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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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Katelyn
5 weeks out
Katelyn, On August 27, 2019 at 19:36

I feel like I've entered the calm before the storm. I only have a handful more things to do, we are all set, everyone is on the same page, I've got itineraries for everyone that include map of the...

Katelyn, thursday 12-Sep-19 18 124
Katelyn
We all need a good laugh to de-stress.
Katelyn, On July 18, 2019 at 10:37

Hit me with your favourite wedding memes! Here are mine.

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 18 207
Miav
How do you choose between great wedding vendors??
Miav, On July 19, 2019 at 11:58

In our case it's officiants. we've been meeting some over the last few weeks and we like 3 of them! can't decide on who to pick, we get along well with all of them and they are super nice, with...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 8 78
Shyan
Staying On Budget
Shyan, On July 19, 2019 at 21:58

Hello Everyone! Congrats to all you lovely brides to be ! I just wanted to jump on here and ask for some tips on how to stay on budget ! I seem to keep running into tiny little unexpected fees like...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 20 334
Fiona
General question
Fiona, On July 25, 2019 at 15:15

My sister in law is having her bridal shower in a few weeks and she did not register and asked for money only 🙄 I am also a bridemaid in her wedding (and it hasn't been cheap) I am planning a wedding...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 21 452
Charmaine
Getting Down to the Wire
Charmaine, On July 26, 2019 at 12:24

I was just wondering if you have to buy gifts for the wedding party. We are putting together a destination wedding that is not all inclusive and is in the hometown of my fiance. This is in Jamaica and...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 8 79
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Save the dates
Shannon, On July 28, 2019 at 13:12

Hello fellow wedding planners. Is it tacky to create address labels on the computer? and use them our mailing list with save the dates? Should I hand write them? How did you handle your save the...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 9 121
Brittany
26 Days Left. stressed out
Brittany, On July 29, 2019 at 12:18

I need to rant a little. Need some encouraging words. We are officially under the 4 week mark, and I thought things were going great... 1st Issue: I just got an email from my DOC. She has to have...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 11 111
Caitlyn
Pre-wedding Parties!!
Caitlyn, On July 29, 2019 at 15:35

Sometimes your wedding isn't the only celebration of your love that you get to be a part of while being engaged. There's bridal/wedding/couple's showers, Jack & Jill's/Stag & Doe's,...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 8 80
Becky
Bridal shower complete !
Becky, On July 29, 2019 at 19:49

I had my bridal shower on the weekend and thought would share some photos! I had everyone on my side of close family friends show up, not much friends show up sadly, my fh’s family only 4 showed up......

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 7 101
Mohammad
Car decoration
Mohammad, On July 29, 2019 at 19:54

Hi! Where can I get my car decoration for my wedding day? in Markham, ON

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 3 43
Colleen
46 days left and a little nervous overall!
Colleen, On July 29, 2019 at 21:21

46 days left until I get married... I am so excited and I have watched the clock tick down over 365 days in high anticipation LOL! I was so excited to get in the double digits and now that I'm getting...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 18 159
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Reception Decor
Amanda, On July 31, 2019 at 10:25

Ok ladies, our wedding is less than three months away and feel like i'm forgetting things for the reception. We have: all table linens, tableware, cake stand, table numbers, centerpieces, ceiling...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 14 119
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Welcome bags for out-of-town guests
Katrine, On July 31, 2019 at 20:35

Hi everyone! I’m planning on putting together some welcome bags for my out-of-town guests. What did you put in yours or what would you like to have if you were an out-of-town guest? Thanks in advance!...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 6 101
Jennifer
diy session
Jennifer, On August 1, 2019 at 00:19

I did my own engagement ring shoot!

