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Choose the ceremony and reception venue, find your dress, prepare the necessary paperwork, make the guest list, and stay on top of your budget. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your dream wedding step-by-step.

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Gifts for the in laws to be..
Raylene, On November 22, 2017 at 09:29

What kind of gifts did you get for your in laws to be? Did you give them to them at the rehearsal or the morning of the wedding?

Claire, wednesday 27-Mar-19 10 150
Lindsay
Bridesmaid Gifts
Lindsay, On March 15, 2019 at 14:03

Hey Everyone, When I started planning our wedding it was a year and a half away, and now it is going 3 months away!! I don't know where the time has gone. Our Jack and Jill is 3 weeks away!!! I am...

Summer, sunday 24-Mar-19 12 177
Jackie
Need ideas for gifts
Jackie, On March 18, 2019 at 14:39

Help! Don’t know what to get for the guys in our wedding party. This is also including our ring bearer. Ideas please and please tell me what your getting for your men and boy?

Donna, sunday 24-Mar-19 12 163
Sara
Inviting to wedding events
Sara, On March 20, 2019 at 08:21

Hello, My FH and I are going to be having an intimate ceremony and reception with family only plus our bridal party followed by our friends joining us after dinner for snacks, drinks & dancing. I...

Rachel, thursday 21-Mar-19 12 218
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Honeymoon Registry?
Megan, On March 6, 2019 at 14:20

My FH and I own a home together, because of this reason I don't feel a shower is needed as we have everything we need. There have been a few people that have been vocal in having a small shower...

Sarah, thursday 21-Mar-19 10 98
Liana
Groom Shower?
Liana, On March 7, 2019 at 13:54

Have you hosted or attended Groom Shower? What did you do? Initially, we wanted to have a couple/coed shower. Once we mapped our guest list, we decided we want are having separate showers for more...

Sarah, thursday 21-Mar-19 8 109
Tori
Engagement Photos!
Tori, On February 5, 2019 at 16:41

They're in, they're in, they're in!!! I got my engagement photo's back (engaged December 30th 2017, photo's taken December 15th 2018) and wanted to share! With that being said - share yours back! I'm...

Sarah, thursday 21-Mar-19 67 640
Rachel
6 Month Mark..
Rachel, On March 13, 2019 at 16:07

Hey Ladies!! So we're now 6 months away from our wedding ( September 7th)! I'm feeling a little stressed sometimes about what I need to tackle next organize etc. We've got most of the big things out...

Melanie, wednesday 20-Mar-19 10 138
Bianca
Proper Postage
Bianca, On March 14, 2019 at 01:58

Please tell me I’m not the only one, but we just received our invitations, began piecing them together, now I’m worried about the postage. I’ve already purchased the stamps (lowest postage stamp...

Tianna, wednesday 20-Mar-19 22 269
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Marriage license application
Kelsey, On March 16, 2019 at 17:14

So I’m trying to get the last of the last sorted out and I just started filling out the wedding license application. some of the boxes are a little confusing; parents first and middle names. Do I NEED...

Vinod, wednesday 20-Mar-19 5 154
Sar
Mixing fake flowers with real ones for wedding?
Sar, On March 16, 2019 at 12:21

Has anyone mixed real and fake flowers together? Would you? Any advice?

Sinéad, tuesday 19-Mar-19 5 113
Casey
Happy Thursday!
Casey, On March 14, 2019 at 10:06

I have one of those daily desktop calendars at work. When I changed it this morning, this just so happened to pop up! Although I am not at the RSVP stage yet, I thought some of you might have a little...

Bianca, monday 18-Mar-19 9 107
Colleen
September 2019 Weddings!
Colleen, On January 18, 2019 at 09:28

Hi all, I was curious about who else is getting hitched in September 2019! I'd love to hear any details about your wedding plans. For me, I got engaged in August to my best friend. We live in Manitoba...

Seleena, monday 18-Mar-19 34 601
Megan
First look ?
Megan, On March 15, 2019 at 23:36

I am debating having a “first look” before my ceremony. I wasn’t going to at first but I know these are becoming increasingly popular now and now I’m considering it. I’d like to know what people think...

Veronica, monday 18-Mar-19 8 101
Sar
Rehearsal dinner
Sar, On March 11, 2019 at 21:42

Hi everyone. We are not having a rehearsal but still would like to have a “rehearsal dinner” the night before. Who do you invite to this? Do you invite out of town friends and family as well? Also is...

Candace, saturday 16-Mar-19 9 113
Julie
Hashtag help please
Julie, On March 13, 2019 at 10:50

This is our photo booth picture. We are Julie and Trevor. We've known each other since the day I was born. I just realized I forgot we need a hashtag.. I would appreciate any suggestions. Thank you. ...

Sinéad, friday 15-Mar-19 6 322
Janessa
Women who can’t attend bachelorette
Janessa, On March 13, 2019 at 21:33

I have several women who live overseas that I would like to have at my bachelorette. (Bachelorette has to be 1 month before). The reality is that they won’t be able to attend because of vacation days...

