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Civil ceremony then a brunch
Chiom, On June 19, 2021 at 08:25

Due to Covid we postponed our wedding ceremony to next year 2022.we plan on having the civil ceremony this summer July 31 in Toronto. We are thinking of having a brunch or dinner with friends and...

Vinod, sunday 20-Jun-21 3 132
Jory
nye Wedding?
Jory, On June 13, 2021 at 03:28

I'm considering a New Year Eve wedding... but have some hesitations. Curious to hear the community's thoughts on these things: 1) Is it a bad anniversary date? 2) Do you think people will be extra...

Jasmine, thursday 17-Jun-21 13 212
Abbie
Timeline for Officiant
Abbie, On June 10, 2021 at 17:48

So, I know they say book your venue and photographer *at least* a year out, but I’m not finding any such guidelines for booking the officiant. Any thoughts?

Jasmine, tuesday 15-Jun-21 29 342
Lynne
Uneven Bridemaids & Groomsmen
Lynne, On March 21, 2021 at 10:13

As the title states, what if we have an uneven amount of bridemaids and groomsmen? I plan to have my 4 sisters to be MOH and 3 bridesmaids while my fiance plans to only have his brother as a Best Man....

Amanda, monday 14-Jun-21 6 129
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Need help for newbie
Alicia, On June 9, 2021 at 12:35

Hi I'm new to this all lol it's my first wedding and I'm 27 with no clue what I am doing!! Can I please get some help

Amanda, monday 14-Jun-21 11 163 1
Kellsey
August 2021
Kellsey, On June 7, 2021 at 14:22

How is everyone that’s having a August 2021 wedding feeling about COVID restrictions. I want to be optimistic that everything will be open. But with stampede a go here in Calgary I’m worried to go...

Desiree, monday 14-Jun-21 11 508
Mike
Ideas for After Ceremony with Restrictions
Mike, On June 8, 2021 at 23:28

Hi, I live in a city where we have few restrictions. Currently, we are allowed up to 50 people. The wedding is on a hot sunny day (according to the forecast) at 1 PM. We do NOT have any reception. Our...

Vinod, monday 14-Jun-21 8 188
Andrea
Early Invites + No Save the Dates
Andrea, On May 27, 2021 at 00:11

Hey everyone! We are getting married in June 2022, and we are currently back and forth on whether spending the money on save the dates is necessary? We have a ton of out of town guests, so I...

Tara, monday 14-Jun-21 11 200
Clauds
E-invites?
Clauds, On May 31, 2021 at 08:46

Has anyone done this for their wedding? My reception is in August and I would like to send out invites online in batches (depending on how many people will be allowed by this time). I've already had...

Shanice, thursday 10-Jun-21 7 154
Sarah
Safety plans
Sarah, On June 1, 2021 at 19:20

I’m curious what other couples are doing in regards to safety plans.I bought 2 chalk board easels for $20 and they are perfect for my ceremony timeline and the bar menu but I’m thinking it will...

Shanice, thursday 10-Jun-21 9 182
Hank
Ceremony vs Reception Attendance
Hank, On June 2, 2021 at 20:06

With such a huge divide on how many are allowed at a ceremony vs reception (ie in Ontario's case, 10 people for outdoor reception vs capacity based on 2m distancing for ceremony starting June 14), are...

Shanice, thursday 10-Jun-21 4 190
Amanda
Feeling deflated
Amanda, On May 26, 2021 at 06:26

Is anyone else feeling completely deflated. My wedding is booked for October 31 2021 and I was feeling optimistic more in the way of having my total guest list of 42 people. I don't care about masks...

Shanice, thursday 10-Jun-21 10 359
Amanda
Favorite Vendor That You Booked
Amanda, On June 3, 2021 at 18:41

Hey Everyone! Hope you're all enjoying your week. It's almost the weekend! What was your favorite vendor that you booked while planning your wedding? Photographer, DJ, Cake, Flowers, Coordinator,...

Niks, thursday 10-Jun-21 10 196 2
Amanda
Flowers
Amanda, On May 20, 2021 at 15:59

Hey Everyone! What are you all planning on doing for flowers?! Are you going artificial or real? What kind of flowers are you going with?! Lets show us what you got so everyone can get some ideas....

Amanda, wednesday 9-Jun-21 15 267
Kristen
What are you doing with covid?
Kristen, On April 21, 2021 at 07:49

I am just wondering what everyone else who is planning for this summer has been doing with the third wave going strong. As of right now, we aren’t even allowed to travel to our venue, but still...

Melissa, tuesday 8-Jun-21 14 690
Brittany
Venue Hunting
Brittany, On June 4, 2021 at 11:10

HI All! I was wondering if any of you had the satisfaction of watching your future husband/wife actually show interest and have their eyes light up in a possible venue for the wedding? We have checked...

