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Zoë
How many months until the big day?
Zoë, On June 12, 2017 at 09:56

Hi lovely brides-to-be! How many months are left until the BIG day? COUNTDOWN Are you excited?? SHARE. *** pinterest GIPHY

Jennifer, saturday 19-Aug-17 29 352
Jessica
Small bachelorette
Jessica, On August 12, 2017 at 11:18

So we are still 10 months away from the wedding but I have been dreading my bachelorette. On my side of the wedding is my sister and my male best friend. I have no female friends. My sister has so...

Chris, thursday 17-Aug-17 11 162
Laura
Destination bachelorettes
Laura, On August 16, 2017 at 10:07

Hi ladies, are any of you planning destination bachelorette parties? We're planning for April or May 2018 but need help choosing a resort and location. Any recommendations are appreciated

Carol, thursday 17-Aug-17 12 151
Zoë
5 tips for posing
Zoë, On July 20, 2017 at 13:05

Hi loveley brides-to be! Are you camera shy? Here I have some tips for you!! 1. Get comfortable with your wedding photographer 2. Ask questions, how to pose... 3. Be yourself 4. Enjoy it 5. Talk to...

Shelby, wednesday 16-Aug-17 4 71
Joey
Where are you registered?
Joey, On August 9, 2017 at 15:45

Let's go shopping! Where are you registered? What items on your registry are you most excited to receive? Registering for gifts can be so exciting!

Shelby, wednesday 16-Aug-17 9 103
Sonja
Help! gift suggestions needed.
Sonja, On August 11, 2017 at 15:22

I'm beside myself when it comes to buying a gift for my 51 year old matron of honour who has everything. Any suggestions would be welcome.

Sonja, wednesday 16-Aug-17 25 137
Cristina
Getting your ducks lining up in a row
Cristina, On August 4, 2017 at 14:11

Hi everyone so it has been 7 months of being engaged and I feel like the whole process to planning a wedding takes time till your ducks line up in a row for that perfection to happiness. I know as the...

Laura, tuesday 15-Aug-17 6 142
Lynnie
Wedding party proposals? How did you ask?
Lynnie, On August 14, 2017 at 15:05

How did you ask your bridesmaids and groomsmen to be in the wedding? Did you ask them in person, or on the phone? Did you make something cute or include a gift? Tell us all about it or share your...

Erin, tuesday 15-Aug-17 10 139
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Premarital books
Danielle, On August 11, 2017 at 17:54

Looking for recommendations for premarital books. Preferably nothing overly religious. Would like it to have a work book or something along those lines. Thanks so much

Chloe, tuesday 15-Aug-17 5 61
Eizabeth
Different name for a stag and doe that's not quite a real stag and doe?
Eizabeth, On August 11, 2017 at 10:50

Hey Everyone! My fiance and I are having a Stag and Doe, but a little different in that we're not selling tickets, we've just rented a party room at a pub, and are inviting everyone to join us there....

Chelsea, monday 14-Aug-17 5 1,503
Katherine
Catholic wedding ceremony: "meeting the priest for the first time"-what to expect?
Katherine, On August 11, 2017 at 10:58

My fiancé and I are scheduled to meet a priest for the first time on Monday(Aug. 14 2017) for our wedding on Sept. 2019, but we don't really know what to expect on that first meeting. Can somebody...

Katherine, sunday 13-Aug-17 2 676
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Bridal party gifts
Ranaaaaaa, On August 10, 2017 at 13:23

Hi All, I don't know what to give my bridal party as gifts. What have some of you done? I am getting married in December and a lot of things I saw online don't seem to work. I have two Jr BMs as well,...

Daphne, saturday 12-Aug-17 8 80
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Bachelorette
Bethany, On July 30, 2017 at 00:41

I had my bachelorette two nights ago! It was sooo fun. We went pole dancing, dinner at the keg in our own private room, pre drinks, then shisha bar where we got bottle service and danced all night....

Kayla, friday 11-Aug-17 16 229
Sydney
Suggestions for engagement photos?
Sydney, On August 7, 2017 at 23:13

My fiancé and I are hoping to do our engagement photos in the fall (a little later than we hoped, but all is good)! We would love to hear any suggestions of places for a photo shoot somewhere East of...

Tiffany, wednesday 9-Aug-17 5 125
Lynnie
How did you announce your engagement?
Lynnie, On August 4, 2017 at 11:30

Getting engaged is exciting in the most overwhelming way possible Once you said yes, who did you tell first? We made sure all of our family members knew first (thankfully we both have small families),...

Jen, wednesday 9-Aug-17 6 74
Zoë
The Picky Bridesmaid
Zoë, On July 6, 2017 at 07:05

Hello lovely people! Complaining about the cost of every single event and refusing to wear anything that isn't her color. Who is having problems with their bridesmaids? *** Giphy Pinterest Follow...

