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Choose the ceremony and reception venue, find your dress, prepare the necessary paperwork, make the guest list, and stay on top of your budget. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your dream wedding step-by-step.

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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 26 153
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 19 104
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 18 122
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 8 136
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 9 111
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 12 198
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 18 166
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 30 950
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 18 156
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 20 184
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 9 258
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 23 248
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 1,307
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 2,129
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 5 143
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 3 466
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 16 119
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 14 130
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 4 234
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 19 121
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 86
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 26 137
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 53 717
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 37 276
Katelyn
Our Engagement Sneak Peaks Are Here!
Katelyn, On December 8, 2018 at 17:16

Guys! These are so overwhelmingly beautiful I have no words. Michelle Vera of Veratography is amazing. I refuse to work with any other photographer.

Natalie, saturday 22-Dec-18 28 289
Veronica
To do a Registry or not??
Veronica, On November 27, 2018 at 13:55

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...

Jennifer, friday 21-Dec-18 21 319
Joey
#FianceFriday - Show off your favourite engagement photo
Joey, On December 14, 2018 at 08:05

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...

Candace, thursday 20-Dec-18 33 292
Lynnie
Who is taller? You or your fiancé(e)?
Lynnie, On November 26, 2018 at 10:44

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...

Kiera, monday 17-Dec-18 39 230
Lynnie
Who defined the relationship? You or your fiancé(e)?
Lynnie, On November 26, 2018 at 10:44

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...

Shla, monday 17-Dec-18 26 136
Allison
Save the Date Cards!
Allison, On December 14, 2018 at 12:38

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...

Allison, sunday 16-Dec-18 21 203
Casey
Stag and Doe Help!
Casey, On October 31, 2018 at 11:08

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...

Allison, sunday 16-Dec-18 7 1,029
Tori
Engagement Photo Must Haves
Tori, On December 13, 2018 at 14:02

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...

Tori, saturday 15-Dec-18 22 226

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