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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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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 10 606
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 10 248
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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 2 236
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 2 121
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 8 237
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 9 222 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 16 126
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 18 602
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 3 221 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 6 119
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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 24 518
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 5 661
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 16 224
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 24 567
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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-22 133
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 1,541
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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 96
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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 3 357
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 29 370
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 12 338 1
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Studio vs Outdoor Photography
Hank, On February 28, 2022 at 15:47

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...

Derek, thursday 10-Mar-22 10 653
Emilie
Where was you first trip together as a couple?
Emilie, On January 30, 2017 at 06:25

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...

Derek, thursday 10-Mar-22 68 385
Allison
Wedding Registry Help for Couples that Live Together
Allison, On March 1, 2022 at 00:18

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...

Allison, tuesday 8-Mar-22 21 1,132 1
Elizabeth
Feeling Sad About Turnout
Elizabeth, On February 20, 2022 at 20:10

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...

Allison, tuesday 8-Mar-22 6 323
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Engagement Photos
Amanda, On January 23, 2022 at 12:15

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...

Amanda, monday 7-Mar-22 37 886 2
Amanda
Videographer or not??
Amanda, On March 4, 2022 at 16:46

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...

Brooke, sunday 6-Mar-22 12 154 2
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Engagement party invites - Greetings Island
Michelle, On March 3, 2022 at 21:38

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...

Michelle, thursday 3-Mar-22 2 153
Abbie
Virtual Bridal Shower
Abbie, On February 19, 2022 at 22:45

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

Hank, tuesday 22-Feb-22 3 127
Tunisha
Show me - Proposal Photos
Tunisha, On February 3, 2022 at 00:07

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...

Tunisha, sunday 20-Feb-22 26 430 2
Liberty
Wedding Day Love Letters
Liberty, On February 14, 2022 at 17:32

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...

Liberty, saturday 19-Feb-22 15 589
Christine
Where are my February engaged brides to be at ?!
Christine, On February 18, 2022 at 23:19

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

Rayanne, saturday 19-Feb-22 6 151
Brittany
Do we need engagement photos?
Brittany, On February 18, 2022 at 07:01

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...

Carmel, friday 18-Feb-22 5 107

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