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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 10 106
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 7 244
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
F
My wedding date is september 16, 2017 in alberta
Fran, On June 19, 2017 at 12:30

Hi all, Just curious how soon you took your dress in to be fitted. I am at 88 days and counting! Has anyone made their own wedding cake and if so, do you have any tips? Have a great day, Fran

Zoë, tuesday 20-Jun-17 1 39
L
My labels - ontario
Lyndsay, On June 18, 2017 at 17:08

I would love to use these labels on a seating chart mural!

Zoë, monday 19-Jun-17 1 48
Chelsea
My first bridal shower!
Chelsea, On June 12, 2017 at 16:22

This past Saturday I had my first bridal shower and it was amazing! Two of my bridesmaids threw it for me and they really put in a lot of work. For food they had two different sandwiches, fruit...

Erin, thursday 15-Jun-17 13 156
Lesley
Bachelorette hostess gifts
Lesley, On June 14, 2017 at 11:27

Hi there, My 4 friends and I are going camping next weekend for my bachelorette. We used to do it annually so I'm excited to resurrect it this year. They are generously covering everything for me. I...

Zoë, thursday 15-Jun-17 2 77
Laura
Invitations are here!!!!
Laura, On June 14, 2017 at 00:32

I am so excited words cannot describe! I love them so much!

Erin, wednesday 14-Jun-17 8 121
Simone
Engagement photos
Simone, On June 1, 2017 at 16:32

Hello everyone,For those who are planning or have already had their engagement photos done, which one is your favourite?

Laura, wednesday 14-Jun-17 12 182
Katryna
Wedding invites
Katryna, On June 6, 2017 at 20:56

Hey guys- how many months before your wedding did you send your wedding invites out???

Laura, wednesday 14-Jun-17 5 112
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Destination wedding invitations & dance/supper
Whitney, On June 13, 2017 at 20:57

Just a question what other couples have done. we are having a destination wedding in February in Mexico, we have it open to whoever wants to come. then we are having a dance & supper when we get...

Erin, wednesday 14-Jun-17 2 55
L
Just got our wedding license!
Lyz, On June 11, 2017 at 01:59

We are getting closer and closer and every purchase makes it feel more real. I can't wait to marry my best friend. Did anyone else take a "license selfie"?

Lyz, monday 12-Jun-17 13 111
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What to start planning first and when.
Victoria, On May 25, 2017 at 00:20

Hi I've been engaged for almost a year now and have finally decided on a wedding date for next Oct so I'm trying to figure out what to start planing first and when do I start. When is the best time to...

Victoria, sunday 11-Jun-17 7 102
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Do i have to invite them if i implied i will?
Anna, On June 6, 2017 at 23:39

I did not send save-the-dates to anyone. I work in a small office where most people I've known for over a year. I was talking to my coworkers about my wedding and mentioned I'll invite them all....

Laura, thursday 8-Jun-17 4 78
Laura
Help! bridal shower venue
Laura, On June 7, 2017 at 19:58

Hi friends, I need help looking for a bridal shower venue in the GTA. There will be approx 50 ladies and we're planning for June 2018. I'm having a hard time deciding where to do it. Any help would be...

Zoë, thursday 8-Jun-17 2 1,237
Amanda
My stress thermometer + 85 days
Amanda, On June 7, 2017 at 14:52

May as well play the game

Zoë, thursday 8-Jun-17 1 52
Samantha
5 mistakes people make when planning a wedding
Samantha, On June 4, 2017 at 09:55

Hello everyone! First and foremost congratulations on your upcoming wedding. I recently planned my own wedding while running my own wedding planning business! Despite having my own business I noted...

Zoë, wednesday 7-Jun-17 4 119
Marleau
My stress thermometer + 511
Marleau, On May 26, 2017 at 20:44

I have so much time yet I feel like I'm going to miss something haha.

Marleau, tuesday 6-Jun-17 2 64
Louise
My bridal shower
Louise, On June 4, 2017 at 15:08

Hey Lovely Brides to Be Yesterday was my bridal shower. My parents, MIL and girls did such a great job. I was definitely surprised and I am so happy with everything they created and planned. I think...

Louise, tuesday 6-Jun-17 14 166
Ashlyn
My labels + ontario
Ashlyn, On June 4, 2017 at 10:11

I will use the labels for party favours

Zoë, tuesday 6-Jun-17 1 45
Michelle
Engagement party?
Michelle, On June 4, 2017 at 17:43

Hi all, Fiance and I got engaged 2 weeks ago and the Wedding is in March 2018. We want to skip either the bridal shower/stag or the engagement party cause it seems like a lot in a small amount of...

Michelle, monday 5-Jun-17 6 90
Reona
Looking for inspirations!
Reona, On May 29, 2017 at 20:30

Hello lovely bride & groom to be-s, My fiancee and I are doing the engagement photo shoot in less than a month. We are not too sure what kind of poses would look natural. We just start laughing...

Donna, friday 2-Jun-17 21 186
Carina
Any cheap vintage decor rental recommendation?
Carina, On May 30, 2017 at 12:14

Hi, my wedding will be French garden style at a small banquet hall dinning room, I would like to have a low profile vintage & garden style of decor, do you guys have any cheap vintage decor rental...

Carina, thursday 1-Jun-17 6 85
Jordan
Where to start!!!
Jordan, On May 25, 2017 at 10:57

Hi All!! Just got engaged last week and I am SO EXCITED. I have ALWAYS been that girl who dreamed of this time. Wedding obsessed since I was just a little girl. I thought as soon as that ring was on...

Simone, tuesday 30-May-17 14 178
Anna
My stress thermometer + 40 days
Anna, On May 27, 2017 at 02:52

What stress thermometre am I?

Zoë, tuesday 30-May-17 1 52
Katherine
Flowers and honeymoon
Katherine, On May 13, 2017 at 22:50

Finally pulled the pin and ordered our flowers from Costco, unfortunately we went over budget... On the plus side Troy's dad offered us his cottage for our honeymoon so huge savings there... Two...

Katherine, friday 26-May-17 12 159
Sarah
My thermometer + 30 days!
Sarah, On May 25, 2017 at 21:54

One month until my big day! slowly starting to feel the stress creeping it's way up.

Zoë, friday 26-May-17 1 57
Amanda
My vendors + ontario
Amanda, On May 26, 2017 at 00:37

Wedding vendors Knights of columbus - rental hall + catering Vibrant Beauty Heritage weddings - officiant Photo Booth Place - giant photo booth Fresh Canadian Content - Videographer

Amanda, friday 26-May-17 2 66

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