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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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Candice
Overwhelmed and a bit Deflated
Candice, On September 18, 2018 at 16:43

I have 36ish days till the wedding and I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. People are offering a lot of negetive opions and it's starting to wear on me. Some of the comments I al dealing with is MIL...

Candice, wednesday 19-Sep-18 6 187
C
We've asked 2 grown women to be our Flower Girls: what do you think?
Christine, On September 18, 2018 at 11:42

I personally think it's fun and not a big deal to "break" with this tradition. We don't have a young lady in our lives who could fill this role and we do have my younger sister who is not big on being...

Carmela, wednesday 19-Sep-18 12 120
Holly
Four days to go!!
Holly, On September 17, 2018 at 15:28

Any last minute advice?

Carmela, wednesday 19-Sep-18 15 150
Carina
Service tips
Carina, On September 16, 2018 at 02:23

Hi everyone, I just notice the service tips are not charged on the bill by the venue. Our venue told me to pay service tips to the head server if I would like to do so. How much should I tip? there...

Carina, tuesday 18-Sep-18 8 125
Allison
400 days until our wedding!
Allison, On September 14, 2018 at 12:55

I thought tomorrow was our 400 day but according to WW, it's today! There was a lot that got done this week: We booked our DJ and our honeymoon cruise!! We'll be sailing in the Caribbean a week after...

Allison, tuesday 18-Sep-18 11 175
Andrea
Intimate wedding- Guest List
Andrea, On September 18, 2018 at 10:39

Good morning, For those having a intimate wedding, how many family/friends are you inviting, and how did you decide on who? My fiance and are actually considering scrapping our initially thought 50-80...

Catherine, tuesday 18-Sep-18 7 125
Kaisha
How long does it take for Rsvps?
Kaisha, On September 15, 2018 at 23:44

I sent out our invitations this week and I am already impatiently awaiting my first RSVPs. We are doing online RSVPs. How long does it usually take for them to start coming in?

Kaisha, tuesday 18-Sep-18 7 124
Carina
Place cards
Carina, On September 17, 2018 at 02:39

Hi everyone, i would like to ask do i need to write place cards for ourselves (bride and groom) and vendors? Also for your parents, did you guys write their names only or wrote “mother of bride/groom”...

Amanda, tuesday 18-Sep-18 10 803
Janaya
Wedding talk
Janaya, On September 15, 2018 at 18:23

Is it just me or once you got engaged did your old "friends" started talking to you more and asking more questions even though you haven't actually been "friends" for a couple of years now..?? I feel...

Allison, monday 17-Sep-18 10 118
Cindy
12 Hours till my Big Day!
Cindy, On September 14, 2018 at 11:11

Morning, 12 hours till my Big Day! Finding myself pretty calm and wondering when did your nervous kicked in or if st all?

Bianca, monday 17-Sep-18 4 123
Janaya
When do you have your bridal shower?
Janaya, On September 9, 2018 at 16:22

Hi everyone! I just got engaged a couple of weeks ago and we have already set our date for the 3rd of August 2019.. at what point should I be having a bridal shower? and also, we are having a small...

Stephanie, sunday 16-Sep-18 5 67
Joey
How did you meet your future spouse?
Joey, On August 11, 2017 at 14:05

Let's cap this week off with some love stories. How did you meet your future spouse? Was it love at first sight, or did you fall slowly? While you're thinking about your love story, check out some of...

Kaisha, saturday 15-Sep-18 32 337
Valérie
Planning your own bachelorette party?
Valérie, On May 1, 2018 at 04:51

I just need to vent and I feel like this community is the only place I can speak my mind. I don't have a "Bride Tribe" and I'm starting to feel like I'm missing out. I never celebrated the engagement...

Janaya, saturday 15-Sep-18 31 547
Joey
How many days left until THE BIG DAY?
Joey, On August 13, 2017 at 08:05

Share your wedding countdown - how long do you have left until your wedding day? What does your count down calendar look like? Photo taken from Pinterest!

Natasha, saturday 15-Sep-18 19 661
Joey
Did you do a cake tasting?
Joey, On September 12, 2018 at 08:11

Did you do a cake tasting before you booked your wedding cake baker? Or did you do one after you booked your baker? Maybe you didn't do one at all! Did your tasting change your mind about anything you...

Natasha, friday 14-Sep-18 12 138
Brittany
Show me your ______ ring!
Brittany, On August 13, 2018 at 12:28

There are so many beautiful styles of engagement rings out there! From a Classic Solitaire, to new, unique, modern designs... You've got halos, double halos, single stone, multi-stone, pavé, split...

Tyanna, wednesday 12-Sep-18 72 3,380
Casey
Bridezilla About The Bachelorette
Casey, On September 9, 2018 at 11:36

So my maid of honor started planning, didnt want to step on toes but I did say like lets have dinner and drinks out, everyone can end up at my place later. As the plans went on and she let me know, it...

