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Choose the ceremony and reception venue, find your dress, prepare the necessary paperwork, make the guest list, and stay on top of your budget. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your dream wedding step-by-step.

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Kayla
What are your money saving tips for the frugal bride?
Kayla, On July 10, 2017 at 22:18

Every bride can use a good bargain! I would like to know what your advice and money saving tips for the frugal bride, with a heart full of picture perfect pinterest DIY's.

Laura, tuesday 25-Jul-17 13 249
Jen
Engagement photos are tomorrow!
Jen, On July 20, 2017 at 23:14

Totally freaking out. I hate being in front of the camera... ack! I'm a super awkward person when the camera is pointed at me. What did you do to make your photos less awkward?

Jen, tuesday 25-Jul-17 27 205
Simone
Not happy with the moh
Simone, On July 21, 2017 at 12:00

As for previous post. I came to discover today that my MOH failed to inform of a an issue, in terms of the contact information of the guest list I went to my hairstylist to get my hair trial done...

Laura, tuesday 25-Jul-17 21 250
Jemm
Difficulties booking the venue of your dreams!
Jemm, On July 21, 2017 at 14:19

Happy Friday everyone! My Fiancé and I have been trying to book our wedding for May 2018 with the Guild Inn Estate. The experience of their costumer service has been extremely exhausting as we are...

Ap2017, tuesday 25-Jul-17 7 263
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Wedding social questions
Erika, On June 25, 2017 at 17:48

Hello guys I'm gendering if anyone knows the cost to rent a buss for a wedding social, also if you guys know how can sell more tickets for my social thank you

Zoë, wednesday 19-Jul-17 5 114
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My wedding is one month from today
Bethany, On July 8, 2017 at 14:11

OMG my wedding is one month from today. I feel like I'm not ready!! Not not ready to marry him, but ready to have a wedding! This whole time I've been so easy going and a bit cocky that everything...

Sonja, saturday 15-Jul-17 16 233
Zoë
You need a bright, summery palette.
Zoë, On July 12, 2017 at 07:05

Hello everyone! Are you having a summer wedding? What colors are you using? *** pinterest

Bethany, wednesday 12-Jul-17 6 68
Zoë
Summer Wedding Myths Busted
Zoë, On July 12, 2017 at 07:05

Hello lovely brides! Today 5 summer Myths! A city wedding won't work The heat will ruin everything You have to have an outdoor wedding You need a bright, summery palette. *** giphy

Erin, wednesday 12-Jul-17 1 55
Mercedes
Jack and jill where to start???
Mercedes, On July 10, 2017 at 20:22

Help ladies! I have the wedding plans down, the shower plans are coming along but the jack and Jill nothing! I know was do to march 17,2018 St. Patrick's Day but that's it no idea where to start!! The...

Chelsea, tuesday 11-Jul-17 2 203
Kristen
Wedding party gifts?
Kristen, On February 8, 2017 at 13:39

What are you giving as thank you gifts to your wedding party, groomsmen and bridesmaids?

Sonja, thursday 6-Jul-17 15 185
Emilie
What was the sweetest thing your FH ever did for you?
Emilie, On February 7, 2017 at 20:05

Hey wonderful brides! There are so many things every day that make relationships loving and meaninful. What was the sweetest thing your FH ever did for you? Image: Pinterest

Sonja, thursday 6-Jul-17 8 59
Emilie
The cutest wedding guests ever!
Emilie, On February 7, 2017 at 07:29

Hey wonderful ladies! What do you think of these wedding guests? Which one should come to your wedding? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. I think I would go for 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 What about you? *** Images:...

Sonja, thursday 6-Jul-17 11 80
Arielle
My wedding date + british columbia
Arielle, On July 4, 2017 at 18:00

Our wedding date is set for August 26th, 2017, but due to finances may be set back until 2018.

Zoë, wednesday 5-Jul-17 1 66
Chelsea
Feeling down and upset
Chelsea, On June 16, 2017 at 16:49

For the past couple months I have been getting bullied at work by this one girl. I work at a group home and I work overnights so there is only 2 staff on during a shift. I work with 2 different girls...

Sonja, tuesday 4-Jul-17 11 205
Zoë
What flower bouquet would you choose?
Zoë, On June 23, 2017 at 06:47

Hi lovely brides-to-be! What flower bouquet style would you choose? START Pageant Bouquet Hand Tied Bouquet Nosegay Bouquet Cascading Bouquet *** pinterest

Sonja, tuesday 4-Jul-17 2 72
Zoë
Nosegay Bouquet
Zoë, On June 23, 2017 at 06:47

Hi everyone! Would you go for this style Bouquet? *** pinterest Follow >>Cascading Bouquet

Sonja, tuesday 4-Jul-17 9 84
Zoë
Cascading Bouquet
Zoë, On June 23, 2017 at 06:47

Hi everyone! Would you go for this style Bouquet? *** pinterest

Sonja, tuesday 4-Jul-17 11 104
Zoë
When should we send out our wedding invitations?
Zoë, On June 27, 2017 at 07:05

Hi everyone! Traditionally, invitations go out six to eight weeks before the wedding—that gives guests plenty of time to clear their schedules and make travel arrangements if they don't live in town....

