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Michelle
Wording on invites
Michelle, On October 29, 2019 at 20:35

My fiancé and I are both in our 40’s and on our second marriages. All of the templates for invites are “bride’s parents and groom’s parents invite you to the wedding of their children”. Would you drop...

Steph, thursday 31-Oct-19 12 190
Amanda
Our Engagement Photos
Amanda, On September 25, 2019 at 10:19

Hi Everyone! I wanted to share our engagement photos. I really love them and Heather did such an amazing job! Engagement PhotosEngagement PhotosEngagement PhotosEngagement PhotosEngagement...

Shannon, tuesday 29-Oct-19 13 158
Kelly
Engagement Party
Kelly, On October 25, 2019 at 09:52

Coming at you with questions from a guest perspective this time! We just got an invitation to an engagement party for our friends getting married next year. Neither of us have ever been to an...

Ashley, tuesday 29-Oct-19 14 175
Allyah
Tipping our engagement photographer
Allyah, On October 27, 2019 at 12:25

Hey brides! My fh and I have our engagement photos coming up later today. I am just curious if tipping is something other people do or have done and how much is the normal amount to tip? Thank you in...

Ashley, tuesday 29-Oct-19 8 145
Miav
Engagement Photos!
Miav, On September 24, 2019 at 11:50

We finally received our engagement photos yesterday very very happy with them and we are planning to use these for our Save the Dates and the website. Just wanted to share! picnic b & worange...

Amelia, tuesday 29-Oct-19 26 195
Chere-Lee
Summer Engagement Photos
Chere-Lee, On September 24, 2019 at 09:52

We couldn't decide which season we wanted our engagement photos. We had a friend of ours take some candid shots in the winter and luckily for us, I won a photography session on social media and had...

Bianca, monday 28-Oct-19 13 92
Dana
Getting ready on the day!
Dana, On October 23, 2019 at 09:31

Hi all! I have been debating on where my bridesmaids and I should get ready the day of the wedding Do you have any ideas!? I am from Montreal and I am just debating where we should get dressed and do...

Nelly, sunday 27-Oct-19 9 180
Vinod
Checklists!
Vinod, On August 5, 2019 at 16:47

The wedding is arriving soon and panic mode is in. Every Bride or Groom is a nervous wreck and/or anxiety kicks in month/days ahead before you say "I Do". Do you prepare checklists to get all you need...

Vinod, saturday 26-Oct-19 6 150
Alana
Engagement photo outfits
Alana, On October 20, 2019 at 22:15

My fiancé and I are getting our engagement photos done on Wednesday - we are starting at a local brewery and then moving on to a waterfall/forested area. We just picked out our outfits and I’m worried...

Kelly, friday 25-Oct-19 7 117
Cait
Newly Engaged!
Cait, On September 27, 2019 at 13:01

Any suggestions, tips/tricks, advice for wedding planning, saving, etc. would be very helpful

Kathryna_Wal, friday 25-Oct-19 7 126
Lisa
Engagement party ideas
Lisa, On January 16, 2017 at 21:49

Hello Brides!! FH and I have decided to have an Engagement Party instead of a Jack N Jill. We have a really small bridal party and we don't want to leave all the responsibility on my MOH. Have to...

Kathryna_Wal, wednesday 23-Oct-19 13 152
Corabelle
Engagement Party
Corabelle, On June 8, 2019 at 17:00

My fiance and I want to throw a little engagement party, but we are both looking to invite just close family and not invite everyone we want to invite to the wedding. Is that okay? This will also be...

Valerie, wednesday 23-Oct-19 4 84
Allison
Almost there!!
Allison, On October 18, 2019 at 21:48

At the hotel now and they are setting up our reception! Had our rehearsal and everyone is ready to go! FH and I have some nerves but we’re both excited to become the Neuhausers tomorrow - one more...

Ashley, tuesday 22-Oct-19 9 171
Alana
Asking the wedding party
Alana, On October 20, 2019 at 22:02

Hi everyone! My fiancé and I have been debating when to ask our wedding party. We know who we are going to ask but our wedding isn’t until August 2021. When is a good time to ask? We are so excited!...

Ashley, tuesday 22-Oct-19 11 256
Sierra
Stag and Doe
Sierra, On October 18, 2019 at 12:08

Trying to find a decently priced Hall to rent for a stag and doe. Any suggestions? We live in binbrook, but friends and family are out in hamilton ancaster london kitchener and toronto.

Cliodhna, tuesday 22-Oct-19 4 735
Miav
Where did you go for your bridal shower and bachelorette parties?
Miav, On October 15, 2019 at 17:21

Staying within the city.. within Canada, or out of the country (eg Vegas)? Would love to see some suggestions!

