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Morgan
Wedding Fundraisers? Thoughts?
Morgan, On January 16, 2019 at 10:29

Hi, My fiancé and I are having more trouble than anticipated saving money for our wedding in August (unexpected costs), we have been selling some of our old stuff to pay for deposits etc and plan on...

Jeanette, thursday 17-Jan-19 12 209
Helene
How to tell the bridesmaids I want a bachelorette party
Helene, On January 15, 2019 at 11:28

I explain myself a little, i’m from france, getting married in canada , 90% of the guest are from france and arrived like 2-3 days before the wedding. my fiancé already know he will have one cause all...

Bianca, wednesday 16-Jan-19 6 141
Torie
Stag and doe
Torie, On January 16, 2019 at 12:16

Hi, my FH and I are debating hosting a stag and doe to raise money for our wedding coming up. But wondering if it's worth it. In your guys' experience, what have you seen/heard of in terms of what it...

Rachel, wednesday 16-Jan-19 4 191
Lia
Ideas for inexpensive rehearsal dinner
Lia, On January 15, 2019 at 19:48

Anyone out there with creative, special ideas for rehearsal dinner that don't break the bank? Specifically rehearsal dinners in Canmore? Would love to get some ideas!

Stephanie, wednesday 16-Jan-19 7 726
Megan
My Wedding
Megan, On January 12, 2019 at 16:09

Looking forward to my wedding

Erin, monday 14-Jan-19 4 94
Julie
Parents & Wedding Party wineglasses.
Julie, On January 13, 2019 at 09:22

I found this pic on Pinterest. I am wondering if you are buying wine glasses or champagne flutes for your Parents & Wedding Party? If so, where did you buy them? I've looked at Ebay, Amazon, Fb...

Jennifer, monday 14-Jan-19 3 73
Joey
Who paid for your rehearsal dinner?
Joey, On June 11, 2018 at 07:59

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...

Julie, sunday 13-Jan-19 29 249
Joey
Who paid for your bachelor or bachelorette parties?
Joey, On June 11, 2018 at 08:00

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...

Emily, sunday 13-Jan-19 23 219
Joey
Who paid for the bridal shower?
Joey, On June 11, 2018 at 08:01

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...

Emily, sunday 13-Jan-19 26 170
Joey
Online or IRL? - Setting up a gift registry
Joey, On September 10, 2018 at 08:59

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...

Emily, sunday 13-Jan-19 19 405
Joey
Online or IRL? - Ring shopping
Joey, On September 10, 2018 at 09:03

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...

Emily, sunday 13-Jan-19 18 202
Sheila
Getting Ready Photos?
Sheila, On January 8, 2019 at 13:10

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...

Sheila, friday 11-Jan-19 8 146
Kelly
Getting ready
Kelly, On January 8, 2019 at 12:45

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...

Cecil, thursday 10-Jan-19 9 315
Peggy
Fiancé might not get time off....!
Peggy, On January 8, 2019 at 17:31

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 -...

Hélène, thursday 10-Jan-19 12 214
Joey
Making sacrifices - what did you give up to prepare for the wedding?
Joey, On December 5, 2018 at 08:05

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...

Bianca, wednesday 9-Jan-19 18 408
Tori
Wedding Socials
Tori, On December 9, 2018 at 04:17

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...

Tori, tuesday 8-Jan-19 30 1,339
Alexandra
Engagement Photos are here!
Alexandra, On December 4, 2018 at 20:41

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...

Bianca, tuesday 8-Jan-19 18 201
Lynnie
Did you share your engagement news on social media?
Lynnie, On December 19, 2018 at 19:05

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...

Bianca, tuesday 8-Jan-19 20 479
Megan
Timeline for RSVP’s
Megan, On January 7, 2019 at 09:17

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?

Kaisha, tuesday 8-Jan-19 9 607
Joyce
Should the groom see the bride before the wedding?
Joyce, On December 31, 2018 at 09:51

What are your thoughts? I would love to hear.

Leah, monday 7-Jan-19 23 569
Allison
Float Buck & Doe / Jack & Jill
Allison, On January 6, 2019 at 10:48

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...

Allison, monday 7-Jan-19 3 1,523
Joey
How long before the wedding did you have a bachelor/bachelorette party?
Joey, On March 5, 2018 at 08:55

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...

Candace, sunday 6-Jan-19 30 2,539
Vanessa
Engagement shoot outfit ideas
Vanessa, On January 3, 2019 at 13:35

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...

Tori, thursday 3-Jan-19 5 250
Sarah
Photo locations in Peterborough, on
Sarah, On September 19, 2017 at 22:03

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...

Allyson, wednesday 2-Jan-19 3 589
Danielle
Over seas bridesmaids
Danielle, On December 30, 2018 at 17:42

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...

Bianca, tuesday 1-Jan-19 16 185
Kaisha
Gift ideas for my Future Husband
Kaisha, On December 18, 2018 at 23:37

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?

Trish, saturday 29-Dec-18 14 420
Michelle
Engagement Party / Buck & Doe
Michelle, On December 26, 2018 at 08:52

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...

Tori, thursday 27-Dec-18 4 627
Joey
How long before the wedding did you get nervous?!
Joey, On March 5, 2018 at 08:53

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...

Vinod, monday 24-Dec-18 19 426
Shla
December 28th 2019 couples?
Shla, On December 13, 2018 at 17:23

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.

Shla, monday 24-Dec-18 6 102
Lynnie
Something Old, New, Borrowed & Blue: Yea or Nay?
Lynnie, On November 12, 2018 at 09:05

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...

Amelia, sunday 23-Dec-18 26 142
Joey
At what age did you get engaged?
Joey, On March 22, 2018 at 08:05

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

Amelia, sunday 23-Dec-18 53 1,078
Lynnie
Was your proposal in public or private? 💍
Lynnie, On December 11, 2018 at 13:40

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...

Amelia, sunday 23-Dec-18 37 574

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