Sonja, tuesday 4-Jul-17 10 144
Sonja
Attn: mature brides, 55 years and up
Sonja, On July 3, 2017 at 23:18

Are there any older brides, 55 years and up, on here? I'd be interested to hear what your wedding plans are.

Zoë, tuesday 4-Jul-17 1 65
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How to tell ppl your registered?
Bethany, On July 2, 2017 at 14:55

Hi ladies, this might seem like a basic question but I was just wondering how you tell ppl where your registered?? A few close ppl already asked me themselves but how do u get the word out there...

Zoë, monday 3-Jul-17 2 77
Teresa
Bridesmaid & groomsmen proposal
Teresa, On June 12, 2017 at 18:03

Hey y'all! So future hubby and I recently decided who we wanted to stand up(incld. flower girl & ring boy) with us on our special day. I'm super excited to ask them, but the only thing is, is that...

Bethany, saturday 1-Jul-17 6 335
Rachel
Bridesmaids gifts
Rachel, On March 9, 2017 at 22:36

Hey ladies! So I've been in a few weddings now and most of my girls don't love around where we are getting married and have to travel in and spend some cash to be here for our big day. I'm wondering...

Diandra, friday 30-Jun-17 5 128
Meghan
Bridesmaid proposals...
Meghan, On March 4, 2017 at 01:35

How many of you made or bought bridesmaid proposal gifts? Or plan to? Curious because I started a diy project to get tumblers, sunglasses and shirts all stamped with "bride tribe" and no one seems to...

Diandra, friday 30-Jun-17 25 390
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Proposal to friend
Bethany, On June 28, 2017 at 14:12

I posted months and months ago about how I fired my maid of honour cuz she wasn't interested enough. I hadn't asked anyone else to be my maid of honour cuz I was hurt and I decided I just wouldn't...

Diandra, friday 30-Jun-17 10 151
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Proposal gift for bridesmaid/groomsmen
Cynthia, On June 13, 2017 at 16:31

I was thinking of putting a box together filled with random gifts for bridesmaid/groomsmen for around $75-100 each person. I don't have the money to pay for their dresses/suits so I was...

Diandra, friday 30-Jun-17 2 79
Zoë
We're having an adults-only wedding (no kids).
Zoë, On June 27, 2017 at 07:05

Hi everyone! Address your invitations correctly—to each guest by name, not "and guest"—and guests should understand that the invite is meant for only those mentioned. If you find that some reply with...

Kayla, friday 30-Jun-17 11 145
Zoë
How many guests still didn't confirm?
Zoë, On June 28, 2017 at 07:05

Hello everyone! SHARE the amount of guest that haven't confirmed! *** pinterest

Daphne, friday 30-Jun-17 7 71
Zoë
When should we make the deadline for RSVPs?
Zoë, On June 27, 2017 at 07:05

Hi everyone! Make your RSVP date two to three weeks before your wedding date to allow enough time for you to get a final head count to the caterer (one week before) and to finalize your seating...

Jen, thursday 29-Jun-17 10 105
Zoë
Where do we include information about our wedding website?
Zoë, On June 27, 2017 at 07:05

Hi everyone! Your wedding website should be included on your save-the-date. If you'd like (or if you don't have save-the-dates), you can include the web address in the formal invitations with an...

Jen, thursday 29-Jun-17 7 243
Amanda
My wedding date + alberta
Amanda, On June 22, 2017 at 21:25

October 7,2017 Calgary Alberta

Kaytee, tuesday 27-Jun-17 2 70
Jen
Who normally plans the engagement party?
Jen, On June 10, 2017 at 00:52

Who does this? Is it weird if the bride and groom plan it? Who do you normally invite to it? Does it have to be fancy? We are honestly considering planning one of our own as we've had all of the fun...

Rekramer, tuesday 27-Jun-17 9 195
Brittany
It shouldn't have come to this.
Brittany, On June 20, 2017 at 18:43

In a previous post, I was urged to set up a gofundme page to support the cost of our wedding after an unexpected motor vehicle accident left me unable to work full time. My injuries have gotten worse,...

Laura, thursday 22-Jun-17 4 149

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