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Joey
All about the venue - How many venues did you visit before you booked yours?
Joey, On August 12, 2019 at 09:05

Did you do most of your venue research online and only visit a few? Or did you take weekly trips across the province to visit lots and lots of venue options? How man venues do you think you visited...

Erin, tuesday 3-Sep-19 18 89
Joey
All about the venue - How did you first hear about your venue?
Joey, On August 12, 2019 at 09:05

How did you first learn about your venue? Was it a recommendation from a friend? Did you attend a wedding there? Did you discover it on WeddingWire? Photo by Alexandra Jakubowska Wedding Photographer...

Erin, tuesday 3-Sep-19 20 124
Sam
Date for stag and doe
Sam, On August 24, 2019 at 21:59

When are you most likely to attend a stag and doe? What time of year or holiday?

Rayanne, saturday 31-Aug-19 6 376
Joey
Most Drama vs Most Helpful
Joey, On August 27, 2019 at 08:02

Tell us who had the biggest impact during your wedding planning - Who brought the most drama? And who has been the most helpful? Photo by Beau Monde Studios in Brampton

Alix, friday 30-Aug-19 11 101
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Invitations and feeling overwhelmed!
Sarah, On August 26, 2019 at 01:08

But of a rant... So we are less than 2 months from the wedding day. Today we sent out the invitations. I had a meltdown for an hour last night trying to avoid hand writing the invitations. My family...

Katelyn, tuesday 27-Aug-19 6 121
Joey
The Best of Canada - The best Canadian stores and items to put on your registry
Joey, On July 1, 2019 at 09:53

Another opportunity to #ShopLocal comes when you register for gifts. What are your favorite Canadian stores? Will you register for an HBC blanket? Lululemon workout gear? A new serving set from...

BunnyBride, tuesday 27-Aug-19 18 267
Joey
Flip Out Or Forget It? - Strippers at the bachelor(ette) party
Joey, On January 14, 2019 at 09:16

This is a hot button issue, for sure! How would you feel about there being strippers at your SO's bachelor/ette party? Does this make you flip out? Or are you able to forget it? Flip Out! It's just...

Meaghan, tuesday 27-Aug-19 34 956
Joey
Flip Out Or Forget It? - Your wedding party member doesn't show up to a pre-wedding event
Joey, On January 14, 2019 at 09:19

You want your nearest and dearest friends by your side in the run up to your wedding. How do you feel about wedding party members who bail on pre-wedding events? Does this make you flip out? Or are...

BunnyBride, tuesday 27-Aug-19 29 138
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Melt down
Ann1, On August 26, 2019 at 12:27

I just lost 2 bridesmaids and my flower girl after spending 900$ in custom stuff with names on it and wedding is only 54 days away. I'm so pissed off cause now I'm down to 1 moh and 1 bm and fh...

Katelyn, tuesday 27-Aug-19 8 145
Deanna
Bridal party help!
Deanna, On August 22, 2019 at 11:33

So, I have a situation in my hands right now. My wedding is a little over a year away, and we are already having troubles with my fiance's best man (who apparently doesn't want to be a best man...

Kristen, monday 26-Aug-19 17 371
Lisa
I can officially say I'm getting married this month!
Lisa, On August 1, 2019 at 09:41

It's the last day of the month, but still! How are the rest of the August 2019 brides doing?

Ashley, monday 26-Aug-19 44 466
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Day of
Shannon, On August 18, 2019 at 19:19

Hello everyone, I have read a few post on packing for the day. This may seem simple to some, but what do I or my FH need to pack for day of? I assume it's stuff for the day of the wedding, also your...

Emily, friday 23-Aug-19 10 123
Sam
Stag and doe
Sam, On August 22, 2019 at 18:01

For people who did have stag and does how far before your wedding did you have it, also how long before that did you start selling tickets?

Sam, friday 23-Aug-19 7 96
Celeste
Bridal Party Gifts
Celeste, On August 14, 2019 at 13:11

I’m trying to figure out what to get my bridesmaid and MOH for the wedding day. I got them compact makeup mirrors but I want to get them a little more. I would like some ideas!!! What did you girls do...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 5 67
Kelly
Rehearsal Dinner
Kelly, On August 15, 2019 at 10:37

Question: Is it still a custom that all out of town guests are invited to the rehearsal and the dinner afterwards? Our rehearsal is later, like 7pm, so we're just doing a drinks and apps thing after...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 10 143
Amanda
Engagement Video!
Amanda, On August 19, 2019 at 15:27

Amanda & Corey - Engagement Video I am beyond happy and excited to share My FH's & I's engagement Video! We fell in love with it, and if anyone doesn't know the song lyrics, search the...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 8 114
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Website worries
Madison, On August 20, 2019 at 10:00

