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Gina
Marriage license from another country
Gina, On September 11, 2017 at 17:13

Hello Everyone! I got married last year in Portugal as a civil marriage. I am getting married again (to the same person) however we are having a religious ceremony this time in a Roman Catholic...

Lynnie, tuesday 12-Sep-17 3 56
Daniella
Bridal shower
Daniella, On September 5, 2017 at 21:47

Hey everyone! Does any one have good suggestions on where to do a bridal shower? I don't want a fortune to be spent either. I'm thinking maybe around 50 people and a location that is in the GTA....

Lisa, saturday 9-Sep-17 7 187
Cristina
Bridesmaid dresses
Cristina, On September 8, 2017 at 00:18

Do you ladies have any suggestions on where to start with the dresses do you search while wedding dress shopping or is that separate? Girls are complaining about not wanting to have dresses that are...

Kayla, friday 8-Sep-17 8 119
Hayley
Destination wedding - registry or no?
Hayley, On September 6, 2017 at 13:36

Hi everyone, My fiancé and I are getting married in Cuba December 5th 2018. I'm not exactly sure how wedding gifts or registries go ? Those who have had a destination wedding, did you have a registry...

Daphne, friday 8-Sep-17 3 236
R
Engagement pictures
Ranaaaaaa, On August 29, 2017 at 13:34

Hi, Any suggestions of possible places to take our engagement photos in Vaughan, Ontario?

Ranaaaaaa, friday 8-Sep-17 3 72
Cristina
After the whole family has a discussion
Cristina, On September 7, 2017 at 02:40

It was a pretty rocky atar

Cristina, thursday 7-Sep-17 7 117
Erin
Gift for ring bearers
Erin, On September 5, 2017 at 22:43

I was just wondering what gifts people have gotten or will be getting their ring bearers. Ours are aged almost 5 and 3.5 and we don't know what to get them. Help!

Samtam, wednesday 6-Sep-17 4 91
Kayla
Any tips on how not to cry?
Kayla, On August 15, 2017 at 17:35

So, i'm a crier when it comes to weddings. I don't want o sob at my own. Anyone have any tips on how to control the crying? Or am i doomed? lol

Carol, monday 4-Sep-17 20 206
Melody
Wellness plan
Melody, On September 1, 2017 at 20:15

Hi, so we finally set a date ...It only took is 5 years to set a date. But this is the first time actually planning the wedding! I need help for some wellness tips ... Anythings appreciated I really...

Melody, sunday 3-Sep-17 6 388 1
Jodi
One year away!!!
Jodi, On September 1, 2017 at 11:27

Eek today marks exactly a year until i'll become a Mrs! I'm sure it will fly by fast! we have our venue booked and I have my dress on order.. anything else you would recommend getting done/ booked...

Maureen, friday 1-Sep-17 9 135
Dana
Looking for wellness tips
Dana, On September 1, 2017 at 15:22

Hey ladies. I'm sitting less than a year away from the wedding and starting to crack down on lifestyle choices now that everything is a little more fleshed out. I googled up some wellness plan inspo...

Carol, friday 1-Sep-17 10 226
Sonja
Bridal shower or not?
Sonja, On August 30, 2017 at 21:09

Hi ladies, I've opted not to have a bridal shower because both of us have complete households and we just don't need anything. Instead, I've organized a ladies' meet and greet dinner at a restaurant....

Sonja, friday 1-Sep-17 35 312
Tiffany
Fall robes
Tiffany, On August 29, 2017 at 15:21

Hi guys! what did you guys do for robes/getting ready? Our main colour is Navy & getting married in the fall - looking for suggestions. would like to keep costs low. I really like these.. but...

Daphne, thursday 31-Aug-17 14 163
Joey
Will you do any pre-marriage counseling? If you did, do you recommend it?
Joey, On August 28, 2017 at 10:05

Let's talk about marriage counseling. Many officiants and religious organizations recommend, or even require, some type of pre-marriage counseling before they will perform your ceremony. The goal is...

Kacy, wednesday 30-Aug-17 5 61
Katelyn
Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue
Katelyn, On August 17, 2017 at 16:04

Do brides still follow this rhyme? How are you meeting these requirements?

Laura, wednesday 30-Aug-17 23 277
Carina
Should i do wedding decor myself or hire someone else??
Carina, On August 21, 2017 at 16:25

Hi, my wedding will be an intimate vintage/garden style which we will invite around 80 guests. Our venue will be at Doctor's House and I'm planning to do a low profiled French rustic style of decor...

Natalie, tuesday 29-Aug-17 16 623
Jena
Collingwood hair and makeup recommendations
Jena, On June 16, 2017 at 11:18

Hi Everyone, I am getting married in Blue Mountain, ON this fall and I am looking for a company/person that can come to the hotel and do Hair and make-up. SUggestions welcome! Thank you!

