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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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Seating Charts
Stephanie, On January 27, 2018 at 12:39

Has anyone not done a seating chart? And just let the guests pick their own seats? Or even make a partial seating chart for family. If so how was the experience, or is better to make a seating chart

Vinod, tuesday 30-Jan-18 8 119
Courtney
Wedding Band!
Courtney, On January 26, 2018 at 23:20

I just picked up my wedding band! I'm not getting married till July but I cannot WAIT to get to wear the full set. A) because it looks pretty and I love how nicely the set fits together B) Cause I get...

Marina, tuesday 30-Jan-18 19 213
Cassandra
Our jack & jill tickets
Cassandra, On April 10, 2017 at 15:14

We will be having our Casino themed Jack & Jill party on Saturday June 3rd. We got our tickets and are super happy with them! What do you think ?!

Vinod, tuesday 30-Jan-18 13 133
Zoë
Should You Move in Together Before or After the Wedding?
Zoë, On April 24, 2017 at 09:30

Hey lovely brides-to-be! Deciding to move in with your partner before of after wedding is what a lot of couples think about. A lot of people see moving in together as a great start to get to know each...

Vinod, tuesday 30-Jan-18 10 116
Lesley
Hand cancelling invitations
Lesley, On May 14, 2017 at 08:46

Hi all, Has anyone here done hand cancelling at Canada Post? I like the look of it but all the examples I've seen are from the US. My invites aren't fragile so they don't have to be hand cancelled but...

Vinod, tuesday 30-Jan-18 4 192
Lisa
Engagement party cake
Lisa, On June 5, 2017 at 17:58

Hi ladies! Our engagement party was this past weekend and it was amazing!We had such a good time. I don't have pics yet but they are coming!I did take a pic of our cake however! We absolutely loved...

Lisa, tuesday 30-Jan-18 6 136
Zoë
Classic Wedding Cake
Zoë, On May 31, 2017 at 07:05

Hi everyone, Here I share with some inspiration of classic wedding cakes. Which one do you like the most? A. B. C. D. *** pinterest

Vinod, tuesday 30-Jan-18 8 67
Rachel
Gifts to one another
Rachel, On August 22, 2017 at 10:18

Hello Everyone! I'm wondering who is doing gifts to one another on the morning or the wedding? If so what are you getting your grooms/brides? My finace and I started talking about that last night and...

Vinod, tuesday 30-Jan-18 12 145
Ashley
Groom doesnt want me to see the suits?
Ashley, On October 11, 2017 at 12:06

So my fiancé got a consult to get a custom dress shirt, vest, and jacket, since he's so long. He informs me that I'm not allowed to see it, and not allowed to help with the groomsmen either... idk...

Vinod, monday 29-Jan-18 17 169
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Bridesmaid and Groomsmen Gifts
Nikki, On December 4, 2017 at 17:21

We will be having a summer wedding (June 30th) and I'm trying to think of great bridal party gifts. I know there's the typical flasks for groomsmen, or robes for bridesmaids (which are always good!)...

Stephanie, monday 29-Jan-18 4 111
Crystal
Complaining Bridesmaid!
Crystal, On December 7, 2017 at 22:48

Has any of you had to handle with complaining bridesmaids whether it be about money, dresses or whatever, if so how did you handle it? I grew up with my cousins being my best friends so it came...

Vinod, monday 29-Jan-18 17 693
Sonia
Did you get your fh an engagement ring
Sonia, On November 12, 2017 at 00:57

I’m kinda on the fence. Everybody says I need to get him one and I want to but he’s pretty adamant on not wanting one. So I’m curious did you get one for your SO or no

Vinod, saturday 27-Jan-18 25 229
Stephanie
Engagement Ring Scare
Stephanie, On December 21, 2017 at 10:56

I just have to share my (almost) misfortune last night! Every once in awhile, my hand feels itchy and hot and swells up. Well, this happened last night. And, it was the hand with my engagement ring!...

Vinod, saturday 27-Jan-18 10 117
Sonja
Rustic Theme Overdone? Yay or nay.
Sonja, On October 18, 2017 at 21:12

Hi Ladies, do any of you feel that "everyone" is doing the rustic theme these days and it's getting old? (no pun intended). There are so many options for wedding themes but it seems that many brides...

Vinod, saturday 27-Jan-18 40 682
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Invites
Stephanie, On January 13, 2018 at 21:14

We decided we won’t be sending out save the date cards, so I was wondering how many months before did you send out your wedding invites? Our date is the end of Aug this year.

Stephanie, friday 26-Jan-18 8 85
Joey
When guests don't like your plus one policy
Joey, On January 22, 2018 at 10:05

It's a perfectly normal part of wedding planning, but it's still tough to handle - what do you do when your guests don't like your guest list? You need to keep your guest list numbers under control...

