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One of the earliest and biggest conundrums you'll encounter when you’re planning a wedding is figuring out who pays for what. There are lots of different ways to divvy things up, so share your own...
Did you sit down at your computer to set up each registry, or did you head to the store and grab a scanner gun to get this done? Which is more fun, online or IRL? Photo by ShyLynn Ranch in Salmon Arm...
Did you browse for rings online, or visit jewelers to see each piece in person? Did you shop differently for engagement rings and wedding bands? Did you get your rings online or IRL? Photo by National...
Hi all! I'm wondering what your thoughts are on the classic "getting ready" pictures? Is there anyone who skipped them and regretted it? Or skipped them and it turned out fine? I was thinking it may...
We have a mixed bridal party. I have a guy friend standing up with me and my fiance has a girl friend standing up with him. She will be getting her hair and makeup done, so she'll have to be with us...
My fiance started working for our city transit group about 17 months ago. At that point, as well as 6 months ago when he double checked, he was told time off for his wedding wouldn't be a problem -...
Have you chosen to make any sacrifices in order to help prepare for your wedding? Did you take time off from a hobby in order to fit in more planning time? Are you imposing a spending limit on holiday...
So... I have the tickets! I made them on Vista Print so I consider them somewhat DIY right? There are companies that I could have went to to make my tickets for me but instead I just ordered some...
After six long weeks we got our engagement photos in! I'm super excited! We got the photos done at Stanley Park in Vancouver which was just a stunning backdrop. Here are some of my favourites! Along...
How did you spread the word about your engagement? Did you share the news on social media? How long did you wait before posting your #JustSaidYes moment? #JustSaidYes moment from @weddingwirecanada...
My wedding is Oct 5 2019 and I am in the process of creativity invitations. When should my guests RSVP by? How soon before the wedding should the RSVP date be?
What are your thoughts? I would love to hear.
Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions for a float for our Buck & Doe. Tickets are $15 before and at the door. We are having a toonie toss twice. Feeling like $200 is a lot of...
I want to ask you about your wedding planning timeline - I'm curious to know how long before the wedding you crossed various planning tasks off your to-do list, or when you're planning to have the...
Hi! We're doing our engagement shoot next week and I'm wondering what to wear/colours that will look nice on camera outside. We will be going ice skating for part of the shoot and doing some...
Hi there, my fiancé and I are having engagement pictures done exactly one year before our wedding. It will be in mid November but I am looking for any suggestions of where to go for our engagement...
Hello Beautiful Fellow Brides, I have 3 very longtime friends who I want to ask to stand up with me on my big day. However right now they all live over seas (Thailand, France, and Philippines). I have...
I planned on getting him a watch but he just bought himself a new watch for the wedding. Any idea on what I can get him?
Hi! We're newly engaged and just wondering about the differences between an engagement party and a buck & doe. My FH and I don't want a buck & doe because we think they lose money over...
I want to ask you about your wedding planning timeline - I'm curious to know how long before the wedding you crossed various planning tasks off your to-do list, or when you're planning to have the...
Are there any couples getting married December 28th 2019? We've chosen to push back from September to December and are curious if anyone else shares the date! We're in Ontario.
Will you wear something old, new, borrowed, and blue on your wedding day? Or are you scrapping this wedding tradition? Yea or Nay? :: Pinterest Next Question: Stag and Doe: Yea or Nay? Or start from...
Age ain't nothing but a number of course, but we're curious, how old were you and your partner when you got engaged? Photo by Frank Wang Photography in Burnaby
Was your proposal a public affair or a private moment just between the two of you? If you had a public proposal, did it happen in a public place or with your friends and family watching? How did they...
Guys! These are so overwhelmingly beautiful I have no words. Michelle Vera of Veratography is amazing. I refuse to work with any other photographer.
This is a tough one and have been struggling to figure it out myself, so I turn to you Brides & Grooms of Wedding Wire, I am having a bridal shower and wedding is 2019, and the debate is to...
I hope you’re spending this Friday with your special someone! In honor of #FianceFriday I want to see your favorite photo from your engagement photo shoot. Get ready for all the heart eyes!! Photo by...
Tell us more about your relationship! Who is taller? You or your fiancé(e)? And what’s your height difference? Photo by Burnett Photography in Banff Next Question: Who said "I love you" first? Or...
In every relationship, there’s a time when you’re a little unsure of what you two are to each other. Which one of you cleared that up? Who defined your relationship? You or your fiancé(e)? Next...
I ordered and got my Save the Dates a few weeks ago, but I'm getting around to posting now! I actually printed them with staples and they turned out great! It was hard to choose only 4 photos for the...
We have been bouncing around the idea of hosting a stag and doe. I was completely ok with not having one, but now my FH has a friend who made $11,000 off his which is awesome! So that sparked...
So my engagement photos are taking place this Saturday!! I was wondering what were some of your must have photo-ops that you would recommend?? I haven't gone shopping yet but I do plan on picking up a...