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Nicole
Family members getting too involved
Nicole, On March 26, 2018 at 22:52

Hi everyone ! Some of my family have been helping me with some wedding plans and I appreciate it but now I feel like it’s getting to much . It more feels like their wedding now and not mine ( deciding...

Tatiana, wednesday 28-Mar-18 10 166
Cindy
Rehearsal before or after meal
Cindy, On March 25, 2018 at 15:59

My church has requested that I book my rehearsal. I booked it the Thursday before the Saturday wedding. It's at 7:00. Should I ask to change it earlier? Do we eat before or after thd church rehearsal?...

Cindy, tuesday 27-Mar-18 6 101
Ashley
Brides Getting married this June 2018?
Ashley, On February 13, 2018 at 16:32

Any other brides out there?

Jessica, monday 26-Mar-18 46 569
Cathrine
Bachelorette bad news
Cathrine, On March 22, 2018 at 11:54

My maid of honour's grandfather passed away today. The funeral is on Saturday which is when she had planned my bachelorette party. I am so sad for her loss and i plan on attending the visitation...

Becky, monday 26-Mar-18 17 222
Carol
Engagement rings, haven't seen any posted.
Carol, On August 20, 2017 at 22:04

Show off your rings, engaged ladies and married ladies.

Brittany, sunday 25-Mar-18 58 801
Lynnie
How involved have your parents been in wedding planning?
Lynnie, On March 20, 2018 at 14:05

How involved have your parents been in the planning process? Are they totally hands off? Do they want to know every detail and be involved in every decision? Are there just a few things they really...

Laura, saturday 24-Mar-18 22 181
Tneshia
Bridal Tea Games
Tneshia, On March 20, 2018 at 09:13

Hi ladies, I am having a tea party for my bridal shower. I am trying to find a few games to play that are a little more sophisticated and match the atmosphere that I am trying to create- think Downton...

Joey, friday 23-Mar-18 5 74
Jen889
My bridal shower
Jen889, On March 19, 2018 at 13:43

Hi everyone, My bridal shower was yesterday and after months of planning, it went so smoothly and was amazing! So happy!! Just want to share some photos of my afternoon tea bridal shower as I was so...

Jen889, friday 23-Mar-18 29 323
Lisa
Shower Fun!
Lisa, On March 19, 2018 at 19:32

Had my shower Feb 25th and it was amazing! It was a CHANEL PARIS theme and I was so in awe! Loved every second!!!! My make up still freaks me out! I felt amazing!!!! Thought I would share the girly...

Lisa, friday 23-Mar-18 24 188
Alissa
Engagement party
Alissa, On March 22, 2018 at 03:50

Who is supposed to be invited to the engagement party? My partner and I both have large families and are planning for a large wedding, but he seems to have an issue cutting guests from the engagement...

Bianca, thursday 22-Mar-18 7 118
Jocelyn
Stress, nerves or excitement....
Jocelyn, On March 19, 2018 at 20:27

I gave approval to have my invitations printed, custom made mailing labels ordered....and i don't know if im starting to feel nervous or excited....both? maybe. i've also been working a lot and...

Jocelyn, thursday 22-Mar-18 20 159
Becky
Stress Reliever- Talked to my sister about Not being in wedding party
Becky, On March 20, 2018 at 15:45

On the weekend I talked to my sister about not being in my wedding party but my other sister will be in it. She took it a lot better then I even thought. I mentioned she could come to everything and...

Becky, wednesday 21-Mar-18 9 132
Lindsay
Jack and Jill
Lindsay, On March 19, 2018 at 15:49

I have no idea how much to budget for the Jack and Jill? Any past bride and grooms able to tell me roughly what they spent on their Jack and Jill. Also, roughly what was made off of jack and jill?

Candace, tuesday 20-Mar-18 6 122
Emily
Benefits of a Bridal Party
Emily, On March 15, 2018 at 14:26

Hey ladies! So, my fiance and I are about 8 months away from our wedding, and had originally decided not to have a bridal party. We are having my younger sister and his younger brother as signatories,...

Jen, monday 19-Mar-18 15 169
Courtney
Am i a bad bridesmaid.
Courtney, On January 31, 2018 at 16:29

I need to know, bluntly, if I'm being a horrible friend/bridesmaid. I'm getting married this year, as is one of my good friends. My wedding is first (in July) and hers is at the end of September. We...

Maureen, monday 19-Mar-18 26 428
Katie
To Bridesmaid or not to bridesmaid....
Katie, On February 18, 2018 at 23:57

So, I have a question or two for you ladies! I NEED ADVICE BADLY!!!! I am trying to pick my bridesmaids and am in a very tight situation. The first being, I need my number of bridesmaids to be an even...