Jessica, friday 26-Jan-18 6 225
Jasmine
Save the date/invites
Jasmine, On January 17, 2018 at 03:06

I’m getting married on Sept 28, 2018. I was just wondering if I should send out save the dates and invites or just stick with invites!? Any advice would be appreciated! Thanks!

Lor, friday 26-Jan-18 19 192
Ashley
Bridesmaids Duties
Ashley, On January 24, 2018 at 11:34

Hi ladies just a quick question, Is it a lot to ask of 5 bridesmaids to host a shower, bachelorette, and a stag and doe? I am thinking may be much but I could also be acting cheap. What is everyone's...

Carmela, thursday 25-Jan-18 13 263
Taryn
If you're not sending out Save the Dates, when should your invitations go out?!
Taryn, On January 12, 2018 at 17:24

Hi all! I do not want to spend the extra money to send out save the dates. So how many weeks before the wedding is an appropriate time period to send out the invitations? Thanks

Cathrine, thursday 25-Jan-18 7 190
Stephanie
When do you ask your Wedding Party? How formal should it be?
Stephanie, On January 12, 2018 at 19:19

I got super excited when I first got engaged and asked some girl friends right in the first few weeks. I feel I may have done this too early. Also I haven’t formally asked anyone but how should that...

Vinod, wednesday 24-Jan-18 17 190
Stephanie
Wedding Website: About the Bride
Stephanie, On January 22, 2018 at 12:30

Hey all, My fiance is creating a wedding website for us. The template we chose has a section for "About the Bride" "About the Groom" and "About the Couple". I am supposed to come up with the "about...

Valérie, wednesday 24-Jan-18 3 68
Courtney
Bridesmaids Hair/make Up
Courtney, On January 17, 2018 at 20:33

So, I am not requiring my bridesmaids to have their hair and make up professionally done. However, I am having mine professionally done and letting them know they can use my team if they'd like....

Kristine, wednesday 24-Jan-18 7 152
Sarah
Hair/ Make up Agassiz B.c
Sarah, On January 10, 2018 at 14:00

Hi guys Question about hair and make-up. I am getting married June 2, 2018 out at Rowena's Inn on the River. I need a mobile hair/makeup stylist because its a little far out and I don't want to be...

Joey, tuesday 23-Jan-18 1 79
Sarah
Wedding Bands
Sarah, On January 22, 2018 at 16:55

Hello, We've started looking at wedding bands and I'm not sure what type would look best with my ring. My engagement ring is a gold solitaire...any ideas for a wedding band? Pictures would be awesome!...

Erin, tuesday 23-Jan-18 3 118
Sonia
Scanning party
Sonia, On January 21, 2018 at 10:09

Off to a scanning party at the bay in Montreal. Has anyone else done these? I’m really excited to get our registry done. I just wish Walmart and like Home sense had bridal registry’s for these things...

Erin, tuesday 23-Jan-18 10 128
Samantha
Stag and doe packages?
Samantha, On January 16, 2018 at 12:49

Having some trouble pricing our stag and doe packages. We will be having raffle tickets and drink tickets but hoping to package them together somehow. How did everyone price theirs?

Erin, monday 22-Jan-18 3 1,254
Breanne
Engagement Photo Suggestions
Breanne, On January 15, 2018 at 14:39

Hi Ladies, We have our engagement photos coming up really soon (a mix of outdoor shots in the city {Ottawa} and indoors at a beautiful glass museum). I just thought I would check in to see if you...

Jackie, saturday 20-Jan-18 15 166
Kristin
Online Registry
Kristin, On January 16, 2018 at 21:24

Does this website have a registry attached to the wedding website? If not, is there an easy way to do a registry without going into numerous stores?

Jessica, friday 19-Jan-18 7 86
Melanie
Letterpress Invites
Melanie, On January 13, 2018 at 17:35

Hi everyone! Looking for invite recommendations. I would love to have a single piece invite in letterpress style. Similar to the attached. Trying to be frugal so open to any ideas of where to get...

Brittany, friday 19-Jan-18 8 147
Michelle
Problems with Photographer - Help!
Michelle, On January 15, 2018 at 08:29

So my fiance and I found our photographer last year (June 2017) through a Facebook page that suggested wedding vendors and services from brides that have had their weddings or are still planning....

Erin, friday 19-Jan-18 10 199
Megan
Wedding Socials
Megan, On January 12, 2018 at 17:47

Im curious to know if anyone is planning a wedding social? In Saskatchewan we cant have them but my Fiance is from Manitoba and his family wants to throw us a wedding social still. Is this allowed if...

Megan, friday 19-Jan-18 10 400
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Anxieties
Bethany, On February 15, 2017 at 21:43

This is a bit of a negative discussion but since my mind has a tendency to go there, I thought it might be nice to vent it and get it all out! Knowing we're not alone always makes us feel better...

Angela K., wednesday 17-Jan-18 63 468

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