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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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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
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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 47
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 12 176
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
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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 1,235
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
Simone
Wedding social - post report
Simone, On May 23, 2017 at 20:45

Hi Everyone,Wedding Social I'm back with an update. I am happy to say that we have a great turnout and had our guests leaving the night feeling great! Prior to the wedding social we had some minor...

Simone, thursday 25-May-17 6 145
Melissa
Lacking a bridesmaid
Melissa, On May 12, 2017 at 23:57

I am getting married on July 7 of this year which is pretty much only 2 months away. I have 9 bridesmaids. 8 of these bridesmaids have agreed to and known their role since February of 2016. My issue I...

Melissa, thursday 25-May-17 17 347
Brittany
Bridal shower attire
Brittany, On May 22, 2017 at 22:28

I am currently considering purchasing a new dress for my bridal shower... is it okay to not wear white? My bridesmaid said if I don't wear white then she will... the dress she wants to wear is...

Brittany, wednesday 24-May-17 10 164
Rekramer
Season selection
Rekramer, On May 17, 2017 at 11:02

Does anyone have any photos of wineries in the St. Catharines area in the month of November that they would be willing to share? Or the town of Stratford in the month of November? I'm trying to get a...

Rekramer, tuesday 23-May-17 2 65
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Bridal shower who throws it? to have one or not? when?
Chris, On May 18, 2017 at 06:15

My mother is not throwing me a shower as she lives in a different city nor does not want to drive 5 hours to attend one. My MOH and Bridesmaid both indicated they do not have time to plan one and...

Kate, tuesday 23-May-17 6 174
Jessica
Bachelorette?
Jessica, On May 15, 2017 at 20:40

Who's having a bachelorette or had one? I was thinking of a small spa day with the girls since I've sort of grown tired of the bar scene, any other unique suggestions for a girl who hates going out to...

Lisa, sunday 21-May-17 17 185
Jessica
Bridal shower
Jessica, On May 16, 2017 at 12:11

My MoH is wondering who I want at my bridal shower, and I really don't know! Am I supposed to invite the women from both sides? is it only women who are invited to wedding that I ask to attend? Advice...

Kacy, wednesday 17-May-17 6 171

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