Megan, monday 7-Jun-21 9 247 1
Liberty
Silver Linings- Planning a wedding during Covid.
Liberty, On May 31, 2021 at 14:02

I know this pandemic has been very hard on everyone! But I wanted to open up a discussion about any silver linings you may have had planning a wedding during this time. My Fiancé and I got engaged Dec...

SAR, sunday 6-Jun-21 18 239
Abbie
Venue Estimate
Abbie, On May 2, 2021 at 13:48

We’re finally ready to put a deposit down on our venue 😁 just wondering, if we have an estimate for 50 people, but it turns out only 45 RSVP to come, are we still on the hook for 50 meals? I...

Abbie, saturday 5-Jun-21 18 278
Jamie
Bridal party gifts for the day of ideas?
Jamie, On June 4, 2021 at 11:48

Thinking of getting them earrings from a local store and thinking of pjs or robe but not sure of size. Also has this gift been over done (referring to pjs n robe)

Amanda, saturday 5-Jun-21 6 131
Charlotte
What gifts did you give?
Charlotte, On June 4, 2021 at 07:40

What did you /plan to give those who helped with the wedding as a gift? (Parents, wedding party, officiant...) I need some inspiration and ideas!

Hank, saturday 5-Jun-21 5 135
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Hotel blocks
Samantha, On June 3, 2021 at 19:26

I’m getting married in Toronto, which is where I live, but we’ll have a large number of out of town guests...do I need to book a hotel block?

Vinod, friday 4-Jun-21 5 146
Lisa
Balancing a First and Second Marriage
Lisa, On May 28, 2021 at 14:38

I'm planning a wedding which will (hopefully!!) be my first/only, however my SO has been married once before in the past 10 years. This will likely be the only opportunity for my parents to see one of...

Celine, friday 4-Jun-21 7 137 1
Kaitlyn
Floral Budget?
Kaitlyn, On February 15, 2019 at 11:16

Hey brides, I’m starting to think about floral needs/arrangements for my August 2020 wedding. How much of your budget are you allocating to flowers? Are you using real or faux? A combination? Thanks!...

Dominique, thursday 3-Jun-21 49 3,290
Lisa
Wedding Playlist Guide/checklist
Lisa, On May 28, 2021 at 15:56

Who has a music checklist they're using to write down must-have and do-not-play songs they want to share? For all aspects of the wedding, from walking down the aisle to exiting the reception!

Tunisha, wednesday 2-Jun-21 20 199 1
Melissa
Parent gifts
Melissa, On April 30, 2021 at 10:03

We would like to get our parents little ‘thank you’ gifts. Does anyone have any good ideas?

Tunisha, monday 31-May-21 18 338
Becca
Post pandemic party
Becca, On April 28, 2021 at 18:39

Hi Everyone, So Adam and I were going to get married last Dec when we could still have up to 50, but then restrictions tightened. Because of our beliefs, we couldn't live together before marriage, so...

Vinod, monday 31-May-21 6 159
Charlotte
Masks?
Charlotte, On April 30, 2021 at 11:40

Planning a small outdoor wedding for the summer. Debating on getting face masks for wedding party and/or guest. What are your thoughts? Necessary? Tacky? Waste of money? Reusable? Disposable?...

Vinod, monday 31-May-21 31 428
Ashlee
Elopement in the mountains
Ashlee, On May 27, 2021 at 16:28

Just a question for anyone that eloped in the mountains.. what order of events did you do to take up the day? We are having a ceremony and then applies and wine and then photos and finishing by going...

Ashlee, monday 31-May-21 5 130
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Local Vendors or Travel fee
Cass, On May 28, 2021 at 17:52

So... I'm a little stuck. We decided on a venue that was a bit of a drive away from where we live, and are struggling to decide if we should pick vendors that are willing to travel/deliver, or local...

Vinod, monday 31-May-21 5 101
Carly
Restarting the wedding planning after year pause
Carly, On May 2, 2021 at 22:26

Anyone else finding it weird/hard to get back into the swing of wedding planning ? Our original date was scheduled for June of this year and we had started our planning around the time covid started...

Celine, sunday 30-May-21 13 319
Rayanne
Style of bouquets
Rayanne, On May 21, 2021 at 11:34

When it comes to bouquets what style is everyone looking at? I personally want a pageant style boutique Some like the more round shape While some are more of the cascade type... There are the floral...

Tunisha, saturday 29-May-21 25 243 1
Liberty
Favorite Wedding Planning Moment
Liberty, On May 24, 2021 at 18:46

What has been your favourite wedding planning moment so far? Mine has been having my mom join me wedding dress shopping via video chat. I live in Alberta and she lives in Ontario and the thought of...

Tunisha, saturday 29-May-21 21 184

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