Alexa, tuesday 8-Aug-17 9 64
Zoë
You have to have an outdoor wedding
Zoë, On July 12, 2017 at 07:05

Hello lovely bride-to-be! Are you having an outdoor wedding? *** pinterest Follow >> You need a bright, summery palette.

Sonja, monday 7-Aug-17 6 66
Joey
Share your favorite e-pic!
Joey, On August 4, 2017 at 08:31

Happy Friday! Let's have some fun. Show us your favorite picture from your engagement photo shoot. Haven't done e-pics? No problem! Share a cute pic of the two of you

Lynnie, monday 7-Aug-17 6 82
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Can someone calm me down tho!?
Bethany, On August 4, 2017 at 03:57

Kay so my weddings in like 4 days... I'm still finalizing timelines and dumb stuff like that that I don't like doing lol so I'm pretty high alert right now trying to get things done. I think I have a...

Sonja, saturday 5-Aug-17 10 194
Amyfanggg
How many outfit changes did you have for your engagement shoot?
Amyfanggg, On July 30, 2017 at 16:24

Hello ladies!I am planning on having my engagement shoot late summer/early fall. So far, I have one dress... I was wondering how many of you have more than 1 outfit for your shoot? Did your other half...

Raphaela, thursday 3-Aug-17 10 296
Jen
What were you doing ten months before the big day?
Jen, On July 31, 2017 at 12:34

Right now I'm feeling like we are at a stand still with planning. I honestly thought there would be much more to do at this stage but there doesn't seem to be. The guys have picked out what they want...

Sonja, wednesday 2-Aug-17 9 115
Jen
Our sneak peek from our e-session
Jen, On July 31, 2017 at 13:02

We've been given 4 photos so far from our e-Session last weekend. I've posted them on a previous post but thought I'd make an actual post about it! We went to Trowbridge falls, a campground/park where...

Jen, wednesday 2-Aug-17 16 113
Kaytee
Logo for photobooth
Kaytee, On August 1, 2017 at 14:52

We are able to supply our DJ/Photobooth vendor with a logo (names and wedding date or something) so that it prints on everyone's photobooth photos. Any idea where I can make one of these myself?...

Rekramer, wednesday 2-Aug-17 2 76
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Bridal manicure
Bethany, On July 17, 2017 at 20:40

I got my nails done today as a trial for my wedding. I like them but I think I'll go with a subtle gold sparkle on the ring finger next time. What are you guys doing for ur manicure?? Got pictures?? ...

Alexa, saturday 29-Jul-17 24 418
Ashley
Moving into a new place before the wedding...
Ashley, On July 28, 2017 at 11:45

There is nearly 10 months before my wedding and I'm freaking out about moving into a new place just before the wedding. I feel like it is going to add to the stress of planning this wedding, but the...

Lisa, saturday 29-Jul-17 7 109
Cassandra
Bridal party gifts - day of, at the rehearsal, or both?
Cassandra, On July 27, 2017 at 15:56

Sooo I've read so many different things and I want to hear your opinions on when to give your bridal party a thank-you gift? I am giving my girls a necklace and earrings to wear the day of. I also got...

Alexa, saturday 29-Jul-17 13 236
Zoë
When are you getting married?
Zoë, On July 27, 2017 at 17:05

Hey lovely brides-to-be! At what time of the day will you get married? A. Morning B. Afternoon C. Ceremony during the day and reception at night D. All day E. Our marriage will last more than one day...

Lyz, friday 28-Jul-17 13 94
Jessica
Peeing?
Jessica, On May 26, 2017 at 08:31

So... awkward but I've been thinking about this recently, I've seen all the tricks of how to pee in a massiv ballgown... however... what about a corset, lace up, boned, extremely tight mermaid dress!...

Ashley, friday 28-Jul-17 14 530
Christine
Diet tips
Christine, On July 23, 2017 at 20:11

Anybody have an idea about a fitness/weight loss routine that's not too dramatic or crazy?

Courtney, friday 28-Jul-17 12 117
Ashley
Bachelorette party ideas
Ashley, On July 25, 2017 at 18:52

Looking for ideas on what to do for my bachelorette party in Edmonton. Keep in mind I. am looking to do this in at the end of April or beginning of May. I've seen these pedal bike tours like this one...

Ashley, thursday 27-Jul-17 9 485
Camila
Wedding band for unique ring
Camila, On July 17, 2017 at 21:07

Hey all, does anyone know where I can get a wedding band to go with this ring? I don't want a gap but I'm not sure where to start looking for custom bands...Thanks!

Ashley, wednesday 26-Jul-17 10 203
Loni
Engagement photos - any tips/advice?
Loni, On July 17, 2017 at 10:20

Hey guys! We have our engagement photos coming up this weekend and I know a lot of you have already done yours. Do you have any advice heading into them? Is there anything you did to make them go...

Loni, wednesday 26-Jul-17 15 202

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