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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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Rachael
Is there an ideal time to mail wedding invitations?
Rachael, On April 19, 2018 at 16:19

What would you consider too early or too late?

Rachael, tuesday 8-May-18 19 122
Jilgin
Wedding bands gone wrong :(
Jilgin, On May 2, 2018 at 19:30

I recently got a call to pick up our wedding bands. Unfortunately the jeweller got it all wrong. The design my fiance came up with was to get our fingerprints engraved onto our rings. Unfortunately...

Stephanie, monday 7-May-18 9 186
April
How much luck have you had with a wish list/gift registry?
April, On May 4, 2018 at 10:35

I made a gift list on Amazon for our wedding, I'm not sure how successful it will be.

Marie-Claire, monday 7-May-18 7 105
Courtney
What a weekend!
Courtney, On April 30, 2018 at 17:40

I had two major event this weekend: 1. My first dress fitting. I am SO SO happy. I love my dress, but there were things that made me feel like I wasn't going to be that pretty bride. My seamstress...

Marcia, saturday 5-May-18 11 148
Stephanie
Any moments give you a little tear?
Stephanie, On April 30, 2018 at 10:30

I have been experiencing these more and more! Just any moments or thoughts you have or see that make you think of the big day and cry a little (happy tears of course!) Ed Sheeran's song Perfect...

Stephanie, saturday 5-May-18 45 273
Becky
Videography! Opinions
Becky, On April 17, 2018 at 10:04

I recently found a photographer that I am absolutely in love with (reasonable pricing, everything I want is included, his style) and saw he does videography. I never considered it before until I seen...

Faye, friday 4-May-18 6 97
Ludvis
Covering all necessary items for bridal shower
Ludvis, On April 30, 2018 at 12:22

So this bridal shower coming up is really close and I feel like I'm forgetting items. I always second guess if I have everything close to events and parties for some reason. so far I have all the...

Joey, thursday 3-May-18 3 88
Lindsay
Need some advice: jack and Jill date
Lindsay, On April 18, 2018 at 16:04

We are trying to figure out when to do our Jack and Jill. Wedding is June 22, 2019. The town I live in the hall only rents out from April to September. So the first possible date to have a jack and...

Vinod, thursday 3-May-18 4 87
Lynnie
Share your best budgeting tip for rehearsal dinners!
Lynnie, On January 15, 2018 at 10:05

Last step!! Share your best budgeting tips for planning a rehearsal dinner! Click here for some tips from WeddingWire to get you started: How to Save Money on a Rehearsal Dinner!

Bianca, thursday 3-May-18 9 97
Lynnie
Are you having any special activities at your rehearsal dinner?
Lynnie, On January 15, 2018 at 10:05

Are you doing anything special at your rehearsal dinner? Hosting a cocktail hour? Having a signature drink? Playing the shoe game? Giving gifts to your family members and wedding party? Photo from...

Bianca, thursday 3-May-18 9 73
Lynnie
What are you serving for dessert at your rehearsal dinner?
Lynnie, On January 15, 2018 at 10:05

What are you serving for dessert?? Are you doing a groom's cake? Dessert bar? Something fun? We did a groom's cake at our rehearsal dinner and made it golf-themed for my (now) husband! Photo by...

Bianca, thursday 3-May-18 6 59
Lynnie
What are you wearing to your rehearsal dinner?
Lynnie, On January 15, 2018 at 10:05

What are you wearing to your rehearsal dinner? Will you be wearing another white dress, or switching it up? I totally jumped on the opportunity to sport another white dress Photo by Samantha Laffoon...

Bianca, thursday 3-May-18 8 68
Lynnie
What kind of food are you serving at your rehearsal dinner?
Lynnie, On January 15, 2018 at 10:05

What kind of food are you serving at your rehearsal dinner? Are you going for something creative or local? The rehearsal dinner is the perfect opportunity to play around with something fun! If you're...

Bianca, thursday 3-May-18 8 64
Lynnie
Will you rehearsal dinner be casual or formal?
Lynnie, On January 15, 2018 at 10:05

Will you rehearsal dinner be casual or formal? What kind of vibe are you going for?? A formal affair? Photo from The Refinery in Vancouver Keeping it casual! Photo by Brandy Angel Photography >>...

Bianca, thursday 3-May-18 8 56
Lynnie
What do your rehearsal dinner invitations look like?
Lynnie, On January 15, 2018 at 10:05

What do your rehearsal dinner invitations look like? And how are you sending them? Did you opt for an e-vite, email, paper invitation, phone call? Photo from Etsy >> Next question: Will you...

