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Victoria
Keeping my Last Name
Victoria, On December 15, 2017 at 12:58

Has anyone who has done so run into problems? There's a solid zero % chance I am changing my last name, but just wanted to be prepared for anything I encounter in the future!

Courtney, tuesday 19-Dec-17 15 150
Alexa
diy Photo Booth
Alexa, On December 8, 2017 at 14:18

Hi everyone - hope your planning is going well! I really wanted to order an open air photo booth for our wedding reception but sadly it is not in our budget. Has anyone done a DIY Photo booth? Do you...

Holly, tuesday 19-Dec-17 16 156
Larissa Lauzon
Planning question
Larissa Lauzon, On December 15, 2017 at 03:47

Hey, so I have a question. Has anyone started their guest list, bought their dress, and had general planning done, then decided screw this let's just go down to the courthouse? Oh and actually do it?...

Amanda, tuesday 19-Dec-17 27 207
Kaite
Budget
Kaite, On November 29, 2017 at 19:03

Hey everyone I'm getting married on Aug 24, 2019 and I'm completely inexperienced with anything to do with wedding. I was wondering if 10,000 is a realistic budget for a 100 people wedding if we plan...

Michelle, tuesday 19-Dec-17 15 302
Zoë
The Fight: Mom wants to take over the wedding.
Zoë, On June 9, 2017 at 07:05

Hello everyone! The first fight.. When you first started planning your day, Mom was all whatever you want. Before long, she was calling daily with flower ideas, emailing links of venues and...

Stephanie, tuesday 19-Dec-17 8 109
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Outside Wedding Ceremony, Help!
Nikki, On December 19, 2017 at 14:09

Hello my Saskatchewan people! I'm in a bit of a pinch. A plan fell through and I'm trying to find a park that I could have my wedding ceremony. The reception is in Craven, and I'm hoping to find a...

Nikki, tuesday 19-Dec-17 41
Lynnie
RSVP Tips and Tricks!
Lynnie, On December 1, 2017 at 10:30

Share your best RSVP tips and tricks! Did you include the line "___ seats reserved in your honor"? Did you number the back of your RSVP cards in invisible ink? Did you write in your guests names for...

Stephanie, tuesday 19-Dec-17 15 203 1
Shaina
Anxiety and Planning...
Shaina, On December 1, 2017 at 17:41

I am having some pretty bad anxiety about my wedding, which is over a year away... I guess it's because I don't like to be the center of attention and people fussing over me etc., and thinking about...

Vinod, tuesday 19-Dec-17 17 201
Shaina
Cake or Something Else?
Shaina, On December 1, 2017 at 18:16

I'm not big into cake (unless it's a very, very moist -sorry, I know people hate that word, lol- chocolate CUPcake, lmao) so I don't really want to spend a crazy amount on a cake. I was thinking maybe...

Vinod, tuesday 19-Dec-17 32 203
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Destination elopement
Fiona, On December 15, 2017 at 11:18

Has anyone just eloped at a beautiful Mexican resort? I’ve contacted a few of my fave all inclusives but it seems they send out a prepackaged email showcasing their wedding packages but they are all...

Ashley, tuesday 19-Dec-17 1 65
Joey
What is the strangest thing you've been asked about your wedding?
Joey, On December 5, 2017 at 08:05

People can get a little nosey when they know you're planning a wedding. It's kinda sweet! They're excited for you! But of course this can lead to some awkward situations, and lots of probing...

Vinod, monday 18-Dec-17 20 214
Jodi
moh Pregnant!!
Jodi, On December 11, 2017 at 17:55

I'm SOOO over the top Excited that my best friend and MOH is pregnant! she is due one month before the wedding.. she is worried about dresses and her baby at the wedding since we were originally going...

Jodi, monday 18-Dec-17 9 230
Joey
What are you using to stay organized?
Joey, On December 6, 2017 at 08:05

There are a ton of things to do to get ready for a wedding - I'm sure I don't need to remind you of that! You have a checklist to complete, questions to answer, a schedule to keep, payments to make,...

Vinod, monday 18-Dec-17 15 143
Joey
Second guessing your planning choices
Joey, On December 8, 2017 at 08:05

What do you do when you've made your decision, but you start to doubt yourself and change your mind? Have you changed any of your vendors, your theme, your color pallet, or your outfit choice? How do...

Vinod, monday 18-Dec-17 13 149
Lynnie
Checklist Check-In!
Lynnie, On December 10, 2017 at 11:05

Let's check-in on those checklists!! How is your planning progressing? Did you cross anything big off your to-do list this weekend?

Vinod, monday 18-Dec-17 9 97
Bethany
Is it bad to not have a videographer?
Bethany, On December 4, 2017 at 20:34

Hey everyone! I have been contemplating a videographer but I don't think I can justify to spend that much money when I've already spent quite a bit on my photgrapher and it seems like even the...