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 9 119
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Wedding hashtag - south Asian
Anjum, On August 3, 2019 at 03:01

Hellooooo need help in creating a wedding hashtag for our wedding. Any suggestions would help. We would like to keep it cultural our names are feraz and Reema

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 3 70
Bianca
Getting Married today
Bianca, On August 4, 2019 at 04:24

People, people, people. Oh. My. Golly. Today is finally the day and wow! For all of you on here who are still approaching your wedding day, try to relax the night before. I thought we were but it...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 29 473
Alena
Bridal Shower Registry or Money?
Alena, On August 6, 2019 at 08:06

Hi Everyone! My mom along with my bridesmaids are planning my Bridal Shower for next February 2020, my wedding is next April. My mom has the venue, theme, food plans, decor, etc, all planned out...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 12 1,707
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How to tell your friends they aren't invited to the Big Day....
Taylor, On August 7, 2019 at 13:01

My Fiance and I decided to have our ceremony in Jasper and only invite immediate family and a couple very important and close friends. How do I tell our friends and family they aren't invited? I'm so...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 9 110
Miav
Pre-wedding parties?
Miav, On August 7, 2019 at 15:31

What are the pre-wedding parties (engagement, shower, bachelorette.. etc) have you done/planning for? Where was it held and who hosted?

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 14 127
Samantha
Bridal shower help
Samantha, On August 7, 2019 at 23:05

Hi ladies, My mom and mother in law are planning my bridal shower. I know how pricey everywhere is because we felt the pain picking our wedding venue. So if any of you ladies know of any cute...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 7 124
Laura
Wedding Shower - who to invite?
Laura, On August 8, 2019 at 15:20

My hometown is 5.5 hours west from where me and my FH live. His family is here, and most of our friends are local. But I also have family about 10 hours east from us. My mom wants to host a shower in...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 9 116 1
Kassidey
Has anyone purchase save the dates from Zola?
Kassidey, On August 8, 2019 at 16:22

I am looking at options for magnet save the date and am wondering if anyone purchased from Zola?

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 5 64
Shyan
rsvp - mail vs online?
Shyan, On August 9, 2019 at 14:49

Hello! I am looking for tips and tricks on RSVP ! Is everyone mailing still with all the technology at our fingertips? Where did you purchase them? Thanks a bunch

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 48 848
Kelsie
Lighting - Negative Vibes Rant
Kelsie, On August 14, 2019 at 16:25

I need a space to vent, and I feel there's no safer space than WeddingWire! Everyone is so supportive and I could use a good rant right now. My FH and I loove our reception venue! We could not be more...

Amanda, thursday 12-Sep-19 21 188
Kelly
Engagement photos!
Kelly, On August 11, 2019 at 04:09

Love love love our engagement photos!

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 22 166
Sabrina
Picking your Bridal Party
Sabrina, On August 11, 2019 at 09:03

Hi Everyone! TLDR; Fiancé is suggesting to change my original idea of who to have in the bridal party and leaving me stuck between a rock and a hard place! Having so much trouble picking bridal party...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 10 184
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Help?!
Miranda, On August 11, 2019 at 21:45

How do you word on your wedding invitations that children aren't welcome? We want to phrase it as nicely as possible.

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 15 138
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What is your suggestion?
Shannon, On August 12, 2019 at 17:01

Good afternoon ladies and gents. After he proposed in March I wanted to get to planning right away. But I waited a month or so to begin. We will be getting married next September 2020. After waiting a...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 8 85
Becky
Pastor issues- Leaving church before we get married
Becky, On August 13, 2019 at 11:44

We received a call the other night form our Pastor of our church saying he will be officially not with the church a week prior to our wedding. He is meeting with the board to see if they will still...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 8 113
Kelsie
Bachelorette Help!
Kelsie, On September 3, 2019 at 12:44

Hey Ladies! my sister wants to get a jumpstart on my bachelorette next June and wants to book the place we're interested in so we can get a better deal and get it booked. its a resort up north in...

Kelsie, thursday 12-Sep-19 8 107
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Hashtag help for Wedding
Mable, On August 13, 2019 at 19:53

Hi Everyone ! I'm really struggling with a hashtag for my wedding.. hahha My name : Mable Wong His name : Kevin Siu Wedding - Sept 26 2020

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 6 76

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