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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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Photographer
Katelyn, On December 5, 2019 at 12:54

I have never booked a professional photographer for anything before so I'm not exactly sure what I should be looking for in the contract, or what questions I should be asking? I found one photographer...

Megan, friday 6-Dec-19 11 159
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RSVP Date
Mahsa, On December 2, 2019 at 13:06

Hi everyone, I'm about to order my wedding invitation taking advantage of Vista Print 60% off... My wedding is in Toronto so local however I do have lots of out of town guests coming. Is having RSVP...

Ashley, friday 6-Dec-19 14 634
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Macaroons or Truffle Chocolate
Mahsa, On December 2, 2019 at 13:08

Hi everyone, I"m having a May wedding in banquet hall with cherry blossom themes. While nutella mini jars are most affordable favor option but I want to compare macaroon or some fancy chocolate prices...

Ashley, friday 6-Dec-19 8 85
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Lazy / Tardy Vendors
Meghan, On November 22, 2019 at 02:57

It’s always been my understanding that when a vendor makes a commitment to a customer and services are paid for that the product is delivered on time? 22 days late without reason doesn’t sound like...

Meghan, thursday 5-Dec-19 11 135
Kelsie
Black Friday - Wedding Edition?
Kelsie, On December 2, 2019 at 10:23

I know Black Friday isn't huge in Canada like the U.S. but there were still quite a few deals I saw! Did anyone take advantage of Black Friday or maybe even today, Cyber Monday, and get any good deals...

Kelsie, wednesday 4-Dec-19 24 174
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2021
RachylMae, On November 27, 2019 at 11:48

Engagement ring

Cliodhna, tuesday 3-Dec-19 5 88
Cliodhna
Welcome Bags - Overrated or Underrated?
Cliodhna, On November 25, 2019 at 09:05

What’s your stance on welcome bags for guests staying at your hotel block? Do you feel like they’re an underrated gift or would you rather allocate the budget elsewhere? Do you think welcome bags are...

Steph, tuesday 3-Dec-19 20 125
Cliodhna
Engagement Pictures - Overrated or Underrated?
Cliodhna, On November 25, 2019 at 09:05

These days, taking engagement pictures feels like something everyone assumes you will do! Wedding photographers often include it in their packages to sweeten the deal which has led to them becoming...

Steph, tuesday 3-Dec-19 20 184
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Nutella favours
Mahsa, On November 19, 2019 at 18:08

Has anyone done Nutella mini favors? I found Costco in Scarborough sells them and apparently cheap..any idea where to get thank you label on it?

Mahsa, monday 2-Dec-19 6 119
Emily
Engagement Photos!
Emily, On November 28, 2019 at 21:49

My engagement photos are back and I love them... can you tell we may like our dog? Photo 1Photo 2

Amelia, monday 2-Dec-19 11 92
Nassim
Wedding Invitations
Nassim, On October 27, 2017 at 11:28

Looking for elegant but affordable wedding invitations. Any recommendations? I have found a few website but not sure if I can trust them.

Wenjian, sunday 1-Dec-19 10 148
Vanessa
When to start looking for a wedding dress?
Vanessa, On November 27, 2019 at 19:52

Hello everyone. When is a good time to start wedding dress shopping? We are getting married December 2020 - I’m completely unsure about how long dresses take to come in so just looking for advice on...

Kimberly, thursday 28-Nov-19 10 118
Kadi
Venue shopping!!
Kadi, On November 25, 2019 at 20:56

The first venue I found I fell I love with. It is a retreat center that sleeps a lot of people right on a lake, and to make it even more perfect the price is amazing!!! My fiance and I are going to...

Geneviève, thursday 28-Nov-19 7 136
Brittany
Engagement Photos!
Brittany, On November 22, 2019 at 18:38

Oh my gosh! Engagement photos have come in and I’m dying! I love them so much that I just had to share them!!! Especially that first reaction photo 😂

Brittany, wednesday 27-Nov-19 12 127
Madisyn
Bachelorette party: Check!
Madisyn, On November 24, 2019 at 08:03

While my bachelorette weekend is over, the wedding festivities have just begun. My two maids of honour threw me the most wonderful bachelorette party in Blue Mountain! The first night was more of a...

Ashley, wednesday 27-Nov-19 16 170
Deborah
Engagement photos
Deborah, On November 25, 2019 at 09:09

We've had our engagement shoot images back a while now and completley love them. It was so fun working with our photographer and we can't wait for the wedding day now! Despite my curls dropping out...

Ashley, wednesday 27-Nov-19 8 93
Noxell
Save The Date wording
Noxell, On November 16, 2019 at 16:15

Curios! Does anyone have “correct” save the date wording for if people can’t come and would still like to send a gift/money? Without it coming across as rude? Thanks, in advance!