Jena, tuesday 29-Aug-17 4 345
Tiffany
Hangover kits for bachelorette
Tiffany, On August 28, 2017 at 19:12

I'm wanting to make hangover kits for the ladies coming to my bachelorette!! Just curious if anyone knows where you can get - prepackaged advil, prepackaged tums/pepto etc - I know you can get them on...

Tiffany, tuesday 29-Aug-17 10 231
Jasmine
Flower help
Jasmine, On August 24, 2017 at 23:26

Need help I loved these two flowers from a bouquet of flowers my hubby brought home for me and I finally decided as the one was dieing I wanted these two flowers for sure in my wedding but failed to...

Melissa, tuesday 29-Aug-17 9 105
Joey
What gift are you most excited to get off your registry?
Joey, On August 25, 2017 at 08:05

Happy Friday, everyone! We all know that, of course, weddings are about so much more than getting gifts, but it's still fun to get excited about registering for fun new gadgets and making your house...

Chelsea, monday 28-Aug-17 9 110
Cristina
How to deal with angry groomsmen
Cristina, On August 23, 2017 at 10:29

Has any other bride had a situation where the groomsmen did something stupid? I was furious and yelled at my fiances group of friends but these men are so immature. I do want them to be around but...

Vanessa, thursday 24-Aug-17 6 175
Amanda
Bridal shower
Amanda, On August 22, 2017 at 22:02

Ok so we are 24 days away from our big day and my MOH hasnt done or mentioned anything about helping to organize a bridal shower. Is it too late for me to try and organize one or should I just forget...

Vanessa, thursday 24-Aug-17 9 125
Amyfanggg
Outdoor rainy day engagement shoot?
Amyfanggg, On August 13, 2017 at 18:56

Who has done a rainy day engagement shoot and how did it turn out? The day I booked for engagement shoot is forecasting 56% rain . I am hoping it is not too bad and photos would end up okay. If it...

Melissa, thursday 24-Aug-17 10 747
Jen
My stag & doe is this weekend!
Jen, On August 22, 2017 at 02:05

EEEEKKKK! Yep, I'm somewhat panicking about this. I haven't been able to have any hands on with the planning process as our Stag & Doe is being held 7.5 hours from where we live as his parents...

Sonja, tuesday 22-Aug-17 7 99
Melissa
Elope in scotland
Melissa, On August 18, 2017 at 20:08

My fiancée and I have been engaged for a year and a half and have another 4 years to go. A bit of background... My fiancée and I have been together for 6 years now and got together when we were 16...

Kayla, tuesday 22-Aug-17 7 139
Vanessa
Wedding socials
Vanessa, On August 16, 2017 at 18:31

Hey everyone, I am so excited that I got my social tickets in from Canada ticket printing today as well as wrist bands. Our social isn't until April 28th but I like to get things done. For décor we...

Vanessa, tuesday 22-Aug-17 14 138
Joey
Are you sending save the dates?
Joey, On August 14, 2017 at 08:05

Do your guests know your wedding date yet? How are you telling them? Invitations are a must, but some people use Save the Dates too in order to let guests know about their date even earlier. Did you...

Maegan, tuesday 22-Aug-17 15 129
Carina
Wedding favors - buy hershey kisses chocolate in toronto
Carina, On July 31, 2017 at 16:17

HI, anyone knows where i can buy the Hershey kisses chocolate bulk (prefer in pink packages) in Toronto in cheapest price? i know there are online sites like WHCandy....but the shipping is very...

Carina, monday 21-Aug-17 5 581
Carol
Date nights
Carol, On August 18, 2017 at 09:41

With all the excitement, running around, stress, and planning, what do you and your groom do to stay connected and not think of wedding planning for a few hours? We enjoy going to the drive in,...

Carol, monday 21-Aug-17 13 106
Sonja
Help! my shoes don't fit!
Sonja, On August 17, 2017 at 21:02

I am beside myself. I've been struggling all summer with weight issues and swollen feet. Today I tried on my wedding shoes which I bought as 7.5 E width!! I could barely get my left foot in. Now what...

Sonja, sunday 20-Aug-17 32 197
Kaytee
How long were you together?
Kaytee, On August 12, 2017 at 11:51

How long were you with your fiances before you got engaged? 15 years for me.

Lyz, sunday 20-Aug-17 56 324
Katherine
Dj booked
Katherine, On January 9, 2017 at 15:39

Woohoo, just booked the final "big" vendor on my list... After alot of research we were able to find a DJ just starting out and decided to give him a go... Since he has only been in the business a...

Sonja, saturday 19-Aug-17 15 162

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