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Emilie
How many days left until you get married?
Emilie, On October 10, 2016 at 05:18

Hey you Are you ready for the big countdown?? Depending on how many days you have left before your big day there might be a few options left, which might play on how much you'll have to spend. How...

Matilda, monday 25-Sep-23 31 472
Emilie
How will you remember your big day?
Emilie, On October 10, 2016 at 05:18

Lights, camera, and... Action!! Your pictures will be the greatest way to remember this special day, but the way you capture it all depend on how much you are ready to spend. What type of services...

Matilda, monday 25-Sep-23 39 367
Emilie
What day of the week are you getting married?
Emilie, On October 10, 2016 at 05:17

Hi wonderful soon-to-weds The day and season in which you're getting married can have a great influence on how much you'll have to spend. What day of the week are you getting married? A. A week day B....

Matilda, monday 25-Sep-23 55 453
Emilie
How many guests will you have?
Emilie, On October 10, 2016 at 05:17

Hey brides and grooms One of the first think to have in mind is who is coming to the wedding... the number of guests can play a great deal on how much you'll spend. How many guests will you have at...

Matilda, monday 25-Sep-23 57 728 1
Jaime
Online invitation
Jaime, On August 17, 2023 at 17:22

Hello, Due to ongoing wildfires where I live, we had to cut cornersLooking for a website that offers free website invites. Thank you

Michelle, sunday 17-Sep-23 3 44
Angela
Photographer questions
Angela, On September 14, 2023 at 11:58

How does one go about finding the right photographer for your wedding? We got engagement photos done and we were so let down. We didn’t get any guidance on how to position ourselves, they didn’t let...

Jackie, friday 15-Sep-23 4 87
Amanda
First Look or Wait Until You Walk Down The Aisle?!
Amanda, On August 28, 2023 at 17:49

Are you doing a "first look" and taking pictures before your wedding ceremony? Or are you waiting until you walk down the aisle?! Some couples want to save that magic moment for the ceremony, but...

Amanda, wednesday 13-Sep-23 27 314 2
Merveille & Loïc
Tips for vendors
Merveille & Loïc, On August 24, 2023 at 17:09

Hi everyone, we are getting married next July and are trying to secure all our vendors while keeping our budget from exploding 😅. Do you have any advice on rules when it comes to tipping the vendors?...

KELLY, thursday 7-Sep-23 15 185
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September 2023 Brides and Grooms How we doing?
Carine, On August 16, 2023 at 10:18

September Brides and Grooms, how are we doing? Clod feet? Stress? are you done and chilling or stressing and can't breathe? I have the seating chart to do, waiting for our appointment for our Wedding...

Carine, friday 25-Aug-23 25 324
Claire
Wedding on Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend
Claire, On August 21, 2023 at 23:53

My fiancé and I are planning a wedding in October of next year and are considering Oct 5 or 12 (Thanksgiving weekend). Both are Saturdays. No matter where we host we would have a lot of people...

Carine, wednesday 23-Aug-23 5 140
Finch
Finance Stress
Finch, On September 29, 2019 at 16:54

Hi! We are planning a wedding in early 2021 and have barely booked a venue and already I'm stressing over money. Any tips on how to keep a low budget but beautiful wedding? We are already in at almost...

Andron, tuesday 22-Aug-23 20 376
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Wedding Cake
Alexandra, On May 14, 2023 at 17:29

Hello all! Has anyone here made their wedding cake themselves ahead of time and froze it? Does anyone have any recommendations? I was just looking at potentially doing that since we are just doing a...

Lara, tuesday 22-Aug-23 2 80
Sandie
Meals that are getting served.
Sandie, On August 9, 2023 at 19:43

We have decided on having Roast Beef with Gravy Potatoes and bean melody and carrots and BBQ Chicken with Mashed potatoes and broccoli, but there is 1 guest that is vegetarian and his mother wants us...

Carine, wednesday 16-Aug-23 5 52 1
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Tipping etiquette
Ajp, On August 9, 2023 at 23:48

I’m unsure of tipping etiquette. I plan on tipping my hair/makeup artist and the caterer at the dinner. But we are eloping. The officiant is a wedding planner who owns his own company - so I know...

Hank, friday 11-Aug-23 2 45
Amanda
Buffet style dinner - do I need menu cards?
Amanda, On August 6, 2023 at 08:40

I’m on the fence about providing menu cards at each table setting so guests know what’s on the menu, but we’re having a buffet style dinner so is it really necessary ??

Pam, wednesday 9-Aug-23 9 139
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Personal loan to pay for the wedding?
Shanise, On December 30, 2020 at 14:23

Hello everyone! I’m planning my wedding for spring 2022 and our budget is $20k - $25k, I received a suggestion to take out a personal loan to pay for everything up front and slowly pay...

