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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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Jackie
Engagement photos
Jackie, On June 11, 2023 at 18:40

Thanks to all that gave advice on the hair and makeup trial, to do or not? This past weekend was full of wedding things and love ❤️ Had a chance to see how the makeup would photograph at our wedding...

Jackie, saturday 15-Jul-23 13 101
Brittany
Wedding Nails!
Brittany, On June 16, 2023 at 13:06

Hi Everyone! For the last few months I’ve been getting my nails done of different styles to try and see what I would like for the wedding. It has been so much fun to get nails that are not my usual go...

Kelli, saturday 15-Jul-23 11 118
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Best way to clean an engagement ring
Megis, On May 9, 2018 at 22:14

I know that jewelry cleaning should be done by a professional to avoid damages. But I was wondering if there is a safe way to clean an engagement ring yourself. Main thing is just cleaning the loop...

James, wednesday 5-Jul-23 24 253
Natasha
Anyone experienced cold Feet?
Natasha, On May 6, 2018 at 23:42

I have been with my now fiancé for years and we have gone through a lot together good and bad. Marriage is very sacred and special to me. Is it just me or did anyone else second guess anything? Like...

CASSEY, thursday 29-Jun-23 10 426
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How to let go of a bridesmaid...
Megan, On September 29, 2019 at 19:22

HELP. Ok so we are having a destination wedding next May in Mexico and I’m super excited but I have a dilemma... I regret asking my one friend to be my bridesmaid. From the get go she’s not been...

Irene, thursday 29-Jun-23 8 356
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Pregnancy and Wedding Dress
Lily, On May 23, 2023 at 10:22

Hi! I just found out that I'm pregnant (it was not planned) over the long weekend. According to my app I am 4 weeks so if this pregnancy sticks then I will be 16/almost 17 weeks when I get married....

Carine, wednesday 24-May-23 2 70
Charmaine
Day of coordinator
Charmaine, On May 15, 2023 at 16:10

Hi All - curious as to who hired a day of coordinator and was it worth it??

Arden, wednesday 17-May-23 6 141 1
KELLY
Save the Date Etiquette
KELLY, On April 14, 2023 at 11:31

Good morning Beautiful people, I have a dilemma, my father had been sick for some time and passed away over Easter. We had planned to send out our STDs in the next week or so. To be respectful, we...

KELLY, thursday 11-May-23 23 233
Scotia
Looking for Shower Theme Suggestions
Scotia, On May 8, 2023 at 11:25

Hello all im just posting looking for some suggestions for themes for my wedding shower. My fiance and I are more non-traditional and instead of having a bridal shower we want to host a shower for...

Jennifer, wednesday 10-May-23 4 84
Brittany
Who Said "i Love You" First?
Brittany, On February 14, 2023 at 10:08

Hello Everyone! In honors of Valentine's Day, I was wondering who said I love you first? With my fiancé and I; I said it first. We were hanging out after I finally moved back to Edmonton where we were...

Katelyn, monday 8-May-23 7 75
Amanda
When Did You Get Engaged?!
Amanda, On December 31, 2021 at 12:18

Did you know that Christmas Day is the most popular day to get engaged? Or that December is the busiest month of the year for proposals?? 💍 When did you get engaged??!!! Did you get engaged in...

Amanda, monday 1-May-23 224 2,174 2
Maria
Lack of Support
Maria, On March 28, 2023 at 12:16

Anyone else out there experiencing lack of support when it comes to your bridal party? I've known mine for many years (14-18years) and didn't find they were even happy or excited for me so a few...

Maria, sunday 30-Apr-23 14 139
Angela
How to distinguish wedding party at the stag & doe?
Angela, On April 10, 2023 at 15:10

Hello. We are having a 1920 great Gatsby theme stag and doe. trying to come up with a simple but creative way to distinguish our wedding party who to ask for event information. So our guests know...

Belle, tuesday 25-Apr-23 3 49
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Has anyone gotten pregnant after buying their dress?
Carine, On March 20, 2023 at 11:15

Has anyone gotten pregnant after purchasing their dress and the wedding was 2 months before the due date? Asking for a friend. If so any tips or advice?

Carine, monday 10-Apr-23 10 172
Escobar
Do couples still do Engagement parties? Jack and Jill?
Escobar, On April 4, 2023 at 11:19

My fiance and I are city folks. Most of our friends are mature professionals with busy life's and we have friends all over Ontario. As much as I enjoy parties having to plan a engagement party, Jack...

Joy, friday 7-Apr-23 7 149
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Hashtag needed
Jessica, On April 2, 2023 at 20:59

Hello! I need help thinking of a hashtag. My name is Jessica Siewdass and my fiance is Javed Khan. Looking for cute/funny. Got engaged in Rome so that can even be in it too.

