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Madison
Engagement Party
Madison, On August 26, 2022 at 13:44

What time of day do people host their engagement parties? My fiancè and I are hosting ours at my dad's house as most people invited live in my hometown. I've never been to an engagement party so I...

Amanda, thursday 8-Sep-22 4 82
Meghan
September 2022 brides
Meghan, On August 24, 2022 at 16:22

To my fellow September 2022 brides how are we feeling about the big day approaching in 30 or less days!!! Are you pretty much done and ready to go or do you still need to get some stuff my wedding is...

Lisshaa, thursday 8-Sep-22 41 480
Meghan
Edible Favours (smore's question)
Meghan, On August 31, 2022 at 13:02

How close to your wedding did you put together your edible favours? I'm doing s'mores and my wedding is in 9 days am I safe to start putting them together now without going stale? or should I still...

Carine, tuesday 6-Sep-22 4 46
Kate
Workout plan/personal training?
Kate, On December 3, 2021 at 19:32

Curious if anyone did personal training leading up to their wedding (SUPER costly I know). I work out regularly and am pretty active already, but am considering it around 3 months or so before the...

Derek, sunday 4-Sep-22 12 183
Izzy
Raffle
Izzy, On August 21, 2022 at 15:08

Hi everyone! I’m getting married in June 2023. Me and my fiancé are going to be doing a raffle in place of a stag and doe. When should I be doing my raffle? My future mother in law thinks January but...

Tanya, saturday 3-Sep-22 4 68
Jenny
Bridesmaid pulled out with a month to go
Jenny, On August 23, 2022 at 15:50

I’m getting married in 32 days and one of my bridesmaids just messaged me saying that she needs to pull out. I’m so upset. One of the reasons way she cancelled is some personal stuff she’s been...

Rachay, wednesday 31-Aug-22 7 152
Amanda
Move in Together Before or After the Wedding?
Amanda, On August 17, 2022 at 12:06

Hey lovely brides-to-be and newly married ladies! Deciding to move in with your partner before of after wedding is what a lot of couples think about. A lot of people see moving in together as a great...

Derek, thursday 25-Aug-22 8 129
Julie
Invitation / rsvp Anxiety
Julie, On August 16, 2022 at 18:14

Just reading over some of these invitation discussions and OH MY....MY HEAD! There are too many dates to keep in mind and it's quite overwhelming. Our Wedding date is May 6, 2023 and plan on sending...

Derek, thursday 25-Aug-22 16 227
Jenny
Peoples - good or bad for bridal sets?
Jenny, On August 12, 2022 at 16:13

We’re looking at getting a bridal set for me for the wedding - is Peoples any good? I’ve seen some scathing reviews online so I’d love some opinions from here before we commit to it.

Derek, tuesday 23-Aug-22 11 130
Kate
Premarital Counselling
Kate, On January 9, 2022 at 17:25

Hi all! Curious to know if anyone has done/is going to do premarital counselling? I’ve always been a believer in therapy and recently decided I’d feel better if we did this though I know my fiancé is...

Jessica, monday 22-Aug-22 5 106
Melanie
How would you feel about Prenuptial Agreement?
Melanie, On August 16, 2022 at 11:39

How would you feel about Prenuptial Agreement? I’m currently living with my Fiancé for 4 years and in relationship with him for 8 years. He owns the house co-signed with his Father. His parents live...

Hank, monday 22-Aug-22 5 120
Marsha
Hello to all my July 2022 Brides!! How are you feeling?
Marsha, On July 4, 2022 at 17:34

Hey Ladies Long weekend is over and there was a lot happening that was a great distraction. Now back to wedding mode. How are you all doing? can you believe this - July is actually here. Do you all...

Marsha, tuesday 16-Aug-22 21 295
Meghan
Marriage Licence
Meghan, On July 27, 2022 at 12:25

This morning we picked up our marriage licence!!!! ahhhhhhhh I cant believe how real everything is starting to feel we are officially 44 days out!! how many more days till your weddings??

Stacey, tuesday 16-Aug-22 26 125
K1327
Wedding Dress!
K1327, On July 26, 2022 at 15:07

Hi all : ) We are having a small party with friends and family (approx. 23 people). It will be in the evening from 5pm-11pm at a downtown condo party room with a terrace, very beautiful spot! I...

KELLY, thursday 11-Aug-22 13 140
Melanie
Engagement ring on wedding day
Melanie, On August 3, 2022 at 14:21

What did everyone do with their engagement rings on their wedding day? Specifically during the ceremony! Did you wear it on your right hand, not wear it all?

Dessa, tuesday 9-Aug-22 8 183 1
Jenny
How soon after sending invites do you get rsvp's?
Jenny, On August 3, 2022 at 13:27

So we sent out invites a little over three weeks ago and I feel like I'm getting rsvp's super slowly - no one on my fiancé's side has rsvp'd yet and besides my parents and maid of honour only three...

