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Kaitlyn
Winter Engagement Party Ideas?
Kaitlyn, On June 29, 2019 at 15:05

Hey all, I’ve been wanting an engagement party so I was thinking of having one on the one year anniversary of our engagement - December 13. Any ideas for a winter engagement party?

Erin, tuesday 2-Jul-19 7 81
Brittany
Early wedding gift etiquette
Brittany, On June 27, 2019 at 18:41

We received a RSVP back in the mail today, that was a decline. However they included a card and a cheque. What is proper etiquette ? Do I cash it now ? our wedding is still two months out. So that is...

Erin, tuesday 2-Jul-19 10 118
Joey
Down on one knee
Joey, On June 5, 2019 at 08:20

Did you or your partner get down on one knee to pop the question? Or did you put a different twist on your big moment? Did your proposal happen down on one knee? Seated?Delivered by dog?? Photos via...

Jenna, tuesday 2-Jul-19 24 165
Donna
4 days to Go
Donna, On July 1, 2019 at 17:15

Well we did our Rehearsal my Groom's Niece never showed up for taking photos. WOW that was not cool at all. So no photos to share with you, not sure if anyone took anything, haven't gotten anything...

Vinod, tuesday 2-Jul-19 4 108
Sheri-Lyn
First Look
Sheri-Lyn, On June 26, 2019 at 11:01

I am curious to know what everyone's experience was with a first look. My fiancee wants to stick with the more traditional waiting for the ceremony. But I think if we did a first look we get to share...

Amanda, friday 28-Jun-19 22 325
Donna
What makes me mad the most
Donna, On June 26, 2019 at 15:41

I wouldn't call her a friend anymore someone from my past. She does hairdressing Wendy found me last year, said about being friends. We grew up kinda together, but I can't see why I wanna be friends...

Erin, friday 28-Jun-19 4 128
K
Engagement Ring is Too Big
Kaitlin, On June 27, 2019 at 12:39

Hi all! My fiancé sized my ring perfectly- before I lost weight. I heard that you can put a spring at the back as a temporary fix. I don’t want to resize it in case my fingers get bigger or smaller...

Casey, thursday 27-Jun-19 8 103
Joey
Did you make any plans before you were engaged?
Joey, On June 18, 2019 at 08:05

What ideas for your wedding did you decide on before you got engaged? Did you have your eye on a ring? Had you picked your dream venue? Was your Pinterest full of ideas for a certain design theme?...

Michelle, wednesday 26-Jun-19 15 114
Kelly
I do BBQ success!
Kelly, On June 24, 2019 at 12:57

Oh gosh! I'm SO TIRED today! But its a good tired. We had our BBQ couple's shower yesterday and it was so wonderful. Just feeling really grateful. Showers are so weird though, right? Like its SUPER...

Vinod, tuesday 25-Jun-19 12 100
Becky
How many days left till you're married!?
Becky, On June 10, 2019 at 15:54

I have 96 days left and counting ! I am so excited and just trying to do smaller items which seems to add up. What are you most excited about in the days left leading to your wedding? Whats something...

Amanda, tuesday 25-Jun-19 66 487
Brittany
Bridesmaid Being Frustrating
Brittany, On May 22, 2019 at 15:07

I know this is small potatoes.. However one of my bridesmaids is making a big deal about the fact that she has to be at the hotel for 9:00 AM when her make up appointment is not until 11. I am paying...

Amanda, tuesday 25-Jun-19 30 321
Ashley
$0 Bridal Shower Gift Ideas
Ashley, On June 24, 2019 at 16:41

Hello Everyone! We are in the midst of planning my bridal shower. The shower will be only 4 days before my wedding as I have pushed it as long as I can so that my Groom's family can attend as they...

Erin, tuesday 25-Jun-19 9 107
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Stag and Doe
Megan, On June 18, 2019 at 19:17

Hey all, I’m having my buck and doe on the 20th of July. I’ve never been to one personally and have no idea how they work. Tickets have already been sold and still selling, I’ve got a location booked,...

Casey, tuesday 25-Jun-19 4 96
Seleena
99 days!!
Seleena, On June 16, 2019 at 12:36

Today is a special day for me. It is, of course, Fathers Day. Today is also my sisters second wedding anniversary. I still remember it like it was yesterday. Today is also the day I caught the bouquet...

Seleena, tuesday 25-Jun-19 12 83
Jessica
Bachelorette Party
Jessica, On June 23, 2019 at 20:25

I recently got engaged and will be having my engagement party this July. Our wedding will Hopefully be July 2022. I want to start planning my bachelorette party to give everyone time to save some...

Erin, tuesday 25-Jun-19 12 179
Tina
Other parties?
Tina, On June 19, 2019 at 21:50

I'm so confused about all the wedding-related party options that are out there. Stag & Doe, Shower, Bachelorette, etc. I'm 41, and my fiance is 45. I seriously don't want to do a party in a club....

