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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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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 1,687
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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 19 121
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 25 142
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 1,689
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Tungsten/titanium Wedding Band Quality
Jon, On December 6, 2019 at 01:02

I'm looking to purchase several Tungsten or Titanium wedding bands of various sizes for myself (male). I found two that are very affordable and I am wondering if there is anything I should know about...

Amelia, friday 6-Dec-19 7 106
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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 14 808
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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 6 120
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 16 173
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

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