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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 8 134
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 12 225
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 11 232
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 11 201
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 12 116
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 6 120
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 78
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 6 129
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 6 105
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 9 208
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 57
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 7 190
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 8 126
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 3 238
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 76
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 7 124
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 94
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 6 398 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 9 136
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 10 234
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 35 325
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 14 169
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 65
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 23 374
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 1,014
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 4 350
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 10 537
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 9 111
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 9 113
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 6 246
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 9 132

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