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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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Joey
All The Small Things - Party with the smallest guest list
Joey, On February 25, 2019 at 08:05

Which of your parties has the smallest guest list? Your engagement party? Your shower? Your bachelor/ette party? Your rehearsal dinner? Or your wedding? Photo via Langdon Hall Country House Hotel...

Melissa, friday 27-Sep-19 31 149
#GotmanTablefor2
Engagement Party?
#GotmanTablefor2, On September 26, 2019 at 20:45

Hey everyone, Less than a week engaged and I am trying to just get our engagement photos and a small get together for the parents. I am stuck on how to make this small get together work. Our current...

Maddie19, friday 27-Sep-19 7 105
Lynnie
White or Colorful: Invitations?
Lynnie, On January 29, 2018 at 10:05

This week's game is dedicated to all of your color choices! What color are your wedding invitations? White? Photo by Angga Permana Photo Or Colorful? Photo from Brooklin Paper Co in Markham Click here...

Mahsa, friday 27-Sep-19 39 235
Huda
Help with engagement hashtag
Huda, On September 8, 2019 at 10:07

Hi there, I need some help. Firstly, Amer and I are having our engagement party on October 13, 2019 and can create a signature (no alcoholic drink). Our favourite drink is lemonade mint but we might...

Cliodhna, friday 27-Sep-19 4 56
Michelle
Sunflower Field Engagement Session - Samson Photography
Michelle, On September 22, 2019 at 19:18

Hey everyone! I wanted to share some of the photos from our engagement session earlier this month! We had our hearts set on having our photos done in a sunflower field and thankfully made it out...

#GotmanTablefor2, thursday 26-Sep-19 15 183
Joey
Proposal Perfection - Who knew about the proposal?
Joey, On January 28, 2019 at 09:23

Who was let into the secret that a proposal was coming? Was a bestie recruited to help things run smoothly? Was a sibling called in to help choose a ring? Were parents asked for their blessing before...

Nelly, wednesday 25-Sep-19 29 161
Joey
Proposal Perfection - What was the exact proposal reply?
Joey, On January 28, 2019 at 09:24

"Yes! Yes! A thousand times yes!" "I'd love to." "I thought you'd never ask." "Are you joking?!" "OMG SHUT UP!" What was the exact reply at your proposal? Photo via @weddingwirecanada >>Next...

Nelly, wednesday 25-Sep-19 33 191
Joey
Proposal Perfection - Do you remember the proposal speech?
Joey, On January 28, 2019 at 09:25

Was your proposal preceded by a speech? Can you remember every word? Or were you so caught up in the moment that it all went by in a blur? Do you remember what was said in the proposal speech? Photo...

Nelly, wednesday 25-Sep-19 28 221
Joey
Proposal Perfection - Where was the proposal?
Joey, On January 28, 2019 at 09:25

Where did the question get popped? Why was that location chosen? Where was the proposal? Photo via @justsaidyes >>Next question: What were you wearing? >>Or start at the beginning -...

Nelly, wednesday 25-Sep-19 29 172
Joey
Proposal Perfection - When was the proposal?
Joey, On January 28, 2019 at 09:26

How long ago did your proposal take place? What was the date? How long had you been dating by then? When was the proposal? Photo by Melanie Shields Photography in Ottawa >>Next question: Where...

Nelly, wednesday 25-Sep-19 37 223
Joey
Proposal Perfection - Did you know a proposal was coming before it happened?
Joey, On January 28, 2019 at 09:26

Had you talked about getting engaged before the proposal? Had you already shopped for rings? Had you discussed how or when you wanted the proposal to happen? Did you just have a sense of what was...

Nelly, wednesday 25-Sep-19 32 329
Joey
All about wedding photography - Will you take getting ready photos?
Joey, On January 22, 2018 at 08:25

Your wedding photographer is responsible for documenting the most important moments of your wedding day. You'll want to make sure your styles, personalities, and ideas work well together, and you'll...

Nelly, wednesday 25-Sep-19 14 99
Joey
All about wedding photography - Will you take engagement photos with your wedding day photographer?
Joey, On January 22, 2018 at 08:26

Your wedding photographer is responsible for documenting the most important moments of your wedding day. You'll want to make sure your styles, personalities, and ideas work well together, and you'll...

Nelly, wednesday 25-Sep-19 19 117
Lynnie
Into It or Over It: Wedding Party Proposals?
Lynnie, On February 12, 2018 at 10:05

This week we’re talking all about wedding trends! Long gone are the days of simply asking someone to be in your wedding party - now it's all about elaborate wedding party proposals! Are you into it or...

Nelly, wednesday 25-Sep-19 47 335
Lynnie
Matching Bach Party Shirts: Into It or Over It
Lynnie, On August 20, 2018 at 08:05

Time to talk about bach party trends... specifically the matching outfits! How do you feel about rocking matching gear at bach parties? Are you into it or over it? Photo from Hilarita Flower Crowns...

Nelly, wednesday 25-Sep-19 29 184
Veronica
Wedding-mares
Veronica, On September 24, 2019 at 10:37

WW Friends, I had my 2nd wedding mare last night! It was all about the venue running out of beverages, and my FH and I having to take a trip to the super market, in our wedding best, to get more! I...

