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Krystal
Freaking out a bit!! 80 days out!!
Krystal, On May 29, 2018 at 20:42

We are 80 days out and feeling stuck and unsure of what I should be doing!! We have everything booked and have most of my decor. We have suites, dresses and all accessories picked and either rented or...

Courtney, wednesday 30-May-18 12 269
Stephanie
Invitations sent!
Stephanie, On April 10, 2018 at 22:36

We sent our invitations last night! We decided to do online invitations. And, I'm glad we did! Mostly because we can see who has opened their invitations! Less than 24 hours since we sent them and...

SailandSwan, wednesday 30-May-18 2 84
Amanda
Invitations to people you know won't make it?
Amanda, On March 20, 2018 at 10:15

I have a couple elderly family members that I'm planning on sending invitations to even though it highly unlikely that they'll make it to the wedding. (Travel, health etc). I'm mostly just sending...

SailandSwan, wednesday 30-May-18 12 145
Sara
Invitations for the Wedding Party?
Sara, On May 4, 2018 at 15:04

This might be a silly question, but are you guys giving actual invitations to your wedding party? Or is it just assumed that because they're part of the wedding party, they're obviously invited with...

SailandSwan, wednesday 30-May-18 29 320
Joey
How long did it take to get used to the word fiancé/fiancée?
Joey, On May 2, 2018 at 09:00

Once the question is popped and accepted you and your partner get a new title - fiancé or fiancée. But this can sometimes take some time to adjust to. How long did it take to get used to saying and...

Rachael, tuesday 29-May-18 18 163
Rekramer
Wedding Invite input
Rekramer, On May 7, 2018 at 12:20

Hi all, just a quick question. Did you let your families approve your wedding invitations before getting them printed? Both our families are helping with the wedding and I will be including their...

Rachael, tuesday 29-May-18 24 206
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Bachelorette party with future mother in law?
Peggy L, On May 8, 2018 at 15:25

Hi everyone, jist wondering has anyone here invited future mother in law to bachelorette party? My FH’s sister in law invited the mom to her bachelorette party. I don’t really want to invite her LOL I...

Rachael, tuesday 29-May-18 18 925
Jen
Wedding mess!
Jen, On May 24, 2018 at 09:49

We are officially 16 days and 5 hours out... but who's counting?! AND MY APARTMENT IS A MESS!!!! There are boxes, linens, clothing, literally EVERYWHERE! Thankfully we will be able to drop off some of...

Erin, friday 25-May-18 10 152
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How long did you wait after getting engaged to have your wedding and why?
Megis, On April 18, 2018 at 20:28

Just been giving it some thought lately that I’m getting married 8 months after getting engaged. At first I wasn’t really considering a ceremony but then I realized it’s a significant event I want to...

Emma, wednesday 23-May-18 43 610
Jessica
Am i missing anything else ? - Legal Steps
Jessica, On May 23, 2018 at 10:31

On my wedding checklist I am at the point where I should begin the legal steps to get married. As far as I know all I require is a marriage liscence but those are only good for so long so I don't want...

Courtney, wednesday 23-May-18 3 96
Becky
Engagement party! Need help!
Becky, On May 20, 2018 at 15:39

I want to do an engagement party with friends and family. Thought it would help them get to now each other more and the wedding party as well. I haven’t been to one before and wondering how it all...

Becky, monday 21-May-18 6 120
Maegan
Lets talk boudoir shoots!
Maegan, On May 8, 2018 at 01:49

Has anybody done a boudoir photoshoot before the wedding?? Ive been considering doing one and giving an album to FH as a wedding present but id love to hear from some people who have done it! It will...

Holly, monday 21-May-18 30 458
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Stag and Doe
Sarah, On May 14, 2018 at 13:27

I need suggestions!! So my fiancé wants a stag and doe, I do not. We are having a super low key wedding in our backyard for the simple fact that I don't want myself or anyone else to be stressed over...

Vinod, sunday 20-May-18 5 148
Emilie
When did you realize he was “the one”?
Emilie, On June 13, 2016 at 16:41

Hi ladies! One of my friends once told me she knew she had found the right man on the first night they went on a date together. As they left the restaurant, he said something that caught her...

Krista, sunday 20-May-18 12 116
Becky
Getting things booked!
Becky, On May 13, 2018 at 13:16

We were able to get the church we wanted to marry in as pastor agreed to marry us but marriage councilling is required. we’re both fine with that and then we put deposit down on our reception venue...

Becky, saturday 19-May-18 10 147
Jayden
Two More Weeks!
Jayden, On May 18, 2018 at 09:55

We are 14 days away, does anyone have any tips & tricks? Or ideas of things that are important for me to do in this time?

