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Sabina
Order of the day
Sabina, On July 30, 2023 at 09:22

Hello brides ❤️ September 2023 bride here! Need some help with the timeline for our day. Our ceremony is at 4pm and we’re thinking to do a first look, thinking to have that at 2pm so what time should...

Joy, friday 18-Aug-23 8 129 1
Brooke
Wedding hashtag!
Brooke, On August 10, 2023 at 18:44

Hey all! Struggling with a fun and funny hashtag for our wedding. My last name is Williams and my fiancé is Smith. I was trying to find some funny way of making a will smith joke but it’s not working...

Alejandra, friday 11-Aug-23 4 49
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Wedding Gift for Husband
Katrina, On November 19, 2021 at 20:20

Hello, If someone can help me out. What’s a good wedding gift for the husband-to-be? Thanks!!

Jessica, saturday 5-Aug-23 8 156
Rebecca
Wedding outfits
Rebecca, On July 21, 2023 at 11:30

Okay so we’re 77 days out from the wedding what type of outfits is everyone wearing like how many do I need for wedding activities versus like what wedding activities are you guys doing? I am at a...

KELLY, thursday 27-Jul-23 10 94
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Hashtag Help
Yvonne, On July 25, 2023 at 13:21

Hello, I’m getting married next year and we’re hoping to use a hashtag for my wedding and to put on all my signs. But I just can’t brainstorm a funny, witty or cute catchphrase. Anybody have any...

Yvonne, wednesday 26-Jul-23 5 70
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Engagement party or Bridal shower
Julie, On July 3, 2023 at 22:26

Hi friends, I have been thinking of which one to have (i do not want both). We have to plan each one ourselves given our families live far away but i believe that if I get the help of my FH that he...

Julie, sunday 23-Jul-23 6 97
Jackie
What is customary for vendor tips?
Jackie, On July 13, 2023 at 11:54

For really good service in a restaurant I will tip around 20%, but on a $5k invoice that's a big chunk of change! Anyone know what is kind of the customary ballpark for tipping vendors like...

Jackie, monday 17-Jul-23 7 96
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 10 429
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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 8 359
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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 73
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 4 251
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
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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 2,179 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 54
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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 10 188
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 7 167
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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 7 104
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 6 137
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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 5,546
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 29 189

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