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Kayla
Rehearsal Dinner Questions
Kayla, On April 27, 2022 at 15:46

Hello! Our Wedding is July 1st, 2022, it is coming soo quickly! I am kind of lost when it comes to the rehearsal dinner. To put it simply, what do I do?! My in-laws are covering dinner, we have a spot...

Kayla, wednesday 27-Apr-22 7 176
Liberty
one month Out!!
Liberty, On April 22, 2022 at 11:14

Omggg!!! I am one month out from my wedding!!! We have been planning for 16 months and can't believe there is only one month left! What advice can you give for a bride (and groom) one month out?! What...

Liberty, monday 25-Apr-22 6 110
Malyssa
Complimentary Engagement Shoot
Malyssa, On April 18, 2022 at 18:03

Hi all and happy Monday! Question for those of you who have a complimentary engagement shoot in your photography package (or those who have done this already)... When did you book your shoot? I know...

Dessa, sunday 24-Apr-22 12 140
Meghan
Bachelorette gifts
Meghan, On April 21, 2022 at 07:48

Is anyone here doing bachelorette gifts on top of day of wedding gifts for their bridesmaids? I’m seeing mixed reviews on if brides should be gifting something on their bachelorette weekend?

Liberty, thursday 21-Apr-22 10 108
Amanda
Invitations!
Amanda, On April 14, 2022 at 20:45

Hey Everyone! I just wanted to share with you guys the final product for my invites!! These were done at home through Gartner Studios website. We bought the invite package from Michaels. Two years of...

Stephanie, thursday 21-Apr-22 13 168
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Who is responsible to planning/ paying for stag & doe
Sarah, On April 14, 2022 at 15:01

Hey there, I was hoping to get some insight as to who is primarily responsible to booking, planning, and being financially responsible for the stage & doe.

Jenn, wednesday 20-Apr-22 5 209
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How early is early to host stag and doe?
Sarah, On April 13, 2022 at 09:58

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...

Rayanne, wednesday 20-Apr-22 3 399
Kathy
Uber?
Kathy, On April 17, 2022 at 12:35

Hi brides and grooms! We are having a small wedding and won't be needing a limo. Has anyone used an Uber to get to their wedding? It will be just me and my MOH. Thanks!!

Tunisha, tuesday 19-Apr-22 4 83
Jenny
Bridal party gifts
Jenny, On April 17, 2022 at 09:51

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,...

Hailey, monday 18-Apr-22 3 104 1
Heather
How should i sell our wedding raffle tickets?
Heather, On April 11, 2022 at 12:58

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...

Heather, monday 11-Apr-22 4 761
Liberty
May 2022 Brides & Grooms!
Liberty, On April 9, 2022 at 12:10

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...

Liberty, saturday 9-Apr-22 8 71
Ashley
Bachelorette Party
Ashley, On March 30, 2022 at 12:42

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?

BfDJcziMpWUT, saturday 9-Apr-22 10 215
Daily
The count down till wedding
Daily, On March 31, 2022 at 18:24

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.

Kara, wednesday 6-Apr-22 10 125
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Engagement photo outfits help!
Natalie, On April 5, 2022 at 10:23

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...

Hank, tuesday 5-Apr-22 2 80
Meghan
Bridal shower guests list
Meghan, On April 1, 2022 at 14:51

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?

Amanda, monday 4-Apr-22 2 54
Jenny
What is your “something borrowed” going to be?
Jenny, On March 23, 2022 at 02:49

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...

KELLY, monday 4-Apr-22 8 124
Laurence
Last few days
Laurence, On March 21, 2022 at 12:39

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

Maggnard-Smanta, monday 4-Apr-22 9 171 1
Rayanne
Ok down to 74 days and counting....how about you?
Rayanne, On March 28, 2022 at 14:53

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...

Rayanne, monday 4-Apr-22 16 116
Hailey
Bridal shower ideas/thoughts !
Hailey, On March 30, 2022 at 22:39

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...

Jenn, friday 1-Apr-22 18 180
Andrea
What is something you did at your wedding?
Andrea, On March 23, 2022 at 23:54

I’ve see a lot of TikTok’s about things brides wish they did on their wedding day. Anyone have any ideas to share?

Olivia, thursday 31-Mar-22 3 124 1
Liberty
Bridal Shower Games
Liberty, On March 29, 2022 at 21:27

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...

Eryn, wednesday 30-Mar-22 6 73
Amanda
Countdown!
Amanda, On March 26, 2022 at 12:32

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...

Amanda, monday 28-Mar-22 24 142
Stephanie
Larger engagement party, smaller wedding
Stephanie, On March 25, 2022 at 15:08

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...

Stephanie, friday 25-Mar-22 5 112
Abbie
Choosing your Witness
Abbie, On March 23, 2022 at 15:41

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.

Rayanne, friday 25-Mar-22 16 119
Malyssa
Bachelorette Ideas
Malyssa, On March 17, 2022 at 13:30

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...

KELLY, sunday 20-Mar-22 24 194
Amanda
March 20th is National Proposal Day!
Amanda, On March 20, 2022 at 12:12

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...

Amanda, sunday 20-Mar-22 73
Lindsey
How to Organize a Raffle instead of Stag and Doe
Lindsey, On March 16, 2022 at 14:16

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...

Hank, saturday 19-Mar-22 4 973
Amanda
Canada will scrap pre-arrival Covid testing rule for vaccinated travelers April 1st 2022
Amanda, On March 17, 2022 at 14:17

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...

Amanda, saturday 19-Mar-22 8 87
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Am i being Self-centered and Overthinking or is my Gut right?
Ruby, On March 15, 2022 at 14:29

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...

Rayanne, tuesday 15-Mar-22 3 140
Shikhi
Food for vendors
Shikhi, On March 14, 2022 at 01:09

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,...

Rere, tuesday 15-Mar-22 10 201
Lissa
Bridal party proposal
Lissa, On February 28, 2022 at 00:01

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...

Vinod, saturday 12-Mar-22 29 311
Amy
flower help
Amy, On February 21, 2022 at 12:54

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...

Stephanie, saturday 12-Mar-22 12 299 1

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