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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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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 7 124
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 8 164
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 25 264
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 37 374
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 23 204
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 1,050
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 21 146
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 12 198
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 23 251
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 26 186
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 26 613
Ludvis
Iso opinions and guidance
Ludvis, On April 26, 2018 at 11:38

The wedding i am a MOH in is coming up and so is her shower.... there's been a lot of dram on her side, his side and even with a girl in the wedding party. The bride has been my best friend for over...

Sara, friday 27-Apr-18 8 116
Laura
Bridal Room Getting Ready
Laura, On April 23, 2018 at 10:23

Hi ladies, I am planning on getting ready at my mom's house before the wedding. Where did you guys get ready before your ceremony? And is there anything you regret or wish you did differently? Or...

Laura, friday 27-Apr-18 21 1,231
Ashley
Proposal stories and show us that bling!
Ashley, On March 14, 2018 at 21:03

Hello Everyone! For the past year, even before we got engaged I found myself always reading these short stories about how these couples got engaged on facebook. Even if I was having a bad day after...

Alexis, thursday 26-Apr-18 59 1,263
Sara
What is the bride supposed to pay for at the bachelorette?
Sara, On April 21, 2018 at 14:02

So my bridesmaids are planning my bachelorette, am I supposed to contribute financially? Should I leave it all up to them?I don't know what the expectation is.

Bianca, wednesday 25-Apr-18 11 218
Joey
How long before your wedding will you get your marriage license?
Joey, On March 30, 2018 at 13:05

When are you getting your marriage license? Have you checked the rules in your province to make sure you're not getting it too early, or too late? Photo by Eternal Diamond in Durham

Cathy, monday 23-Apr-18 9 125
Morgane
How did you pick your wedding ring?
Morgane, On April 17, 2018 at 20:47

Here is my dilema- my engagement ring is oval and vintage. I really don't want to get a wedding band welded onto it and I'm worried that an extra diamond band around it will make it look too chunky (i...

Sara, monday 23-Apr-18 25 287
Cindy
Getting Ready Preparation
Cindy, On April 18, 2018 at 18:25

Hi everyone I was thinking about getting ready at the hotel with the bridesmaids and in a different room the men can get ready. In terms of "hosting" the getting ready, what are your plans? We'll...

Stephanie, saturday 21-Apr-18 12 146
Laurel
Bachelorette party ideas for pregnant/new moms!
Laurel, On March 24, 2018 at 14:05

My dream bachelorette was always going to a cabin and having a girls night there. Wine, swimming, boating, etc! however I don’t think that’s possible because I have 2 bridesmaids that have babies...

Stephanie, friday 20-Apr-18 7 3,515
Ludvis
Reminders for bridesmaids
Ludvis, On April 18, 2018 at 13:22

So the wedding party has gone completely out of control. there is a lack of hep from planning bridal shower, bachelorette and even helping with creating centrepieces etc for wedding. i know its hard...

Bianca, friday 20-Apr-18 3 613
Laura
Engagement photo outfit
Laura, On April 18, 2018 at 23:53

My engagement photo shoot is coming up this weekend and of course I've started to second guess my outfit choice last minute. I was planning to wear a bright red sleeveless dress, which hits above the...

Renee, thursday 19-Apr-18 13 166
Breanne
Commitment Issues - And not to the Groom
Breanne, On April 17, 2018 at 15:24

Question - what was the hardest thing for you to commit to (besides the groom)? - The Venue - Your Dress - The Date - Your Wedding Party Honestly mine is my shoes. Sounds silly but I have almost 200...

Lyla, thursday 19-Apr-18 28 269
Joey
Are you giving your partner a gift on your wedding day?
Joey, On March 23, 2018 at 08:05

Some couples choose to give a wedding present to their partner on their wedding day. Are you taking part of this? What are you giving, and when are you giving it? Will you send your intended a little...

Marcia, thursday 19-Apr-18 20 190
Courtney
Share Something! Best thing about your partner?
Courtney, On March 28, 2018 at 20:41

I think sometimes with weddings we forget about the most basic thing... How much we love our partners! Tell me something (or morethings) about your partner that you LOVE? And share a cute pic if you...

Marcia, thursday 19-Apr-18 30 250
Laura
Let's Talk about the Morning of...
Laura, On March 23, 2018 at 10:40

So ladies....I would like to know your opinion on this! Whether your wedding has past and you can share what you wish you did or how much you loved what you did...or if your wedding is coming up and...

Erin, thursday 19-Apr-18 25 234
Heather
Attendant's Gifts
Heather, On March 28, 2018 at 12:46

I'm stuck on what to get my MOH and bridesmaids for their gifts. All 3 are my older sisters and each is very different from the next - you couldn't find 4 girls more unalike that us! They haven't...

Stephanie, thursday 19-Apr-18 16 244
Jenn
When should i ask my bridesmaids/moh to be my bridesmaids/moh?
Jenn, On March 28, 2018 at 21:31

When is the appropriate timing to “propose” to your bridal party? I’m getting married March 2019....is it too early?

Stephanie, wednesday 18-Apr-18 11 135
Jasslyn
Save the Dates & Invitations
Jasslyn, On March 28, 2018 at 22:59

Hi! We are getting married September 2019. When should we be sending out save the dates and then invitations? I want to give people a good amount of time but just am not sure what the protocol is for...

Erin, wednesday 18-Apr-18 10 133
Ludvis
Helpppp - shower prizes
Ludvis, On April 17, 2018 at 15:46

So I’m planning this bridal shower, and one of the prizes is a wine tour for 8 and 2 bottles.... how do I make a game that people who like wine would benefit them. Originally I was going to have for...

Stephanie, tuesday 17-Apr-18 4 101
Brittany
Website Details - the Guest List
Brittany, On April 16, 2018 at 19:45

Hello! I'm starting to add my details to my wedding website. I have found some articles for what information to include, but I'm wondering how to eloquently say that there are no plus ones, or that...

Erin, tuesday 17-Apr-18 12 154
Stephanie
Crazy Countdown!
Stephanie, On April 2, 2018 at 15:28

We are down to double digits in our countdown and with that, we have started using athletes as our countdown! It started with 99 days to go my fiance said "we have Wayne Gretzky amount of days until...

Erin, tuesday 17-Apr-18 12 338
Courtney
Compromises
Courtney, On April 3, 2018 at 11:46

I still find it amazing how many issues there are to navigate around Family and Friends when it comes to weddings. When I got engaged, and asked my 4 best friends to be a bridesmaid, I didn't imagine...

Erin, tuesday 17-Apr-18 14 218

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