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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 24 142
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 5 151
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 16 122
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 24 200
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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 73
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 1,064
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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 87
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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 3 145
Shikhi
Food for vendors
Shikhi, On March 14, 2022 at 01:09

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,...

Rere, tuesday 15-Mar-22 10 203
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 29 315
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 12 299 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 10 228
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 68 362
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 21 692 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 6 223
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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 37 472 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 12 119 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 53
Lindsay
White Dress
Lindsay, On February 18, 2022 at 17:48

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...

Tunisha, sunday 27-Feb-22 24 170
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 62
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 26 195 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 15 154
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 99
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 92
Jessica
Wedding Invitation rsvp Card - Unknown Guest
Jessica, On February 12, 2022 at 22:43

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...

KELLY, thursday 17-Feb-22 7 232
Yuki
Family flying in
Yuki, On February 13, 2022 at 05:41

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...

Amanda, monday 14-Feb-22 8 75
Lizzy
Raffle ticket prize ideas?
Lizzy, On February 11, 2022 at 20:53

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...

Hank, monday 14-Feb-22 3 132
Jamie
i need some advice
Jamie, On February 9, 2022 at 14:57

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...

Jamie, thursday 10-Feb-22 5 117
Narissa
Planning Stress
Narissa, On February 7, 2022 at 21:40

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...

Amanda, wednesday 9-Feb-22 10 158
Liberty
What are you most looking forward to?
Liberty, On February 7, 2022 at 11:00

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...

Liberty, tuesday 8-Feb-22 11 97
Elizabeth
Wedding bands
Elizabeth, On January 23, 2022 at 08:53

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...

Malyssa, tuesday 1-Feb-22 10 199
Marissa
Moissanite in Edmonton
Marissa, On December 5, 2018 at 13:31

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...

Elizabeth, saturday 29-Jan-22 8 2,613

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