Allison, thursday 14-Mar-19 6 92
Julie
Gifts for Mom & FMIL at Rehearsal dinner
Julie, On March 2, 2019 at 13:36

My Fiance and I have bought our Dads and our whole 14 Person Wedding Party gifts to give them at the Rehearsal dinner. We have surprises for everyone for our Wedding Day. What we need are 2 very...

Cliodhna, thursday 14-Mar-19 6 123
Becky
Anyone have their wedding this year and in a wedding before yours?
Becky, On March 13, 2019 at 09:27

I am currently in a wedding that is in July and mine September. She is in mine and also another girl is in mine as well (Future SIL). They both said they wouldn't come to my bachorlette- its Niagara...

Allison, wednesday 13-Mar-19 6 99
Marley
Bridal shower thank you cards from an introverted bride
Marley, On March 12, 2019 at 14:08

I had my bridal shower last weekend! It was super beautiful, we held it in a private dining room at a restaurant, and it was brunch for 18 ladies from all sides of our families and a 3 of my close...

Vinod, wednesday 13-Mar-19 6 135
Maegan
Buck and Doe planning help!
Maegan, On March 11, 2019 at 13:42

Hey ladies! So I've been loving the wedding planning and have been super calm and cool about that part but planning our buck and doe for next Feb has me super stressed out. We decided on the best date...

Erin, monday 11-Mar-19 5 123
Jason
Venue for rehearsal dinner
Jason, On March 11, 2019 at 00:14

We will be about 20-25 for the rehearsal dinner. We are just torn on where to have it. We don't want to blow the bank and we want to keep it casual and chill. Any thoughts?

Jason, monday 11-Mar-19 7 85
Lynnie
Do you ever creep through your fiancé(e)'s phone?
Lynnie, On February 4, 2019 at 09:05

You borrow your fiancé(e)'s phone to do a quick Google search and the next thing you know your six months deep into his/her Snapchat history. Do you ever snoop through your fiancé(e)'s phone? Never,...

Sarah, sunday 10-Mar-19 32 318
Joey
Getting ready pictures - love em or leave em?
Joey, On March 6, 2019 at 08:05

Do you love the candid and intimate nature of getting ready photos? Do you love getting a glimpse into the excitement of the wedding morning? Or are you planning to skip the pics and just concentrate...

Sarah, sunday 10-Mar-19 27 282
Kaitlyn
Too Late for an Engagement Party?
Kaitlyn, On March 1, 2019 at 11:40

We’ve been engaged for 2.5 months and we’re planning our wedding for August 2020. Is it too late to have an engagement party?

Gabrielle, thursday 7-Mar-19 16 396
Tanya
Registry
Tanya, On February 25, 2019 at 13:21

Is it always necessary to do a wedding registry? I talked to my fiancé about it and he said he doesn’t think we need anything 🤷‍♀️ Lol. But I don’t want to end up with 5 toasters and 6 blenders...

Michelle, wednesday 6-Mar-19 31 323
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Thoughts - party before the wedding
Kristine, On March 4, 2019 at 10:48

This is not an exactly a wedding related question but I am planning to throw a small surprise birthday party for my fiance and and would like to invite some friends to this small surprise party but...

Vinod, wednesday 6-Mar-19 5 105
Diana
Bridal shower etiquette
Diana, On February 18, 2019 at 14:52

My mom and my sister were thinking about putting on a bridal shower for me. My FH and I are only inviting 16 people to the wedding in total and half of them are from out of town. Is it worth is to put...

Michelle, tuesday 5-Mar-19 15 278
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Bridal shower
Rayann, On March 3, 2019 at 22:12

Hi So I am a bit confuse about bridal shower. I've been engaged for 10 months now and we haven't done any engagement party. I'd figure we can just do a whole wedding 1 event thing. But then my girls...

Rayann, monday 4-Mar-19 12 175
Kaitlyn
Personalized “bride”/“future Mrs” Items
Kaitlyn, On March 2, 2019 at 05:20

What have you bought that has a “bride” or “future Mrs” personalization? A mug? Waterbottle? I think they can be so cute! Since I’m having a long engagement I think I could justify picking up...

Tori, monday 4-Mar-19 10 207
Lynnie
Where did you buy your wedding decor?
Lynnie, On February 27, 2019 at 13:05

Where did you find the decor for your wedding? Has Etsy and Amazon been your go-to decor source, or have you been hitting up local craft stores? Share your recommendations on where to find the best...

Alix, saturday 2-Mar-19 18 290
Joey
Where is your rehearsal dinner taking place?
Joey, On February 28, 2019 at 08:05

Have you found a location for your rehearsal dinner? Will you be dining out, staying at your venue, or having your guests over to your place? Photo via Aisling Lakehouse in Parry Sound

Rachael, friday 1-Mar-19 20 222

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