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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...

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...

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.

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...
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...


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...
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...

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,...

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...


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...
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...


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...


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...

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...
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...





Hi everyone! I am struggling to decide if I want to hire a cinematographer for our September wedding, however, I can't seem to justify spending an outrageous amount of money on a video that in the end...
Has anyone used greetings island to send virtual invites and track RSVPs? Wondering if I will actually be able to send the invites to everyone and track the RSVPs for about 40 people with a free...

Hey everyone! I have a question, would it be ok to wear a short white dress to a engagement photo shoot? Reason why I’m asking is I saw this beautiful white dress at David’s Bridal in Langley and I...


Has anyone here done a virtual bridal shower? I’d love to hear any tips for keeping everyone engaged and any game ideas ☺️

Hello beautiful people, How are y’all doing? How was your proposal? Show us the photos!! Mine was very simple and lovely. My mum is a cook and wanted to compare the cost of cooking versus buying food...





My fiance and I are doing a first look and have decided to read each other letters during our first look instead of writing our own vows for the ceremony. I even made 2 sets of custom notebooks for...

Absolutely over the moon right now!!! When are you starting to plan your weddings ?!


Our wedding is in July this year (2022). We weren't planning on doing engagement photos since we couldn't find a use for them. We are planning on sending email save the dates by the end of this month...

We’re in the part of the planning process where we’re almost at the deadline for guests to respond with their RSVP card. My fiancé and I received an RSVP card back with a name on it of someone who...

So most of my family lives next Provence over from me I’m not sure when I invite them if I am supposed to pay part or all of transportation and hotel stay as the bride and groom do we pay all half or...

Hey everyone! We're starting to plan our engagement party in Ontario, and we're trying to think of good prize ideas. The tricky part is most of my fiancé's family lives in 3 different provinces, so...

Advice We have decided to go ahead and do just a ceremony at a local beach with just immediate family instead of a backyard wedding at my parent's place with friends and family. We will plan the...

I am just under 9 months away from my wedding date and I have felt no stress throughout the planning process. I have the majority of my vendors booked, with the exception of a couple big ones like my...

Let's talk about what you are most looking forward to on your wedding day! My wedding is now only 104 days away! I'm stressed and excited!! I'm most looking forward to our first look! A first look is...

Hi everyone! I’m 5.5 months out until the big day (July 9) and my FH and I have been going back and forth on when we should go for our wedding bands. When is it the right time to go? I was thinking...

Considering a diamond alternative? I wanted to share my thoughts and findings on moissanite, as I spent years researching and still came up relatively short for the Edmonton area. 1. What is...