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Samm
Stag and Doe
Samm, On May 2, 2019 at 22:48

Hi there! Wondering if anyone knows of places/ businesses that will/willing to donate for a Stag and Doe?!

Kelly, monday 17-Jun-19 6 2,446
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Stag & Doe
Brittany, On June 9, 2019 at 11:28

Hello! We are having a stag and doe in July and I’m wondering if the wedding party members have to purchase a ticket for themselves or do they just come to the event?

Kelly, monday 17-Jun-19 6 97
Tony
Blogger Questions
Tony, On November 10, 2017 at 14:02

Hello, I am married but am looking for some information. What are some good Canadian blogs to use for planning your wedding? Also are there any individual bloggers out there that are good to follow...

Tanya, sunday 16-Jun-19 4 126
Kate
Guys....I think it might rain on my wedding on Saturday.
Kate, On June 11, 2019 at 12:26

I am sooooo sad!!! I am obsessively checking the forecast to see what the weather holds and it looks like a big system is coming in. I cant help but feel totally upet about this. My hair will be down...

Stephanie, saturday 15-Jun-19 12 215
Jordanna
I can’t believe it’s almost here!!
Jordanna, On June 13, 2019 at 21:20

So today I was able to bring decor to the venue, tomorrow is the rehearsal and Saturday is the big day!! Tomorrow night both bridesmaids and groomsmen will be spending the night at the hotel (the...

Lauren, friday 14-Jun-19 14 166
Becky
What would you want as a thank you gift?
Becky, On June 4, 2019 at 13:57

I know there have been many discussions on what you have put in thank you boxes for your girls or guys. If you were in the wedding party though, what would you like as a gift? Something more...

Marissa, thursday 13-Jun-19 20 172
Stephanie
Advice for a happy marriage
Stephanie, On March 17, 2018 at 01:41

I am going to a shower for a friend coming up and her mom wants to give her a little "advice book". Anyone receive any good advice? Advice to avoid? Also, I found this article on advice from grade...

Sarah, thursday 13-Jun-19 13 181
Kaila
Questions for Wedding Decorator
Kaila, On June 12, 2019 at 08:23

I am having my final meeting with my wedding Decorator.. What should I make sure I know/ask?? What did you guys ask?Or forget to ask?

Vinod, wednesday 12-Jun-19 5 280
Liana
Engagement photos outfit
Liana, On May 22, 2019 at 19:00

I'm wearing this dress with flats for our outdoor engagement photos at a cherry blossom park. What should my partner wear to complement this? Help!

Kelsie, wednesday 12-Jun-19 8 159
Vika
Rehearsal Dinner - Should We Have One?
Vika, On May 29, 2019 at 11:14

Hi WeddingWire Community! My fiance and I are not sure about having a rehearsal dinner or not. To us, it just seems like an additional expense. Can anyone provide insight into what the purpose of a...

Shyrelle, tuesday 11-Jun-19 30 428
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Can I have a bridal shower?
Amber, On June 7, 2019 at 01:06

My fiancé and I decided that we would like a small family only intimate wedding ceremony with approx 20 of us. My mom and I were discussing a bridal shower and she basically said I shouldn’t have one...

Bianca, tuesday 11-Jun-19 5 96
Bianca
Your Bridal Shower Pictures!
Bianca, On May 29, 2019 at 20:40

Hey brides hey! This past Sunday was my bridal shower and OMG it was better than I could have ever hoped for! I have never felt so much love, encouragement, and joy in my life. It was such a lovely...

Becky, tuesday 11-Jun-19 14 161
Kelsie
Bridal Shower
Kelsie, On May 30, 2019 at 09:25

Hey ladies! The time has come for me to start thinking about my Bridal Shower and it has me stressing a bit! As I’ve mentioned before, my bridal party is just my sister so the planning falls basically...

Kelsie, monday 10-Jun-19 17 212
Cherry
Makeup Trial & Engagement Photo Shoot
Cherry, On June 8, 2019 at 16:47

Two weeks ago during the cherry blossom season in Ottawa, I had my makeup trial and also the Engagement Photo shoot. Today, I finally received the edited pictures. We are so happy with them. I booked...

Bianca, monday 10-Jun-19 9 139
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Thank you cards
Jenn, On June 10, 2019 at 10:13

Hi everyone, I had my bridal shower over the weekend, and received a very generous gift from someone of both money, a toaster, and cutting boards. I know you’re supposed to say how you’re going to use...

Bianca, monday 10-Jun-19 7 100
Seleena
Stressed and heartbroken
Seleena, On June 6, 2019 at 16:16

My wedding is just over 3 months away. I dropped my FH off at the airport this morning. My FMIL was just diagnosed with lung cancer and everyone is (understandably) losing it. I am hoping and praying...

Bianca, monday 10-Jun-19 20 385
Honeylie
I am Engaged... without a Ring!
Honeylie, On June 1, 2019 at 20:37

My boyfriend and I have been together for 5 years now and we recently decided to get married. No proposal was done, it was simply a mutual decision! We are still both very excited and cannot wait to...

