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Meghan
Bridal Shower- Bridesmaids Thank You Card?
Meghan, On April 1, 2019 at 12:30

I just had my bridal shower yesterday and my bridesmaids did an amazing job planning it! They put so much thought into all of the details and collectively went in on getting me and my FH a gift. Do I...

Candace, thursday 4-Apr-19 13 122
Joey
Engagement party - who is hosting yours?
Joey, On April 3, 2019 at 08:05

Are you having an engagement party? If so, who will host? A friend? A relative? A member of your wedding party? When will the party be? Photo by Elegantly Angeleta in Toronto

Leah, thursday 4-Apr-19 17 152
Seleena
Thank-you gift for photographer
Seleena, On March 25, 2019 at 11:44

My photographer is amazing and I would love to get her a gift basket or something for taking the time to shoot our wedding. She is going to be spending a few hours driving, taking a ferry and spending...

Vinod, wednesday 3-Apr-19 12 141
Genesis
Wedding Day
Genesis, On April 2, 2019 at 01:56

Hey everyone, So our wedding is coming up in 5 months. The only thing left I have to do is order the chairs and arrange the finishing touches. So all the vendors and “to do’s” are almost out of the...

Genesis, tuesday 2-Apr-19 8 144
Seleena
Invites are mailed! ✔️
Seleena, On March 22, 2019 at 15:54

My invites are done and mailed! How early did everyone send their invites? All of my guests are flying here from Ontario so I sent them 6 months ahead. Also love how these turned out! I ordered them...

Seleena, tuesday 2-Apr-19 25 290
T
Bridal shower venues
Tosin, On March 26, 2019 at 15:18

Hi All, Could you please advise on restaurants to hosts a bridal shower in Toronto/Vaughan/Markham area? This will be for approximately 18 people and hopefully cost could be around $50 per head...

Bianca, monday 1-Apr-19 5 371
Jennifer
Dance Lessons ... highly recommend
Jennifer, On July 9, 2018 at 11:19

I'm counting myself very fortunate that my darling future husband not only agreed to take dance lessons, but suggested it! We started at the Fred Astaire studio in Hamilton and were matched up with...

Jenn, friday 29-Mar-19 10 141
Stephanie
How did you meet!
Stephanie, On April 5, 2018 at 15:46

I'm sure this thread has happened before but I'd love to hear everyone's stories! How did you meet your Fiance/Fiancee? Or for those already done with their big day how did you meet your Husband/Wife?...

Stiffra, wednesday 27-Mar-19 70 581
R
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
M
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 22 270
K
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 5 114
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 9 108
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 32 319
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

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