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Julie
Our Engagement Shoot 👰🤴
Julie, On February 12, 2019 at 21:47

We had so much fun doing our Engagement shoot! As I've shared, I used to weigh over 400 pounds. I asked My FH if he could pick me up because its a moment I've dreamed of for many years. The pic of him...

Rachael, tuesday 26-Feb-19 21 175
Joey
Your fantasy wedding!
Joey, On November 13, 2017 at 09:55

Throw reality out the window and play this week's game of fantasy wedding planning. There are no time constraints, absolutely no budgets, the opinions of others don't count right now. I want to hear...

Bianca, monday 25-Feb-19 15 131
Taylor
Bridal shower
Taylor, On February 19, 2019 at 18:53

Hello, my cousin is getting married and I’m following soon after. What do you recommend as a timeline for when to have the bridal shower? Her wedding is August 24, 2019

Taylor, monday 25-Feb-19 8 76
Taylor
iso Engagement Photoshoot Ideas
Taylor, On January 21, 2019 at 21:53

Looking for some engagement photo shoot ideas. If you have any location recommendations around Hamilton/Haldimand County/Norfolk County area, I would love to hear your thoughts!!

Amanda, monday 25-Feb-19 5 87
Becky
Catering Taste Test
Becky, On February 12, 2019 at 11:14

On weekend I had my catering taste test! I was pretty happy with the food and how went. Near the end though it had me worried. The owner gave me a quote over email last year around October. I assumed...

Amanda, monday 25-Feb-19 10 192
Allison
Buck & Doe Countdown
Allison, On February 19, 2019 at 16:13

Hey everyone! Our Buck & Doe is less than 2 weeks away and I was just wondering if there are things you wish you knew, or forgot to do? My sister-in-law (to be) is hosting one for us but she is...

Vinod, sunday 24-Feb-19 5 100
Liana
Wedding Party Bonding
Liana, On February 13, 2019 at 08:35

Hi everyone, our wedding party is a mix of different friend groups who are all not familiar with eachother. I would like to introduce them before the prewedding events. What are some bonding...

Vinod, sunday 24-Feb-19 17 228
Mikayla
Appropriate time for Wedding Shower
Mikayla, On February 12, 2019 at 11:42

Hello, So I moved about 2 hours away from my family but am in the same city as my fiance's family. No one on his side would likely throw me a shower and so my mom, MOH and Aunt are doing it in the...

Vinod, sunday 24-Feb-19 12 106
Lindsay
Meet the Couple Reception
Lindsay, On February 18, 2019 at 23:02

Hello! Again in regards to a destination, I know a lot of guests (mostly family) will not be able to fly to our destination wedding so I am planning a reception in Calgary upon our return. I will only...

Vinod, sunday 24-Feb-19 8 85
Tori
Proposal Stories!! I wanna hear Everything!!!
Tori, On January 10, 2019 at 14:32

As the Holidays are coming to an end (Ukrainian Christmas was on the 7th!), I am noticing a lot of new faces here on Wedding Wire and I am so intrigued to find out how it all went down with your...

Tori, friday 22-Feb-19 67 650
Julie
I was just told my Bridal Shower is this Sunday!!! 👰 Did you know when your Shower was or is? How do you prepare?
Julie, On February 14, 2019 at 09:45

Hi everyone, I got a call from 1 of my MOHs who told me our Moms & Wedding Party feel it would be better if I knew the date, time and location of my Bridal Shower. It is this Sunday at 3:15. I am...

Bianca, tuesday 19-Feb-19 9 115
Hannah
Did any other brides out there propose to him?
Hannah, On February 17, 2019 at 07:30

Hi ladies, I was just wondering if any other brides out there proposed to their FH, and how did you do it? After 8 years together I decided to ask him on Christmas morning and tied the ring to a bow...

Alycia, monday 18-Feb-19 12 143
Hannah
How do you choose your bridesmaids?
Hannah, On January 31, 2019 at 15:07

I thought I knew who I wanted to have in my bridal party, but lately I've felt closer to a newer friend and further from an older friend. I'm not sure what to do. I want to reconnect with my older...

Hannah, saturday 16-Feb-19 13 163
A
Kitchen Charm???
Amanda, On October 10, 2018 at 10:00

Hey everyone! So i attended a bridal show in Brantford recently and about a week later recieved a call from kitchen charm stating all i had to do was attend the demonstration I would recieve 2 free...

Chris, thursday 14-Feb-19 9 983
Lynnie
Do you check in with each other before making a big purchase?
Lynnie, On February 4, 2019 at 09:05

Do you check in with your fiancé(e) before making a big purchase and vice versa? Never, always or sometimes? Next Question: Do you ever creep through your fiancé(e)'s phone? Back to the Beginning:...

Brittany, wednesday 13-Feb-19 27 148
Lynnie
Do you play the “I don’t know what do you want for dinner?” game?
Lynnie, On February 4, 2019 at 09:05

The never-ending food struggle continues! How often do you play the “What do you want for dinner?”, “I don’t know what do you want for dinner?” game? Never, always, or sometimes? Next Question: Do you...

