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Allison
One Year!
Allison, On October 19, 2018 at 13:59

Today is the big day... one more year to our wedding! It hit me yesterday when we were getting our engagement photos done. We were supposed to get them done over the weekend but got rained out,...

Allison, tuesday 23-Oct-18 16 710
Chantal
Getting married today
Chantal, On October 20, 2018 at 03:36

Super excited to get married ❤️❤️ Everything is perfect at the reception just hoping everything goes well at the ceremony and that Mother Nature keeps it sunny I as walk to the alter

Bianca, tuesday 23-Oct-18 9 97
Janaya
Rehearsal dinner..
Janaya, On October 19, 2018 at 14:09

Hey lovelies, can someone just quickly explain what exactly do people do at a rehearsal dinner? i've seen posts about people going to restaurants and whatnot but, is it necessary? what exactly goes...

Peggy, monday 22-Oct-18 6 154
Stephanie
Receiving Gifts in Wedding Colours
Stephanie, On October 7, 2018 at 07:19

Has anyone else noticed they have been receiving gifts in their wedding colours? I’m not complaining, I chose colours I liked. But for Christmas last year, my MIL bought us a bunch of things for our...

BunnyBride, saturday 20-Oct-18 6 169
Michelle
Sharing Engagement Photos!
Michelle, On October 15, 2018 at 14:52

Got our photos back and thought I’d share some!

Monica, friday 19-Oct-18 14 97
M
Hashtag Help
Melanie, On October 15, 2018 at 21:55

Looking for some help to create a fun & witty, hashtag for our big day! We're in the process of creating our wedding website and our save the dates and want to use our hashtag on everything....

Erin, friday 19-Oct-18 6 135
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Hashtag Help
AmyEric, On October 18, 2018 at 09:18

Clever hashtag help please Her name: Amy MacPherson His Name: Eric Rendell Wedding date : Aug 2019 Met: Working at a hotel together

Erin, friday 19-Oct-18 3 54
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Bridal party
Amy, On October 8, 2018 at 09:13

Hey Ladies! I’m having such a difficult time with my bridal party - people being upset as they are not the maid of honour and whatnot. Is it bad that I just want to cut out the bridal party and not...

Renee, tuesday 16-Oct-18 4 130
Donna
Love is in the Air
Donna, On October 15, 2018 at 21:55

Everyday I feel the LOVE around me,

Bianca, tuesday 16-Oct-18 1 70
Kelly
November Engagement Photos
Kelly, On October 3, 2018 at 14:58

We're doing our engagement photos early November, and I'm pretty stumped for what to wear. Google isn't terribly helpful as all the photos look like they're taken in much warmer climates. Its...

Rekramer, monday 15-Oct-18 8 177
Lynnie
Brides of 2019! Show us your ring!!
Lynnie, On September 29, 2017 at 16:18

Calling all 2019 brides!! Let's see that bling Photo from Aria Diamond

Stefanie, monday 15-Oct-18 40 2,466
Lindsay
Bridesmaid issues
Lindsay, On October 8, 2018 at 08:00

My wedding is still 8 months away. One of bridesmaids is dealing with a lot right now and has not responded to any of my messages or any of the messages from the other bridesmaid the whole time we...

Lyla, sunday 14-Oct-18 4 107
Amelia
2 more days!!
Amelia, On October 3, 2018 at 11:41

My wedding is this coming Saturday! Im so excited and nervous, mostly excited! I think i have everything, im going to go through all my stuff today just to be sure Im not missing anything important!...

Amelia, friday 12-Oct-18 4 94
Stevi
Hardest Name to Hashtag
Stevi, On October 12, 2018 at 02:07

So I am becoming a MacGillivray next week Any clever darlings out there that can think of a hashtag? (it sounds like Macgillvree kind of) lol

Tyanna, friday 12-Oct-18 3 95
Tyanna
Engagement photos
Tyanna, On October 10, 2018 at 01:45

K guys, it's me again (you know, the photo drama nightmare 😂) Anyway, I'm back now to say to anyone who has followed my posts that I think we have solved issues. I think I finally feel comfortable...

Melissa, thursday 11-Oct-18 9 157
Tyanna
Unprofessional vendors, part 2
Tyanna, On October 4, 2018 at 02:21

Hey all!! You may have seen my post the other day about my experience with my photographer and my worry about her unprofessionalism. If you havent, you can find it here:...

Vinod, thursday 11-Oct-18 5 240
Peggy
Trouble giving up control
Peggy, On October 10, 2018 at 10:44

Has anyone else had trouble giving up control of the bridal shower and/or bachelorette party? I am a super planner - I enjoy planning. I also really like knowing that what's happening is something...