Noxell, tuesday 26-Nov-19 9 122
Tori
Thinking of doing niche engagement photos? Do it!
Tori, On November 21, 2019 at 18:36

me and FH decided to do some of our engagement photos in our fly fishing gear and I love how they turned out! Seriously,if you're thinking about doing something different for you photos, go for it! ...

Amelia, friday 22-Nov-19 8 109
Chelsea
199 Days!
Chelsea, On November 19, 2019 at 22:11

Today is 199 days until I become a WIFE! We started at 785 days, so to see a number in the 100’s is WILD and so so exciting! How many days until you say “I do”?!

Victoria, friday 22-Nov-19 10 104
Judice
3 days left!
Judice, On November 21, 2019 at 07:42

I'm excited and nervous all the same time. I want to make sure I will actually sit back and enjoy it. I can't thank everyone enough for all the advice everyone has given me on these discussion threads...

Judice, friday 22-Nov-19 8 95
Geneviève
When to send out bridal shower invitations
Geneviève, On November 20, 2019 at 22:54

Hi everyone, We just finished sending out our STDs for our wedding late next September. Our bridal shower is exactly 3 months earlier at the end of June. We’re sending the invites and RSVPs 6 months...

Kelsie, thursday 21-Nov-19 9 88
Erin
Registry for gift cards?
Erin, On November 19, 2019 at 18:43

Hi All, We've started to look at putting together a small registry (shower and wedding). While we have lived together for a long time, I know there will be people that prefer to give something other...

Ashley, thursday 21-Nov-19 7 110
Michelle
Our engagement shoot
Michelle, On November 19, 2019 at 22:23

We got our engagement photos last week and I just wanted to share a few. All were taken within a few minute walk of our home in Guelph .

Ashley, thursday 21-Nov-19 9 140
Megan
Plateau period
Megan, On November 18, 2019 at 20:01

So I’ve found that since booking my major vendors and getting my dress, there’s this huge lull in the wedding planning process. We are about 8 months out from the date. What were you guys doing 8...

Judice, thursday 21-Nov-19 12 164
Joey
I never thought my wedding party _____
Joey, On September 23, 2019 at 08:05

Would throw me such a wild bach party? Would be so big? Would get along so well? Would be so difficult to decide on? Fill in the blank with your own answer - I never thought my wedding party _____...

Geneviève, wednesday 20-Nov-19 22 147
Joey
I never thought I would rely so much on _____ while wedding planning
Joey, On September 23, 2019 at 08:05

My mom? Spreadsheets? WeddingWire? Wine? Fill in the blank with your own answer - I never thought I would rely so much on _____ while wedding planning Photo by Angie Dubé Photography in Vancouver Next...

Geneviève, wednesday 20-Nov-19 23 129
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The wedding website...when do I post It????
Erin, On November 18, 2019 at 16:06

So I'm putting together our wedding website and I get thinking...am I putting this together too soon? When is the right time to post your wedding website? Any suggestions?

Allison, wednesday 20-Nov-19 8 85
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Paper vs RSVP online
Mahsa, On November 16, 2019 at 12:53

Hi all So I spent quite a bit of time creating our beautiful website using the knot and was thinking of having people RSVP online. I’m planning on ordering my cards (flat one) from vista print and...

Dawn, wednesday 20-Nov-19 13 138
Alexandra
9 days until the wedding and I'm starting to get sick
Alexandra, On November 14, 2019 at 23:26

I'm so unimpressed right now. I'm 9 days out, getting everything finalized and I'm starting to get sick. I'm so hoping this is like a quick cold for a couple of days but I'm a little worried it might...

Megan, monday 18-Nov-19 16 266
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Head table and kids
Monika, On November 14, 2019 at 15:09

Hello, My bridal party consists of 3 women and 3 men, and 5 of those have kids! SMALL kids (i.e breastfeeding to the age of 6). Initially, I wanted to have a head table where the significant others...

Meaghan, sunday 17-Nov-19 11 195
Angela
Wedding fundraiser
Angela, On November 14, 2019 at 14:06

Hi! Me and my fiancée just recently got engaged. We are planning of not getting a registry but do a fundraiser instead. Do you have any websites or links that can help us out? Thank you for your help...

Angela, friday 15-Nov-19 6 144
Chelsea
Engagement Parties?
Chelsea, On October 28, 2019 at 15:33

Is it necessary to have an engagement party, we just got engaged but it seems like its so close to other holidays that it would be hard to get people together for a party? What do you even do at them?...

Kelly, thursday 14-Nov-19 13 118

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