Hey everyone! I just got engaged in November We are planning on having around 100-120 people at our wedding in summer 2021. We're planning our engagement party for summer 2020. We originally wrote out...

Ashley, friday 17-Jan-20 3 72
Trish
Engagement photo etiquette?
Trish, On January 15, 2020 at 17:23

#FirstTimeBrideProblems Ladies I need some advice. Last month, my fiancé and I visited our home country and had our engagement photos done. They turned out AMAZING. After the shoot though, my mom was...

Ashley, friday 17-Jan-20 10 138
Veronica
Who to really Invite to the Bridal Shower?
Veronica, On January 15, 2020 at 23:44

Ok ladies and gents, I really need your help! I am trying to come up with my bridal shower invite list and I think I might have to large of a one. A bit of background: One of my bridesmaids is hosting...

Ashley, friday 17-Jan-20 6 121
Gloria
invites
Gloria, On January 15, 2020 at 16:57

Soooo.. I'm having such a hard time with wording LOL! Anyone else get married at Liberty Grand? in the courtyard? What was your invite wording like?

Ashley, friday 17-Jan-20 10 108
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Bridal Shower Gift Opening
Liarra, On September 10, 2019 at 15:29

Just curious as to what everyone is doing for their bridal shower gift situation. Most that I’ve been to the bride opens the gifts in front of the guests and someone jaunts down who gave what for...

Alyssa, thursday 16-Jan-20 24 667
Melissa
Engagement Shoot with a Dog
Melissa, On January 7, 2020 at 12:41

Hi everyone! We have just booked our engagement shoot and want our mini-poodle (aka our baby) included in some of the photos. I am calling on those who have included a dog in their photo shoot(s)...

Ashley, tuesday 14-Jan-20 9 111
Kyndred
Reception
Kyndred, On January 7, 2020 at 01:51

Whooo, I know this might be a stretch buut, I have a strict budget that I don't want to go over! I am looking to rent a reception venue that is going for $1000 or under for roughly 24hrs!!...

Ashley, tuesday 14-Jan-20 4 112
Kelsie
Invitations are turning into a nightmare..
Kelsie, On January 8, 2020 at 20:33

Hey WW! Need some advice from all of you lovely people. I've been excited about ordering my invites for a loooong time - I'm using a lady who did my mom's wedding invites a few years ago. I met with...

Kelsie, tuesday 14-Jan-20 13 213
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Bridal shower etiquette
Megan, On January 8, 2020 at 21:32

So my mom is planning a bridal shower for me and I’m pretty involved with it because that’s just the person I am lol, and it’s at a bar and grill. Has anyone had their bridal shower at a restaurant...

Ashley, tuesday 14-Jan-20 6 135

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