Bianca, tuesday 25-Jun-19 15 165
Helen
Cash bar Question
Helen, On June 20, 2019 at 22:11

Hi ladies, I am just wondering for 180 guests, how much liquor (type as well) did you buy for your cash/toonie bar and did you have a set drink menu?

Erin, monday 24-Jun-19 4 92
Lynnie
Share your favourite engagement picture! 📷
Lynnie, On June 18, 2019 at 17:47

Have you taken your engagement pictures? Show off your favorite pics and share the inspiration!! Let's see 'em! 📷 Photo by Dezaree A. Photography in Red Deer

Mandy, sunday 23-Jun-19 12 143
Lynnie
Will you have toasts at your rehearsal dinner?
Lynnie, On January 15, 2018 at 10:05

Are you doing toasts at your rehearsal dinner? Who will be toasting? Photo from UBC Farm in Vancouver >> Next question: What are you going to wear to your rehearsal dinner? To start from...

Tara, sunday 23-Jun-19 9 74
Nicole
Combining Bridal Shower and Wedding thank you cards?
Nicole, On June 19, 2019 at 14:20

Can I combine thank you cards for my bridal showers and wedding? I had a couple bridal showers thrown for me this past month, and with the craziness of final wedding planning I haven't gotten around...

Nicole, saturday 22-Jun-19 12 1,288
Kelsey
Bridal Shower Dress Disaster
Kelsey, On June 18, 2019 at 16:42

So my bridal shower is coming up in a couple weeks and I went out to find a dress to wear. First thing you should know is that I HATE wearing dresses - I don't know how to sit like a lady, my thunder...

Toni Rose, saturday 22-Jun-19 15 239
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Bridal shower
Fiona, On June 17, 2019 at 11:00

Hi everyone! My wedding is next month, and it’s very intimate (21 ppl - immediate family only) My sister who is my MOH has asked if I’d like a bridal shower and invite friends and coworkers. I don’t...

Fiona, wednesday 19-Jun-19 6 99
Becky
Dress for Bridal shower
Becky, On June 18, 2019 at 10:12

I have been trying to find a white dress or something even white with floral but haven't had much luck in person finding something. There are websites like vici dolls, shein, and few others have tried...

Becky, wednesday 19-Jun-19 12 145
Tara
Breaking std etiquette!?
Tara, On June 16, 2019 at 14:54

Background: we are legally married for immigration, but haven’t had our formal wedding etc. My MIL wants me to send Save The Dates to family members my husband can’t recall meeting or knowing the...

Allison, monday 17-Jun-19 10 189
Lauren
Sending out Save the Dates - What Method is Best?
Lauren, On June 14, 2019 at 22:20

Hi there, Looking for some advice for the save the dates. We have purchased a website via Wix. We'd like to use it to streamline our save the dates. I used our site to send out engagement party...

Vinod, monday 17-Jun-19 8 105
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Stag
Nancy, On April 20, 2019 at 11:09

Hello, I was just wondering if people still do stags and how far before the wedding.would u do one.. both our parents are not helping financially so we need to try to make money somehow to help pay...

Nancy, monday 17-Jun-19 8 103
Lyndsay
Is a Stag and Doe worth it?
Lyndsay, On January 10, 2019 at 14:30

Hey everyone, My fiance and I are trying to decide if its worth doing a stag and doe before our wedding. Does anyone have experience with this? Is it worth it to try and make a bit of money for the...

J. M., monday 17-Jun-19 10 5,115 1
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Buck and Doe Question
Amanda, On February 8, 2019 at 12:42

So typically for a buck and doe what im hearing is that the wedding party donates a prize for it. However we have gotten so many now that we technically do not require more. We are doing a draw for a...

Kelly, monday 17-Jun-19 9 573
Kaite
Raffle prize/door prize
Kaite, On March 2, 2019 at 09:09

Posted in OntarioOkay so I need suggestions for a prize for my stag and doe. My fiance and I live in two different cities about 2.5 hours apart, we have decided to have our stag and doe out where he...

Kelly, monday 17-Jun-19 6 554
Kelsey
Stag and doe ticket prices
Kelsey, On February 16, 2019 at 10:58

I’m just wondering what everyone has seen in terms of most expensive stag and doe/ jack and jill ticket prices. We are trying to decide on prices for ours- most we have seen are about $20....

Kelly, monday 17-Jun-19 7 3,363
Kelsey
Stag and Doe - dj or no Dj?
Kelsey, On March 1, 2019 at 10:13

My mom is insistent that we NEED to have a DJ at the stag and doe or no one will stick around. We are still going to have music but she wants it to be more of a dance than anything.

Kelly, monday 17-Jun-19 7 488
Brittani
Stag & Doe/buck & Doe/jack & Jill
Brittani, On May 1, 2019 at 11:15

So, I've seen recently that a lot of people do these Stag & Doe parties (though they may be called a variety of things). Who is supposed to plan this? Is it the wedding party, or the bride and...

Kelly, monday 17-Jun-19 8 597

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