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Melissa
Gift exchange on your wedding day?
Melissa, On February 6, 2018 at 10:38

For all the future bride's out there, do you plan on exchanging gifts with your FH on your wedding day? For those who are married, if you did exchange gifts, any ideas/suggestions on what I could get...

Kris, tuesday 20-Feb-18 34 366
Joey
What gifts are you giving to your wedding party?
Joey, On February 12, 2018 at 10:05

Some people choose to present a gift to their wedding party members as a thank you for their support and participation. Will you be following this tradition? What gifts will you be giving, and when...

Vinod, tuesday 20-Feb-18 7 104
E
Bridal shower invitations
Elysha, On February 13, 2018 at 13:00

I’m getting married in July and planning on having my bridal shower in May. I’m not sure if I want to do a gift registry .. as my fiancé and I will be staying with his parents for a while after the...

Vinod, tuesday 20-Feb-18 7 112
Taylor
Question
Taylor, On February 14, 2018 at 11:20

Hi, We are not having a bridal party, just one witness each. Mine is my best friend, she is getting ready with me, and I got her a flannel shirt to wear that morning. I am getting "Bride" put on the...

Kris, sunday 18-Feb-18 14 163
Jen
Realization is setting in....
Jen, On February 12, 2018 at 14:36

Invitations were sent just less than 2 weeks ago and people are already sending them back! The more we get in the mail the more I start to freak out and realize how fast this is approaching. My head...

Surina, thursday 15-Feb-18 10 185
Jessica
Bridal Session
Jessica, On February 13, 2018 at 15:33

Have any of you had a bridal session with your photographer before the big day? My photographer just called to ask if I wanted to do one (cost isn't an issue, as he's doing it to add to his...

Bianca, wednesday 14-Feb-18 7 99
Katie
Invitation wording for no children
Katie, On February 12, 2018 at 19:02

Just wondering if anyone has examples of how they worded that children were not invited to the wedding? If we were to open the invitation to children it would increase our guest list by over 40 so it...

Sydney, wednesday 14-Feb-18 8 673
Marie
Who wants support in losing weight before your big day!
Marie, On February 17, 2017 at 10:45

Hello everyone!I was looking for a support group on wedding wire of brides who wants to lose weight doesn't matter how much let's encourage each other!My dream dress is a Marianna Liana dress the...

Bianca, tuesday 13-Feb-18 47 369
Holly
Proposals
Holly, On December 26, 2017 at 20:47

So all over social media there are people posting their Christmas engagements, and that had me wondering about everyone's proposal stories. Heres mine: June 18, 2017 at MacGregor Provincial Park in...

Breanne, tuesday 13-Feb-18 42 385
Jen
For those married before...
Jen, On February 12, 2018 at 15:30

Hi ladies, I have a question regarding applying for your marriage certificate after a divorce. What information did you need before applying for your marriage license? Did you need a divorce...

Erin, tuesday 13-Feb-18 7 91
Emilie
Disney Princess Engagement Rings
Emilie, On January 28, 2017 at 11:05

Hey lovely ladies! Which of these engagement rings sounds most meaningful to you? Which one would you choose? **** Image: Pinterest

Sapphire, monday 12-Feb-18 12 125
Carol
Ok Ladies, time to show off your bling again!
Carol, On October 7, 2017 at 21:51

its never a bad time to show off the bling!

Sapphire, monday 12-Feb-18 48 646
C
Ideas for Bachelorette Ideas with an underage Bridesmaid
Chanel, On January 20, 2018 at 14:25

Hey ladies, I am currently trying to think of bachelorette ideas that can include my 12 year old sister. She is a jr Bridesmaids in my bridal party and am hoping I can find something that can...

AlexAlex, sunday 11-Feb-18 11 1,364
María
Show off your bling!
María, On December 22, 2016 at 08:05

Hello lovely brides! Do you know december is engagement season? Yes it is! Show off your bling! *** Images: Pinterest

Jamie, saturday 10-Feb-18 49 470
Amyfanggg
No one is helping me! :(
Amyfanggg, On February 7, 2018 at 00:03

I want to have a stag and doe but my wedding party is not budging, neither is my family. I was going to say screw it, I'll just plan it myself but I am so inexperienced and don't have time! I told my...

Jen, saturday 10-Feb-18 10 266
Carol
Wedding Party Gifts
Carol, On February 3, 2018 at 08:58

What have you chosen to give to your wedding party, as a Thank You for standing up for you and your FH?

Candace, thursday 8-Feb-18 29 338
Shauna
Wedding invitations
Shauna, On February 6, 2018 at 23:59

I'm looking for a affordable place that does custom 12 page storybook wedding invitations. Or even an online place that has a similar template that I can do it myself. Your suggestions are...