Rachay, monday 8-Aug-22 10 146
Lissa
Final details
Lissa, On August 4, 2022 at 14:23

We’re 58 days away from the big day so now we’re at the stage of fine tuning all of the final details. How many days away are you and what do you have left to do? I just picked up our marriage license...

Rachay, monday 8-Aug-22 12 119
Nicole
Invitations
Nicole, On August 4, 2022 at 17:34

Hi guys! I was just wondering what the appropriate timeline is to send out wedding invitations? We aren’t doing save the dates, just the invites. However, the majority of our guests do not live...

Rachay, monday 8-Aug-22 8 115
Julie
Invitation Envelopes - labels, tacky?
Julie, On July 28, 2022 at 13:52

Trying to keep this wedding within budget as best as possible. With that said, working on the invitations and i love DIY. The inexpensive route with Staples doesn't allow for pre printed envelopes. Is...

Julie, tuesday 2-Aug-22 13 156
Ellen
Bridal Party Gift
Ellen, On July 25, 2022 at 13:23

What are some good bridal party gift ideas for my girls?

Audrey, thursday 28-Jul-22 16 111
Jenny
Frustrated about the rehearsal dinner
Jenny, On July 25, 2022 at 13:48

So apparently when we first asked my fiancés dad to host and pay for the rehearsal dinner literally over a year ago he heard “host” and not “pay” and now is apparently shocked that they’re supposed to...

Elizabeth, thursday 28-Jul-22 13 165
Daily
Frustrating and worried about covid
Daily, On July 23, 2022 at 17:15

I just need to vent!! People are so selfish!! Uhh my husband’s cousin and daughter already RSVP and I just messaged her today asking which hotel shes staying. Now she said she won’t make it!! Like...

Carine, thursday 28-Jul-22 8 131
Ellen
Wedding Color Theme
Ellen, On July 25, 2022 at 13:24

What are some wedding color theme ideas?

Alyx, wednesday 27-Jul-22 5 56
Chantel
Engagement party thank you gifts
Chantel, On July 26, 2022 at 12:13

Hi everyone! I am currently thinking of a tiny thank you gift for the guests attending our engagement party in October. I have seen a lot that guests don't actually take the gift so to make/buy less...

Carine, tuesday 26-Jul-22 12 85
Meghan
Hair and makeup trial
Meghan, On July 14, 2022 at 10:47

Has/is anyone not doing a trial? I personally know my makeup artist very well so i'm not worried that she'll butcher me on my wedding day and the hairstyle i want is so simple that you couldn't mess...

Julie, tuesday 26-Jul-22 10 79
Gina
Money only bridal shower-invitation
Gina, On January 6, 2018 at 19:30

Hello everyone! I am the first one in my family/friends to be getting married and I only been to bridal showers when I was a young girl. I am planning a bridal shower and I do not want to receive any...

Shannon, tuesday 26-Jul-22 17 20,770
Jenny
It’s my bridal shower today!
Jenny, On July 23, 2022 at 09:55

I’m super excited for my bridal shower today 😄 were your showers a surprise or did you know about them beforehand?

Meghan, monday 25-Jul-22 4 60
Amanda
Bachelorette Party Weekend
Amanda, On July 13, 2022 at 23:04

Hey Ladies!!! I can't keep my excitement to myself!!! My MOH, myself and my other girlfriend are heading to Calgary tomorrow for a weekend of music at the Calgary Stampede!! Tomorrow night we're off...

Amanda, thursday 21-Jul-22 17 166
Christine
Buck and Doe - Permit Process and Costs
Christine, On August 28, 2019 at 12:34

If you think buck and does are tacky and tasteless - stop reading right here haha. They are completely normal and expected where I live and super fun for all. We are planning on having a buck and doe...

Shyann, tuesday 19-Jul-22 4 443 1
Meghan
Marriage License
Meghan, On July 14, 2022 at 11:00

When I go pick up my marriage license does my Fiancé have to come with me? he doesn't seem to understand why we both need to be there. but i was told once that we both have to be there. Can anyone...

Meghan, friday 15-Jul-22 15 135 1
Meghan
Rehearsal Dinner problems
Meghan, On July 14, 2022 at 10:50

We have called soooooo many restaurants to host our rehearsal dinner the friday night before our wedding and no one wants to take us!! i'm at a loss and don't know what to do! a brunch after the...

Hank, friday 15-Jul-22 8 80
Amanda
Detail Photo's
Amanda, On July 14, 2022 at 11:03

What items did you include in your details box for your photographer? Any items you forgot that you wish you had included? I'll be asking our photographer what she recommends too but thought I would...

Carine, friday 15-Jul-22 9 87

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