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Jessica
sos Bridesmaid!
Jessica, On October 13, 2017 at 11:09

Hello Community! I have a tough question/situation: One of the girls I had chosen as a bridesmaid hasn't shown very much interest or excitement in the wedding as well as when i had gotten engaged.....

Angela K., tuesday 16-Jan-18 15 188
Vanessa
Bridesmaid Dress Shopping Dilemma
Vanessa, On November 18, 2017 at 15:53

So I have come to the conclusion that getting my bridesmaids together to do dress shopping will be an issue especially with everyone's schedules over the holiday season. One of my bridesmaids are...

Angela K., tuesday 16-Jan-18 19 240
Stephanie
Bridal shower games
Stephanie, On January 11, 2018 at 15:17

Hey ladies, i am looking for some fun bridal shower games! would love to hear what you are planning or what you had at your shower

Stephanie, tuesday 16-Jan-18 11 125
Dani
Gifts for the girls
Dani, On January 12, 2018 at 12:34

I was wondering when you gave your thank you gifts to your bridesmaids? I have a few items in the one I put together that would be great for the day of but is it better to give it to them more in...

Holly, tuesday 16-Jan-18 14 167
Jacinta
Engagement party
Jacinta, On January 10, 2018 at 15:53

we are having our engagement party for 42 people at a restaurant in white Rock. People are buying their own dinner for a set menu but I'm wondering what we should do to say thank you for attending....

Jacinta, monday 15-Jan-18 5 93
Lynnie
All about the rehearsal dinner!
Lynnie, On January 15, 2018 at 10:05

This week we're talking all about the rehearsal dinner! It can feel like just another event to plan in a long list of wedding tasks, but hopefully we'll help you bang out all those planning details...

Stephanie, monday 15-Jan-18 1 74
Vanessa
How many Wedding Shows did you attend?
Vanessa, On January 9, 2018 at 20:13

Hey Everyone, Just wondering how many wedding shows you attended? I attended 2 last year.....I want to go back to the wonderful wedding show in Winnipeg but my FH says that's one to many. Did you find...

Meghan, saturday 13-Jan-18 25 159
Stephanie
Rehearsal Dinner? Who do you invite?
Stephanie, On January 12, 2018 at 17:00

We are planning to have a rehearsal dinner but are unsure who should be included. We have a lot of guests travelling to come to the wedding. Do you invite your wedding parties plus 1's?

Chanelle, saturday 13-Jan-18 6 117
Amanda
Has Anyone had a quick relationship ?
Amanda, On January 10, 2018 at 05:06

I met my fiancé in July of 2017, I’d gotten out of a very toxic relationship earlier that year and he is everything that I have always dreamed of in a man! I felt this undeniable connection with him...

Amanda, thursday 11-Jan-18 18 198
Vanessa
General Hair & Make Up Questions
Vanessa, On January 9, 2018 at 20:38

Hey Everyone, Lots of hair and make up questions going around right now. But I thought I would put a generalized one out there about pricing and such. So far I have been quoted 4 different prices. 1)...

Meghan, thursday 11-Jan-18 14 126
Dana
When are you having your bachelorette?
Dana, On January 3, 2018 at 22:44

Just curious how far before the wedding everyone is having their bachelorette? Some of my bridesmaids want the weekend before the wedding weekend but I’m worried that weekend may feel too busy?

Katie, thursday 11-Jan-18 23 187
Alexa
Master of Ceremonies
Alexa, On January 6, 2018 at 22:24

Anyone have any ideas on how to choose MC. Do not want any groomsmen or bridesmaids to do it since they will be busy as is.

Jennifer, wednesday 10-Jan-18 19 198
Vanessa
Hotel Blocks
Vanessa, On January 5, 2018 at 20:52

For those of you who have or having to book hotel blocks for your guests how many did you book? Did you do Friday, Saturday and Sunday? So far I have blocked 6 hotel rooms (1 family room) for only the...

Vanessa, tuesday 9-Jan-18 9 253
Courtney
Pre-wedding Nerves
Courtney, On January 5, 2018 at 15:34

Does anyone else get really nervous (but also excited) for the wedding. I feel like my FH is so calm and cool and collected about everything and here I am internally freaking out! He keeps telling me...

Vanessa, tuesday 9-Jan-18 9 108
Vanessa
Bridesmaid Dilemma with Dress Choice
Vanessa, On January 5, 2018 at 22:03

So we have picked our wedding party. We have picked the colour theme for the wedding (Black and Purple). The bridesmaids will be in purple (Regency) to be exact and the men will be in black. I have...

Kristine, tuesday 9-Jan-18 7 115
Corinne
Groom taking the Brides Surname
Corinne, On January 6, 2018 at 22:56

Hello, fellow Brides/ Brides-To-Bes', My FH and I have been discussing the topic of last names recently and the topic of taking my name arose. My FH's family is... a little notorious in the community...

