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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 89
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 7 112
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 9 156
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 12 173
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 22 151
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 23 131
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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 87
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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 13 146
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 16 291
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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 11 565
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 6 145
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 13 126
Kelly
Make a registry they said. It'll be fun they said...
Kelly, On January 29, 2019 at 10:00

Hi friends! Just here to vent. We thought it would be a fun day going to scan all the things we wanted. But it was a total downer. Did anybody else have this experience? 1. We don't need a lot. We've...

Kelly, thursday 14-Nov-19 38 735
Kendra
Indoor Engagment photo session
Kendra, On October 29, 2019 at 00:04

Hi Everyone! We recently got engaged and are thinking about locations for engagment photos. Since the weather is about to turn cold we were thinking of somewhere indoors, like an old factory or loft...

Kelly, thursday 14-Nov-19 10 123 1
Elizabeth
Maid of honour?
Elizabeth, On November 6, 2019 at 13:18

so my maid of honor is my sister who lives in Ontario and i live in Alberta, she brought up to me last night that she doesn't think she can afford to come out but shes going to try. we still have 8...

Kelly, thursday 14-Nov-19 16 369
Kayley
Bachelorette
Kayley, On November 6, 2019 at 15:11

Am I supposed to give direction/guidance in terms of I would like for a bachelorette? I thought this was something that the bridal team planned but my maid of honour keeps asking me what I want.

Ashley, thursday 14-Nov-19 13 204
Kayley
Stag and Doe
Kayley, On November 6, 2019 at 15:13

My Stag and Doe was booked a few months ago for May 23 of 2020 and I told my Maid of Honour. My Maid of Honour's parents decided they would plan a family trip to Europe and that her parents are paying...

Ashley, thursday 14-Nov-19 12 218
Miav
Bridesmaid Proposals
Miav, On November 8, 2019 at 18:48

I wanted to share some photos of the bridesmaid boxes I finally finished putting together ❤️ I have 1 MOH and 3 bridesmaids. Took me some time to collect everything. I can finally give it to them this...

Ashley, thursday 14-Nov-19 13 168
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Bachelorette party ideas
Ellysa, On November 12, 2019 at 00:49

I am struggling with what I want to do for my bachelorette party! I need ideas, something that is not insanely expensive and I don’t want to go bar hoping. Thanks

Ashley, thursday 14-Nov-19 12 168
Lindsey
Stag and doe
Lindsey, On November 13, 2019 at 19:50

Hi! We are trying to plan our stag and doe and I’m trying to figure out what make us the most money. Should we be in charge of the bar or look for a venue that runs it? Or should we just host it at...

Ashley, thursday 14-Nov-19 6 176
Joey
When did you know you were in love with your partner?
Joey, On August 13, 2018 at 08:23

It was love that brought everyone to this community, so let's talk about love! Do you remember the moment you realized you were in love with your partner? Photo by DJ XTC Entertainment Services in...

Steph, thursday 14-Nov-19 29 205
Megan
"Am I invited" question
Megan, On October 30, 2019 at 23:20

My FH and I have been engaged for a few months now, but we are still finding as when those who we are not as close find out, we get the question "am I invited?" and 99% of the time the people that are...

Kelly, wednesday 13-Nov-19 20 722
Lynnie
Spring brides! What are your wedding colours?
Lynnie, On March 15, 2019 at 13:05

What colours are you using for your spring wedding? Are you drawn to neutral and pastel palettes, or are you planning lots of pops of colour? Photo from Sheer Floral and Silk in Kamloops, BC

Liana, thursday 7-Nov-19 71 1,393
Sinéad
Your Dream Bachelorette Party
Sinéad, On October 21, 2019 at 09:05

Would you jet off somewhere exotic, or have the most amazing bachelorette party in your hometown? What are your ‘If only…’ bachelorette party plans? If you had an unlimited budget, where would you...

Bianca, wednesday 6-Nov-19 19 133
Niki and Chris
MOH and Best Man
Niki and Chris, On October 14, 2019 at 15:09

Deffs did not abbreviate best man 😂 Hey everyone!!! Thoughts about not having a maid of honour and no best man? What do you think about it? Pros and cons. My fiancé cannot put his finger on who his...

Bianca, tuesday 5-Nov-19 9 112
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Invitation pricing
Monika, On November 4, 2019 at 15:25

Hello, My next step in wedding planning is the invites. What prices should I be looking at when I am talking to vendors? I cannot do them on vista print (or other sites). I do need them made. Any...

Amanda, tuesday 5-Nov-19 10 166
Sergio
guys - Original Bachelor Party Ideas
Sergio, On October 6, 2019 at 13:22

Hey Gents, I have a fairly generous budget and I’d love to have a Original bachelor party for 4 guys, anywhere in Canada. Around Feb-Mar , average age 32-35 What do you suggest or what did you do? ...

Sergio, tuesday 5-Nov-19 10 821
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Rehearsal dinner
Shannon, On November 2, 2019 at 19:50

Hopefully with all your lovely advise I came figure this out. Our wedding is located 90 minutes away from home and my side of the family is coming from the US. Our venue does not have a rehearsal...

Shannon, monday 4-Nov-19 12 129
Lynnie
Sleeping apart the night before the wedding? Keep or Cancel?
Lynnie, On September 16, 2019 at 09:49

Will you be keeping with tradition and spending the night before your wedding sleeping separately? Or are you ready to cancel this old tradition? Keep or cancel? Next Question: Matching Bridesmaids...

Geneviève, sunday 3-Nov-19 41 379
Melissa
Engagement Pictures!
Melissa, On October 7, 2019 at 15:24

We did our engagement pictures yesterday and we revived a sneak peek this morning! I am beyond happy with how these have turned out!

Amelia, sunday 3-Nov-19 17 190
Chelsea
Bachelorette is Booked!
Chelsea, On October 19, 2019 at 22:52

We did it! It’s booked! In 121 days I will be in LAS VEGAS celebrating my Bachelorette with 7 beautiful ladies! We’ve booked an incredible suite at the Flamingo, and we plan on seeing Rupaul’s Drag...

Amelia, sunday 3-Nov-19 6 133
Kelsey
Venues for Stag and Doe/ Jack and Jill near Etobicoke/ Mississauga
Kelsey, On July 31, 2019 at 10:38

Hi everyone, I am currently struggling to find a venue near Etobicoke or Mississauga that will allow me to host a stag and doe and bring our own alcohol. Does anyone know of any cheap venues in the...

Sam, thursday 31-Oct-19 5 890

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