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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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Liz J
Alternative text to RSVP page ideas!
Liz J, On August 16, 2019 at 16:47

I don't like the default "will you be joining us or do you have to miss it?" caption on the Weddingwire rsvp page. I'd like to know what other people have used instead!

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 4 69
Tori
Wedding Shower Involvement
Tori, On August 29, 2019 at 16:52

Soooooooo, basically I reached out to a friend and I brought up how I'm excited for my Wedding Shower next weekend - and she had no idea about it... I talked to my Mom and Sister/MOH who are throwing...

Tori, thursday 12-Sep-19 15 155
Kelly
MOH not attending rehearsal dinner
Kelly, On August 27, 2019 at 17:18

Thats weird right? I realize that the actual rehearsal is the important bit, and she'll be there for that, but it would be nice to have everybody hang out casually after and just have a laugh. She's a...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 12 166
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Wedding Shower
Christine, On August 28, 2019 at 08:21

The thought of my wedding shower is stressing me out a bit so I figured I would turn to the community for help! My FH and I have been living together for 5 years and really don’t need anything for our...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 14 139
Sara
Stag & Doe
Sara, On August 28, 2019 at 11:44

Hi,Can you please tell me who you typically invite to your Stag & Doe? I have heard people that are invited to the wedding and people who are not? Is this true?

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 9 86
Katrin
Only 16 days left!
Katrin, On August 29, 2019 at 16:17

16 days... 16 DAYS!!!!!!!!! So excited, nervous, in love, among other things... What are some tips or things I should be doing? Everything is paid for now, I just have to coordinate everyone...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 9 116
Alison
Bridesmaid Gifts
Alison, On August 30, 2019 at 16:40

I’m officially having a big issue figuring out part of my bridesmaids present! So as part of the present I’m giving the girls a wine bottle with a personalized thank you label on it. My problem is two...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 10 125
Allison
Shower Photobooth fun!
Allison, On September 2, 2019 at 20:44

Well I had my bridal shower August 24 and it was a such a fun day! We had an I do BBQ afterwards with my FH and all the guys so it was a fun party! I have some photos from the our "photobooth" with...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 17 114
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Engagement Announcement Help!
Crystal, On September 1, 2019 at 01:43

Hey guys and gals! Okay, so I haven't been engaged for very long, but I already told most of the "immediates" in my family about it, EXCEPT my father. Now, I'm on the younger end of the engaged women...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 10 122
Casey
Planning Milestone: last Month!
Casey, On September 3, 2019 at 10:22

Good Morning Wedding Wire! As of tomorrow we will be 1 month away from our big day! September is looking to be a super busy month for us. I have my final dress fitting next week, final appointment...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 17 110
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Confession time
Amanda, On September 4, 2019 at 06:57

I am feeling a little guilty for 2 reasons. One being that I am ready to cancel the wedding and just go to city hall. Our guest list with kids climbed to almost 200 invited, we agreed to 100 tops. The...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 18 163
Becky
FSIL refuses to get a babysitter
Becky, On September 4, 2019 at 09:32

Rant and advice needed From the beginning we said no kids at the wedding - we gave all siblings a year and half to find a babysitter. Everyone did but one- we get married next weekend and looks like...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 20 157
H
Bridesmaids Help!
Hannah, On September 5, 2019 at 12:22

Hello fellow brides! Our wedding is next summer and we are deciding on our wedding party. I have 5 extremely close girlfriends that I consider family. I've known each for over 15 years but I also have...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 12 103
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Tumblers for bridesmaids
Katrine, On September 8, 2019 at 13:29

Hi everyone! I’m looking at getting tumblers for my girls as well as the mother of the bride and mother of the groom since we’ll all be getting ready together. Option 1: have their titles on them (ie...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 9 93
Julie
This is it !!! In need of reassurance !!!
Julie, On September 8, 2019 at 19:41

This is it !!! 6 days left until we say ‘I do’ !!! This has been the most stressful and exciting experience ever !!! I’m in need of reassurance since I still have doubts and fears that something might...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 16 116
Shauntay
Dinner rehearsal
Shauntay, On September 9, 2019 at 21:03

Hi everyone! Just curious who usually takes care of the dinner rehearsal? Is it up to the bride and groom to provide dinner to the wedding party? I'm sure there are some in laws that host rehearsal...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 11 89
Michelle
Legal Name Change Before the Wedding?
Michelle, On September 10, 2019 at 09:33

So here's the thing, my ID expires on my birthday next year which is less than two weeks before my wedding. It would make more sense to renew my ID under my married name rather than have to get a new...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 8 187
Megan
Getting ready before the wedding- Advice!
Megan, On January 2, 2019 at 09:53

I am a bit conflicted on where to get my hair and makeup done, and where to get dressed. The venue doesn’t have a bridal suite to get ready in, it is more of just a small holding place for the bride...

