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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
Natasha
Parents gifts ..... ideas
Natasha, On December 2, 2016 at 15:03

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...

Katrine, thursday 1-Aug-19 8 171
Missa
Rib Injury before the wedding
Missa, On July 24, 2019 at 08:20

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...

Taylor, thursday 1-Aug-19 10 128
Lisa
Bridesman Gift Ideas?
Lisa, On July 23, 2019 at 12:13

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...

Kelsie, wednesday 31-Jul-19 15 177
Crystal
Stag and doe
Crystal, On June 2, 2019 at 11:20

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!

Amanda, wednesday 31-Jul-19 18 752
Tee
Help! Last Minute Details
Tee, On June 17, 2019 at 14:05

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...

Jennifer, wednesday 31-Jul-19 7 206
Lynnie
Engagement - Long or Short?
Lynnie, On April 29, 2019 at 09:05

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...

BunnyBride, tuesday 30-Jul-19 33 214
Tori
Proposal Stories
Tori, On July 29, 2019 at 10:28

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...

Alix, tuesday 30-Jul-19 7 101
Aylssa
Bridal party day of gifts?
Aylssa, On July 22, 2019 at 21:19

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

Rebecca, monday 29-Jul-19 16 297
Stéphanie
Father and daughter dance / Mother and groom dance
Stéphanie, On July 4, 2019 at 15:29

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....

Kelly, monday 29-Jul-19 19 474
Amy Y
Forgot to get a picture with my Mom at my Bridal Shower :(
Amy Y, On July 22, 2019 at 10:28

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...

Vinod, saturday 27-Jul-19 8 170
K
Stag and doe
Kelly, On July 4, 2019 at 09:28

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...

Rayanne, thursday 25-Jul-19 8 117
Kelly
Transportation
Kelly, On June 3, 2019 at 11:26

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...

Sam, thursday 25-Jul-19 29 376
Tori
Colour Woes
Tori, On July 22, 2019 at 15:29

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...

Hélène, wednesday 24-Jul-19 10 161
Marissa
Engagement Photos!
Marissa, On June 27, 2019 at 18:33

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...

Chere-Lee, wednesday 24-Jul-19 19 216
Joey
Thank you gifts for your shower hosts
Joey, On July 13, 2019 at 14:05

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...

Becky, tuesday 23-Jul-19 4 70
Joey
Back to Basics - How long have you been engaged?
Joey, On July 2, 2018 at 09:07

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...

Andrea, monday 22-Jul-19 36 194
Joey
The Best of Canada - The best destination for a bachelor or bachelorette party
Joey, On July 1, 2019 at 09:56

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...

Andrea, monday 22-Jul-19 16 152
Miav
Pre-marriage counselling?
Miav, On July 17, 2019 at 11:57

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!

Kathy, monday 22-Jul-19 10 105
Katelyn
What is going in your day of bag?
Katelyn, On July 17, 2019 at 14:08

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...

Katelyn, monday 22-Jul-19 16 125
Tori
Bachelorette/stagette
Tori, On July 11, 2019 at 10:05

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...

Bianca, sunday 21-Jul-19 23 448
Joey
RSVP missed deadlines
Joey, On July 4, 2019 at 08:05

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...

Bianca, sunday 21-Jul-19 19 260
S
Engagement ring dilemma: Engaged for months and now fell in love with a different setting
Scarlett, On July 19, 2019 at 11:52

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...

Veronica, friday 19-Jul-19 15 1,004
Kelly
Wedding Party Gift Feedback
Kelly, On July 10, 2019 at 17:18

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...

Amanda, friday 19-Jul-19 9 140
Jenn
Mother of the Groom Gift Ideas?
Jenn, On March 30, 2019 at 07:58

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...

Tori, friday 19-Jul-19 17 276

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