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Has anyone used fake flowers for their bouquets or centerpieces? We are having a winter wedding and want photos taken outside, so my main concern is that the real flowers may wilt rather quickly. This...

Question... Do you need to send invites to the wedding party?

Hey girls, i’m getting maid july 25 2020 our theme is Xhristmas is July but the colour theme is moreno burgundy and white!! i’m not getting a planner which means i got to do this ALL ON MY OWN!...

How do you know you are making the right choice for invites. What's proper ettiqute?.

I am feeling more than frustrated with our Wedding Invitations. Ever since my Mom gave the deposit, there has been a big lack of communication. We ordered our invitations on Dec 6 & we're still...

Warning, venting ahead! A little context - I'm working full time, going to grad school and my fiancé proposed in October. We're getting married September 29th. I have two weeks off between grad school...

Hey ladies, I have one of those venting feelings today, just need to get some stuff off my chest. For context - One of my bridesmaids is also getting married this year, and I'm in her wedding party....

Hey lovely WW community. One to save some postage and printing costs money, I want to put my ceremony and reception info on 1 invitation. they are at different locations. and not right after the...

Hey lovely WW people! and congrats and welcome to our newest members! This community is an awesome one with lots of great advice and help! But onto some serious business. AKA ALL THE FEELS I want to...

I love to cook. At family gathering I love to bring food. As I think of the food for our reception I think of all the possible dishes that I could serve. But that is so much work. Has anyone planned a...

Long story short : For my 18th bday, my parents asked me to invite all my friends and they would be covering dinner/booze for the table at my favorite restaurant. Though over 15 people confirmed their...

Hi all! My fiance and I are toying with the idea of not having a sit down dinner. Instead we could have many courses served throughout the night (essentially continuous food availability) and having...

Hi Ladies, for anyone who has recently got engaged, congratulations and welcome to the wedding wire community! I hope you find these discussions useful, I sure have since getting engaged! I want to...

So I am getting married in Alberta, but my whole family is in New Brunswick. When I visited this past summer, I gave them all save the dates so if they wanted to come, they had over a year's notice to...

Hey all! Am I the only one who has second guessed everything? Like nothing about this wedding we're planning feels right to me. It feels so forced from the colours to the guest list and even the date....

If you could upgrade just one reception extra, which would it be? Would you upgrade your chairs, add (or upgrade) chargers, or spring for some superior champagne?? Chairs? Photo from Western Trent...

Hi everyone, I'm getting married about 20 min outside of canmore at camp chief hector. Most of my guest are staying at stoney naktota hotel and I'm looking for the most cost effective way to plan...

I know I will have my cell phone with me while getting ready just in case although I have a day of coordinator who will be dealing with any issues that arise. What is everyone doing in terms of how...

Merry Christmas everyone! I just got engaged and my fiancée and I are new to the wedding game. We are thinking in a hall, but what is reasonable budget for a wedding of 150 people? Thanks so much!...

Has anyone experienced his situation, I asked a close friend to be my MOH and she was thrilled, very helpful at the beginning. Now since another friend got engaged my MOH has no time for me, hardly...

How do you politely just ask for cash? We don't need any new material items and I feel bad asking people to contribute to my honeymoon.

What is the deal with tipping? Which Vendors do you opt out of a tip...? Which vendors do you ALWAYS tip?

I’m looking for restaurant recommendations for a nice after ceremony dinner. It will be for no more than 20 ppl, and very low key. Hoping to find a nice place with either a private room (no extra...

Hey all, I just found out some great news a few days ago and I'm so excited! Hubby and I are paying out of pocket for the wedding, so we buy things when we can afford them. As we get closer it gets a...

OH MY LANTA IT'S ONLY 16 DAYS TIL I SAY I DO!! Literally this moment in 16 days, we'll be getting into the limo to go for our photos, and our first look as bride and groom! I picked up my wedding...

Has anyone bought bridesmaids dresses through CocoMelody? I found a couple that I love and the prices are amazing, but I’m scared to buy online. My wedding is in September and I’m nervous about them...