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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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Olivia
Any thoughts on premarital counselling?
Olivia, On June 30, 2016 at 17:18

Premarital counselling is not required where we are getting married, but my mom and grandma told me about their experience doing their premarital course at church. I know it might be old fashioned but...

Emilie, thursday 12-Jan-17 8 78
Emilie
Was his proposal a surprise?
Emilie, On October 13, 2016 at 18:05

Hi wonderful brides-to-be You might have waited years, or expected him to propose at a different moment, or you might have planned it together from the start... Was his proposal a surprise? How was...

Emilie, thursday 12-Jan-17 11 87
Emilie
Name 3 things you and your FH have in common
Emilie, On December 15, 2016 at 16:05

Hey brides-to-be You might think differently on certain things but have much more in common Name 3 things you and your FH have in common Image: Pinterest

Emilie, thursday 12-Jan-17 11 99
Kimberley
Rsvp question
Kimberley, On January 6, 2017 at 14:34

Hi everyone! My invitations went out mid December requesting RSVP's by mid Jan and I'm wondering is it normal for people to RSVP at the last minute? We only have one out of 6 couples so far...

Kimberley, thursday 12-Jan-17 8 217
Eartha
Wedding nightmare
Eartha, On January 6, 2017 at 09:37

Hello all, Happy new year! I hope all your wedding planning is going smoothly. =] So I just had my first official wedding nightmare last night, I woke up and was freaking out as it turned out the RSVP...

Shannon, wednesday 11-Jan-17 9 152
Emilie
What was your favourite moment with your FH / FW over the holidays?
Emilie, On January 10, 2017 at 19:05

Hey future brides and grooms! I hope you had a great time over the holidays and feel your heart warming up when thinking about the moments you spent this season with your loved ones What was your...

Simone, wednesday 11-Jan-17 4 43
Emilie
Share your ideas for your Jack and Jill!
Emilie, On January 11, 2017 at 07:05

Hey Canadian brides and grooms! You may call it Jack and Jill, Stag and Doe or wedding social... the idea is to host an event and do some fundraising to contribute to your wedding expenses! Who is...

Chelsea, wednesday 11-Jan-17 1 109
Emilie
Wedding Horoscope: When did you get engaged?
Emilie, On November 7, 2016 at 06:05

Hi lovely wives-to-be The day and month you got engaged might mean more than your expected... When did you get engaged? What's your engagement sign? Aries Engagement >> March 21st - April 19th...

Simone, monday 9-Jan-17 32 474
Brittany
Paying off the wedding
Brittany, On January 5, 2017 at 22:55

So, my wedding was planned in 2 weeks, but now I'm dealing with the stress of how to pay for it all. I know we will be able to pay it off, but I'd rather pay for it sooner rather than later. We have...

Brittany, sunday 8-Jan-17 16 207
Jon&brandi
Wedding in the states
Jon&brandi, On January 4, 2017 at 19:08

Looking for advice on our wedding in the States, mostly related to Marriage Licenses and info the bride may need for changing her name on documentation, that sort of thing. Is there a recommended...

Jon&brandi, thursday 5-Jan-17 4 75
María
Where did you go for your first date?
María, On January 3, 2017 at 15:05

Hi future brides Let's go back in time and talk about our first dates ! Where did you go for your first date? How pick the place?

Katherine, wednesday 4-Jan-17 16 116
Emilie
Wedding Rings. Gold or Silver ?
Emilie, On December 20, 2016 at 09:40

Hey brides and grooms! Have you already chosen your wedding rings? Which metal did you choose? Gold or Silver? A. Gold B. Silver I can't wait to see which ones you chose for your wedding ! ...

Katherine, wednesday 4-Jan-17 21 286
María
Do your co workers know you are getting married?
María, On January 4, 2017 at 11:05

Faboulous brides, Are you wearing your engagement ring for work? Do your co workers know you are getting married?

Katherine, wednesday 4-Jan-17 7 227
Emilie
What is your favourite winter proposal?
Emilie, On December 14, 2016 at 12:05

Hi lovely ladies Which of these proposal ideas is your favourite? 1. Propose on Christmas Day or NYE 2. Written in the snow 4. Suprise gift! 3. Horse-drawn sleigh 5. Warm drink Which one is your...

Rory, wednesday 4-Jan-17 9 100
Mackenzie
How to pick the right photographer
Mackenzie, On January 3, 2017 at 13:57

My Fiancé and I are working on choosing a photographer for our engagement photos. It's important to me that our engagement and wedding photos not be taken in the same location as I would like some...

María, wednesday 4-Jan-17 4 116
Simone
Wedding social prizes part one!
Simone, On December 27, 2016 at 00:26

Hi everyone, today was the day I sent out requests to different companies to request silent auction prizes for our wedding social in May. I had to send them either an email with a voided social ticket...