Vinod, wednesday 10-Oct-18 9 147
Joey
What did you have custom made for your wedding?
Joey, On October 5, 2018 at 08:05

What special orders did you place for your wedding? Did you have items customized? Personalized? Designed just for you? Did you commission a monogram? Plan out a special present for your SO? Work with...

Brittany, sunday 7-Oct-18 10 141
Allison
Engagement Photo Props?
Allison, On October 2, 2018 at 13:01

Did anyone have cool Engagement photo props? Looking for inspiration for next weekend's engagement shoot! We're thinking of having a wedding date sign and I have a scarf to wrap each other in. Who had...

Allison, friday 5-Oct-18 17 193
Stephanie
Engagement photoshoot, how much to tip?
Stephanie, On July 19, 2018 at 22:04

Hey guys! Just a quick question! I had an engagement photoshoot tonight with a company we actually won a photoshoot from from the Toronto Bridal Show! Now since the shoot was free... just not sure how...

Allison, tuesday 2-Oct-18 17 396
Tyanna
How do you deal with unprofessional vendors?
Tyanna, On September 26, 2018 at 18:50

Hey everyone, I posted a while ago about being upset that my photographer cancelled my engagement shoot 2 weeks before it was scheduled with no explanation. My FH and I had both booked the day off and...

Melissa, tuesday 2-Oct-18 10 279
Michelle
Engagement Photos
Michelle, On October 1, 2018 at 10:14

Hey guys! So my Fiance and my engagement photos are on Wednesday and I am super nervous about them. We planned them with 3 days notice, so I do not have a lot of time to prepare. Maybe someone could...

Michelle, tuesday 2-Oct-18 6 98
Holly
What to wear for engagement pictures?
Holly, On August 28, 2018 at 11:24

Hey all, I'm getting my engagement pictures done this fall and was wondering what everyone wore? Pictures would be super appreciated! Thanks soo much!!

Alexandra, monday 1-Oct-18 29 437
Allie
Stag and doe packages
Allie, On September 29, 2018 at 21:41

Hello— we will I’ll be charging $5.00 a ticket for our stag and doe which seems to be a going rate for southern Ontario. We are hoping to seek penny sale tickets, grand prize raffle and drink...

Clarissa, monday 1-Oct-18 5 1,357
Leanne
two more Sleeps!
Leanne, On September 27, 2018 at 10:41

Saturday is the big day and I am so excited!! Our wedding is in Niagara Falls and we live 5 hours North, so we are heading South today!! I can't believe how fast the past year and a half has flown by!...

Emily, sunday 30-Sep-18 21 233
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How to convince someone not to throw me a shower
Emma, On September 26, 2018 at 12:45

So this is a second wedding for both me and my fiancé. We aren’t doing any of the prewedding things like engagement party, bachelor/bachelorette, rehersal dinners etc. The only wedding part we have is...

Emma, sunday 30-Sep-18 8 108
Kay
My wedding is tomorrow!
Kay, On September 29, 2018 at 00:14

So excited! I am laying out the last of the things I need prepped for tomorrow. I’m only nervous about the weather. It might rain and I don’t have a backup plan for my photos if it does! Yikes! I took...

Monica, sunday 30-Sep-18 9 153
Tia
Uneven bridal party
Tia, On September 26, 2018 at 21:01

Hi guys I'm getting married next weekend and I have had a huge falling out with my bridesmaid. I was having 3 bridesmaids and 3 Groomsmen. I was just wondering if it's OK to have the 2 bridesmaids and...

Bianca, saturday 29-Sep-18 9 115
Joey
Back to Basics - Where did your proposal happen?
Joey, On July 2, 2018 at 09:06

What was your proposal story? Was there a ring? Was someone down on one knee? Was there a sentimental location? Tell us where your proposal happened. Photo of this gorgeous scenic proposal spot is...

BunnyBride, thursday 27-Sep-18 40 258
Amanda
Risk vs. reward/threat assessment :p
Amanda, On September 25, 2018 at 09:23

Ok. So I'm 4 days out. And I'm scouting photo locations and thinking of poses. I'm getting ready at my mother's and her house is in a new neighbourhood that overlooks a golf course/the highway in the...

Joey, wednesday 26-Sep-18 6 90
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Amora Gem Colours!
Iana, On September 25, 2018 at 19:38

Looking for advice on color grades! Unfortunately, there are no stores anywhere close to my location that carry Amoras for me to take a look at in person. I've searched on all the wedding forums, gone...

Iana, tuesday 25-Sep-18 90
Joey
Show me your e-pics with pets!
Joey, On September 5, 2018 at 08:09

Did you include your animals in your engagement photos? Pets are undoubtedly a very important part of many of our lives, so it's natural to want them to be included in an engagement photo session....

Emily, tuesday 25-Sep-18 12 124

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