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Joey
What's the best part of being engaged?
Joey, On October 5, 2017 at 08:17

After the proposal it is easy to get swept up in wedding planning and your countdown, and make everything about the wedding. But if you're thinking of the wedding as the goal, you can miss out on all...

Bethany, saturday 7-Oct-17 10 170
Tatiana
Indoor Wedding Pictures
Tatiana, On October 3, 2017 at 10:30

Hi, I am getting married next April in Toronto, The weather can be temperamental so indoor area is best for the wedding pictures. But I am wrecking my brain to figure out an indoor place with no luck,...

Amyfanggg, friday 6-Oct-17 7 106
Tiffany
How lucky am i !
Tiffany, On September 30, 2017 at 23:18

So today my fiance surprised me with an afternoon date ! He had my parents and his mom in on it and I actually believed them !! He tricked me into thinking we were going to check on my parents farm......

Carol, tuesday 3-Oct-17 12 130
Surina
Bridal shower
Surina, On September 25, 2017 at 08:21

I am just looking for thoughts on this subject. i was married before but i have been divorced for 24 yrs.( got married really young was only married for 3 yrs). the life that i have right now has no...

Sonja, monday 2-Oct-17 8 136
Sonja
Today's the Day!!
Sonja, On September 24, 2017 at 12:05

I'm getting married in less than 3 hours on the hottest day of the year. It's 32 and with the humidex it will be 40 degrees. Wish me luck.

Sonja, saturday 30-Sep-17 20 211
Alanah
Mission B.c. photography
Alanah, On September 29, 2017 at 09:37

We are scheduled for our engagement photos in a couple weeks and was wondering if anyone had recommendations on where to get photos done in Mission B.C. I'd prefer somewhere outdoor with lots of...

Maegan, friday 29-Sep-17 4 69
Maegan
Engagement photo shoot
Maegan, On September 25, 2017 at 12:01

We got a preview of our engagement photos taken yesterday and they turned out beautiful! We asked our photographer if shed be willing to explore a bit for photos and she was super excited so we drove...

Chloe, friday 29-Sep-17 36 259
Jen
Planning a wedding while suffering with depression/anxiety
Jen, On September 15, 2017 at 14:42

How do you cope everyday with the constant battles you're fighting in your head? There are some days where I don't even feel like talking about wedding if it's brought up because I'm so emotionally...

Maureen, friday 29-Sep-17 11 404
Marantha
Crafters Block
Marantha, On September 26, 2017 at 14:02

I'm doing a camping wedding with a bit of medieval flare, does anyone have a suggestion for guest-gifts? I want to craft something, but I'm drawing a bit of a blank!

Marantha, wednesday 27-Sep-17 7 95
Cassandra
Our jack & jill party 😁
Cassandra, On June 5, 2017 at 15:22

Such a fun night was well worth it! I would suggest a jack and Jill over a stag & shower any day!!

Ashley, tuesday 26-Sep-17 15 273
Sarah
Fall wedding colours
Sarah, On September 20, 2017 at 22:03

Hi everyone, I'm trying to think of what I want for wedding colours. Sunflowers are my favourite flower and although we are getting married in November I hope to incorporate them into my bouquet....

Faith, monday 25-Sep-17 8 102
Ashley
Sleep deprived
Ashley, On September 25, 2017 at 03:19

I feel like this wedding is taking a toll on my fiancé and I. We’re stressed out to the tee. We have to move into a new place by April. Our wedding is in June. And I feel like it’s just too much at...

Ashley, monday 25-Sep-17 12 118
Ashley
Looking to getting matching shirts with my girls. What should i pick?
Ashley, On September 24, 2017 at 12:59

Bachelorette party shirts. Idea 1Idea 2

Ashley, monday 25-Sep-17 4 57
Raphaela
Need some opinions..
Raphaela, On September 23, 2017 at 04:27

So my FH best friend got married August. FH was supposed to be a groomsmen.(Side note they had a destination wedding in Mexico.) They called us maybe 7 month before thier wedding to say FH wasn't...

Raphaela, saturday 23-Sep-17 6 114
Shauna
Wedding Hidden Costs
Shauna, On September 18, 2017 at 15:27

Anyone out there have any insights into the hidden costs of weddings? I really want to stick to budget, so I want to know what things I need to consider.

Samtam, friday 22-Sep-17 25 304
Ashley
Etsy - is it worth it
Ashley, On September 13, 2017 at 13:54

I've seen quite a few things on ETSY, and I'm curious if any bride has used it before, and what the thing is all about?

Jessica, friday 22-Sep-17 17 182
Kaytee
Advice for soon to be brides?
Kaytee, On September 21, 2017 at 10:49

For those of you that have gotten married and are still here, what advice would you give us soon-to-be-brides? I am starting to get quote anxious and nervous.

