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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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Pre wedding beauty routine
Christina, On January 9, 2017 at 15:22

Hello fellow brides, Just wondering when everyone is or had started their pre wedding beauty routine. I'm not much of a expert of these products and was wondering what other brides are doing to look...

Keira, wednesday 12-Dec-18 7 184
Lynnie
Would you rather... skip the shower or the bachelor(ette) party?
Lynnie, On October 29, 2018 at 09:05

The party police are here and they've decided there are too many pre-wedding events! You can only choose one traditional celebration to keep... Would you rather... skip the shower or the...

Samantha, monday 10-Dec-18 22 131
Lynnie
Stag and Doe: Yea or Nay?
Lynnie, On November 12, 2018 at 09:05

Will you have a stag and doe (or jack and jill) party before the big day? Are you saying yea or nay to this pre-wedding event? Photo from Avenue16 in Windsor, ON Next Question: Escorted Down the...

Samantha, monday 10-Dec-18 26 289
Joey
What kind of pre-wedding party is your fav?
Joey, On November 7, 2018 at 08:05

There are so many fun ways to celebrate a couple before their wedding day. Are you a lover of elegant engagement parties? Do you get super excited for showers? Are Jack & Jills your jam? Or do you...

Yi Rah, sunday 9-Dec-18 13 115
Andie
Bachelorette Party Weekend Help
Andie, On May 28, 2018 at 06:42

Has anyone had to “reign in” their bridesmaids/men before? One of my bridesmen (who is usually all about himself/dramatic and doesn’t care about anyone else) is taking it upon himself to be in charge...

Yi Rah, sunday 9-Dec-18 21 231
Janaya
Save The Date!
Janaya, On December 5, 2018 at 14:24

Hey Ladies! Just a quick question.. What info would you put on your save the dates? we are only sending out about 10 just to our guests that we want to invite that will have to fly out or drive from a...

Amie, saturday 8-Dec-18 17 209
Amanda
sos Jack and Jill, Engagement or Nothing?!?!?
Amanda, On December 5, 2018 at 16:00

Hi All - I really need some advice. My fiancée and I have decided to have a small destination wedding in Europe with our closest family and friends. However, my side of the family is very large. I...

Rachael, friday 7-Dec-18 7 119
Emily
Junior bridesmaid and bachelorette —what to do !!
Emily, On November 12, 2018 at 05:14

Hello everyone !! I am having such a dilemma ! My sister in law to be is 16 when we will be hosting my bachlorette and everyone else is 22+! My MOH suggested to do an all inclusive to accomendate my...

Emily, thursday 6-Dec-18 9 186
Lynnie
Who will give the better gifts - friends or family??
Lynnie, On October 9, 2017 at 11:02

This week we're finding out more about your wedding guests!! Who's being super helpful, and who is bringing all the drama Who will give the better gifts? Friends or family?? Photo from Crate &...

Kaisha, wednesday 5-Dec-18 20 116
Lynnie
Who did you share the engagement news with first - friends or family?
Lynnie, On October 9, 2017 at 10:39

This week we're finding out more about your wedding guests!! Who's being super helpful, and who is bringing all the drama Who did you share the engagement news with first - friends or family? Photo by...

Kaisha, wednesday 5-Dec-18 19 99
Kira
Guest's Children
Kira, On July 16, 2018 at 10:41

Any suggestions how to politely let guests know we're trying to have a child-free wedding? There will be one exception where some out of country family members will need to bring their kids but we're...

Alfred, wednesday 5-Dec-18 19 423
Stephanie
Favourite wedding/shower gift
Stephanie, On November 30, 2018 at 21:11

I know it's not nice to pick favourites but has anyone received a gift that really stuck out? For me, I had a friend draw one of our engagement photos. It's so beautiful and so close to the original...

Stephanie, tuesday 4-Dec-18 6 93
Agnieszka
Wedding rsvp
Agnieszka, On November 29, 2018 at 13:10

Does anyone have any clever ways to ask guests to RSVP via email and include somewhere to let us know if they have any dietary needs? So far I have this: KINDLY RSVP BY SATURDAY THE FIRST OF FEBRUARY...

Janaya, sunday 2-Dec-18 5 91
Robyn
Wedding countdowns
Robyn, On November 27, 2018 at 00:05

I know we all have the countdown on this site, but I was wondering if anyone else has a cute way to mark off the days til their wedding? I looked at a bunch of stuff online but ended up making my own....

Tyanna, sunday 2-Dec-18 13 144
Peggy
Grooms gift: Boudoir book?
Peggy, On November 26, 2018 at 16:04

Hi folks! So I got to see my boudoir pictures last night (BTW, if anyone in Edmonton wants an amazing boudoir experience, I am happy to tell you where I got mine done!) and holy crap...this fat girl...

Andie, wednesday 28-Nov-18 23 277
Zoë
I say yes to... this wedding cake
Zoë, On July 31, 2017 at 07:05

Hello everyone! Time for our sweetest decision of the day: The wedding cake! Which one would you choose for your big day? A. B. *** pinterest Follow >>I say yes to... this wedding invitation ...