Ana, friday 7-Jun-19 31 622
Jennifer
Bridesmaids Gifts
Jennifer, On June 2, 2019 at 10:01

Hello All, I need help and ideas. I want to get my bridesmaids each a gift for when I ask them, but I'm stumped on what to get. I want to get something different other the typical wine glass/tumblers,...

Melissa, friday 7-Jun-19 8 128
Donna
Buck & Doe
Donna, On June 2, 2019 at 10:49

Was last night at Orangeville Curling Club, was really something. Our family & Friends that made it was surely another day filled with some exciting moments. Someone won the Door Prize which was a...

Cliodhna, friday 7-Jun-19 4 81
Lauren
Engagement Party - is a backyard BBQ okay?
Lauren, On May 16, 2019 at 16:55

Hi everyone! My FH and I would like to have a very casual BBQ in our backyard next month as our engagement party. Our thought is to buy some wine and beer, meat and veggies for the BBQ, and serve...

Lauren, wednesday 5-Jun-19 23 602
Joey
Canadian Trends and Traditions - Length of engagement
Joey, On May 20, 2019 at 08:25

According to the Global Wedding Report, the average length for Candian couples' engagements is 14 months. Is your engagement longer, shorter, or the same? Is your engagement 14 months long? Photo via...

Kat D, wednesday 5-Jun-19 56 714
Becky
Stages of your relationship in pictures
Becky, On May 28, 2019 at 15:34

Can you remember the first photo you took with your other half? Have photo's from different stages of your relationship and seeing the changes you went through and remembering all the moments behind...

Becky, wednesday 5-Jun-19 16 200
Crystal
Engagement Party 2 years later? Yes/no
Crystal, On May 28, 2019 at 10:20

Hello, We got Engaged Boxing wk 2016 but never threw an Engagement party as we didn't have any immediate plans of getting Married Right away. Also our Best Friends got Married In 2017, We Bought a...

Crystal, tuesday 4-Jun-19 10 100
Donna
Bridal shower # 2
Donna, On June 2, 2019 at 10:46

I was invited to go to a Baby shower May 31 a friend is expecting,. Never did I dream about the other friends that couldn't make it too the first too surprise me with no: 2 Bridal Shower how amazing...

Bianca, monday 3-Jun-19 4 113
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Engagment photos
Rebecca, On June 2, 2019 at 14:42

My fiancé and I are trying to decide if we should get engagement photos done. We got engaged in March and our wedding is in November. With our engagement being a few months away from our wedding we...

Madisyn, monday 3-Jun-19 8 91
Joey
Shower Games
Joey, On May 29, 2019 at 08:20

What do you think of shower games? Are you a big fan of cute trivia games and quizzed designed around the guest of honor or the couple? Are you into the active games, like scavenger hunts and building...

Stephanie, sunday 2-Jun-19 17 134
Cash
Registry suggestions?
Cash, On May 27, 2019 at 03:03

Hi all, looking for some advice from bride to bride. My fiancé and I are trying to start our registry, but are running into some road blocks. The biggest issue being that my fiancé and I have never...

Stephanie, sunday 2-Jun-19 3 95
Alysa
Non-traditional Bridal Shower Ideas?
Alysa, On May 31, 2019 at 13:17

Hello beautiful ladies! I’m definitely a non-traditional bride, no hoopla for me. No bridal party, smaller wedding, etc. Each to their own! The thought of a traditional bridal shower with gifts and...

Alysa, saturday 1-Jun-19 9 101 1
Denai
Is it okay to wear a band with your engagement ring (while still engaged), if you have a second wedding band too?
Denai, On February 21, 2018 at 12:45

Are there rules to this? Lol. My ring comes in three parts, the engagement ring and two bands. The ring itself looks boring without the bands. When my boyfriend and I get engaged I would like to wear...

Joey, friday 31-May-19 16 1,471
Kristie Mendoza
Wedding Insurance
Kristie Mendoza, On December 8, 2017 at 18:23

Hiya! Does any one have any suggestions of insurance agencies to get wedding insurance in BC? We're about to put book our venue and put our deposit down, but we aren't getting married until August...

Kristi, friday 31-May-19 7 863
Casey
Groom not so... excited?
Casey, On July 9, 2017 at 22:27

Idk maybe I'm just getting cold feet, maybe I'm just over reacting on his body language/attitude but I'm feeling like he's just not even looking forward to out wedding... it's been over a year since...

Amanda, thursday 30-May-19 24 9,513
Natasha
Bachelorette in Mexico!! What currency to bring?
Natasha, On May 21, 2019 at 12:29

I am leaving in a few days for my bachelorette in Mexico and I am so excited? Anyone who has travelled there recently? What currency did you bring and what are you currency recommendations? We are...

Amanda, thursday 30-May-19 16 132

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