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Wedding venue problem
Emily, On June 8, 2023 at 08:21

I need advice on what to do. We went and found what we thought was the perfect venue. However I have contacted them multiple times and the communication on their end has not been the best. Should I...

Kelli, saturday 15-Jul-23 10 103
Caitlyn
Recently engaged!: How do i choose a wedding date?
Caitlyn, On June 16, 2023 at 15:57

Hello! My fiancé and I are recently engaged (literally less than 2 weeks lol) and my brain is already kicking into overdrive to plan this wedding! He and I are really trying to nail down when we'd...

Kelli, saturday 15-Jul-23 12 150
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Terrified of Attention
Bea, On June 28, 2023 at 00:46

I never wanted a wedding. I have been married before and I eloped. My fiancé has never been married and he wants a fancy wedding in a hotel. I tried to convince my fiancé to elope because I don’t want...

Kelli, saturday 15-Jul-23 3 58
Amanda
Countdown!
Amanda, On June 12, 2023 at 11:37

Hello Everyone! How many days until your wedding?! Even if you're just starting this journey of planning, tell us how far away are you until the big day!!

Kelli, saturday 15-Jul-23 30 150
Jillian
Tips for Travelling with wedding dress on airplane
Jillian, On July 20, 2022 at 23:10

Any tips or tricks on travelling on a plane (aircanada specifically) with a wedding dress as a carry on? I’ve read some planes will have closets available. I’ve been researching actual garment carry...

Pat, wednesday 12-Jul-23 5 261 1
Phoebe
Wedding dress shopping on a budget
Phoebe, On January 24, 2018 at 17:40

Hi ladies! My wedding dress budget is about $500. Has anyone ever been successful at finding a dress at that price? If so, how did you do it? Also, has anyone ordered a wedding dress online?...

Kate, saturday 8-Jul-23 14 209
Brittany
What Day of the Week is your Wedding?
Brittany, On January 25, 2023 at 18:22

Hello Brides & Grooms. What day of the week are you having your wedding? Did anything cause you to choose the specific date? I know with costs that prices are usually cheaper during the week day...

Brittany, tuesday 4-Jul-23 22 190
Amanda
Brides of 2023! Share Your Wedding Date!
Amanda, On September 5, 2022 at 23:16

Hello all of you gorgeous people! Let's talk about your wedding date! For all of you that are getting married in the year 2023, share your wedding date and what city you're getting married in! Let's...

Amanda, sunday 2-Jul-23 290 2,822 8
Kayden
lgbt Wedding
Kayden, On August 18, 2018 at 11:45

Is anyone out there planning a gay / queer / trans / LGBT wedding? My partner and I are starting on the planning stages, and because there's so little info out there, we're basically making it up as...

Harmony, tuesday 27-Jun-23 19 393
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Fake flowers, yay or nay?
Meghan, On November 16, 2020 at 14:31

So my fiancee is allergic to life in general, but pollen is one allergic that really gets him. He said he would deal with real flowers, but I want him to be comfortable, and not sneezing...

Elena18, tuesday 27-Jun-23 13 405
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Cost of Flowers and Decor?
Bea, On May 30, 2023 at 21:24

How much did you spend on flowers and decor? Bonus if you’re getting married in Banff Alberta. Fiancé and I have budgeted $4000 for a 40 person wedding. I know that chair covers, charger...

Bea, sunday 25-Jun-23 22 171
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Planning wedding
Mary, On June 21, 2023 at 10:19

Hi Everyone! I'm planning our wedding and a baptism for our son this October, while family is down to celebrate with us. I'm a little stressed as I don't know where to start with not a very big...

Carine, thursday 22-Jun-23 4 44
Kate
Did you have any declines to your wedding?
Kate, On June 19, 2023 at 14:49

Hello all : ) Let's talk numbers! It's obviously a huge help to know what you are looking at for confirmed guests for planning purposes. That being said, curious to know, out of your total number of...

Kate, wednesday 21-Jun-23 20 128
Brittany
Honeymoon Plans!
Brittany, On June 12, 2023 at 15:54

Hi Everyone! Recently, my fiancé and I decided to book a mini honeymoon! We are unsure where we want to go and we both get pretty busy in the fall so we are going to book out actual honeymoon in 2024....

Alice, wednesday 21-Jun-23 22 191
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Gift for husband to be
Cc, On September 1, 2022 at 12:40

What are some ideas for a gift for husband morning of wedding other than cuff links lol

Alice, sunday 18-Jun-23 8 173
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All inclusive resort wedding suggestions
Busy, On June 12, 2023 at 13:36

I want to hear your suggestion of all inclusive wedding down south to get married to. Mostly anything except Mexico (the requirements to make it legals are too complicated). We do have 3 kids to...