Hank, monday 3-Apr-23 2 41
Arden
Alcohol Amounts at Reception
Arden, On March 28, 2023 at 16:40

Hi Everyone! One of my biggest stressors with the wedding is making sure we have enough bevies for the reception. I've done the Google searches but find them to be quite vague so I'm wondering if...

Hank, monday 3-Apr-23 7 102
Jessica
Wedding invitations
Jessica, On February 11, 2023 at 18:08

I'm trying to figure out where to get my invitations printed. I printed my save the dates at Staples and there is no option to choose what kind of cardstock you can get. I'm looking for something...

KolmovoTU, saturday 25-Mar-23 6 135
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Morning Drinks?
Samantha, On February 5, 2023 at 15:56

I'm not sure if anyone has asked this question already and if so i'm sorry i missed it! I am wondering what everyone is doing for morning cocktails, specifically the groom and groomsmen. I'm already...

KELLY, friday 24-Mar-23 10 95 1
Jamilynn
Second Wedding
Jamilynn, On March 23, 2023 at 23:21

Our wedding will be a second wedding for myself and my fiancé. We are not following most social conventions, choosing to have a very small wedding inviting only those who mean a lot to us. As well, we...

KELLY, friday 24-Mar-23 4 58
Brittney
Bachelor Party
Brittney, On June 24, 2022 at 16:18

Ok this might seem a little crazy. But my fiancé is on his bachelor trip and I haven’t heard from in almost 24 hours. I know he is on a trip with his friends but we also have two kids at home. Is it...

Casimir, wednesday 22-Mar-23 4 196
Trisha
Our Prenup Photo Slideshow
Trisha, On March 18, 2023 at 15:06

Https://www.facebook.com/100063607672342/posts/643253891138194/

Trisha, saturday 18-Mar-23 22
Trisha
Our Prenup Video
Trisha, On March 18, 2023 at 15:04

Https://www.facebook.com/100063607672342/posts/643271171136466/

Trisha, saturday 18-Mar-23 14
Aoife
Virtual Stag and Doe
Aoife, On September 29, 2020 at 20:29

Has anybody considered doing a virtual stag and doe? I wanted to do a traditional one but the venue I reached out to isn't emailing me back and with corona here I feel like it will be too difficult to...

Kimberly, saturday 18-Mar-23 14 5,381
Kate
Engagement Ring : complete surprise or previously picked out?
Kate, On November 29, 2022 at 13:23

Hello all! Let's talk rings! I feel like it is becoming more and more common to pick out your own ring and have your sweetheart go pick up or drop lots of hints as to what you love! So my question is...

I'm, friday 17-Mar-23 29 188
Jackie
Crying 😂
Jackie, On March 15, 2023 at 00:39

Ok, who can relate…. Getting married in 6 months, I think about ANYTHING wedding related and… waterworks. What should my vows be? Cry. Browsing online for reception outfit? Cry. Replying to my...

Mila, friday 17-Mar-23 4 61
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Destination Elopement - Being a Good Friend and Guest...
Megan, On March 13, 2023 at 12:42

My husband and I have been asked to 'witness' our good friends' destination elopement ceremony, and we are the only two guests attending (second wedding for both, and none of their parents or children...

Rebecca, thursday 16-Mar-23 6 69
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Stag and doe
Oliver, On March 12, 2023 at 17:26

I’m not sure how many people do stag and does but we have set up a group on Facebook to do this. Please feel free to have a look and give us any tips to make it a great evening! Thank you

Oliver, sunday 12-Mar-23 1 29
Emilie
Show off your ring!!
Emilie, On June 28, 2016 at 15:55

Hey beautiful ladies!! Now is the time to show us that beautiful engagement ring of yours!! Post a picture here and tell us if there's something symbolic about your ring Photo taken from Allen and...

Adriana, tuesday 28-Feb-23 215 3,951
Cliodhna
Green or Red Light: First Look?
Cliodhna, On March 9, 2020 at 09:05

Where do you and your fiance(e) fall on the first look debate? Is this something you want to do on your wedding day? Is a first look getting the green light for your wedding? Photo by Zahra Zaman...

Natasha, saturday 25-Feb-23 38 328
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Dress woes-advice on how to make it up to friends
Tara, On February 21, 2023 at 18:17

So I found my dress in August. Was assured that the dress wouldn't take long to arrive (told it takes 6-8 weeks to make) We did the start of a deposit in Sept, and then the rest of it in October...

Carine, thursday 23-Feb-23 9 86
Jes
Rsvp’s aren’t coming
Jes, On February 13, 2023 at 20:00

How do you encourage your guests to RSVP? We didn’t think to put a date for RSVP on our invites and I am nervous that they won’t respond quickly.

Natasha, sunday 19-Feb-23 5 104

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