Ashley, thursday 21-Sep-17 13 259
Carol
Staying together the night before, or going to separate locations
Carol, On September 2, 2017 at 15:30

My FH and I will be staying in separate places the night before the wedding. I'm staying with my SIL and the hair and makeup people will be there in the morning. We plan on having a nice lite...

Becca, wednesday 20-Sep-17 16 224
Tiffany
Venue Rant
Tiffany, On September 18, 2017 at 16:56

I love my venue - their food is great and it's beautiful - but I am annoyed - they gave me a price list when we met with them last year before booking for our wedding this October - they have sent me...

Charlotte, wednesday 20-Sep-17 9 165
Lynnie
What was your first date?
Lynnie, On September 18, 2017 at 11:05

Time to think back to the very beginning of your relationship What did you do on your first date? Where did you go? *We were in college when we started dating, so by the time we went on a first...

Jen, wednesday 20-Sep-17 8 73
Becca
Is a Rehearsal Dinner necessary?
Becca, On September 19, 2017 at 12:51

Hey all! So, rehearsal dinners. Are they still a thing and if so, is it ok that i don't have one? We are on a tight budget, as im sure many of you understand, and the idea of having to pay for an...

Erin, tuesday 19-Sep-17 7 116
Cristina
Planning everything yourself!
Cristina, On September 14, 2017 at 01:10

Hey ladies so it turns out I am planning everything myself. The wedding. The bridal shower. Just scheduling appointments. Meeting with people for certain things just wanting a wedding. Wanting to...

Jen, friday 15-Sep-17 7 131
Jen
Rough day already...
Jen, On September 13, 2017 at 11:37

And it's only 1030 in the morning here. Everything is hitting me now about the blow out with my MOH. I feel lost and I hate that we got to this. A part of me wants to talk to her and try and fix...

Jen, friday 15-Sep-17 8 127
Joey
Do you have a wedding hashtag?
Joey, On August 29, 2017 at 14:08

Some couples choose to create a wedding hashtag to help document their weddings on social media. These can be a great way to collect photos and memories of you big day, but in order for them to be...

Stefanie, friday 15-Sep-17 12 223
Rachel
Shoes
Rachel, On March 8, 2017 at 09:38

Hi Ladies! So, maybe it's just me, but I've really been struggling to find cute wedding shoes to wear under my gown :/ Can anyone help me out? Give me some ideas about where to continue on my search!?...

Sonja, thursday 14-Sep-17 11 184
Momofbride(Kim)
Budget talks....
Momofbride(Kim), On September 9, 2017 at 19:20

Hi, this might be strange for the MOFTB to be asking a question but my husband and I are paying for everything at our daughter's wedding next September. Any suggestions on how to advise/ask/etc the...

Momofbride(Kim), thursday 14-Sep-17 11 192
Maureen
Bands
Maureen, On September 1, 2017 at 22:06

OMG we forgot about the bands... 4 months and 17 days from the isle. I'm rocking the Rock and forgot the bands with so much other stuff to do... yah we just got our best man on board this week....

Maureen, tuesday 12-Sep-17 12 114
Natalie
Any long distance relationship out there?
Natalie, On September 5, 2017 at 21:57

I am just curious if any long distance relationships managed to survive to an engagement, aka. happily ever after. I would love to hear anyone else's story. We managed to last just over 5 years while...

Ashley, tuesday 12-Sep-17 6 115
Erin
Marriage license
Erin, On September 12, 2017 at 10:12

Yesterday we got our marriage license with just about 2.5 weeks left! It was a very long wait (we went during lunch unfortunately as I had to work yesterday) but in the end it all worked out. Now it...

Sasha, tuesday 12-Sep-17 6 75
Sonja
Alternative to bridal shower
Sonja, On September 10, 2017 at 16:22

Yesterday we had a lovely Ladies' Meet 'n'Greet dinner at a small, quiet restaurant. I decided to do this instead of the traditional bridal shower because both my FH and I have 2 complete households...

Sonja, tuesday 12-Sep-17 6 127
Cristina
Bridal shower
Cristina, On September 7, 2017 at 23:47

Any suggestions on who really gets to plan the bridal shower, is it the maid of honor with the bridesmaids who plan this, the mother of the bride with the mother in law or the bride herself? I want a...

Tiffany, tuesday 12-Sep-17 6 90
Cristina
Bridal registry
Cristina, On September 7, 2017 at 23:42

Hi ladies have any suggestions on where to even begin to get the bridal registry started. ?

Jen, tuesday 12-Sep-17 9 155

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