ZacharyPrice, wednesday 9-Aug-23 15 614
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Pushing Out Wedding Date
Bea, On July 11, 2023 at 16:24

My fiancé and I are in a lot of debt. He has more than I do. I tried to convince my fiancé to elope or have a tiny wedding. He is totally against those ideas. I’m very uncomfortable with starting our...

Bea, monday 7-Aug-23 16 144
Leandra
Friday Wedding - Pros? Cons?
Leandra, On June 25, 2023 at 15:14

Hello all! My fiancé and I have decided to have our wedding on September 12th, 2025, which lands on a Friday. But I keep having second thoughts. Our reasons for choosing a Friday are: 1) the guest...

Kaitlin, monday 7-Aug-23 17 356
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Save the Date- Regrets
Kristina, On June 15, 2023 at 13:45

Hello everyone. My wedding is some time next year and I sent my work colleagues save the date to ensure they have enough time to book time off etc. I sent it to 4 girls I'm most closest to. I then (at...

Leandra, tuesday 1-Aug-23 11 165
Holly
Parents Gifts
Holly, On April 5, 2019 at 15:00

So I am trying to figure out what to get my parents for gifts and I cannot think of anything! For my dad the typical handkerchief is just not something my dad would really have an interest in. I was...

Leandra, tuesday 1-Aug-23 11 201
Susie
Tipping Vendors
Susie, On August 1, 2023 at 10:11

Hello!!! Just wondering what percent everyone is tipping their vendors! I know it’s different for everyone. Vendors we have are: Hair, Makeup, Photographer & Videographer (through a company),...

Kate, tuesday 1-Aug-23 1 38
Kaylee
Serving staff? Help!!
Kaylee, On July 31, 2023 at 18:10

Hey all, were getting married in December and I wanted to order pizza - but I'm going to need maybe 2 or 3 servers of sorts to help set up the food once its delivered as it is coming 3/4 way through...

Brittany, tuesday 1-Aug-23 7 51
Dana
Tips for planning a backyard wedding!
Dana, On April 20, 2023 at 12:59

We’ve decided a backyard wedding is the perfect fit for us, and I’d love to hear tips and suggestions from those who have planned a mid-sized backyard wedding. A couple pieces of info for context:-...

Lilon, tuesday 1-Aug-23 6 98
Isis
Micro-wedding
Isis, On July 25, 2023 at 21:22

Hello. New to the group. Me and my fiancé are hosting a micro-wedding about 50 guests. Just want to ask how many bridesmaid did you guys have if you did a micro one. Also, the place has rustic vibes....

Matt, monday 31-Jul-23 11 100
Jaime
Dance classes
Jaime, On July 19, 2023 at 14:27

I live remotely and attending dance classes for my partner and myself would be impossible. Does anyone have and good online, you tube course you can share. First dance

KELLY, thursday 27-Jul-23 1 34
Jaime
Dance Lessons
Jaime, On July 25, 2023 at 12:31

Hi We live remote and going to a dance studio is not an option. Looking for online courses- free! Or you tube channels, anything you can think of

Stephanie, tuesday 25-Jul-23 1 33
Brianne
Cake or no cake?
Brianne, On July 3, 2023 at 17:54

Hey everyone! My fiancé and I have been talking about not having a wedding cake but want different ideas instead.. if you didn’t do a cake did you replace it with something else?

Kate, friday 21-Jul-23 16 230 1
Escobar
Refundable deposit for wedding cancelation over a year in advance?
Escobar, On July 18, 2023 at 11:07

Hello, Hoping to get some insights or anyone who has experienced canceling vendors. If we cancel with over a year in advance of our wedding date could we get our deposits back? We booked our venue,...

Kelli, thursday 20-Jul-23 3 50
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August and September 2023 brides and grooms!
Carine, On February 24, 2023 at 09:11

With 218 days left to go, how is the wedding planning coming along? Are you stressed, you have this in the bag, last minute details? Are we excited, do you need community help or suggestions? I'm...

Carine, thursday 20-Jul-23 41 339 1
Leslie
Destination Wedding
Leslie, On July 17, 2023 at 15:11

My partner is originally from El Salvador, moved to Canada when he was 12 with his dad, but the rest of his family is still there. We are contemplating having our wedding there. I’m not sure if it...

Julie, monday 17-Jul-23 1 30
Amanda
Photographers. One or Two Shooters?!
Amanda, On June 14, 2023 at 11:42

Every wedding has so many little moments to capture 📷 From getting ready shots to your guests cutting loose on the dance floor. You want to make sure your photographer catches them all! Are you...

Julie, monday 17-Jul-23 17 107
Shui
Should i hire a photographer?
Shui, On June 6, 2023 at 15:47

So this is our third wedding celebration (reception only). First in Japan (we lived there), then in Malaysia (where I’m from). Now in Canada (where my husband is from). First two weddings,...

Kelli, saturday 15-Jul-23 13 122

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