Brittany, wednesday 13-Feb-19 26 135
Lynnie
Do you go to sleep angry at each other?
Lynnie, On February 4, 2019 at 09:05

Do you have those nights where you just can’t let it go and fall asleep without resolving a fight? Or do you always kiss and make-up before going to bed? Do you never, always, or sometimes go to sleep...

Brittany, wednesday 13-Feb-19 26 137
Julie
Our Engagement Photos are in 2 weeks early but...
Julie, On February 6, 2019 at 19:30

1st of all, our Engagement shoot was Feb 1 & our Photographer said they'd be 2 to 3 weeks! I have No clue how to see them! My hands are literally shaking with excitement and I am computer...

Julie, tuesday 12-Feb-19 10 116
Nikki
Invites!
Nikki, On June 6, 2018 at 00:20

We really want a certain theme and look for our invites. We found some but don't ship to Canada! boo! Anyone have any good ideas or places where they will custom make our invites?... thanks!

Leah, tuesday 12-Feb-19 16 162
Donna
Bridal Shower
Donna, On February 8, 2019 at 15:28

Good Afternoon, So as I mentioned before that my Fiance's neice was going to throw me a Bridal Shower she is out. I spoke to a very good friend of mine, she mentioned about having it all at her place,...

Donna, tuesday 12-Feb-19 5 98
Janaya
Bridal shower / Bachelorette party
Janaya, On January 25, 2019 at 15:24

Hey! So I will most likely be planning my own bridal shower..& bachelorette (there's a bunch of reasons why this is but too little time to get into it) so I'm curious when I should have it. I'm...

Leah, monday 11-Feb-19 12 205
M
Stag and Doe game ideas, what was your biggest hit?
Michelle, On February 3, 2019 at 10:35

We don't want to have many games going on as we would rather it just be a big dance/party! Just wondering what games people really enjoyed at your stag and doe or that you enjoyed when you attended a...

Leah, monday 11-Feb-19 4 805
M
Help!!!!! I need help with my wording!
Marisol, On February 8, 2019 at 16:51

Hello ladies, I'm doing wedding invitations in two languages and started with my native language and love the way it sounds... The only thing is that I'm not quite satisfied with the direct English...

Marisol, monday 11-Feb-19 4 97
Julie
Wedding Day Timeline = Huge Stress!!! Can you please give me any suggestions?
Julie, On February 9, 2019 at 15:50

Hi everyone 🥂 Our Wedding Day is in 41 Days! I am not a planner by nature & am crazy stressed on how to make this day run smoothly. I have 9 Girls doing Hair & Makeup including me. The makeup...

Julie, monday 11-Feb-19 3 150
A
Bridesmaids not participating
Amanda, On February 7, 2019 at 18:39

So i have a bridesmaid in my wedding and we havent been friends long but weve gotten close enough within the time we have known each other so i asked her to be in my wedding! Now i feel as though...

Hayley, monday 11-Feb-19 5 120
Stephanie
Registries for Bed Bath & Beyond
Stephanie, On February 6, 2019 at 10:11

Hello all! Just a quick question for anyone who has a registry with Bed Bath & Beyond! We have one and have started to receive wedding gifts from it! However we're noticing that on some of them...

Sarah, sunday 10-Feb-19 14 720
Cassandra
Wedding nightmares
Cassandra, On February 2, 2019 at 09:45

Hey ladies, Okay I need to know if I am the only one who is having these wedding nightmares. I have been having them for the past two months and I still have 7 to go. They aren’t about my fiancé they...

Kaitlyn, friday 8-Feb-19 32 352
Lynnie
Save the Dates: Necessary or Not?
Lynnie, On December 17, 2018 at 09:05

Are you definitely sending save-the-dates to get your wedding on your guests' calendars? Or are you skipping them? Photo from Paper Panache Invitations & Design Ltd. in Calgary Next Question -...

Meghan, friday 8-Feb-19 31 274
Lynnie
Engagement Photos: Necessary or Not?
Lynnie, On December 17, 2018 at 09:05

Are engagement photos a "must have" for you? Did you use the pictures for your save-the-dates or wedding website? Photo by Anita Jeanine Photography in Calgary Next Question - Save the Dates:...

Geneviève, friday 8-Feb-19 27 224
Kalle
Bridesman???
Kalle, On January 5, 2019 at 01:43

Do you think it would be appropriate to have a man stand in the bridal party? (Bridesman) I have a male friend who I’m very close with and feel he deserves the honour of being apart of my bridal...

Kelly, friday 8-Feb-19 20 170 1
Brittany
Mom wants to throw a bridal shower
Brittany, On February 7, 2019 at 13:15

We have already had an engagement party. My step sister threw it. Everyone except my mother was in attendance. At the time her and my step dad were amidst a very turbulent divorce. I was the one who...

Vinod, friday 8-Feb-19 8 122
Jay D.
One Special touch for bride?
Jay D., On February 4, 2019 at 16:45

I've been thinking very hard to surprise the bride past weeks. Flowers, clothes or candle dinner all sounds good but not enough. At the moment I decided to write her a poem/book decided to her (since...

Julie, wednesday 6-Feb-19 4 82

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