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So we were just notified that the hotel we are having our wedding at is being renovated. The renovation won’t affect the ballroom we have booked. But it will impact the common areas. Including the...

Who all thought of their wedding as they were growing up? Do you remember any of your plans from your childhood? Is there anything you are actually doing that you had dreamed about doing growing up?...

Hi ladies, Does anyone have recommendations for intimate elopement weddings in the Canmore and Banff areas with accommodation available for guests? I'm trying to stick to a budget less than...

What are your colours? How did you come up with your colour pallette? Did you always know what you wanted? Is it a seasonal thing? Anything special that sparked your choices? I need some inspiration!...

Happy Thanksgiving! It’s the time of year to state all that you are grateful for! During your planning, engagement what have you been thankful for? For me, it was all the people who were willing to...

So.... as you can see by the title - I have exactly one year until the big day! And of course, I've got some questions as to how far along I should be because I didn't think that I would wake up...

Just wondering how much you should be tipping for florist? Is it 15 percent?

Hi!!!! We are having an outdoor wedding we have arranged to have the big white tents they are 40X40. I am worried that they will not be big enough for my wedding of 110 people that 11 tables of 10,...

Hi everyone! we are torn between hosting our wedding on my fiancé’s family farm or renting a venue. What are your suggestions? Trying to keep the costs low and I heard venue costs are quite high but I...

We are Eloping in Banff in November then flying off to the Hard Rock Resort in Nuevo Vallarta. I was wondering if anyone had recommendations for a cool, active shoot photographer in that area. Want...

Hi all, I'm getting married next June, and I need some guidance about when to book vendors. We have the venue, commissioner, hair and makeup and photographer booked. My fiance thinks we should wait a...

Has anyone had to send letters notifying local police, health and fire departments of your wedding, in order to extend your liquor license to outdoor areas ? What exactly do you write in the letter ?

Our wedding venue is about 45 minutes from the city, and I assume our bridal party, parents, etc will want to crash nearby and not drive home. My fiance and I were in a bridal party a couple years ago...

Does anyone know of a site that carries realistic artificial flowers?

I love when weddings are different than the average traditional type of wedding! What is something you’re planning on doing or did at your wedding that was typically different than most!? It can be...

Hey everyone! So Im less than a year out and I was wondering how you guys planned your planning/ manage stress? Example, one task, one decision a week? All my vendors are booked, now its time to make...

I had posted here before about finding out the hotel we are having our wedding and reception was also hosting a hockey tournament the same weekend, and about how I was upset over that and the issues...

I am so discouraged looking for the right reception venue. April 2020 Looking for somewhere between Kananaskis- Lake Louise. It is so hard to find a location that "ticks all the boxes" your looking...

What are people’s thougts on them? Are you doing them? If you are/did what did you do, how much did you spend? Did anyone do a donation to a cause instead? Just looking for ideas.

How soon before the wedding do you find a florist??

Hi everyone! I just got engaged about 2 weeks ago and we're planning on getting married in September of 2019. I'm just wondering when we should start planning stuff, cause I know places and...

Hi everyone - my fiance and I need your help. We are trying to limit our guests to 80 people. However, we are unsure of how many people to actually invite as we are under the assumption that not 100%...

Was anyone else anxious and scared to asked their friends to be a bridesmaid? Honestly, I dont have many close friends. I have known my one friend for 4 years and the past 2 years we have gotten...

Hey everyone! Just wondering how much of your budget you're allocating to photography? I'm on the cusp of booking one and just need to know if what's she's charging is reasonable. The basic price fits...

Does anyone know of any site that sell realistic fake flowers? I can’t find the red I want anywhere so I thought I’d head to the internet

Has anyone researched or booked a dance floor cover? How much did it cost? Was installation and removal included? Is it worth it?

I want to do a lunch at my wedding because it will save us a whole lot of money. However, I am not sure how to create a timeline for that. My main concern is the photos. This would mean the time for...

How many hours is it best to have a photographer around for? 5? 7? 9? 12? And is 2 necessary or do people find 1 is adequate? Opinions please!!