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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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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
Genna
MOH guilt
Genna, On January 9, 2020 at 09:39

Ok so I have a small group of girl friends who are standing in my wedding... none of which are really friends together except for two of them. Now One of those girls has been my best friend since...

Ashley, tuesday 14-Jan-20 8 162
Lauren
How did you make the most of your engagement?
Lauren, On January 9, 2020 at 21:53

Hi Everyone! I'm looking some pointers about how to enjoy my engagement more. My fiance and I love each other a lot, but there's so many negative things going on in other areas of our lives that we...

Ashley, tuesday 14-Jan-20 11 259
Tori
When did you become engaged? Proposal stories?
Tori, On January 13, 2020 at 11:53

The Holidays have come to an end (Ukrainian Christmas was on the 7th!), and there seem to be more and more new faces here on Wedding Wire and I am so intrigued to find out when it all happened??? Who...

Tori, tuesday 14-Jan-20 10 95
Brittany
Engagement Pictures
Brittany, On January 12, 2020 at 17:15

Hey, my fiancé and I are planning on getting our engagement pictures done this summer but I have no clue what to wear. I was going to get a short dress at a local store but figured to get some funny...

Ashley, tuesday 14-Jan-20 8 119
Melinda
A psa on loving your body!
Melinda, On March 7, 2017 at 16:04

Hi Ladies! This is a bit of an essay, but lately I've been thinking a lot about the pressure brides get about looking good on their wedding day and I have a few thoughts that I wanted to share. I saw...

Amelia, tuesday 14-Jan-20 15 170
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Bridal shower
World, On January 6, 2020 at 22:48

Hey ladies. I need help. My best friend is getting married and her sister; MOH and myself are planning the bridal shower. The number of guests is going to be about 45 women. The theme is high tea. Are...

Andreea, tuesday 14-Jan-20 2 107
Tatiana
Engagement photoshoot with our puppy❤️
Tatiana, On December 18, 2019 at 22:32

Definitely my favorite one ! My ring on his little paw❤️🐕

Shauna, sunday 12-Jan-20 23 327
Natasha
Fiancé just got laid off ... 4 months before the wedding and it was a total blindside
Natasha, On January 6, 2020 at 23:59

Fiance just got laid off ... it's 4 months until our wedding. FML VERY unexpected, he left a job he was at for two years to take this opportunity that in hindsight was " too good to be true". It was...

Steph, wednesday 8-Jan-20 13 166
Geneviève
Milestones - Planning a Shower
Geneviève, On January 6, 2020 at 22:08

Not only is there lots of fun planning the wedding, there’s planning the shower too! Now lots of brides hand this time honoured tradition to their mothers or Maids of Honour but some (like me!) plan...

Ashley, wednesday 8-Jan-20 10 117
Kirsten
Am I alone?
Kirsten, On January 6, 2020 at 18:27

I am 3.5months out from my wedding and it's starting to kick in....I am getting married. I am changing the last name I have had my entire life. I have ZERO doubts about my fiance, i love him so much...

Kirsten, wednesday 8-Jan-20 13 177
Megan
Rehearsal dinner
Megan, On January 3, 2020 at 20:20

Who all have you guys invited to the rehearsal dinner? We are having 80 people at our wedding and a decent amount of family/out of town guests

Casey, wednesday 8-Jan-20 7 124
GypsybB
Day of the Wedding Timeline
GypsybB, On January 1, 2020 at 21:51

How would you guys make of this timeline for the entire frame of the wedding day? DJ: 4 hours of dance AND 2 1/2 hours of cocktail and dinner music Limo: 5 hours solid for photos Photo/Videographer:...

Shannon, saturday 4-Jan-20 2 100
Kayla
Stag and doe
Kayla, On December 30, 2019 at 13:49

Hey, I was just wondering how a stag and doe really works? Meaning prizes, raffles , prizes for games, if there has to be anyone from the wedding party taking care of the game etc. My sister in law is...

Shannon, saturday 4-Jan-20 9 222
Y&L MMt
Save the Date Details
Y&L MMt, On December 30, 2019 at 11:25

Should I books send save the dates with RSVP before giving location? Saving the headache...

Tori, thursday 2-Jan-20 7 86
Jennifer
How far in advance to do shower?
Jennifer, On December 27, 2019 at 00:51

Just wondering how far in advance you can or should do the shower? If I'm getting married end of January can I do a jack and Jill shower the August before? I feel like that's a little far out but also...