Bianca, thursday 3-May-18 8 98
Lynnie
Who are you inviting to your rehearsal dinner?
Lynnie, On January 15, 2018 at 10:05

Who's invited? Besides the wedding party of course Are you extending the invitation to all of your family members? Out of town guests? Photo from Coastal Fern Weddings in Vancouver >> Next...

Bianca, thursday 3-May-18 7 62
Lynnie
Where are you having your rehearsal dinner?
Lynnie, On January 15, 2018 at 10:05

Where are you having your rehearsal dinner? At someone's home? At a restaurant? At a country club? At a brewery?? Photo from L'Atelier d'Argentine Downtown - The Mezzanine in Montreal >> Next...

Bianca, thursday 3-May-18 8 84
Christine
Engagement Shower
Christine, On April 29, 2018 at 12:21

Hey everyone, we just got engaged on March 31st, and are getting married in July 2020. Because there is 2 years before we are getting married, we want to have a get together with our family and...

Bianca, thursday 3-May-18 3 103
Taylor
Buck & Does Do's and Dont's!
Taylor, On March 3, 2018 at 16:50

Hello Everyone! The next step that my fiancé, bridal party and I have started to tackle is the buck and doe! I want to know others experiences with theirs or if you chose to skip that part! I'd love...

Bianca, thursday 3-May-18 4 171
Michelle
Kissing Wheel
Michelle, On April 13, 2018 at 20:47

Has anyone had a kissing wheel? How did you decide who spins/ when they spin? Thanks!

Bianca, thursday 3-May-18 4 77
Markie
Unique Engagement photos?
Markie, On April 27, 2018 at 20:49

My fiance is really turned off by the "cheesy & fake" (not trying to offend anyone!!) regular photos of couples laughing in a park. I convinced him to do them and said we could do something...

Bianca, wednesday 2-May-18 25 288
Malvika
rsvp Confirmations
Malvika, On April 29, 2018 at 22:14

Hello All, We sent out our wedding invites to people about 1 year in advance since people were travelling from India and US to Canada and had to book tickets and make arrangements in advance. A lot of...

Vinod, wednesday 2-May-18 7 118
BunnyBride
Alternative Bridesmaid proposal format - thoughts?
BunnyBride, On April 30, 2018 at 13:43

Hi all, I was just looking for thoughts/constructive feedback on an idea I had. I have been reading articles and discussions regarding Bridesmaid Proposals, because I do want to do them for my party...

Alexis, tuesday 1-May-18 8 126
Raphaela
Engagement photos
Raphaela, On September 16, 2017 at 01:30

These are a few of my engagement photos. We had some trouble but finally here they are. haha we had to redo our session, but our photographer is amazing so it all worked out in the end I am in love...

Raphaela, tuesday 1-May-18 25 254
Jen
So many things today!
Jen, On February 28, 2018 at 11:40

My second hair trial (with a different hair stylist) is today! I'm SUPER nervous about it because the first one was horrible. I had it done the day of our engagement photos and had to go home right...

Jessica, monday 30-Apr-18 37 366
April
Was it love at first sight?
April, On April 26, 2018 at 17:55

Did you know it was meant to be from the first conversation, or coffee date? Or were you friends, and then it became something more?

Stephanie, monday 30-Apr-18 23 153
April
What are you most excited about for your Wedding Day?
April, On April 26, 2018 at 17:42

Is it the reception? Is it the photo booth? Is it walking down the isle? Is it him seeing you in that dress, or seeing her in that dress? Is it the kiss? What is making you jump up and down with...

Leah, sunday 29-Apr-18 22 622
April
Where is your wedding?
April, On April 26, 2018 at 17:44

Is it in a church, is it by the ocean, in a backyard, in a barn, where is your special day taking place?

Leah, sunday 29-Apr-18 21 125
Alexa
Family Drama Part 2
Alexa, On April 29, 2018 at 12:42

So my parents divorce turned for the worst. My mom got my dad arrested and put a restraining order against my dad; he can't be within 100 meters from my mom or my little sister ( My maid of honor) for...

Alexa, sunday 29-Apr-18 12 193
Sarah
Night before the wedding
Sarah, On April 23, 2018 at 22:00

Who are you spending the night before with? Are you planning anything special?

Christine, sunday 29-Apr-18 23 227
Joey
Are you having a wedding rehearsal?
Joey, On April 26, 2018 at 08:05

Are you having a wedding rehearsal? Does your officiant, or you venue, require it? If you had a rehearsal, did it help? If you skipped it, do you regret it, or was it not a problem? Photo by Jane...

Vinod, sunday 29-Apr-18 26 178
M
Where did you two meet?
Megis, On April 22, 2018 at 14:46

Age old question and possible advice for those searching. I met my significant other on an online dating site. He ended up being the only person I met up with. We chatted a bit online and he suggested...

Jennifer, friday 27-Apr-18 26 318

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