Jenn, monday 26-Nov-18 38 224
Natalie
Emotional Briding
Natalie, On November 18, 2018 at 18:43

Hey Guys; So this may be a bit of a rant but I wanted to know if anyone else is or has experienced this. I feel like not long after I began wedding planning, I started to really evaluate everyone I...

Jennifer, monday 26-Nov-18 43 625
Joey
What's Your Wedding Style: Destination or Domestic?
Joey, On August 13, 2017 at 12:05

Hello everyone! This week we are discovering "What's Your Wedding Style" through a series of questions. So... Destination or Domestic? Will you head abroad like this couple? Or are you staying close...

Kaisha, friday 23-Nov-18 78 385
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Bridesmaid Proposal Box
Joanna, On November 17, 2018 at 18:40

What are some really nice ideas of gifts to include for a bridesmaid proposal box, I don’t have a budget in mind so any great ideas are welcome!

Bianca, thursday 22-Nov-18 12 167
Jasmine
Out of Country/Province Bridesmaids & Family
Jasmine, On November 20, 2018 at 23:12

Hi! I am a big traveller and just moved across the country to a new city with my fiancé. I do not have any friends or family here and am struggling to find ways to still do all the fun engagement type...

Kaisha, wednesday 21-Nov-18 5 96
Rekramer
30 Days! Stress!
Rekramer, On October 11, 2018 at 13:46

Hi All, Just needing a little guidance and positivity. We are exactly 30 days from the wedding and I have everything I can reasonably accomplish solo, accomplished. Our seating chart is done and...

Rekramer, wednesday 21-Nov-18 12 173
Lizmridha
4 days to go!!!
Lizmridha, On November 19, 2018 at 15:29

Hey guys!!! 4 days until the big day. Any last minute advise?

Bianca, wednesday 21-Nov-18 8 85
Julia
We got our engagement photos back!
Julia, On November 15, 2018 at 10:21

Sooo we got our engagement photos back yesterday and I can’t get enough and just had to share a few They made getting up at 5am, getting makeup done at 6am (bless my MUA’s heart!) and making the 2...

Julia, wednesday 21-Nov-18 15 138
Stephanie
The Countdown!
Stephanie, On November 8, 2018 at 17:42

Does anyone else here countdown to their wedding in other ways aside from just days? Yesterday I realized I only have 30 more loads of laundry to do (one a week), and only 6 more periods to suffer...

Joey, wednesday 21-Nov-18 18 186
Lynnie
Was your proposal in a sentimental location?
Lynnie, On November 15, 2018 at 16:07

A lot of planning can go into the perfect proposal! Whether it's public or private, picking the ring, deciding on the right timing - and don't forget the location! Did your fiancé(e) propose somewhere...

Tamara, tuesday 20-Nov-18 17 163
Kaisha
How far out are you from your big day?
Kaisha, On November 18, 2018 at 00:04

Friday was the 4 month mark for us, time is just flying by!

Robyn, tuesday 20-Nov-18 23 119
Natalie
What did you wear for your engagement pics?
Natalie, On November 19, 2018 at 08:12

I’m totally stumped on if we should dress up and make it a really formal photo or if we should keep it casual. What did you do in terms of clothing for your engagement photos?

Robyn, tuesday 20-Nov-18 17 191
Cassandra
Bridesmaids pulling out
Cassandra, On November 19, 2018 at 08:21

I recently had one bridesmaid tell me that she doesn't think that we are good enough friends for her to be in my wedding then another girl couldn't because she's already in tow weddings and is...

Robyn, tuesday 20-Nov-18 13 191
Dar
Gifts for witnesses?
Dar, On November 4, 2018 at 19:08

Hi all, my FH and I aren’t having a MOH or BM, instead we’ve just asked his best friend and my sister to sign as witnesses (no other duties or expectations) - is it expected that we give them gifts...

Bianca, tuesday 20-Nov-18 8 1,447
Alexandria
Stag and doe
Alexandria, On November 8, 2018 at 20:09

Hello, Just wondering how long before a stag and doe should we start selling tickets. Our stag and doe is in June. I'm just in the process of designing our tickets and getting them printed. I don't...

Alexandria, monday 19-Nov-18 9 192
Amelia
Bachelorette Ideas
Amelia, On August 20, 2018 at 09:30

Hey Ladies! I'm 46 days away from my wedding!! And now I'm starting to think about what to do for a bachelorette party! My bridesmaids are all for helping me plan it, i just have to come up with an...

Peggy, monday 19-Nov-18 9 226
Katelyn
Lets hear those proposal stories!
Katelyn, On November 16, 2018 at 13:18

I wanna hear those beautiful or not so graceful proposal stories. Was a surprise? Did you see it coming? My FH had taken me into jewlery stores to try stuff on so he could see if it was the right one...

Katelyn, sunday 18-Nov-18 36 297

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