Melissa, wednesday 12-Sep-18 21 483
Jessica
3 more days !
Jessica, On September 11, 2018 at 11:00

It still doesn't seem real. All the decorations filling my house , all of my appointments, all of the plans, the tent going up , the nausea from excitement yet it still doesn't seem real !! Lol. Any...

Kim, wednesday 12-Sep-18 10 130
Valérie
Bachelorette Rsvp: To remind or not to remind, that is the question
Valérie, On September 6, 2018 at 15:02

I'm having a weekend destination bachelorette in June 2019. Since I don't have a bridal party, people aren't obligated or shouldn't feel pressured to attend if they can't, which was my end goal! I...

Valérie, monday 10-Sep-18 15 362
Joey
Who said "I love you" first?
Joey, On May 11, 2018 at 08:05

You or your partner - who was the first one to say "I love you"? Photo by Brilliant Events & Celebrations in Calgary

Vinod, monday 10-Sep-18 24 154
Joey
Who's Who? - Who is the first person you told about your engagement?
Joey, On July 30, 2018 at 09:18

In the Who's Who? game we are getting to know a bit more about the most important people involved in your wedding After your proposal, who was the very first person you told about your engagement?...

Janaya, sunday 9-Sep-18 25 132
Joey
Did you and your partner talk about getting married before you were engaged?
Joey, On August 30, 2018 at 08:05

Did you and your partner have "the talk” about your relationship before you got engaged? How long before the proposal did you and your fiancé(e) start talking about marriage? Were you making plans and...

Janaya, sunday 9-Sep-18 25 1,036
Lynnie
Test Time! Gift-giving at engagement parties...
Lynnie, On December 18, 2017 at 04:05

Time to test your wedding knowledge ! Engagement parties are a gift-giving occasion. True or false? A) True B) False C) True - *if* you're in the wedding party! Photo by Eyecontact Photography in...

Vinod, saturday 8-Sep-18 15 107
Lynnie
Test Time! Multiple gifts for multiple showers?
Lynnie, On December 18, 2017 at 04:05

Time to test your wedding knowledge ! You've been invited to multiple showers for the bride or groom. Do you need to bring a gift to each shower? A) Yes B) Only if you're in the wedding party C) No...

Vinod, saturday 8-Sep-18 15 91
Lynnie
Test Time! What is a Stag and Doe?
Lynnie, On December 18, 2017 at 04:05

Time to test your wedding knowledge ! What is a Stag and Doe? A) Two animals B) A pre-wedding fundraising party C) James & Lily Potter's Patronuses D) Two single guests at a wedding :: Pinterest...

Vinod, saturday 8-Sep-18 22 146
Peggy
Has anyone used the Dress Lounge prep room?
Peggy, On September 7, 2018 at 12:46

As the title asks - Has anyone in Edmonton used The Dress Lounge prep room in Edmonton for getting ready the morning of their wedding? I'm considering renting it (I'm going to view it tomorrow with my...

Peggy, saturday 8-Sep-18 4 70
Julie
#hashtag Help 😊
Julie, On September 4, 2018 at 23:46

Need your help guys to create a hashtag for our wedding. Cant seem to think of a nice a unique hashtag. Bride: Julie Ann Rimando Groom: Jeremy Chan We both are sneakerheads and love jordans in...

Angel, wednesday 5-Sep-18 3 168
Maya
Bridal shower
Maya, On September 5, 2018 at 05:09

So my mom and MIL want to plan a shower and I was asked for a guest list. I’m not sure who all to invite, I was thinking mainly family and friends, but what about friends that are not invited to the...

Peggy, wednesday 5-Sep-18 7 128
Lynnie
Did you paint your nails in anticipation of the proposal?
Lynnie, On November 6, 2017 at 12:22

In this week's game we're finding out if you are innocent or guilty ! Did you paint your nails in anticipation of the proposal? >> Next question: Did you buy your wedding attire but secretly...

Emily, wednesday 5-Sep-18 58 856
Joey
Firsts!
Joey, On October 30, 2017 at 07:53

Howdy! This week's game is all about your firsts. Hey wait a minute, not THAT first! We're talking about wedding firsts. Answer each question and then head on to the next. Your first "First" question...

Leanne, tuesday 4-Sep-18 26 306
Sarah
Bridal shower
Sarah, On September 2, 2018 at 21:37

I am wondering if having a bridal shower is appropriate. I’m really struggling with should we or shouldn’t we, have a bridal shower? not only because this is my second wedding but also because we are...

Sarah, tuesday 4-Sep-18 5 150
Jessenia
Hashtag help!!
Jessenia, On August 31, 2018 at 00:31

Hi everyone! We are really struggling with a Instagram hashtag for our big day. Everytime I use a free generator they are so basic. Id love to hear everyone’s creative ideas. Would love to find...

Leah, monday 3-Sep-18 7 245

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