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Joey
Who is your favourite vendor (so far)?
Joey, On August 24, 2017 at 08:11

Your vendor team are your lifeline on your wedding day. Sometimes you can tell right from the first encounter with a vendor that you're in great hands. Have you had a vendor who has stood out to you?...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 10 89
Sonja
Marriage license...check!
Sonja, On September 11, 2017 at 15:47

With just 2 weeks till the wedding, we finally got time to fill in the papers and get the marriage license this past Friday. Now I'm experiencing the butterflies! By the way, it was $125.00 at...

Vinod, sunday 31-Dec-17 15 173
Cristina
After a family feud
Cristina, On September 16, 2017 at 00:09

I am very nervous to meet with my brother after we had a fall out due to him trying to plan my wedding, not giving support mentally or helping out with some problems. It took having to get the whole...

Vinod, sunday 31-Dec-17 6 120
Lisa
Happy Holidays Everyone! Boxing Day Deals?
Lisa, On December 25, 2017 at 10:18

Hope you are all enjoying your holidays! Wishing the best for you all!!! Anyone looking for boxing day deals for their weddings tomorrow? I am! Going shopping for my dad's suit, getting my shower...

Lisa, thursday 28-Dec-17 12 139
Courtney
Engagement Photos (we're adorbs)
Courtney, On December 19, 2017 at 22:51

We got our engagement pictures done back in August - but just got our edited versions. I still don't love how I look in photos but I'm so glad to have some nice photos together! SittingNoseswild...

Jen, wednesday 27-Dec-17 12 172
Victoria
Vista Print invitations.
Victoria, On December 15, 2017 at 00:55

Has anyone ordered their invitations from Vista Print? From all the weddings I've attended, I know that invitations sit on my fridge for a few weeks then end up in the recycling bin... so it seems...

Lisa, monday 25-Dec-17 23 277
Samtam
Proposal stories!
Samtam, On November 1, 2016 at 18:34

I'd love to hear your proposal story and if you have a pic, please share! Did you know that it was coming or were you totally surprised?

Amanda, saturday 23-Dec-17 28 215
Surina
Maid of honor
Surina, On October 11, 2017 at 15:05

I have a problem with my maid of honor. How do I tell her in a nice way that I want to have someone else as my brides maid. My maid of honor never has times to even talk with me.

Vinod, friday 22-Dec-17 7 148
Joey
What do you love most about weddings?
Joey, On October 12, 2017 at 08:27

I know you're currently mired in wedding planning, and all the stress and busyness that comes with the planning process. But to get a little inspiration and to keep focused on the positives, I want...

Vinod, friday 22-Dec-17 5 68
Ashley
Count Down!!
Ashley, On December 18, 2017 at 14:40

Hi Ladies, Lets hear how many days you have left until your big day!!!! I am currently at 95 days and I cannot wait!

Kirsty, thursday 21-Dec-17 32 175
Sarah
When to send out the wedding website or Rsvp's?
Sarah, On November 19, 2017 at 19:05

Hello, Looking for advice. My fiance and I are having a relaxed summer wedding on his parent's acreage just outside of Edmonton in July 2018. We didn't bother sending out Save the Dates, and we are...

Michelle, thursday 21-Dec-17 8 125
Joey
Did you have an engagement party?
Joey, On October 20, 2017 at 08:05

Once you get engaged there is seeming no end to the celebrations and parties. Your nearest and dearest often can't wait to celebrate you and your love and welcome your partner into the family. The...

Vinod, thursday 21-Dec-17 15 267
Joey
What's happening the morning of the wedding?
Joey, On October 24, 2017 at 07:59

Is your schedule for the morning of the wedding ready? Do you have a handle of everything that needs to happen before you arrive at the ceremony, and at what time it'll happen? Making this day-of...

Vinod, thursday 21-Dec-17 11 124
Samantha
Wedding Invitations to Vendors?
Samantha, On November 1, 2017 at 13:31

Hey everyone! So, question. I was wondering if I send invitations to my vendors. The only reason I'm asking is because two of my vendors (my photographer and my DJ) are also close friends, so should I...

Victoria, thursday 21-Dec-17 13 399
Corina
Looking for where to buy candles!
Corina, On November 13, 2017 at 15:13

I am looking for where to buy candles for my wedding decor that are good quality and affordable. looking for affordable votives similar to these photos #1. #2. #3.

Vinod, wednesday 20-Dec-17 7 305
Holly
Engagement Photoshoot
Holly, On December 18, 2017 at 01:04

We are getting our engagement photos done this week, outdoors. It will be a winter theme shoot obviously, however we are getting married in June. A few friends/family made comments on how it doesn't...

