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Invitations
Lisa, On November 7, 2022 at 22:35

Hi everyone I’m new here may I ask how everyone got their guest address to mail out invites? And did you include the wedding website to rsvp on the invites?

Derek, wednesday 7-Dec-22 9 90
Madison
Help!
Madison, On October 4, 2022 at 16:28

Hey! I’m from Alberta (more specifically Edmonton) and I’m looking for some friends that I can rant to about how stressful this whole wedding planning is 😂🤦‍♀️ Let’s get to know each other! How long...

Derek, wednesday 7-Dec-22 11 125
Amanda
What does your guest list look like?!
Amanda, On November 8, 2022 at 21:59

Are you hosting a huge bash or a more intimate celebration? Are your invites going to mainly friends, or family? How did you decide on the number of guests? My husband and I only chose close friends...

Derek, wednesday 7-Dec-22 28 266
Alanna
Destination wedding travel insurance
Alanna, On July 30, 2020 at 09:04

Hello guys! Our wedding is set for end of August 2021 in Italy. I am worried that by that time, covid might still be crashing the party and that us and my family won’t be able to travel there... So, I...

Alanna, friday 2-Dec-22 5 393
Katie
Baking your own cake
Katie, On November 12, 2022 at 19:34

Anyone who knows me knows I love to bake. Wedding cakes are expensive and my partner and I just want a single tier to eat together. Our guests will have a different dessert. Has anyone baked their own...

Joy, friday 25-Nov-22 4 79 1
Oliva
Dry weddings ?
Oliva, On November 9, 2022 at 17:16

Has anyone had a dry wedding ?

Joy, friday 25-Nov-22 8 123 1
Adriana
Facility fee ... gratuity
Adriana, On November 10, 2022 at 13:30

Hi all I'm just trying to figure out if I need to budget for a gratuity or not since my venue is charging a 17% facility fee. Is this just another name for gratuity in the wedding world?? TIA

Linda, tuesday 22-Nov-22 5 186 1
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Body insecurities
Corinne, On October 28, 2022 at 21:52

I just went to try on dresses for our Sept 30, 2023 wedding and I cried, and am still crying. I've never been so upset with my body until today. At least I have time to lose weight, but it feels so...

Linda, tuesday 22-Nov-22 10 167 1
Stevie
Little Planning Wins
Stevie, On October 22, 2022 at 07:55

Hi Friends, I know wedding planning is a LOT - let’s share some of our little (or big) wins or milestones that we’ve recently reached. Yesterday, my fiancée and I both said yes to our dream dresses...

Rebecca, tuesday 22-Nov-22 12 143 2
Jessica
Guest list struggles & save the dates - looking for suggestions!!
Jessica, On November 7, 2022 at 10:21

So we have a fairly tight guest list, there will be 100 people max at our wedding, including ourselves and the wedding party. We wanted something more intimate so that we aren't feeling pulled in...

Belle, thursday 17-Nov-22 16 206
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Flower décor or something else?
Carine, On October 4, 2022 at 10:39

Did you choose the traditional flower or did you go the unique route? Since our wedding is closer to Fall and October we decided to do pumpkins and lanterns, for my bouquet and the girls, more...

Carine, tuesday 15-Nov-22 12 97
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Help! Trying to figure out what to do for speeches
Derek, On September 3, 2022 at 01:17

Our wedding is just over 3 weeks away. We had an original plan to have speeches from family members of both sides welcoming the bride & groom to their respective families, but that plan has fallen...

Smith, sunday 13-Nov-22 7 81 1
Kate
Rsvps - via mail or online?
Kate, On January 27, 2022 at 13:58

Hi! Are you guys including RSVP cards in your invites to mail back or utilizing an online system? We are using The Knot for our wedding website, but I haven’t figured out how to upload our gystlist...

Smith, saturday 12-Nov-22 21 194 1
Rebecca
Pushing Up "i Do!"
Rebecca, On October 7, 2022 at 07:24

Has anyone else in here ever pushed up their wedding due to a family emergency? Or simply because you wanted to? My mother's cancer has become terminal so my fiance and I made the decision to push up...

Smith, saturday 12-Nov-22 5 91 2
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How long to give a coordinator time to reply
Carla, On November 8, 2022 at 12:15

Hello What is the general rule for time to allow a coordinator to reply to your emails about booking your wedding date. Thanks

Smith, saturday 12-Nov-22 8 75 1
Jenn
Budget Question/opinion
Jenn, On October 4, 2021 at 15:25

Hey Everyone, After 3ish years of being engaged, and having to postpone planning due to layoffs, non-payment from employers, and of course, COVID, I have slowly started to get back into the swing of...

