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Ashley
7 months to go and im getting anxious
Ashley, On November 6, 2017 at 16:15

Any other brides start freaking out around the 6-7 month mark? I'm getting nightmares and anxious gut feeling every time I go to plan something

Charlene, wednesday 8-Nov-17 19 219
Maegan
Finally got all engagement photos back!
Maegan, On November 5, 2017 at 02:13

We got our engagement done in september and just got the full set of photos back today. Ive posted our preview photos before but i couldnt help but share my favorites from the full set! Well worth the...

Erin, wednesday 8-Nov-17 17 194
Karena
Including Stepdad, how to tell my Dad
Karena, On November 6, 2017 at 12:08

Hello fellow brides of past, present, and future! Looking for some advice on the best way to ask my father if he would be okay with my Stepdad also walking me down the isle.. my parents have been...

Erin, wednesday 8-Nov-17 4 188
Emilie
Show off your engagement pictures!!
Emilie, On October 26, 2016 at 09:05

Hi wonderful brides I'm sure you're engagement was absolutely magical! How did you immortalize it? Did someone take a picture on the spot? Did you take a selfie after to announce your engagement? Show...

Andrew, tuesday 7-Nov-17 20 164
Vanessa
Engagement Photos!! October 22, 2017
Vanessa, On November 3, 2017 at 21:59

I am so pleased to share my results of our engagement photos which also included my daughter/his step-daughter! It meant so much to us to get this done before the snow falls and before the barn could...

Vanessa, monday 6-Nov-17 10 179
Alexis
Engagement Photos - November 3, 2017
Alexis, On November 4, 2017 at 14:02

We did our engagement photos at Rockcliffe Park in Ottawa yesterday, and I am beyind pleased with them. We thought we would miss the beautiful Fall colours, given these were taken late in the season...

Lynnie, monday 6-Nov-17 10 221
Patricia
Wedding gift list
Patricia, On November 1, 2017 at 04:49

I would Live know, how Get a wedding gifs list?I'm from Brazil, bit i will go maried in Toronto. Help me please 😁

Lynnie, monday 6-Nov-17 4 100
Alexa
Wedding Hair and Makeup
Alexa, On October 31, 2017 at 12:09

I was wondering which option you would choose: #1 Get a mobile hair stylist which would got 300 dollars to get everyone done but hair stylists need to drive 30 mins to get to hotel room. Or #2 pick a...

Chloe, wednesday 1-Nov-17 12 145
Jennifer
New here!
Jennifer, On October 30, 2017 at 10:36

Hey ladies! I'm recently engaged and so excited to be apart of a Canadian forum. Here's a couple engagement photos - and my beautiful ring, 😍 I drool over it daily. A few questions - how long did it...

Chelsea, tuesday 31-Oct-17 19 232
Ashley
Bridal Bouquet!
Ashley, On October 26, 2017 at 15:49

Hi Ladies! Just wondering what everyone's ideas are for their bouquets?

Ashley, sunday 29-Oct-17 22 320
Joey
Let's see your Save the Dates!
Joey, On October 27, 2017 at 08:22

If you are sending, or have sent, Save the Date cards to your guests, share them here! If you're curious about why you'd send one of these, or what information they should include, check out What You...

Chelsea, friday 27-Oct-17 4 106
Jaunna
Having a hard time with the venue
Jaunna, On October 26, 2017 at 13:20

My fiancé picked the location for our ceremony and reception ! I love the pictures , Ive never been there . The event coordinator is so difficult to work with , doesn't get back to me , gives me...

Erin, friday 27-Oct-17 7 111
Carissa
Jack and Jill
Carissa, On October 18, 2017 at 16:45

Any cute alternative names to jack and jill? buck and doe? etc?

Samantha, thursday 26-Oct-17 10 171
Chloe
Engagement Photos
Chloe, On October 23, 2017 at 23:01

It's my turn to share engagement photos! We did them a little over a week ago, and I could not be more pleased with the results! My photographer is amazing (Sonia V Photography -- check her out!). I...

Tracy, tuesday 24-Oct-17 12 209
Vanessa
Wedding Photographers/ Engagement Photos/videographers
Vanessa, On October 13, 2017 at 18:30

Hi everyone, I am starting to look at wedding photographers and am hoping to stick within my area. The one lady I want I just found out that she only gives 100 photos give or take edited and none of...

Maegan, monday 23-Oct-17 13 169
Amanda
Our Engagement Shoot
Amanda, On October 19, 2017 at 23:37

We had our engagement shoot at the end of September and we got our photos today! FH and I don't have a whole lot of photos of the two of us, so getting a couple of great shots of us is amazing!...

