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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 12 180
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 8 346
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 15 142
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 18 195
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 17 167
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 23 121
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 17 200
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 13 194
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 2,064
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 9 193
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 9 229
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 36 310
Lynnie
What has been the most surprising part of being engaged?
Lynnie, On June 18, 2018 at 10:26

What has been the most surprising part of being engaged so far? Did it feel really different to be engaged? Are you surprised how much you loved (or hated) the attention? Was it really tough to get...

Kaisha, sunday 18-Nov-18 26 178
Jenna
Registries
Jenna, On November 8, 2018 at 02:22

Hey all! I'm just wondering... are we supposed to have separate registries for the wedding and the bridal shower?

Katelyn, wednesday 14-Nov-18 10 137
Katelyn
Jack and Jill
Katelyn, On November 7, 2018 at 09:15

Hey everyone I just wanted to share my idea for a Jack and Jill. We are planning on doing a sort of fun fair. Basically we will have raffle tickets you can buy and you can either use them for the...

Katelyn, wednesday 14-Nov-18 8 156
Jordanna
Engagement photos!
Jordanna, On November 5, 2018 at 12:41

We did our engagement photos last week and got them back last night! I honestly didn’t think it was possible to feel more excited for the wedding but wow was I wrong!

Leigh-Ann, wednesday 14-Nov-18 25 292
H
Bridal Shower Guest List
Holly, On November 6, 2018 at 21:04

Hey everyone! My bridal party has started to plan the bridal shower and we are all a bit confused what to do as far as the guest list. My fiancee and i are having a destination wedding so we were...

Bianca, tuesday 13-Nov-18 9 111
Natalie
Bridesmaids!
Natalie, On November 3, 2018 at 22:25

I have five girls who all have very different body shapes and skin tones, ranging from dark skinned, to olive toned, to pale skinned. I've been having a really hard time deciding on a colour that...

Jenn, saturday 10-Nov-18 13 214
Sharlene
Amid all of the planning along came our engagement photos
Sharlene, On November 6, 2018 at 12:50

lake front Black and white Kissing Pyramid Lake woods And now we are even more excited for the big day!!!

Stephanie, saturday 10-Nov-18 34 256
J
Engagement ring insurance
Jillian, On March 13, 2018 at 13:21

Has everyone gotten insurance for their engagement ring/ wedding ring? do you just do it through the same insurance company that you have your home and auto? I assume you insure what the certificate...

Natalie, wednesday 7-Nov-18 10 159
Stephanie
Rehersal Dinner?
Stephanie, On October 19, 2018 at 02:05

I would like to do a rehersal dinner, but I don’t know where to start! I like the idea of a formal event but how do you make it affordable? Do restaurants host this type of thing?

Vinod, tuesday 6-Nov-18 13 217
Natasha
Groom gift ... fh are you getting him anything ?
Natasha, On November 14, 2016 at 15:15

Hey ladies, Are you getting your FH a special gift to open the morning of your wedding day ??? I decided since I have always wanted to do them but always chickened out ..... that I was going to do a...

Vinod, sunday 4-Nov-18 16 194
C
Raffle vs stag and doe
Cathy, On August 26, 2017 at 17:58

Can anyone who has done a "beer for a year" (or any type of raffle that you did instead of having a stag and Doe), explain how it works exactly and is it even worth it? Appreciate it! Trying to see if...

Julia, sunday 4-Nov-18 6 5,486
Peggy
What am i missing?
Peggy, On October 4, 2018 at 16:54

So I've gone over so many checklists out there, including the wedding wire one. I've made list upon list, and I still feel like I'm missing things from my planning list. What do you ladies (and gents)...

Keena, sunday 4-Nov-18 12 233 1
Peggy
6 months!
Peggy, On October 30, 2018 at 10:14

Anyone else feel like reality smacked you in the face when you reached 6 months out? Yikes! Time flies! It seems like only yesterday that we got engaged (but in reality it was almost 14 months ago!),...

Stephanie, saturday 3-Nov-18 9 120
Joey
Which came first - Telling your friends or telling your family about your engagement?
Joey, On April 30, 2018 at 09:21

Once the big question was popped and the "YES!" was given, who did you tell first? Was the very first person you shared the news with a friend, or a relative? Photo by Bianca Martin Photography in...

Stephanie, saturday 3-Nov-18 42 196
Joey
Most Likely To Call/Text You With Questions On Your Wedding Day
Joey, On October 22, 2018 at 08:05

You've sent invitations, spent hours updating your wedding website, and fielded countless calls telling your guests, vendors, and wedding party all they will need to know about the big day - but you...

Stephanie, saturday 3-Nov-18 17 133
Ally
Bridesmaid gift - experience vs. material gift
Ally, On October 27, 2018 at 09:48

Hello brides! As a bridesmaid/maid of honor would you rather receive an experience gift or a material gift? Reasoning behind your choice? I am getting married at the Elora Mill Hotel and Spa and I was...

Susan, thursday 1-Nov-18 11 135
Vivian
Hashtags? Help!
Vivian, On October 31, 2018 at 14:42

I need your help! I’ve tried free hashtags generators to paying different websites for “custom” hashtag and I’m just not happy with any. Would love to see if there are any creative minds out there...

Vivian, wednesday 31-Oct-18 2 190
Joey
Most Likely To Buy A Gift Off-Registry
Joey, On October 9, 2018 at 10:05

We're playing a just for fun game of " Most Likely To " to find out who might make a faux pas on your wedding day. You spent a long time curating the perfect gift registry and adding pieces that will...

Stefanie, wednesday 31-Oct-18 20 184
Joey
Most Likely To Make a Last Minute Request
Joey, On October 9, 2018 at 10:05

We're playing a just for fun game of " Most Likely To " to find out who might make a faux pas on your wedding day. Will your parents suddenly remember they need to invite their next door neighbors?...

Stefanie, wednesday 31-Oct-18 25 126
Casey
Bridesmaids Not Really Excited?
Casey, On October 28, 2018 at 20:42

Hey! I'm feeling kind of frustrated because I don't feel as though any of my bridesmaids are excited to be part of my wedding because when I try to message them all in our group chat I get very little...

Stephanie, monday 29-Oct-18 12 229

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