Trevor, wednesday 4-Jan-17 15 311
Amanda
Bridal shower..
Amanda, On December 28, 2016 at 18:05

I kinda want a bridal shower.. how do I bring this up? Do in plan my own or do one of my bridesmaids? Are men invited aswell or is it just women? Is it tacky to plan your own bridal shower? Can...

Tiffany, wednesday 4-Jan-17 9 287
Shaylyn
How did you deal with moving away?
Shaylyn, On January 3, 2017 at 19:23

I moved three provinces away to live in my fiance's hometown to be near his family. We'll be getting married within a few hours from the hometown, and now we have plans to move away after the wedding....

Valerie, wednesday 4-Jan-17 1 55
María
How many days left until your wedding?
María, On December 20, 2016 at 08:05

Brides, I want to know a lot about your weddings, but let's start by the beginning! Your wedding date. How many days letf until your wedding? **** Image: Pinterest

Teia, wednesday 4-Jan-17 35 272
Emilie
8 holiday engagement pictures
Emilie, On December 6, 2016 at 14:05

Hi lovely soon-to-weds The holidays will make a beautiful decor for your engagement pictures! They can even be perfect for your save the dates! Which idea do you like best? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8....

Teia, wednesday 4-Jan-17 10 109
Jayson
Relationship with in laws
Jayson, On December 31, 2016 at 14:43

Hello.. I was just curious what's your relationship like with your in laws is it good, bad, just okay? Don't have the best relationship with my in laws to be but any experiences?

Shaylyn, tuesday 3-Jan-17 21 223
Katherine
Dress fittings
Katherine, On January 2, 2017 at 13:44

Has anyone arranged dress fittings yet? The store where I got my dress estimated that alterations would be minimal and suggested that one fitting 8 weeks before wedding would be enough... I booked 10...

Natasha, tuesday 3-Jan-17 8 139
Katherine
Wedding licence & registration time?
Katherine, On December 31, 2016 at 11:31

Hi all, I've recently come to the realisation after some research that there is way too much wait time after you get married for the marriage certificate. The reason why this is a big issue for me is...

Samtam, tuesday 3-Jan-17 8 168
Samtam
Tbt- first christmas
Samtam, On December 22, 2016 at 18:51

Hello ye merry gentlemen and maids! It's Throwback Thursday and as we have Christmas coming up this weekend, I thought it would be fun to post pics from your first Christmas together! (Or Hanukkah or...

María, tuesday 3-Jan-17 12 99
María
From 1 to 10, how introvert or shy are you?
María, On January 2, 2017 at 19:05

Night, night WW Canada Weddings can be a stressful, overwhelming time for anyone, but particularly for brides and grooms who identify as introverts. From 1 to 10, how introvert ar shy are you? ***...

Chelsea, tuesday 3-Jan-17 4 78
Emilie
Choosing your Wedding Bands: Together or Separately?
Emilie, On December 12, 2016 at 10:05

Hi future newlyweds Did you choose your wedding bands together or separately? Image: Pinterest

Synthyche, monday 2-Jan-17 7 83
María
Share your best 2016 couple moment!
María, On December 30, 2016 at 14:05

Hi lovely ladies This year is about to end and Im sure you have so many 2016 couple moments, but wich one was you best! Mine was definitly getting married Shere the picture of your best 2016 couple...

Samtam, sunday 1-Jan-17 3 55
Danicathea
Jack and jill
Danicathea, On December 29, 2016 at 05:46

Hi Everyone, We are looking to be married in July and currently just trying to determine what to spend on the Jack and Jill rental space. We live in the Durham area and need a space to fit 150...

María, friday 30-Dec-16 3 112
Angel
Photo rights - digital and otherwise
Angel, On December 28, 2016 at 16:57

Hi all I'm hunting for a photographer right now, and just interviewed my first one. One issue I'm concerned with is who owns the photos afterward. Neither my fiance nor myself are very comfortable...

Valerie, wednesday 28-Dec-16 6 78
María
How did you meet you FH?
María, On December 23, 2016 at 07:05

Lovely brides Behind every wedding there's a wonderfull love story, that starts with minute you meet your other half. And suddenly all the love songs are about him How did you meet you FH? *** Images:...

Natasha, wednesday 28-Dec-16 7 52
Emilie
How was your proposal?
Emilie, On November 28, 2016 at 07:05

Hey future bride This is the moment we've all been dying to hear from your love movie!! Was it a complete suprise when he proposed? Had he been planning it for a long time? How was your proposal?...

Melanie, monday 26-Dec-16 13 113
Emilie
Did your parents like him/her right away?
Emilie, On November 28, 2016 at 07:04

If your love story was to be a movie ... There is definitely that moment when he met your parents! What was their reactions? Did your parents like him/her right away? Continue here >> What do...

Melanie, monday 26-Dec-16 17 128

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