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Jessica
How Much to Give for Bridal Shower Gift
Jessica, On February 7, 2023 at 13:51

Hello! My friend is getting married this spring, and her bridal shower is next weekend. The invitation specifically asked for “contributions to the honeymoon” rather than a gift. How much is...

Amanda, tuesday 7-Feb-23 4 286
Alexandria
Stag and doe prizes
Alexandria, On March 2, 2019 at 20:26

Hello, just wondering what people have for the main prizes for the games at a stag and doe. I have the Great Canadian whack off, plinko, whole in one, punch a cup and find the joker that I need prizes...

Tracy, sunday 29-Jan-23 6 3,489
Rebecca
Getting ready outfits
Rebecca, On January 18, 2023 at 16:56

Okay so I'm planning on getting something for my girls to get ready in, but I'm drawing blanks on where to order from and suggestions!! what did you guys get ready in ? do you have any regrets or wish...

FloydSuinoWG, friday 27-Jan-23 20 245 1
Julie
Did your Partner ask your parents for their blessing before proposing?
Julie, On December 30, 2022 at 11:19

Now that you're all engaged, did you find out if your partner asked for your parents blessing before the proposal? Or anyone else's blessing? How did you react after you found out? My FH asked my...

Julie, friday 27-Jan-23 30 367
Chanel
Wedding dress shopping
Chanel, On October 28, 2022 at 19:11

I’m getting married in May 2024 - about 18 months from now. Is it too early to start trying on dresses just to get an idea of my style?

Petrina, thursday 26-Jan-23 14 188
Amanda
Buck and Doe Prize suggestions?
Amanda, On January 20, 2023 at 15:13

Hey everyone! I'm trying to come up with a list of gift baskets/prize ideas for our upcoming Buck N Doe! This is what I have so far, any other suggestions are totally welcome! -BBQ basket, Coffee...

Hank, monday 23-Jan-23 4 413
Sira
Is grey too dark of a Wedding colour??
Sira, On January 4, 2023 at 18:21

I'm working on my own Save Our Date cards to send out digitally along with a website link to help me collect guests email and mailing addresses. I'm doing this a YEAR before my wedding to give plenty...

Tanu, monday 9-Jan-23 7 105
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Save the dates and invitations
Alexandra, On September 15, 2022 at 12:58

Hello all! I am debating if I should send save the dates and invitations or just invitations. Does anyone have advice on what is better! Thank you!

Kaitlin, saturday 7-Jan-23 13 183
Nicole
uk & Canada Differences
Nicole, On November 18, 2022 at 18:46

Hi everyone! I'm sorry if this question is a little silly - but I've had something come up that I didn't even realize was a thing and now I'm hoping you all can give me some ideas to relay to my MOHs....

Kaitlin, saturday 7-Jan-23 4 84
Amanda
When Did You Get Engaged?!
Amanda, On December 30, 2022 at 21:16

Congrats to all the newly engaged couples and welcome to all of the new members on weddingwire!! Did you know that Christmas Day is the most popular day to get engaged? Or that December is the busiest...

Carine, wednesday 4-Jan-23 15 159
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Are you having a bridal shower?
Allison, On November 29, 2022 at 08:32

I’m having a hard time deciding if I should have a bridal shower or not. A lot of people are telling me I should but we already own a house together and have mostly everything we need. Someone has...

Andrea, saturday 31-Dec-22 11 112
Samantha
Tipping Venders ???!!!
Samantha, On October 14, 2022 at 20:54

So Iv read alot about tipping venders and I am Definity for it as I would tip anyone providing a service, but how much do you tip, do you tip a percentage or just a sum? all of my venders own their...

Kate, saturday 26-Nov-22 10 234
Heather
Rehearsal dinner
Heather, On September 8, 2022 at 17:29

What is everyone doing for a rehearsal dinner? Yikes, still trying to decide and the wedding is in 15 more sleeps lol

Belle, friday 25-Nov-22 19 195
M
Dilemma
mymz, On November 15, 2022 at 11:47

I have found myself in a dilemma and I hope your advice will help me decide. I was planning to get married on February 5th and to celebrate with our families and friends. However, we have just learned...

Belle, friday 25-Nov-22 3 68
Jenny
Is it okay to outfit repeat?
Jenny, On March 22, 2022 at 11:36

So I’ve been eyeing this dress from Guess to wear for my bridal shower and was wondering if it would be weird or rude for me to wear the same thing to two of the events for my wedding. I think I’m...

Anna, sunday 13-Nov-22 6 210
Kate
Feeling like a burden as a bride??
Kate, On April 12, 2022 at 22:55

I’ve been to countless bridal showers, bachelorettes, weddings, baby showers etc and always supported my friends and didn’t make a fuss even if I wasn’t in a good place myself (ie was single). Maybe...