Alison, monday 21-Oct-19 14 620
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Wedding for 2
Samantha, On October 14, 2019 at 13:50

Hello, Me and my partner are from the UK and we are looking at getting married while we visit Toronto in june/July 2020. We are thinking of doing it at toronto civic Hall just the two of us. Does...

Cliodhna, friday 18-Oct-19 2 60
Sharla
Wedding invitations for undisclosed location
Sharla, On October 15, 2019 at 20:10

My fiancé and I are getting married in early summer next year. We have booked a venue and are excited about it! Our venue however is not one we want people to know where it is. We are going to provide...

Nelly, thursday 17-Oct-19 6 1,618
Allison
Single digits now!!
Allison, On October 10, 2019 at 13:36

We're now 9 days out from the wedding! Vendors are all confirmed, I'm almost done packing (leaving for London on Saturday), got my dress from the seamstress, hair and nails done for the wedding too!...

Allison, thursday 17-Oct-19 16 183
Melissa
Rant - Vendors Not Responding
Melissa, On September 17, 2019 at 16:40

I'm not sure if anyone else has come across this issue but I have experienced this from a few vendors where they wont respond or stop responding to my emails and it always seems to happen when I'm...

Bianca, wednesday 16-Oct-19 19 1,336
Natalie
Wedding draping in Toronto?
Natalie, On October 9, 2019 at 22:12

Hi everyone! I'm recently engaged and have been looking at venues. Some venues are great value but the walls look quite dated. I was wondering if anyone know any good wedding wall draping vendors that...

Ashley, wednesday 16-Oct-19 6 85
Jessica
When to have an engagement party?
Jessica, On October 11, 2019 at 13:51

I just got engaged about 2 weeks ago and I’m not sure when we should have an engagement party or if we should at all. We are planning on waiting until I finish off school for the wedding so we don’t...

Ashley, wednesday 16-Oct-19 7 103
Cynthia
Can someone please explain this to me... (i’m in Ontario)
Cynthia, On October 14, 2019 at 22:08

Can someone please explain to me what I exactly I need to do 4-6 months prior?

Ashley, wednesday 16-Oct-19 6 145
K
Allgown.com
Krystel, On August 29, 2019 at 03:01

Anyone has ever ordered from allgown.com ? Any good or bad reviews ? I really don't wanna pay more than 400-500-600 for a dress.

Krystel, wednesday 16-Oct-19 7 1,264
Jessica
Engagement photos
Jessica, On October 5, 2019 at 21:38

Just got my engagement photos today and am so happy with them 🥰

Tori, tuesday 15-Oct-19 8 149
Emilie
Gift ideas for your groomsmen
Emilie, On December 14, 2016 at 05:51

Hey grooms and brides It's time to think about gifts! Need ideas? Which one do you prefer? 1. Bottle opener 2. Cigar and whiskey bottle 3. Craft beer 4. Cufflinks and socks 5. Flask 6. Neck tie 7....

Emily, tuesday 15-Oct-19 8 147
Cassandra
What is the "proper" way to wear your engagement ring and wedding band?
Cassandra, On April 3, 2017 at 11:35

Does it matter? What way will you be wearing yours? Thank you

Alexandra, monday 14-Oct-19 14 325
Jenc
Slow responses from photographer?
Jenc, On October 6, 2019 at 13:02

Hi!I got engaged two months ago and have jumped into wedding planning! My fiance and I love this one photographer who we contacted a month ago to shoot our wedding in August 2020. It took them 10 days...

Jenc, saturday 12-Oct-19 10 1,337
Samantha
Fake Flowers vs. Real Flowers
Samantha, On November 28, 2017 at 13:05

I am really having a hard time deciding between purchasing fake flowers or real flowers. Pros for Fake Flowers: -Less expensive -Memento -Will last for the whole day -Reusable (I have 3 sisters) Pros...

Angela, saturday 12-Oct-19 24 1,332
Joey
True or False - Members of my wedding party are being helpful and supportive
Joey, On April 22, 2019 at 08:53

Offering helpful suggestions, getting their measurements taken on time so you can order their outfit, devoting a day to help you DIY, sending you words of enthusiastic support... these are just some...

Melissa, friday 11-Oct-19 32 190
Sarah
Tattoos on Bride
Sarah, On October 3, 2019 at 16:48

What are your thoughts on having visible tattoos on the bride? I have one n my forearm that I don’t mind for the big day but I am sooo wanting to add to my arm but I am paranoid about how it’ll look...

Joannie, wednesday 9-Oct-19 20 239
Allyah
Drama Between Bridesmaids
Allyah, On October 7, 2019 at 11:28

Hi all, I have recently had a little bit of a problem with my MOH and one of my bridesmaids. My MOH has been friends with me for about seven years and my other bridesmaids about two or three, to me...

Emily, wednesday 9-Oct-19 18 685

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