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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 2,462
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 5 239
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 9 144
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 10 140
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 17 372
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 1,283
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 21 232
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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
Genis
Time crunch - Help!
Genis, On September 24, 2018 at 00:29

I am getting so excited!! 101 days till our big day! Unfortunately living in Australia is starting to prove difficult. I feel like we still have so much to do and so much to get. Does anyone have a...

Genis, tuesday 25-Sep-18 4 95
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Social prizes
Rachael, On September 3, 2018 at 11:28

We are having our wedding social in October and are having a really hard time finding social prizes. Especially items for grand prizes. I’m just wondering how everyone else rounded up their items...

Martie, friday 21-Sep-18 3 746
Peggy
Haha - Another bridezilla (not me!)
Peggy, On September 19, 2018 at 14:57

Or maybe it's a planner-zilla? And one who can't spell! I got a chuckle out of it, and a reminder that I'm not nearly as bad as I sometimes think I am! Nope!

Bianca, friday 21-Sep-18 15 219
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Wedding Plus-one Issue
Michelle, On September 20, 2018 at 15:51

I have invited a handful of my co-workers along with their spouses. I am friends with them outside of work as well, so it wasn't even an option to not do this. But a few months into wedding planning,...

Bianca, thursday 20-Sep-18 5 113
Tammy
Stress
Tammy, On September 19, 2018 at 10:13

My wedding is in 3 days, and while most things are done for it. The stress seems to still be there. will the stress be there even while its going on or does is subside when you walk the aisle?

Tammy, thursday 20-Sep-18 8 133
Emily
Hands Full!
Emily, On September 20, 2018 at 09:09

Hey everyone! Tips and advice is greatly appreciated My Fiancé and I just found out that we are 2 months pregnant! We have been trying for a while and it finally happened, we couldn't be any more...

Emma, thursday 20-Sep-18 3 126
Breanne
Engagement Photo Success
Breanne, On September 18, 2018 at 13:01

Hi Everyone! I just wanted to thank the wonderful ladies who commented on my last post about engagement photos and how they were causing me anxiety. You all helped ease my nerves! That being said, we...

Breanne, wednesday 19-Sep-18 38 286

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