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How would you feel about Prenuptial Agreement? I’m currently living with my Fiancé for 4 years and in relationship with him for 8 years. He owns the house co-signed with his Father. His parents live...
Hey Ladies Long weekend is over and there was a lot happening that was a great distraction. Now back to wedding mode. How are you all doing? can you believe this - July is actually here. Do you all...
This morning we picked up our marriage licence!!!! ahhhhhhhh I cant believe how real everything is starting to feel we are officially 44 days out!! how many more days till your weddings??
Hi all : ) We are having a small party with friends and family (approx. 23 people). It will be in the evening from 5pm-11pm at a downtown condo party room with a terrace, very beautiful spot! I...
What did everyone do with their engagement rings on their wedding day? Specifically during the ceremony! Did you wear it on your right hand, not wear it all?
So we sent out invites a little over three weeks ago and I feel like I'm getting rsvp's super slowly - no one on my fiancé's side has rsvp'd yet and besides my parents and maid of honour only three...
We’re 58 days away from the big day so now we’re at the stage of fine tuning all of the final details. How many days away are you and what do you have left to do? I just picked up our marriage license...
Hi guys! I was just wondering what the appropriate timeline is to send out wedding invitations? We aren’t doing save the dates, just the invites. However, the majority of our guests do not live...
Trying to keep this wedding within budget as best as possible. With that said, working on the invitations and i love DIY. The inexpensive route with Staples doesn't allow for pre printed envelopes. Is...
What are some good bridal party gift ideas for my girls?
So apparently when we first asked my fiancés dad to host and pay for the rehearsal dinner literally over a year ago he heard “host” and not “pay” and now is apparently shocked that they’re supposed to...
I just need to vent!! People are so selfish!! Uhh my husband’s cousin and daughter already RSVP and I just messaged her today asking which hotel shes staying. Now she said she won’t make it!! Like...
Hi everyone! I am currently thinking of a tiny thank you gift for the guests attending our engagement party in October. I have seen a lot that guests don't actually take the gift so to make/buy less...
Has/is anyone not doing a trial? I personally know my makeup artist very well so i'm not worried that she'll butcher me on my wedding day and the hairstyle i want is so simple that you couldn't mess...
I’m super excited for my bridal shower today 😄 were your showers a surprise or did you know about them beforehand?
Hey Ladies!!! I can't keep my excitement to myself!!! My MOH, myself and my other girlfriend are heading to Calgary tomorrow for a weekend of music at the Calgary Stampede!! Tomorrow night we're off...
If you think buck and does are tacky and tasteless - stop reading right here haha. They are completely normal and expected where I live and super fun for all. We are planning on having a buck and doe...
When I go pick up my marriage license does my Fiancé have to come with me? he doesn't seem to understand why we both need to be there. but i was told once that we both have to be there. Can anyone...
We have called soooooo many restaurants to host our rehearsal dinner the friday night before our wedding and no one wants to take us!! i'm at a loss and don't know what to do! a brunch after the...
What items did you include in your details box for your photographer? Any items you forgot that you wish you had included? I'll be asking our photographer what she recommends too but thought I would...
Just a heads up to anyone flying FLYSWOOP anytime soon, a few of my family and friends flights have been either cancelled completely or changed to anther date without reason within the last 2 days for...
Hey everyone, I'm sure I'm not the only one this has happened to! A little less than a year ago I unfortunately had a bridesmaid say she couldn't make it do to finances, but was mature about it and...
Hey everyone, so our RSVP deadline for our guests to send in by is July 16th my fiancé and I sent out reminders to the people we have not received yet a month ago and there are still 11 RSVP's we have...
Hi all, I'm wondering if everyone is, or if it's a must, to wear bridal lingerie?? I only ask because of course I want to be sexy that night but my dress isn't designed to wear anything up top.. I can...
Hi lovely community, Question...what are you serving for your bar? I have looked at the calculators online to help with guest count, etc. We are hosting a small wedding, 23 people (2 of which do not...
Looking for a photographer around the Cancun Mexico area for our destination wedding next year! Anyone have any recommendations?
This past weekend I had my bridal shower out at my mother in laws lake house! And while I had my shower, the guys went golfing! Even though 2 of the 3 days was completely raining, it was a great...
I’m getting married this summer (in just under 4 weeks). I don’t know either of my parents birth places. Should this be cause for significant concern?
Hi all! Big day is approaching soon (less than 2 months away) and I am on track with my planning and feel like we have put together a fun day/evening for guests but I am sooo worried the party will be...
For my soon to be husband’s wedding day present I put this together 😊 it has his favourite tic tacs, alcohol, and chocolate, plus a pair of socks and two (vintage!) monogrammed handkerchiefs. What...
Any suggestions on what your bride emergency kit should have in it?