Vinod, monday 18-Dec-17 20 151
Jocelyn
"plus One" thoughts
Jocelyn, On December 6, 2017 at 11:01

I have guests who are single (or just "seeing" someone) and I can NOT afford to give everyone a plus one (aside from those who are married/engaged/in a "serious relationship"!). I've been called...

Vinod, monday 18-Dec-17 29 369
Joey
How many inserts are going in your invitations?
Joey, On December 7, 2017 at 08:05

Wedding invitations can get very complex, very fast. Of course there is figuring out the design, then the wording, then the etiquette that drives addressing envelopes, and of course when invitations...

Vinod, monday 18-Dec-17 13 158
Bethany
Alcohol Budget
Bethany, On November 28, 2017 at 23:57

How much are you ladies budgeting for alcohol? I have a crowd who likes there alcohol! So I want to make sure I have enough (probably 3 kinds of beer, a good white and red wine, rye, rum (spiced and...

Holly, monday 18-Dec-17 20 1,112
Casey
i booked my Venue!
Casey, On October 17, 2017 at 21:51

Pardon my son in a couple photos he was loving running back and forth in there lolSuper stoked, booked the Elks Hall (Spruce Grove, Alberta) for my ceremony and reception! Gorgeous place, my pictures...

Victoria, monday 18-Dec-17 28 297
Zoë
How much are you paying your photographer?
Zoë, On May 17, 2017 at 08:05

Hi lovely brides! Choosing a photographer is a important step during the planning. You have to like there style + be able to find one within your budget. Were you surprised when you saw the prices?...

Victoria, monday 18-Dec-17 15 160
Courtney
Bridal Party Plus Ones
Courtney, On December 14, 2017 at 13:51

So far we haven't had too much issues with our Guest List which is great, but I'm struggling over 1 issue. Most our bridal part (8 people) are in serious relationships (been dating a while, engaged or...

Bethany, sunday 17-Dec-17 10 140
Amanda
Ordering Bridesmaids Dresses Online
Amanda, On December 16, 2017 at 17:42

I’m so excited! And completely nervous. My girls agreed on their dresses today! My only concern is the fact that they’ll be ordering them online. Has anyone ordered their dresses online? The one we...

Bethany, sunday 17-Dec-17 2 75
Michelle
Wedding Day Timeline
Michelle, On December 8, 2017 at 18:28

Hi all I want to see how your days went with the overall schedule as my fiance and I can't seem to agree on an appropriate time to have things done. Ceremony: 3pm (originally 1:30pm but too early so I...

Michelle, sunday 17-Dec-17 18 430
Stacy
Finally picked the colours for our day !
Stacy, On December 6, 2017 at 12:02

Instead of the light blue we are doing a blush pink ( suits our venue more ) ! Here is a picture of our venue !! Our Venue The Barn Ceremony Site

Victoria, saturday 16-Dec-17 14 146
Brittney
Anyone elope or have a very small intimate wedding in Grande Prairie ab? How and where did you plans yours for?
Brittney, On December 13, 2017 at 13:28

Has anyone eloped or planned a very small intimate wedding in Grande Prairie, ab? How did you plan yours and suggestions on where to have or tips? Does anywhere have elopement packages or wedding...

Stephanie, friday 15-Dec-17 3 356
Jen
The wedding nightmares are realllllll....
Jen, On November 24, 2017 at 04:44

We are under 200 days and my wedding nightmares are in full swing... almost nightly. We've been doing a lot of planning but have had a few set backs this passed week which is likely the cause of these...

Victoria, friday 15-Dec-17 17 204
Alexa
Suggestions Please! Casual Bachelorette in Banff
Alexa, On October 24, 2017 at 01:29

Hi ladies, I am trying to figure out how to plan a bachelorette. I've decided to go with the Friday night before our Sunday wedding. My FH will also be having his bachelor party then. It's scary,...

Alexa, tuesday 12-Dec-17 15 1,456
Stephanie
The Details
Stephanie, On December 9, 2017 at 19:25

A lot goes into planning a wedding! I find the checklists are good for the bigger things, but there are smaller things that need to be thought of but aren't on the list. What are some of the smaller...

Brittany, sunday 10-Dec-17 2 71
Stephanie
Funniest moment during the planning process
Stephanie, On December 4, 2017 at 14:08

Planning can be stressful! I'm sure we've all said/heard that multiple times. Has there been anything that's happened that you can laugh about now? For me, it was our save the dates. I accidentally...

Stephanie, saturday 9-Dec-17 6 107
Charlene
Evites for a destination wedding
Charlene, On December 8, 2017 at 12:33

Hello everyone, I’m looking for guidance on evites for my wedding.It’s a destination wedding and I’m wondering if anyone has any advice on the best Evites to use. Also looking for some guidance on...

Charlene, saturday 9-Dec-17 2 71
C
Save the dates
Chantal, On December 5, 2017 at 21:25

Hey everyone. I was designing my invitations with vista print and loved that there is an option to create a save the date magnet. Would it be strange to send the magnet with the invitation? Is it...

Chantal, friday 8-Dec-17 9 93

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