Becky, monday 19-Mar-18 28 317
Carmela
Bridal Shower
Carmela, On March 6, 2018 at 21:13

Hi ladies!! Just wondering where everyone is having their bridal shower and what are some of the jobs you can ask for help from your bridal party?

Becky, monday 19-Mar-18 6 103
Karen
Last name
Karen, On March 11, 2018 at 23:11

I have been thinking about whether I should keep my last name or have my FH last name after we get married. At first, I really didn't want to change my last name mainly because I don't want to deal...

Valérie, sunday 18-Mar-18 32 333
M
Bachelorette Party
Michelle, On March 15, 2018 at 10:55

Hi everyone! I am trying to figure out when to do my bachelorette party. My maid of honor will be planning it but has asked me to pick a weekend. My wedding is November 17 of 2018. My summer is pretty...

Stephanie, saturday 17-Mar-18 8 111
Jessica
I love my ring
Jessica, On March 15, 2018 at 15:14

I love it 💞

Jessica, friday 16-Mar-18 17 223
Taylor
Gifts
Taylor, On March 12, 2018 at 16:09

Hi, we did not do a wedding registry but now that we have sent out invitations, people ask us if we have one. What is the best response to give in this situation? We didn't do one because we have...

Vinod, friday 16-Mar-18 11 190
Emilie
Who said I love you first?
Emilie, On March 30, 2017 at 18:05

Hey lovely ladies! Were you the one who made the first steps in the relationship? How about saying "I love you"? Who said it first? Image: Pinterest

Becky, friday 16-Mar-18 13 106
Bianca
Color Schemes !
Bianca, On March 14, 2018 at 10:38

This whole time I knew exactly how I wanted my wedding to be, Blue and White with Black accents. Now ? I have no idea.. Ryan and I were considering combing our favorite colors together which are Red...

Lisa, thursday 15-Mar-18 22 183
Ashley
Rings and proposal stories.
Ashley, On September 26, 2017 at 17:04

What’s your ring and what’s the story behind the proposal? I’m curious how othe brides to be got engaged.

Bianca, wednesday 14-Mar-18 3 136
Becky
Choosing Wedding Party!
Becky, On March 13, 2018 at 15:27

My Fiancé says he is able to match my numbers and to choose who I want. I am having issues because I want 5 people (one is my sister, one is his sister, one is a friend and I am in her wedding to,...

Erin, wednesday 14-Mar-18 6 137
Allison
Myregistry.com
Allison, On February 28, 2018 at 13:17

Has anyone used MyRegistry.com? Was thinking about using it since you can add from any store. I'm finding it hard to find good Canadian registries because where we live we don't have The Bay or Bed,...

Allison, tuesday 13-Mar-18 18 1,123
Emilie
Did you know... before the proposal?
Emilie, On March 2, 2017 at 13:05

Hey wonderful brides! Did you know that he was going to propose... before the proposal? What is your story? Image: Pinterest

Natasha, tuesday 13-Mar-18 17 100
Raphaela
Giving thank you gifts to bridal party
Raphaela, On March 9, 2018 at 23:53

When is a good time to give my girls their thank you gifts? Is it always just right before the wedding like rehearsal dinner or getting ready? I’m wondering if it would be weird to give them their...

Jennifer, monday 12-Mar-18 13 157
Julie
Tea Jars Wedding Favors
Julie, On March 8, 2018 at 18:22

Hello I would like to give tea jars as my wedding favors! I was wondering if someone knows a good tea company where I could buy large quantities for a reasonable price! Here's a picture of what I...

Vinod, saturday 10-Mar-18 9 201
Alanah
Best evite website?
Alanah, On November 24, 2017 at 17:46

We have decided to do online invitations and I want to hear what other bride's used and what worked best for them and why. Input is appreciated!

Jessica, saturday 10-Mar-18 7 580
K
Questions for the Marriage Commissioner
Kim, On March 7, 2018 at 22:48

We are going for initial "meet and greets" with two different commissioners on Saturday. One said that while the initial meeting is free, she limits the meeting to one hour. The other one said "bring...

Dani, friday 9-Mar-18 6 417
Jenna
Being to Nervous
Jenna, On March 3, 2018 at 13:41

I understand that all brides are excited and nervous about their big day but how can you calm yourself down so you can remember your day and not be worried about every little detail? Any special...

Erin, friday 9-Mar-18 8 126

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