Amanda, sunday 22-Oct-17 24 177
S
Bachelorette Party - New York or New Orleans
Shelly, On October 13, 2017 at 15:26

Hi Everyone, Hope everyone's planning is going well! I am planning a bachelorette party for my sister next year and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on if we should go to New York City or...

Lynnie, friday 20-Oct-17 4 77
R
Help- engagement pictures
Ranaaaaaa, On October 13, 2017 at 16:24

My engagement pictures are this Sunday and it’s supposed to Rain and our venue is outside. Does anyone know of a place I can Use on short notice in Vaughan? Or Toronto?

Lynnie, friday 20-Oct-17 5 76
Joey
What did you do first after getting engaged?
Joey, On October 14, 2017 at 14:05

Whether you were the proposer, or proposed to, the moment you got engaged was certainly full of emotions and excitement. What was the very first thing you did right after you got engaged? Did you call...

Melinda, friday 20-Oct-17 15 146
Ashley
Bad customer service - bridal dress disaster!!
Ashley, On October 17, 2017 at 14:25

So I bought my beautiful dress over a year ago and decided to go with the boutiques payment option rather than all at once. Super nice rather than forking over 1500$ from the get go. Fast...

Ashley, thursday 19-Oct-17 38 355
Ashley
Bridesmaid Pajamas
Ashley, On October 17, 2017 at 13:57

Hi Ladies, I have seen a lot of you mention that you have gotten pajamas for your BMs. I was just wondering where you got them from? Thanks!

Maureen, wednesday 18-Oct-17 11 205
Stacy
Bridal Party
Stacy, On October 2, 2017 at 16:20

Ok before anyone reads this, i apologize for the rant i am about to go on...! LOL My FH and i decided when we first got engaged we weren't having a big wedding party, just a MH & BM. Fast forward...

Ashley, tuesday 17-Oct-17 18 268
Aylssa
When to take engagement photos?
Aylssa, On September 20, 2017 at 11:26

Morning lovelys, To those who decided to get Engagment Photos done, how long/early before the wedding did you wait to get them done? Thanks in advance.

Maegan, tuesday 17-Oct-17 23 222
H
Silicone bands
Hj, On October 14, 2017 at 19:24

Has anyone got silicone bands for when you can't wear your engagement ring or wedding band? I'm thinking of getting one because my engagement ring is really delicate and I will have to take it off for...

Chloe, monday 16-Oct-17 5 86
Joey
Where did you take your engagement pictures?
Joey, On October 10, 2017 at 08:13

Your engagement pictures are a sweet glimpse into your relationship. They can be used for Save The Dates, on your wedding website, or to hang around your first home together. But, as fun as these are...

Chelsea, friday 13-Oct-17 6 142
Carissa
The bride box
Carissa, On October 12, 2017 at 07:15

Has anybody heard of the bride box?! if so, opinions? has anybody ordered it? is it worth it?! if not, google it and let me know what you think

Daphne, thursday 12-Oct-17 6 124
Carol
We are down to 168 days until our wedding!! Whats your count Ladies?
Carol, On October 6, 2017 at 17:47

How many days until everyones Big Day? I thought it would take forever to get under 200, and now the days are rolling by. Our stag and doe is in 3 weeks!! I think we are ready!

Sonja, wednesday 11-Oct-17 21 168
Karina
Engagement Photos
Karina, On October 11, 2017 at 14:08

This may be a long shot but I was wondering if anyone here has gone to Mono Cliffs park outside of Orangeville Ontario for engagement photos! I did some research on it and saw some other sessions done...

Ashley, wednesday 11-Oct-17 3 79
Ashley
Gifts to the groom
Ashley, On October 9, 2017 at 23:55

I’ve heard of a letter for the groom before the wedding from the bride. But I’ve also seen gifts given as well. I found these really cool wooden watches mixed with metals and I love the look. Plus u...

Ashley, wednesday 11-Oct-17 12 102
Amyfanggg
Co-ed Wedding shower
Amyfanggg, On September 28, 2017 at 23:00

Has anyone done a co-ed wedding shower or wants us? I told my girls that I want a co-ed one instead of briald shower, only cause I'm an awkward gal, don't know how to entertain a group of people, and...

Ap2017, wednesday 11-Oct-17 9 140
Gabriella
Engagement Parties
Gabriella, On October 4, 2017 at 17:33

What are everyone's ideas on engagement parties? I've personally never been to one for all the weddings I've attended, so I'm not sure where to start (Pinterest has been surprisingly unhelpful on this...

Ap2017, wednesday 11-Oct-17 17 192
Ashley
Thankful for him
Ashley, On October 10, 2017 at 00:50

It’s Canadian thanksgiving and I’m so thankful to have my man by my side. This is my last thanksgiving with my current last name, next thanksgiving I’ll be a married woman!!

Ashley, tuesday 10-Oct-17 6 64

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