Joey, friday 18-May-18 2 89
Kay
Surprise Wedding "invitations"
Kay, On May 16, 2018 at 11:23

We are having a surprise wedding under the guise of a pre-wedding get together. We are hoping to fly down my partner's son and girlfriend, so we figured an everybody-meet-everybody party is the best...

Kay, thursday 17-May-18 5 93
Joey
How many places did you register?
Joey, On May 5, 2018 at 14:05

Shout out your number - at how many different places are you registered? Photo by Delightful Creations in Edmonton

Joey, tuesday 15-May-18 13 110
J
Advice on location for engagement photos
JuneBride, On May 8, 2018 at 10:29

We are having our engagement photos in early June. The locations we are looking at are things we love to do. We enjoy hiking and seeing waterfalls, we spend time at the beach, and we also go jet...

Shelly, monday 14-May-18 27 187
Jennifer
Bridezilla Moment
Jennifer, On May 5, 2018 at 11:26

Guuuyyyyyysss! I’m having a bridezilla moment and I actually feel awful! I feel like a horrible human being my best friend/MOH went and got a tattoo yesterday and both my fiancé and I really don’t...

Jennifer, monday 14-May-18 24 388
Stephanie
Wedding Party Meeting
Stephanie, On May 8, 2018 at 01:11

Hey planners! My fiance and I hosted a wine and cheese night for our wedding party, and I would highly recommend doing something similar! It was a time for everyone to meet (we had one person Facetime...

Vinod, sunday 13-May-18 5 78
Andie
When to send invites?
Andie, On May 10, 2018 at 00:00

So we aren’t sending save the dates out, and I was wondering if we should send our invites earlier than normal to give more warning or if that will just cause people to forget about RSVPing. Has/is...

Andie, sunday 13-May-18 15 149
Stephanie
Getting used to my new name early...
Stephanie, On May 9, 2018 at 01:00

I just had to share this as I am so giddy right now! I joined a new hockey team who were getting matching jerseys. And, since my wedding was 3 months away at that time I decided to get his last name...

Stephanie, friday 11-May-18 17 173
Ludvis
Looking for transfers
Ludvis, On May 10, 2018 at 15:01

In recent conversations i have had people mention just buying transfers for shirts. however, i only . find expensive shipping options on Etsy. is there any one with recommendations? originally i...

BunnyBride, friday 11-May-18 5 111
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Bachelorette Party.
Megan, On May 9, 2018 at 15:05

Long story short I'm a bridesmaid for my best friends wedding and I know she wants to do Niagara winery thing for her bachelorette. She is also really concerned about everyone spending money because...

Stephanie, thursday 10-May-18 5 113
Joey
How do you stay in touch with your wedding party?
Joey, On May 4, 2018 at 07:48

What do you use to make plans and keep in contact with your wedding party? Email? A group text? A private Facebook group? What is the easiest way to keep everyone organized? Photo by Ben Lariviere...

Christina, thursday 10-May-18 23 167
Joey
Wedding dreams (or nightmares!)
Joey, On September 13, 2017 at 08:05

Have you had any wedding dreams? How about wedding nightmares? All that stress can certainly build up and manifest itself as some pretty strange dreams, especially as you get closer to your wedding...

Rebecca, thursday 10-May-18 11 84
Naomi
Friday Morning Bridal Shower
Naomi, On May 8, 2018 at 21:36

My grandma and best friend are co-hosting a bridal shower for me a couple of months before the wedding. They have planned it for a Friday morning, and I am concerned that quite a few of my family and...

Naomi, wednesday 9-May-18 8 111
Alexa
Family Issues
Alexa, On May 6, 2018 at 22:45

So.... My mom wont lift the restraining order. My dads extended family has boycotting my wedding because they do not like how my mom is treating my dad in the divorce. I keep asking my moms extended...

Marcia, wednesday 9-May-18 9 211
BunnyBride
Opinion on window for engagement photos
BunnyBride, On April 30, 2018 at 08:25

Hi all, My fiance and I have been engaged for about a year but didn't start any planning until a couple months ago (he got a different position at work which meant moving across province, selling a...

Helen, wednesday 9-May-18 11 115
Natasha
Save the dates
Natasha, On May 7, 2018 at 21:08

I need to get the save the dates out ASAP as I’m approaching one year mark. Let’s see your save the dates and how early did you send them out?

Marcia, wednesday 9-May-18 13 136
Ludvis
Bachelorette party....
Ludvis, On May 8, 2018 at 11:15

Here we go again.... looking for ideas for what to do for bachelorette? we know the location and its a place with little things to do i mean literally, what can be planned for it and how can i ask as...

Stephanie, wednesday 9-May-18 2 89

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