Hi everyone, We are making a website for our RSVP’s and general wedding information since we are doing a destination wedding. Can anyone recommend things I must include that makes things easier on us...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 5 104 1
Lauren
How to Manage Expectations with Bridal Party?
Lauren, On August 17, 2019 at 10:25

Hi There! I have some bridal party questions that I'm hoping you all can help me with 😊 1. Nobody in my bridal party really knows each other. One of them lives on the other side of the country. Here...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 14 304
Joey
Bridal shower themes
Joey, On August 10, 2019 at 14:05

Do you prefer your bridal showers themed or un-themed? What's the most creative, best theme you've seen? Does your shower have a theme? Photo from our article on 10 Awesome Bridal Shower Themes ...

Rayanne, tuesday 20-Aug-19 8 84
Miav
Enrol in flower arrangement workshop?
Miav, On August 14, 2019 at 18:36

Has anybody tried/thinking to enrol in a floral workshop to try making their own bouquets? I've been considering this, not sure if it's worth it, classes are around 90cad per class.. TIA!

Erin, saturday 17-Aug-19 5 60
Julie
Bachelorette camping trip !!!
Julie, On August 13, 2019 at 08:44

Hi everyone ! We are having a bachelorette camping trip this Friday coming up and I wanted to have a few ideas of what kind of activities we could do? I have a few ideas of my own but I want to know...

Julie, tuesday 13-Aug-19 6 82
Veronica
Engagement Photos!
Veronica, On July 24, 2019 at 11:27

AHHH. Just got them back yesterday! I am so in love with all of them, it was so hard to narrow it down to these six to share here. Just like almost everyone, I was nervous about how it would go...

Veronica, monday 12-Aug-19 36 412
Joey
Use it or lose it? - A hashtag
Joey, On June 17, 2019 at 08:49

Is having a wedding #hashtag important to you? Have you thought up a creative one yourself, or enlisted WeddingWire to help you come up with one? Or are your guests not likely to use one when they...

BunnyBride, monday 12-Aug-19 26 149
Lynnie
Who's hosting your shower?
Lynnie, On July 8, 2019 at 09:05

Who's hosting your bridal or couples shower? ☂️ Your friends or a family member? Photo from Invitations Etc. in Niagara Falls, ON Next Question: Who is more likely to RSVP on time? Back to the...

BunnyBride, monday 12-Aug-19 19 126
Lynnie
Who did you share your engagement news with first?
Lynnie, On July 8, 2019 at 09:05

Who was the first person that you told about your engagement? Was it one of your friends, or a family member? Photo by Finlay Burrage in Delta, BC Next Question: Who's going dress shopping with you?...

BunnyBride, monday 12-Aug-19 37 211
Becky
Wedding Vow Struggles
Becky, On August 9, 2019 at 10:27

I am struggling hard with how to write vows- I am horrible with words and expressing myself. I was searching on here for different idea's or ways to write vows. Thought would share some articles to...

Kathy, friday 9-Aug-19 6 90
Joey
Who was there for your engagement?
Joey, On August 7, 2019 at 08:05

Who witnessed your proposal? Was it an intimate affair between only you and your partner, or were you surrounded by friends, family, and even strangers? How about a photographer, musician,...

Tori, friday 9-Aug-19 12 105
Marissa
Engagement picture
Marissa, On July 23, 2019 at 21:44

Hi everyone Our engagement picture are finally done , so I thought I would share some of my favourite ones

Sondra, thursday 8-Aug-19 21 155
Michelle
What did you forget the last week?
Michelle, On August 2, 2019 at 17:08

GUYS. 25 minutes and I'm officially on holidays. Just under NINE DAYS left before my wedding! Did you forget anything the week prior? I'm pretty on top of things (maybe too much, tension in my chest...

Michelle, thursday 8-Aug-19 9 161
Mystica
Breaking Invite Traditions
Mystica, On July 13, 2019 at 16:45

As you all know, the guest list for the actual reception can get out of hand. It’s hard to incorporate everyone that matters to you, & everyone that you think should be in attendance as a...

Sarah, sunday 4-Aug-19 4 100
J
Video without a TV or projector?!
JJJJ, On July 15, 2019 at 06:47

I made a video that I need guests to see before the wedding, but there won’t be a TV or projector. The wedding is in a backyard. The best solution I have is to provide a link to a private YouTube...

Cliodhna, friday 2-Aug-19 4 65
Joey
Registry - did you set them up together or separately?
Joey, On August 1, 2019 at 08:05

Did you and your SO create your registries together, or did just one of you set them up? Who decided which stores to register at? Who added the most gifts? Who checks in the most often to see what's...

Miav, thursday 1-Aug-19 5 72

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