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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?...


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...

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,...


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


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...

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...
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...

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...


Hello Ladies ..... my Fh asked me the other night what we are getting our parents as gifts for the wedding ... and I stop and said oh crap... I hadent thought of that yet ... I have absoloutley no...





Hey guys, Sooo I fell in my stairs last week and I either cracked or badly bruised a rib. I am on pain killers for the next 10 days, my wedding is in 24 days and my dress is really tight around the...

My son, who is 28, is walking me down the aisle and will stand with me as Bridesman. My daughter (24) is my MOH. She's been pretty easy to select gifts for, but I'm at a loss for my son. I have a hip...

Did you have a stag and doe? Is it worth it? How much did you spend on it, and what was your return? A few people are trying to push one, I just wanna know if it's worth it? Thanks!

Bridezilla has appeared ! So many things have started to fall apart with less than 3 weeks before the big day! Still working out a few things here and their but now I'm worried that I'm forgetting...

How much time are you giving yourselves to plan the big day? Will your engagement be long or short? Photo by Isle + Oak Photography in Coquitlam, BC Next Question: To-Do List - Long or Short? Back to...


Alright everybody, more and more ladies (and gents) are joining wedding wire everyday and I remember back when I first started here on wedding wire one of the biggest ice breakers was giving the...

Hi all, For those of you who gave your bridal party little gifts the day of the wedding would you mind sharing with me what you gave each person. Hoping others ideas will spark some of my own

Hi everyone! What do you think of the fact that me and my fiance wouldn't dance at the same time when it's Father and daughter dance / Mother and groom dance because we would have two different song....

I just had my bridal shower this weekend and it just dawned on me now that I didn't get a picture with my mom at my shower. We are both social butterflies and were too busy chatting haha. I feel sick...
Hey ladies !!! Just curious what your opinion is on this!! Who is is responsible for paying for the items for the stag and doe? Should it come out of the wedding parties pockets or the bride and groom...

This is the one thing that I find absolutely mind boggling! I don't have a clue what we're doing for transportation to and from the wedding venue! I got a quote back from a limo company and they...

So.... I just attended my FH's cousin's wedding this past Saturday... and my suspicions were correct! I was tipped off at the wedding shower that she had at the beginning of June and now that I have...

We just got our engagement photos, and I just wanted to share in my excitement! It was hard choosing just 5 to share. We took them at my parent's property in the country and were lucky to have such...





Is someone hosting your shower, bachelor/ette party, engagement party, or rehearsal dinner? If so, are you giving them a gift? What will you give to your party host? Photo by Tiara Nicole Photography...


We always want to hear about your countdown to your wedding day, but are you also counting up from your proposal date? How long have you been engaged? Photo: Mag Hood Photography >>Click here to...


A ski trip? Taking in a Leafs game? Experiencing the Calgary Stampede? Clubbing, shopping, and some spa time in a city with great nightlife? Where are your favorite destinations for a killer bach...


Religious officiant is requiring us to go thru pre-marriage counselling before the big day. Has anyone recently done it? Was it helpful? any thoughts? TIA!

What is going in your emergency bridal bag? Here is my list so far. Bobbypins, hairspray, backup veil comb, needle and ivory thread, mints/gum, body/clothing tape, lint roller, safety pins, nail kit...

Now this is a biggy - having a bachelorette/stagette! With my wedding coming up this October 5th I am being questioned as to what I do and do not want at my party and it got me thinking.... what DO I...


How inconvenient is it when guests don't RSVP?! It's frustrating and rude! What is your plan for when guests don't get their RSVPs in on time? How much time did you leave yourself to chase up guests...

Hi all, I feel guilty even writing this here but I need advice. I got engaged to my fiancé 5 months ago, with a ring I never saw before it was made. Now here’s the thing, I had told him I like halos...

I'm crossing some things off of the to do list, and one of those things is the gifts for the wedding party. I got all the girls these Kate Spade earrings to wear on the day, and then I also got them...


Hello, lovelies! We are officially three weeks out, and I have yet to have a good idea for a mother of the groom gift. Just a bit of backstory, my biological mother and I have been estranged for many...