Holly, wednesday 20-Dec-17 20 147
Sonia
a year and a half!
Sonia, On November 25, 2017 at 20:42

You guys! Today makes a year and a half left until the wedding! I’m so excited and we’re really ahead with our planning that we can take it slow for a while and just enjoy being engaged. It still...

Sonia, wednesday 20-Dec-17 20 168
Stephanie
Why would you ask me that?
Stephanie, On November 18, 2017 at 13:16

My bridesmaid, after a discussion with her boyfriend about their thoughts on travel, asked me if I thought I was missing out on anything by getting married. I do not, and was not offended that she...

Victoria, wednesday 20-Dec-17 15 191
Lynnie
Who said 'I love you' first?
Lynnie, On November 17, 2017 at 10:05

Who was the first one to drop the 'L bomb'?? Did you or your partner say 'I love you' first?

Vinod, wednesday 20-Dec-17 20 138
Lynnie
Hockey-Themed Engagement Pictures!
Lynnie, On December 13, 2017 at 13:05

Is anyone incorporating their love of hockey into their engagement pictures? Will you be rocking your favorite team's jerseys? Taking engagement pictures at a hockey rink? Share your inspiration!...

Holly, tuesday 19-Dec-17 5 91
Amyfanggg
When are invites sent?
Amyfanggg, On December 12, 2017 at 00:01

I'm a keener and I like to be prepared. I have a little over 2 weeks over 4 months to the wedding and I am trying not to freak out about the fact that my FH and future in laws don't have their guest...

Bethany, tuesday 19-Dec-17 11 134
Bethany
Stag and Does/ Jack and Jill
Bethany, On November 30, 2017 at 20:56

What did you guys wear? We are not planning our event so we are unsure what to expect! I haven't been to one in over three years! Pretty sure they haven't changed but I am unsure what to wear! Let me...

Vinod, tuesday 19-Dec-17 19 1,439
Stephanie
Stolen invitations
Stephanie, On December 1, 2017 at 18:40

Hi everybody, having a literal nightmare! My wedding invitations were stolen from my mailbox (tis the season for idiots stealing packages), and has this happened to anyone on here? Did anything...

Vinod, tuesday 19-Dec-17 15 225
Joey
Post a pic from the last wedding you attended
Joey, On October 21, 2017 at 14:05

In case you've had enough this week of thinking about your own wedding plans, let's take a short break and let ourselves be the guests for a minute! For fun, post a picture from the last wedding that...

Victoria, monday 18-Dec-17 10 148
Joey
Tricks for getting to sleep the night before the wedding
Joey, On October 28, 2017 at 14:05

You've prepped and planned and purchased for months, and now it's finally time for the wedding. But the excitement and anticipation have built up, and now you can't sleep! You need your rest to look...

Victoria, monday 18-Dec-17 8 105
Christy
Money tree instead of gift registry ?
Christy, On March 10, 2017 at 18:05

I see more brides today doing a honeymoon fund instead of a gift registry. Honestly, we would love to purchase a house in the next year or so. We need a house before we can make use of bridal gifts....

Megan, monday 18-Dec-17 13 1,563
Lynnie
When did you take your engagement pictures?
Lynnie, On December 5, 2017 at 13:05

If you did engagement pictures - when did you take them? Right away? In time to send save the dates? After you hired your wedding photographer? Share your timeline! How many months before the wedding...

Holly, monday 18-Dec-17 11 106
Kaela
moh quit... replace or not?
Kaela, On November 23, 2017 at 13:59

Hey guys! I had a very disinterested MOH who did throw me a wedding shower. I thought she might need a bit of guidance so I sent her a list of MOH to give her an idea of what MOHs usually do. Last...

Holly, monday 18-Dec-17 11 316
Kaitlin
How do i make the marriage legal if I'm getting married in another country?
Kaitlin, On November 27, 2017 at 15:13

Does anyone from North Carolina know the legal process for getting married in another country?

Victoria, sunday 17-Dec-17 4 61
Rebecca
How did you propose to your bridesmaids ??
Rebecca, On November 26, 2017 at 15:52

I’m looking for a special and memorable way to ask my girls to be in my bridal party! Help!!!

Victoria, sunday 17-Dec-17 17 262
Gabriella
Do the two of you have a 'song'?
Gabriella, On November 20, 2017 at 10:26

I want to hear cute stories! We want this to be our first dance because we danced to it the night he first asked me to marry him (a month in... at my friends wedding ). It was coincidentally outside,...

Amanda, sunday 17-Dec-17 28 226
Tatiana
Do i get a gift to Bridal Shower Host?
Tatiana, On November 28, 2017 at 14:08

Need to know what the etiquette around shower hostess gifts? Do I get one for my future sis in law who is planning mine? Although invited guests are FH's side, none of my BF?

Victoria, saturday 16-Dec-17 5 81

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