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Hey everyone, my wedding is October 2023. I was wanting some input on how early is too early to host a stag and for. Because our wedding is near Halloween, I was wondering if hosting my stag and does...
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Hey everyone! I’ve been slowly putting together my bridal party gifts (to give just before the wedding as a thank-you) and I’m trying to figure out what else to put in. So far I’ve got cosmo mix,...
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Hey all! So in lieu of a stag and doe, me and my future husband decided to do a wedding raffle since it is a common thing to do in our area. His sister to put it all together for us which I am so...
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Wanted to check in on the May 2022 brides and grooms! How are you all feeling?! It feels soo crazy to think im getting married next month! Anyone else feel the same! We are also in the process of...
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Does anyone on here know if the bride is supposed to bring gifts for the bridesmaids at the bach party? Like who buys the team bride stuff?
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Hello brides, How many days left until your wedding? I have 125 days left until my wedding day!! Can’t wait!!! Feeling excited and anxious at the same time. My wedding is on August 4, 2022.
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I’m trying to put together our engagement photo outfits and this is what I’m thinking for the more dressy outfits. I love the dress that I am wearing but do you think that my fiancé’s shirt is too...
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Ok question.. who usually gets invited to your bridal shower? obviously moms, sisters and bridal party but do you generally invite aunts and cousins on both sides and some close friends?
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Are you giving gifts to the members of your wedding party? If so, what will you be gifting? Let's so them off so other brides can get ideas!! Since we only have one person standing up for each of us,...
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I love the whole “something old something new something borrowed something blue” tradition but I’m struggling to think of things for old and borrowed to use. My something new is going to be basically...
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Hello !! Only 11 days left before my wedding !! Feels unreal ! Any suggestions to deal with stress ? Any must do the week before ? Looking forward to reading your advice
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I finally dyed a few more of my flowers. It will take longer for this style because I had to put them on a wire before I dyed them. I'm loving the yellow! The clear sealer di keep my flowers from...
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Hello lovely people happy Wednesday My FMIL is pushing for me to have a bridal shower... the issue is I don't even know what the point of one is? Like do I invite some friends I was going to invite to...
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I’ve see a lot of TikTok’s about things brides wish they did on their wedding day. Anyone have any ideas to share?
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My FMIL is planning my bridal shower but I told her I would help out with games. For those who have had their bridal shower or have been to one recently what was your favourite games? I was thinking...
![Amanda](https://cdn0.weddingwire.ca/usr/0/5/9/1/utbp_700591.jpg?r=10141)
Hello beautiful people! How many days until everyone's wedding?! For my fiance and I, after postponing twice because of covid, we are finally less than 5 months away!!! It's really starting to feel...
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We will be having a smaller wedding so won’t be able to invite all of our family and friends. We would like to have a backyard engagement party where we are able to invite all of our family and...
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Hey all! How did you select your witnesses? Did you just go with your MOH/BM? Seems like it would be tough to pick between parents.
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Hi folks, Something that has been on my mind lately (as I have not much else to plan lol) is my bachelorette. Original I just said, lets go up to the mountains (we live in south AB) so would be easy...
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Hi Beautiful People!! Today is #NationalProposalDay When did you get engaged??!!!! Let's hear everyone's stories and share a picture of your ring!!! My fiance purposed to me December 25th 2017...
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With the current Covid-19 situation and the hassle of running a stag and doe, I'm wondering if anyone has tips for running a raffle? We're thinking of doing a classic booze raffle - nice cooler filled...
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For couples that are looking at Honeymoon destinations! Good news from the Federal government for anyone coming back into Canada "Starting April 1, vaccinated travelers won’t need to track down a...
Hi everyone! I have a question about a relationship. I am the bride and my wedding is in October of this year 2022. I have a very close friend (guy) whom I have dated in the past years and years ago...
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Hi Everyone, we are getting married during summers with an intimate guest list under 50 people. Please tell me what is the general rule or expectations around food for vendors such as photographer,...
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How did you ask your bridal party to participate in your wedding? Did you give them a gift? Arrange a coffee date? Give them a call? Did covid impact your plans? I just finished making gift boxes...
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OMG flowers are so overwhelming anyone have any guidance for how much I should be spending We have gone over budget on our venue so are trying to save some money in the flower department but I don't...
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What would you choose for an engagement or couples photos shoot? Would you rather be outside or in a studio? With outdoor photos, you can choose from a ton of different surroundings whether it be an...
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Hey future newlyweds! Let's continue these questions with our love stories! Will you honeymoon be your first trip together? Where was you first trip together as a couple? Next question >> Did he...
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Hello everyone! I'm curious how couples who have lived together for years - and therefore likely have all of the furnishings and home items they need - are handling their wedding registry? My mom is...
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Hi!! I'm getting married in June and I'm feeling a bit sad about our guest count. My fiance is from England and because of that a lot of his family cannot attend our wedding. We initially had a lot of...
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Have you and your fiance showed off the shots from your engagement photo shoot?! Have you sent one out as your Save The Date? Or are your engagement photos just for you and your fiance to enjoy?! I've...
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