Smith, saturday 12-Nov-22 4 327
Amanda
Only a Few Days To Go...
Amanda, On November 8, 2022 at 08:27

Our day is nearly here, Saturday feels like its going to be tomorrow but also like each day is 100 hours long. What is something you did in the last few days leading up to your wedding that you would...

Amanda, tuesday 8-Nov-22 3 59
Samantha
Tipping breakdown question
Samantha, On October 21, 2022 at 10:29

My wedding is tomorrow and my fiancé and I are going back and forth about tipping , so I thought I would break it down and let me know !! Photographer - no tip but a google review- we are paying a...

Julie, friday 28-Oct-22 4 114
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Stag and Doe!
Sara, On March 8, 2022 at 18:57

Hi everyone! Im planning to have a stag and doe before the wedding, I'm just here to ask about appropriate ticket prices. now in the past I've been to many their ticket prices were $10. since...

Kayla, wednesday 26-Oct-22 4 630
Sarah
Hashtag help
Sarah, On October 4, 2022 at 23:20

Hi everyone, I need your help figuring out a hashtage for my wedding. My name is Sarah Blackmore and his is Timothy Fabok. Thanks for your help 🙂

DimiAcindOr, thursday 20-Oct-22 3 72
Brooke
Rehearsal Dinners - Needed/not Needed? Who Pays?
Brooke, On July 12, 2022 at 14:46

Hello fellow brides! My fiancé and I are having some trouble with having some form of rehearsal for our wedding, mainly the "dinner" part. We know we want to have a rehearsal at our venue with our...

Rebecca, saturday 15-Oct-22 17 302
Malyssa
Gifts for parents
Malyssa, On September 15, 2022 at 14:52

While I know the rule of thumb is "whatever makes you comfortable" or "whatever you can afford" or "whatever you want - its your day" but I'd love to hear what you did or what you plan on doing. Did...

Rebecca, monday 10-Oct-22 8 152
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Venue booking
Samantha, On October 6, 2022 at 16:11

We found a venue that we absolutely love and it’s an amazing price and includes accommodation onsite for 40-60 people. The venue requested that we pay for the booking up front in full or we could risk...

Elizabeth12, saturday 8-Oct-22 11 187
Chelsea
Ring colours
Chelsea, On November 17, 2016 at 17:34

Hello lovely ladies! I got my wedding band in today and I was browsing for rings for my FH and it made me think of a fun discussion topic! I never realized how many colours there actually were for...

Delchoob, wednesday 5-Oct-22 29 199
Jenny
Just got the present i ordered for my parents and i love it 🥰
Jenny, On August 16, 2022 at 14:01

I ordered this custom print from Atelier Gifthouse on Etsy and I’m absolutely in love with it 🥰 I’m going to give my parents their gifts the night before my wedding. I hope they like it as much as I...

Rebecca, wednesday 5-Oct-22 10 134
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Raffle tickets
Angela, On April 30, 2022 at 21:49

How many raffle tickets did you sell in lieu of a buck and doe ???

Hank, monday 3-Oct-22 1 74
Natalie
hashtag help
Natalie, On September 30, 2022 at 14:50

Hi everyone! Looking for help coming up with a unique/punny hashtag for our wedding! We are getting married June 14th, 2024! My name is Natalie Green and my fiancés name is Neil Rioux

Amanda, friday 30-Sep-22 1 51
Paige
Gifts requested at Bridal Shower
Paige, On September 24, 2022 at 08:31

So my fiancé and I have been together for 11 years, we have 2 kids together and have lived in 2 houses. The house we live in now is our forever home and we have all of the typical “bridal shower...

KELLY, thursday 29-Sep-22 6 353
Sara
June 2023
Sara, On September 26, 2022 at 14:36

Ahh! We finally picked a venue - and we are finally planning our day!! So excited - not sure if I should of started planning sooner but seems like a lot of people do! Very excited - Any Beach Wedding...

KELLY, wednesday 28-Sep-22 7 108
Hank
Wedding Superstitions
Hank, On September 19, 2022 at 11:54

A lot of wedding traditions are not based on any formality but rather a set of silly superstitions. What things are you keeping in the wedding due to superstition and what are you skipping? - Not...

Hank, wednesday 28-Sep-22 26 244 1
Jenny
My wedding is cursed lol
Jenny, On September 24, 2022 at 09:15

So my wedding is tomorrow and both myself, my fiancé, and our kids are sick. I may have gotten an eye infection taking my youngest to be checked out by a doctor. And my period started last night. Can...

Jenny, tuesday 27-Sep-22 5 110
C
Wedding Planning is stressful...
Carine, On September 21, 2022 at 10:16

Wedding planning is stressful, what are things you doing before the wedding to pamper yourself to help calm the nerves and stress? I booked a week off before and after the wedding. I am planning on a...

Carine, monday 26-Sep-22 19 115

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