Tatiana, tuesday 9-Jan-18 12 298
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Rsvp's
Emily, On October 6, 2017 at 21:10

Can I have my guets RSVP and choose their meal at the same time?

Candace, tuesday 9-Jan-18 8 97
Stacy
Are engagement photos necessary?
Stacy, On September 15, 2017 at 14:12

My Fiance and I are getting married August 24,2019 and got engaged a few months ago. I don't really see the point in taking awkward photos of us for a few hours and having to set the time out to do...

Candace, tuesday 9-Jan-18 14 300
Sydney
Engagement photos taking forever
Sydney, On November 2, 2017 at 21:14

I'm wondering how long it would normally take to get engagement photos back. We booked a photographer we really liked after seeing a friend's photos. When she recommended them, she told us that they...

Candace, tuesday 9-Jan-18 19 1,658
Stephanie
Shower Ideas
Stephanie, On January 6, 2018 at 17:41

My friend is recently engaged and I offered to throw her a shower since her mom and MOH live in another province. We are each other's bridesmaids! Any good shower games, ideas, food for a fun yet...

Erin, monday 8-Jan-18 4 86
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Sneak peak from our engagement session
Marina, On December 31, 2017 at 16:18

My partner and I just got back a sneak peak from our engagement session. For both engagement and wedding, we are going for urban photography and our photographer did a marvellous job in making our...

Samantha, monday 8-Jan-18 27 203
Karena
Photographer issues
Karena, On November 7, 2017 at 16:57

Hello fellow brides.. having some issues with our photographer. We paid our deposit to secure our date for next year, we had our engagement photos taken, and I’ve been nothing but agreeable and...

Vinod, monday 8-Jan-18 5 119
Tatiana
Gift for the Groom
Tatiana, On November 20, 2017 at 15:38

I am sure there has been this discussion, but I am in need of some recommendations or ideas for a groom gift? I was thinking cufflinks or a watch but thinking you ladies might have some more creative...

Vinod, sunday 7-Jan-18 16 156
Crystal
Bridal Shower
Crystal, On December 28, 2017 at 12:21

Who is having a Bridal shower? If so, are you inviting all woman who are invited to the wedding? Are you doing a his and hers shower? Is it acceptable to not invite certain people to the shower but...

Laura, sunday 7-Jan-18 17 202
Alexa
Baby Fever?
Alexa, On December 27, 2017 at 18:34

Is anyone having baby fever and wondering to move up wedding to have babies sooner? or to lessen extravagance of wedding to save money towards house renos or future baby fund?

Valérie, saturday 6-Jan-18 24 586
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Cocaine and the groom
NO-ONE, On June 20, 2017 at 01:40

Hello ladies, I have been proposed to over a year ago while my FH went to school, he has had an addiction to cocaine as of the start of his school for his job (7yrs but started school last June) I am...

Vinod, saturday 6-Jan-18 6 126
Zoë
Pageant Bouquet
Zoë, On June 23, 2017 at 06:47

Hi everyone! Would you go for this style Bouquet? *** pinterest Follow >>Hand Tied Bouquet

Vinod, saturday 6-Jan-18 10 98
Zoë
Hand Tied Bouquet
Zoë, On June 23, 2017 at 06:47

Hi everyone! Would you go for this style Bouquet? *** pinterest Follow >>Nosegay Bouquet

Vinod, saturday 6-Jan-18 10 82
Laura
Engagement pictures!
Laura, On June 24, 2017 at 23:08

Some of the engagement photos we had taken 2 weeks ago! I love how they they turned out! If you are looking for Calgary photographers I cannot recommend Studio Lumen highly enough! ...

Vinod, saturday 6-Jan-18 32 229
Victoria
Bridesmaid proposals!
Victoria, On December 26, 2017 at 09:27

Gave out my first bridesmaid proposal last night (to FH’s sister). She loved it! What are some things you guys did for yours??

Victoria, saturday 6-Jan-18 44 577
Zoë
Do we have to invite every guest with a date or a "plus-one"?
Zoë, On June 27, 2017 at 07:05

Hi lovely brides! If a guest isn't married or in a serious relationship, it's perfectly acceptable to invite them solo. Most guests will understand that without "and Guest" or another name on the...

Vinod, friday 5-Jan-18 16 427
Zoë
How do we let guests know our dress code?
Zoë, On June 27, 2017 at 07:05

Hi lovely brides! The easiest way to get your point across is to include a dress code in the lower right-hand corner of the invite or on a reception card. "Black tie," "cocktail attire" or "casual...

Vinod, friday 5-Jan-18 10 112

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