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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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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 8 111
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 21 753
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 59 841
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 11 211
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 9 120
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 25 275
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 12 138
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 2,885
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 3 520
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 13 159
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 28 264
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 20 187
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 30 230
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 25 226
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 16 195
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 11 132
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 10 128
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 99
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 12 150
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 12 220
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 14 209
Stephanie
Where to do pictures if it rains?
Stephanie, On April 16, 2018 at 12:26

What is your back up plan in case it rains on your wedding day? if the pictures were supposed to be outside, where will you relocate them to?

Lyla, tuesday 17-Apr-18 12 139
Michelle
Premarital counseling
Michelle, On April 15, 2018 at 13:26

Any if you done couseling with the church how long is it an what was your thoughts before going in it...while in it...and completing . So u have to do it and was it worth it

Stephanie, tuesday 17-Apr-18 5 100
Jen
Marriage License purchased
Jen, On April 10, 2018 at 11:34

We were officially 2 months out yesterday and celebrated with going to purchase our marriage license from City Hall! They launched a new computer program so it took a little longer than usual but we...

Chloe, monday 16-Apr-18 24 1,611
Ludvis
Bachelorette
Ludvis, On April 15, 2018 at 12:22

We’re going to a cottage for the bachelorette... my question.. are the bride or myself responsible for getting them a gift.... I don’t think there should be gifts to them...but could be wrong ?

Lynnie, monday 16-Apr-18 16 223
Joey
When is the next wedding you're attending?
Joey, On April 6, 2018 at 08:05

This is a different sort of countdown - how long until the next wedding you'll be attending? Will you be a guest, are you in the wedding, or will it be your own?? Photo by Jon-Mark Photography in...

Erin, monday 16-Apr-18 25 140
Tara
Stag & Doe
Tara, On April 15, 2018 at 16:44

Hey everyone! My partner and I are looking for ideas outside of the usual stag and doe event. We are both introverted, so the idea of a big party is slightly overwhelming, and a lot of my family...

Becky, monday 16-Apr-18 7 131
Joey
Using props in your engagement shoot
Joey, On April 12, 2018 at 08:05

How are you making your engagement pictures extra special? Will you have any props to set the scene? Will they reflect your wedding's theme, or maybe one of your hobbies and interests? Will you bring...

Lyla, sunday 15-Apr-18 18 162
Jessica
Stag and Doe
Jessica, On January 11, 2018 at 10:16

Hey ladies , My fiance, myself and Our wedding party are currently in full swing of planning our stag and doe (buck and doe /jack and jill) , we are having ours in March , is anyone else having one...

Kat., saturday 14-Apr-18 6 1,168
Orianna
Stag and Does - Your Thoughts
Orianna, On March 14, 2018 at 16:09

What are your thoughts on a stag and doe....

Kat., saturday 14-Apr-18 13 986
Amanda
Planning for guests week of wedding
Amanda, On April 9, 2018 at 11:56

So my FH's mother, father, sister, and grandmother are all coming down from out of town) for our wedding in September. I would like to start figuring out when theyre planning on "landing" and where...

Brittany, friday 13-Apr-18 6 95
Fiorina
Bridal Shower Thank you
Fiorina, On April 7, 2018 at 11:57

Hello fellow brides! My bridal shower is about a month away and I am trying to figure out the best way to say thank you to not only those who attend but also my mom, future mother in law, and sister...

Brittany, friday 13-Apr-18 4 176

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