Allison, wednesday 25-Sep-19 12 82
Nelly
Marriage Preparation Course
Nelly, On September 24, 2019 at 08:02

We have our marriage preparation course coming up in the next few weeks has anyone already done theirs?

Nelly, tuesday 24-Sep-19 8 85
Lynnie
Do you go to weddings solo?
Lynnie, On February 4, 2019 at 09:05

Have you ever gone to a wedding without your significant other? Or have they always been by your side as your plus one? Do you never, always, or sometimes go to weddings by yourself? Photo from The...

BunnyBride, tuesday 24-Sep-19 24 129
Joey
Splurge or Save: The rehearsal dinner
Joey, On September 9, 2019 at 08:05

Will you host a rehearsal dinner the day before your wedding? What's your meal plan, and how big is the guest list? Rehearsal dinners can take many forms, from a chilled-out pizza night at home to a...

July, tuesday 24-Sep-19 25 116
Joey
Splurge or Save: Gifts for your wedding party
Joey, On September 9, 2019 at 08:05

Are you giving gifts to the members of your wedding party? If so, what will you be gifting? Are you splurging or saving on gifts for your wedding party? Photo by It's a Bride Thing in Toronto...

July, tuesday 24-Sep-19 25 135
Tori
Surprise flood!
Tori, On September 23, 2019 at 01:27

Yup... Some of you living in Manitoba (more precisely Winnipeg) may know - we were hit with TONS of rain... Winnipeg.ctvnews.ca video So... naturally... my basement flooded! Yay! That was great......

Rayanne, tuesday 24-Sep-19 20 133
Lynnie
Do you snuggle... while sleeping?
Lynnie, On February 4, 2019 at 09:05

Who doesn’t love a good cuddle? But what about when it’s time to actually sleep? How often do you snuggle while sleeping? Never, always, or sometimes? Next Question: Do you work out together? Back to...

BunnyBride, tuesday 24-Sep-19 29 144
Lynnie
Do you have nights for “no wedding talk”?
Lynnie, On February 4, 2019 at 09:05

Sometimes the most important part of wedding planning is taking a break from wedding planning! Do you have nights where you ban the wedding talk? Never, always, or sometimes? Photo by Weddings N...

BunnyBride, tuesday 24-Sep-19 26 126
Kelsie
Bridal (or Wedding) Shower Prize Gifts/Favours
Kelsie, On September 23, 2019 at 09:44

Me again! My mom and my FMIL are getting together in the next few weeks to start planning my bridal shower. My mom wants some input from me however for the bridal shower prize gifts and favours....

Ashley, tuesday 24-Sep-19 20 154
Lynnie
Do you kiss goodnight every night?
Lynnie, On February 4, 2019 at 09:05

In your relationship, do you kiss goodnight every night? Never, always or sometimes? Photo by Lorissa Lee Photography in Medicine Hat, AB Next Question: Do you have nights for “no wedding talk”? Back...

BunnyBride, tuesday 24-Sep-19 30 141
Joey
Splurge or Save: Venue?
Joey, On August 21, 2017 at 08:56

This week's game is all about budgeting. We want to know what wedding items you'll be splurging on, and where you'll be saving money. So... Will you splurge or save on your wedding venue? Are you...

Nelly, tuesday 24-Sep-19 94 710
Flora
Engagement Photos
Flora, On September 17, 2019 at 10:18

I am so excited got some of our engagement photos back. We got rained out so we had to reschedule for this week but we definitely got a few good ones

Ashley, monday 23-Sep-19 16 240
MJay
Wedding Party Feelings
MJay, On September 18, 2019 at 08:42

Hi all! I need some help moving on. Two good friends of mine are getting married. They were both in mine and my husband's wedding party. When they got engaged, the bride took me out to dinner and let...

Ashley, monday 23-Sep-19 5 189
Tori
Bridal Shower(s)
Tori, On September 20, 2019 at 14:06

Well.... I had my Bridal Shower back on Sunday September 8th and figured I just wouldn't make a post about it because I didn't do it within the first couple days after... But today at my work I was...

Allison, saturday 21-Sep-19 14 175
Joey
Big changes before the big day
Joey, On August 24, 2019 at 14:05

Are you making any big changes before your wedding day? Will you change your appearance? Swap your hair color? Grow it out or cut it? Will you get a tattoo? Re-style your facial hair? What about...

Katelyn, thursday 19-Sep-19 10 107
Samantha
Engagement party, yay or nay??
Samantha, On June 23, 2019 at 11:53

My fiancé and I have been engaged for 2 years( Feb, 28, 2018). I'm wondering, of this too long to have an engagement party now? My FMIL and Mom were apparently trying to plan one, when we first got...

Kathryna, thursday 19-Sep-19 10 166
Cris
Engagement Party - Who hosts it and when should we have it?
Cris, On August 11, 2019 at 00:48

My partner and I got engaged recently and are planning to get married in two years. Is it too soon to throw an engagement party or should we have it a year before the wedding? I would like to do it...

Kathryna, thursday 19-Sep-19 10 135

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