Smith, saturday 12-Nov-22 10 232 1
Chantal
Timeline Advice
Chantal, On October 3, 2022 at 12:17

Hello! We are getting married in August 2023 and I am trying to come up with a rough timeline for the day. The ceremony and reception are at the same venue and pictures will be able to take place at...

Vinod, thursday 10-Nov-22 7 108 1
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Are items a must in your photos?
Carine, On October 7, 2022 at 14:08

I was seeing pictures of wedding items and was wondering if that was a decision, a recommendation or just something your photographer took as a spare? Is this a must have on your list, do you regret...

Carine, thursday 10-Nov-22 21 138
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Farm wedding Cost?
Caileigh, On November 4, 2022 at 14:24

Curious if anyone would share info about their wedding costs on a family farm? Much appreciated! We are thinking 80 people. Open to a buffet etc. This would be around Cobourg/Peterborough area. We are...

Vinod, wednesday 9-Nov-22 1 49 1
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Wedding hashtag helpppp please
Arpana, On November 6, 2022 at 10:57

I really need a hashtag yallll, pls help!!! M: Joshua ChabraF: Arpana Ruth Swamy I'm a speech therapist and he's a pilot.

Vinod, wednesday 9-Nov-22 3 53
Lindsay
dress fitting Alert!!
Lindsay, On November 4, 2022 at 09:28

I am looking for a good shape wear to try on wedding dresses with! Any suggestions? I would LOVE advice because taking off the whole dress to remove the shape wear is a hassle! help!

Lindsey, sunday 6-Nov-22 9 125
Jillian
Website for Quality Thank You Cards
Jillian, On October 18, 2022 at 10:26

Any recommendations on where to order thank you cards that are good quality and not a grainy photo? Thanks!

MaeganthoroON, friday 4-Nov-22 7 102
Lindsay
booked :)
Lindsay, On October 27, 2022 at 10:07

Just booked Nottawasaga Resort 2023 couldn't be more excited!

Vinod, friday 4-Nov-22 13 85
Julie
Order of Events Wording
Julie, On November 1, 2022 at 14:35

Wondering who is posting an Order of Events for their day? Do you plan on keep it simple or a little silly?

Alyx, thursday 3-Nov-22 9 104
Katie
Zazzle invitations
Katie, On November 1, 2022 at 17:44

Hi everyone! I know zazzle always has deals. They currently have 50% off. My wedding isn’t until June 2023, and wouldn’t be sending until March. What are the odds a 50% off sale would happen again...

KELLY, thursday 3-Nov-22 5 105
Madison
Wedding arch
Madison, On October 17, 2022 at 21:18

Hiiii friends! You guys are all so amazing. I wondering if anyone has any suggestions on what to do for a wedding arch that is cheap and looks good or if someone from Edmonton has a good place they...

Vinod, thursday 3-Nov-22 6 101 1
Elizabeth12
Day of coordinator
Elizabeth12, On October 29, 2022 at 09:48

What's everyone's thoughts on hiring a day of coordinator? I'm having 50 guest, so not a lot. Thinking about hiring a coordinator but getting quotes of $900 and up. This would push our budget...

Lily, wednesday 2-Nov-22 9 110
Melissa
Dusk/evening weddings??
Melissa, On October 29, 2022 at 02:25

My fiance and I are planning on doing an evening wedding in October of 2023! The idea of an entire day of wedding made me feel so overwhelmed. The thought of getting up super early to get ready for a...

Melissa, tuesday 1-Nov-22 11 122 1
Melissa
Hot take: No bar
Melissa, On October 29, 2022 at 22:20

So for our wedding (Oct 2023) we're doing no bar. We're going to have white and red wine available at the tables but no alcohol service beyond that. I don't drink at all, my fiance and I definitely...

Malyssa, tuesday 1-Nov-22 9 107
Amanda
Sticker Shock
Amanda, On October 25, 2022 at 12:12

Hello Everyone! Was there a vendor or even a venue that you absolutely loved but were completely shocked and taken back by for the price? My husband and I were completely shocked with how pricey some...

Vinod, monday 31-Oct-22 14 166
Erica
Save the date vs wedding invitations
Erica, On October 26, 2022 at 01:04

Hi there! I am newly engaged, and am entering the world of wedding planning! Can anyone explain to me the difference between sending out “save the dates” and “wedding invitations”. When do you send...

Vinod, monday 31-Oct-22 8 223
Robyn
What "number" is your wedding date?
Robyn, On April 23, 2019 at 17:53

I dabble in astrology and numerology, so of course, the first thing I did when I settled on a wedding date was figure out what the numerological meaning was. I don't believe in it 100%... but I'm also...

Olaf, tuesday 25-Oct-22 40 2,305

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