Tori, thursday 2-Jan-20 8 219
Maddie19
E-vites!!
Maddie19, On September 17, 2019 at 17:48

We're doing e-invitations for a few reasons 1. I made them myself so they don't cost a thing 2. The cost of stamps can add up quickly. 3. People are going to throw out the invite after a little bit 4....

Stephanie, wednesday 1-Jan-20 9 127
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Rehearsal dinner - destination
Krystal, On December 8, 2019 at 19:58

Hi everyone! We are getting married in the neighbouring province to us, and everyone is from out of town. It’s like a mini destination wedding. For rehearsal dinner, is the etiquette that everyone is...

Leanne, wednesday 1-Jan-20 8 116
Megan
Bridesmaid drama
Megan, On December 30, 2019 at 13:00

So I have a close friend from high school (I graduated 3 years ago, still see each other every few months) who I’ve been told by word of mouth is very upset that she is not a bridesmaid. I decided not...

Rayanne, tuesday 31-Dec-19 7 166
Stephanie
When should I take my engagement ring off? Help!
Stephanie, On November 29, 2019 at 10:48

Hi everyone! I am recently engaged (2 weeks today!) and still getting used to having this amazing ring on my left hand! As i’m sure many others are, I am so worried about damaging it in any way....

Marissa, monday 30-Dec-19 18 349
K
Engagement photos
K, On December 21, 2019 at 15:51

Let’s see those engagement photos! need some ideas!!

Jess, sunday 29-Dec-19 20 245
Alana
Engagement Photos
Alana, On November 21, 2019 at 18:46

We finally got some engagement photos back and I cannot stop staring at them! I had to share a few!! 😍

Amanda, monday 23-Dec-19 15 244
Sarah
Flower children
Sarah, On December 19, 2019 at 00:23

Our venue doesn’t allow throwing flower petals so I’m kind of stumped on what to have the flower children boys and girls do while they walk down the aisle.I bought 2 little bouquets for the girls and...

Sarah, friday 20-Dec-19 6 102
Briana
Bridal Shower Help!
Briana, On December 13, 2019 at 09:48

Hi Ladies! I'm not sure what the etiquette for a Bridal Shower is so I'm hoping to get some opinions. To be totally honest, I really want one but I'm afraid no one will put one on for me nor would I...

Tori, tuesday 17-Dec-19 7 142
Kaitlyn
Engagement photos by meghanpearl photography (facebook) Edmonton/whitecourt Alberta ♡♡♡
Kaitlyn, On December 12, 2019 at 15:25

Super excited! If any one is looking for a photographer Meghan is an amazing one! Check her out on Facebook at meghanpearl photography ♡ 😃

Sinéad, tuesday 17-Dec-19 5 75
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Venue cancelled on us months before wedding date - legal action?
Leanne & Kevin, On December 5, 2019 at 07:53

Hi, I'm asking for advice because I really don't know how to deal with this. The venue told us today that we can't have our wedding there anymore because they will be doing repairs. We signed a...

Kelsie, tuesday 17-Dec-19 6 1,559
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Deodorants
Tiffany, On November 12, 2016 at 23:06

What would be best to keep smell away, but not stain my dress?

Saydea, saturday 14-Dec-19 3 102
Madisyn
We are officially 4 months away! 🎉
Madisyn, On December 11, 2019 at 09:04

We have officially hit the 4-month mark and it's starting to feel like the wedding is fast approaching. The holidays will fly by, next month I have my first dress fitting and we meet with our legal...

Madisyn, friday 13-Dec-19 19 120
Sinéad
Who's the first person you told about the proposal?
Sinéad, On December 2, 2019 at 09:05

Such big news can’t be held in for too long! Who was the person that you just couldn’t wait to tell? Who was the first person you told about your engagement? Photo from Lexy Marie Events in Toronto,...

Kelly, wednesday 11-Dec-19 25 141
Jessica
Bridesmaids Gifts
Jessica, On November 8, 2019 at 13:55

Hello! I know this one has been done to death but if anyone has any tips I would greatly appreciate it! My issue is that I have 7 bridesmaids all with wildly different tastes. I'm trying to get a few...

Tori, monday 9-Dec-19 15 295
Joey
Stag and Doe - yes or no??
Joey, On December 3, 2019 at 14:53

Will you have a stag and doe, or are you skipping this particular pre-wedding party? Are they popular in your area? If you're having one, what kinds of activities do you have planned? Photo by The...

Tori, monday 9-Dec-19 32 1,650

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