Rachel-Anne, thursday 12-Sep-19 7 128
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Which one do I pick for my MOH?
Tanya, On August 11, 2019 at 11:03

I've started the wedding planning process little over a month ago and I've come to a crossroads. My sister has "claimed" the title of bridesmaid ever since we were children. BUT my best friend has...

Tanya, wednesday 11-Sep-19 13 168
Joey
True or False? - I have had a wedding nightmare
Joey, On December 3, 2018 at 08:05

So many of us know this all too well - you spend all day worrying about wedding planning that it bubbles up in your subconscious. Are you no stranger to bad wedding dreams? True or False? - I have had...

Steph, wednesday 11-Sep-19 31 166
Joey
True or False? - I started planning before the proposal
Joey, On December 3, 2018 at 08:05

Before the engagement was "official" did you start a wedding Pinterest board? Make mental lists of your wedding likes and dislikes? Maybe even try on a few dresses or suits? True or False? - I started...

Steph, wednesday 11-Sep-19 37 283
Joey
Secret or Sharing? - Your engagement photos
Joey, On June 3, 2019 at 08:35

Have you showed off the shots from your engagement photo shoot? Have you sent one out as your Save The Date? Or are your engagement photos just for you to enjoy? Are you keeping your engagement...

Steph, wednesday 11-Sep-19 25 147
Lynnie
Who's older?
Lynnie, On June 10, 2019 at 09:30

What's the age difference in your relationship? Who's older - you or your fiancé(e)? Photo by New Paramount Studios in Toronto Next Question: Who has a bigger family? Back to the Beginning: You or...

Steph, wednesday 11-Sep-19 36 258
Lynnie
Who proposed?
Lynnie, On June 10, 2019 at 09:30

Who popped the question? 💍 You or your fiancé(e)? Photo by ENV Photography in Banff Next Question: Who's older? Back to the Beginning: You or your fiancé(e)?

Steph, wednesday 11-Sep-19 26 167
Joey
Canadian Trends and Traditions - The month when you got engaged
Joey, On May 20, 2019 at 08:26

Did you know that winter is the most popular time for engagements? "Engagement season" takes place through the winter months (what better way to celebrate your love than snuggling up with your future...

Toni Rose, saturday 7-Sep-19 51 319
Joey
Engagement photo shoot - indoors or outdoors?
Joey, On May 16, 2019 at 08:05

Share your engagement photo shoot location. Will you be getting into nature and taking your engagement pictures outside? Or have you selected a weather-proof indoor location for your e-pics? Was it...

BunnyBride, saturday 7-Sep-19 20 261
Jessica
Canada Post: Mailing wedding invitations?
Jessica, On September 6, 2019 at 12:17

Hello! We are getting ready to mail our invitations but I was just wondering if there's anything specific we should know before sending them out. We will be mailing through Canada Post. I have heard...

Kirsten, saturday 7-Sep-19 15 2,506
Becky
Got my proposal boxes in for the bridesmaids!!
Becky, On March 29, 2018 at 11:28

So excited I got these boxes in! They include the box with their name, wine glass, makeup bag, wine label and card! I got it off of etsy from Ms. to Mrs. Weddings. She is located out of Hamilton and...

Shelby, thursday 5-Sep-19 19 263
Holly
Number of Bridesmaids to Groomsmen/Bestman
Holly, On August 17, 2019 at 13:35

Me and My Fiance are getting married next October a week before halloween at City Hall. I have already asked a girlfriend to be a Bridesmaid and another to be my MOH. My Fiance hasn't asked anyone on...

Bianca, thursday 5-Sep-19 7 129
Bekah
Photographer for rehearsal dinner?
Bekah, On August 19, 2019 at 21:51

Did anyone have their photographer come to take pictures during their rehearsal dinner? There will be a fair amount of people attending as we are opening it up to whoever would like to come. We will...

Bianca, thursday 5-Sep-19 7 111
Sharlene
Favourable weather forecast
Sharlene, On July 23, 2019 at 09:48

22 °C with a mix of sun and clouds for our wedding day. I sure hope they are right with 11 days to go that is perfect weather especially given our usually wet summer we have had this far.

Sharlene, wednesday 4-Sep-19 20 150
Alli
Engagement Photo's!
Alli, On August 20, 2019 at 15:16

I am so thrilled with our engagement photo's - I just had to share. Being that we're having a November wedding we wanted to wait till this summer to take the photo's, and oh man I am so glad we did!...

Alli, wednesday 4-Sep-19 20 163

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