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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 1,169
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 1,006
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
Ludvis
Bridal shower games or prizes
Ludvis, On April 11, 2018 at 14:20

So I’ve realized that I got super excited about planning a shower, I over bought prizes and can’t come up with games........ I have bridal jeopardy, price is right, x under a chair or plate, who has...

Brittany, friday 13-Apr-18 9 491
Geneviève
Wedding Faqs
Geneviève, On April 11, 2018 at 20:21

On my wedding website, I have a page for contact us and FAQs. Does anyone have any points they think should be put in the FAQs to prep your guests before the invitations go out?

Brittany, friday 13-Apr-18 6 147
Joey
Where are you getting ready?
Joey, On August 3, 2017 at 15:12

Where will you get ready the morning of your wedding? At the venue? At a hotel? At a friend's house? At your own home? At a family member's house? Who will be getting ready with you?

Eimear, friday 13-Apr-18 17 141
Alissa
Are save the dates necessary?
Alissa, On April 8, 2018 at 14:35

Is it necessary to send out save the dates if our wedding is not on a holiday? My family and friends are tight knit and everyone important seems to have gotten word on our date anyways. Also, with an...

Sara, friday 13-Apr-18 21 245
Joey
Would you do a first touch?
Joey, On April 11, 2018 at 08:05

You've heard of a first look, but have you heard of doing a first touch? That's when you and your partner spend a special moment together before the ceremony, but don't see each other until you meet...

Stephanie, friday 13-Apr-18 14 349
Brittany
#weddinghashtag #helpme #please #really
Brittany, On April 6, 2018 at 11:43

Hello all you beautiful brides out there!I need your help putting your imaginations to the test. Get those creative juices flowing! I have seen so many brides find the CUTEST hashtags for their...

Carmela, thursday 12-Apr-18 11 227
Miranda
Getting Ideas
Miranda, On April 6, 2018 at 01:07

I am not sure what to write. I am just trying to get an idea of what everything will cost. I am trying to do a very cost effective wedding.

Stephanie, thursday 12-Apr-18 11 152
Joey
What's on your getting ready playlist?
Joey, On November 13, 2017 at 10:11

Your getting ready playlist will set the tone for your day. Have you started working on it yet? Is yours filled with romantic classics? Is is full of songs to get you pumped up or calmed down? Will it...

Valérie, wednesday 11-Apr-18 6 74
Victoria
Engagement Party
Victoria, On February 16, 2018 at 16:17

Anyone else had an engagement party recently/are planning one in the near future? What are some things that went well/did not? If you are still planning what are some of your ideas? Here are some...

Candice, tuesday 10-Apr-18 22 255
Sara
What goes on the details card?
Sara, On April 9, 2018 at 10:46

So we have the rsvp information about going to our website, then we have information regarding the parking - our venue is a landmark so it should be easy to find. I have added the cash bar part as...

Sara, tuesday 10-Apr-18 10 108
Natasha
Engagement ring engraving
Natasha, On April 8, 2018 at 02:47

I got engaged since January and my ring is a size too big so I have been procrastinating on getting is sized because I am attached. Now I am ready to send it in because the excitement has died down a...

Stephanie, tuesday 10-Apr-18 6 135
Ashley
Invitations are out!
Ashley, On April 4, 2018 at 21:27

Hey everyone! We just sent out our invites and stuff just got real! Already had a few responses, just wanted to share what our invites look like. I had a friend help me with the wreath as it was...

Candice, monday 9-Apr-18 13 182
Ludvis
Maid of honour vs bridesmaid
Ludvis, On April 6, 2018 at 19:45

So I’m a maid of honour in a wedding and it seems like no one wants to help with anything. Like girls haven’t helped her with wedding or anything. We haven’t done anything together. Everyone ordered...

Jennifer, sunday 8-Apr-18 4 172
Ludvis
Bachelorette party and wedding timelines day of
Ludvis, On April 6, 2018 at 08:31

So I’m trying to get ideas for a bachelorette party and what things to be done, but the bride doesn’t want the club kind of things. Originally there was talk about a cottage then there was talk about...

Stephanie, sunday 8-Apr-18 10 264
Karen
Marriage prep
Karen, On April 4, 2018 at 19:26

My marriage prep is coming up. I'm curious to what we do at marriage prep.

Jocelyn, saturday 7-Apr-18 17 220
Brittany
Pre-wedding Parties - Giving Up Control
Brittany, On April 6, 2018 at 16:52

The running joke in my family is that I've been planning my wedding since I was capable of thought... So obviously I've also thought about my Bridal Shower and Bachelorette Party... But whenever those...

Bianca, saturday 7-Apr-18 13 141
Becky
Moving Wedding Closer! Excited hard to pick date..
Becky, On April 6, 2018 at 10:57

My Fiancé and I would like to move our wedding date up closer. We were going to get married June 20, 2020 and now have decided on 2019. I had tried to book for June in 2019, but everything was...

Becky, saturday 7-Apr-18 7 126
Lindsay
Jack and Jill
Lindsay, On April 3, 2018 at 16:52

I live in a small town that only has one place to host a Jack and Jill and that specific place is not open from November-March for parties. Therefore you can only have parties there from April...

Stephanie, saturday 7-Apr-18 7 120
Ludvis
Gifts
Ludvis, On April 5, 2018 at 13:21

Where did you guys find good gifts to get for bridal shower and wedding.... we haven’t been given any ideas at all and no registry and it’s very hard to find half decent gifts

Stephanie, saturday 7-Apr-18 5 101
Ludvis
Bridal shower food
Ludvis, On April 4, 2018 at 12:19

So I’ve never planned a shower, and all of a sudden everyone wants to help with food which is fantastic but how can I let everyone bring something and keep control no multiples.... so far we have...

Lisa, friday 6-Apr-18 9 104
Trisha
Wedding Website...
Trisha, On April 3, 2018 at 11:52

We have decided we are going to have a website for our wedding and probably would use Weddingwire.ca... Question: What ideas/information did u put on there? I think I need to look at some to get some...

Jen, thursday 5-Apr-18 22 309
Ludvis
Emergency kit
Ludvis, On April 5, 2018 at 12:14

Has any found any good wedding emergency kits? Most I’m seeing are US so the exchange rate would be awful, but then again DIY would probably cost more? Is it worth it to get and not chance on the...

Jen, thursday 5-Apr-18 8 107
Cathrine
And the stress finally hits
Cathrine, On April 4, 2018 at 09:39

I am just over two weeks away from the wedding and up till now I've been managing stress etc like a pro. That has all fallen apart now, along with me. It's not even like i have a mountain of things to...

Jessica, wednesday 4-Apr-18 8 163
Sarah
Getting ready
Sarah, On April 1, 2018 at 15:17

For those of you not getting ready at home or at a hotel how did you set the room up?The venue I like is an open hall and I will be setting it all up the night before for the reception.I’m wondering...

Sarah, wednesday 4-Apr-18 13 171
Brenda
Tic toc
Brenda, On March 30, 2018 at 11:18

So much planning and just the final touches, programs, balloons for the kids craft table and some vases Yay!! 27 days woohoo!! Everything is mostly paid off and no after debt. All my ladies are ready,...

Brenda, monday 2-Apr-18 11 135
Rayann
Where did you ladies get your rings from?
Rayann, On March 16, 2018 at 10:10

Before my fiancé bought my ring we went looking around everywhere! He ended up buying my ring from Birks! What about you guys?

Brittany, monday 2-Apr-18 50 1,232

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