Tradingabyss, thursday 8-Feb-18 10 121
Carol
Wedding Rehearsal dinner
Carol, On February 3, 2018 at 08:56

What is everyone's plan for their wedding rehearsal dinner?

Candace, wednesday 7-Feb-18 19 163
Lynnie
Bridal or Couples Shower?
Lynnie, On February 6, 2018 at 13:05

How are you celebrating? Are your friends and family throwing you a traditional bridal shower, or are embracing the newer idea of a couples shower? How did you decide? Photo from Blush Balloon...

Holly, wednesday 7-Feb-18 8 116
Kat
In need of a wedding officiant
Kat, On February 5, 2018 at 21:17

Hey everyone! Getting married September 8th 2018 in Winnipeg and we need a wedding officiant. I am not sure what they usually cost? It's a low budget wedding!!

Joey, wednesday 7-Feb-18 2 71
Cathrine
Indoor Engagement Photos
Cathrine, On February 5, 2018 at 10:23

We are getting engagement photos taken with our photographer in a couple weeks and it being winter and Toronto, it's pretty cold outside. Has anyone done indoor engagement photos? I'd love some...

Joey, wednesday 7-Feb-18 4 161
Vanessa
Wedding Cakes
Vanessa, On February 2, 2018 at 18:20

Hey Everyone, Just wondering what everyone has done for their wedding cakes? I have had bad news that my dream lady for my cake is not available as she will be away and another lady from my area...

Brittany, tuesday 6-Feb-18 6 168
M
Best way to keep your bridesmaids in the loop??
Madison, On February 1, 2018 at 14:04

Hey everyone! I'm getting married August 2019 and have almost finished asking all my bridesmaids. Two of my bridesmaids don't live in the city I live in and the others are all kind of separate friend...

Vinod, tuesday 6-Feb-18 7 154
Lynnie
Your Engagement Ring: Total Surprise, Some Input, or Picked it Out Yourself??
Lynnie, On September 11, 2017 at 13:05

How did you guys handle engagement ring shopping?? Were you totally in the dark and surprised by the ring? Did your fiance check your pinterest boards, or ask one of your best friends, or ask you...

Cathrine, tuesday 6-Feb-18 53 491
Michelle
Bachelorette party - change of heart
Michelle, On January 29, 2018 at 17:39

Hey ladies, Have any of you dreamed of going to Vegas for your bachelorette party but when it came down to it you had a change of heart and went with something more low key? I feel like I'm not into...

Surina, tuesday 6-Feb-18 17 240
Amanda
Last name?
Amanda, On February 1, 2018 at 13:03

So. I can't decide whether I'm changing my last name or not, and while I don't think answers in an online forum are going to help sway my decision either way () I guess I'm wondering how many of you...

Melinda, tuesday 6-Feb-18 21 285
Courtney
Incoming: Venting Session
Courtney, On February 5, 2018 at 14:11

I am a planner.. I'm very organized and really enjoy it. Which makes me stress out about wedding related stuff like Showers and Bacherlorettes that I don't get to do the planning for. Bachelorette -...

Stephanie, tuesday 6-Feb-18 9 142
Amelia
Bridal Shower
Amelia, On January 31, 2018 at 20:21

I know generally brides dont thfow their own bridal showers, but im just eondering what the general guidelines are for how far before the wedding you have uour bridal shower and bachelor/ette parties?...

Nic, saturday 3-Feb-18 10 200
Vanessa
Tent Weddings
Vanessa, On January 12, 2018 at 23:34

So I'm in need of suggestions. We are doing a tent wedding and still don't have our tent. I thought I had everything settled found the cheapest place for a tent, tables and chairs all in one and than...

Jackie, friday 2-Feb-18 4 108
Jen
invites are Sent!
Jen, On January 30, 2018 at 11:08

I've been having a lot of anxiety about this but feel so much better now that it's finally done! We officially hand cancelled our invites and had them hand sorted this morning! I made my FH meet me at...

Brittany, friday 2-Feb-18 13 141
Candace
Bridesmaid Problems
Candace, On January 27, 2018 at 13:42

Ugh so I am extremely frustrated! My bridal party all decided they wanted to take me on an all inclusive vacation for the bachelorette and they all had a budget of $2000 for it. We found a...

Brittany, friday 2-Feb-18 16 313
Kryzia
Bridal shower?
Kryzia, On February 1, 2018 at 10:56

When is the ideal time to have your bridal shower? I'm currently living in Alberta, but our wedding is Ontario (another province) because all of our friends and family are out there. So, we might need...

Jessica, thursday 1-Feb-18 4 101

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