Mila, tuesday 13-Jun-23 2 42
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Telephone Guest book for Wedding
Debbie, On June 8, 2023 at 06:06

I’m looking for a company that does the new trend of having an old fashion Telephone to record messages for the Married couple at their wedding as the guest book.

Alejandra, saturday 10-Jun-23 4 38 1
Brittany
Brides of 2023! How Are we Feeling?
Brittany, On June 5, 2023 at 18:04

Hi Everyone! Wedding season of 2023 is in full swing and I was wondering how you are all doing? How many days till your wedding? Ours is 73 days away and I am getting so excited! We just finished...

KELLY, friday 9-Jun-23 17 113
Kate
What compromise have you/are you willing to make for your big day?
Kate, On June 1, 2023 at 08:29

Hi all We all know life is full of compromises and sometimes to have things work out this is just what is needed however, when it comes to your special day, does it get a free pass or do you/did you...

Kate, monday 5-Jun-23 7 76
Sadie
How many Guests will stay the night?
Sadie, On June 3, 2023 at 13:10

Hi everyone, Needing some help or advice or opinions... We are hoping to host 120 guests at a family resort for our wedding. Only con is, we are required to book 30 rooms for both Friday and Saturday...

Hank, sunday 4-Jun-23 2 59
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Catering quotes
Jessica, On May 28, 2023 at 12:38

Hi everyone, I’m curious to know what the average cost for a plated service should be? We have about 200 guests and we were quoted 45k from one company in Ottawa which I thought was insane...

Carine, tuesday 30-May-23 7 84
Katrina
When to send out invitations? Ceremony & Reception
Katrina, On May 24, 2023 at 13:36

Hi community! I am getting married next year June 1st 2024.I overheard that it’s best to send out the invitations (ceremony and reception) 6 months ahead. So January 2024? However .. I will be having...

Marie-france, monday 29-May-23 10 215
Shamick
How to find a photographer + videographer
Shamick, On May 9, 2023 at 12:53

Hello!! I’ve started my search for a photographer + videographer but I am running into some trouble easily searching for providers that offer both. I feel like searching for one or the other is...

Joy, saturday 27-May-23 5 69
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Wedding Invitations
Denise, On March 27, 2023 at 22:31

I wanted to ask how many months in advance are you ordering your invitations? Staples, Vista Print, Shutterfly etc. Anywhere else Brides/Grooms are ordering from??

Joy, saturday 27-May-23 19 132
Stevie
Feeling the Pressure
Stevie, On April 2, 2023 at 14:15

Is anyone else really feeling the pressure right now? I don’t know why but I feel like no matter what choices I make I’m going to feel somewhat disappointed on my wedding day. Either I’ll regret my...

Joy, saturday 27-May-23 13 196 2
Trisha
Photographer
Trisha, On May 5, 2023 at 09:17

Hey ladies! Just a quick question. I’m curious as to how much you are paying for your photographer. Currently mine is booked for 6 hrs @ $3000. Is this insane or close to normal? TIA! 😊

Jen, friday 26-May-23 29 587
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Should i explain the bar situation?
Julie, On May 6, 2023 at 14:49

For our reception, we aren't having an entirely open bar. Guests will get 1 welcome cocktail, a half bottle of wine per person with dinner, and then we've budgeted for 4 drinks per person after. We...

Kate, wednesday 24-May-23 8 95
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Logistics?
Julie, On May 16, 2023 at 18:03

I'm trying to figure out the logistics of getting ready... My venue is a restaurant with halls, so they don't have a bridal suite, but the coordinator said that there are offices we can wait in so...

Jackie, monday 22-May-23 6 50 1
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Cake topper
Angela, On May 15, 2023 at 20:06

We are doing our first initials for our cake topper but unsure if we should do AB or BA ( Ben ans Ange ) Help !

Angela, wednesday 17-May-23 7 44
Brittany
Big Weekend of Wedding Stuff!
Brittany, On May 2, 2023 at 22:37

Hey everyone! I just had a wonderful weekend full of all things wedding and it has got me so excited for the upcoming 3 and a half months till my wedding! On Thursday my wedding welcome sign came in...

Carine, tuesday 9-May-23 14 125 1
Alison
Cancelling Vendor - Do i Need to Pay Remaining Balance??
Alison, On April 28, 2023 at 16:01

Hi everyone! I’m looking for advice/reassurance. I booked a hair & makeup artist for my wedding & paid the deposit to reserve the date. She’s been super unresponsive & I found a cheaper...

MoBoNYC, tuesday 2-May-23 6 190
Kate
Wedding Planning/after hosting your own wedding - what have you learned ?
Kate, On April 26, 2023 at 09:07

Hello all ! Thought I would spark up a discussion regarding appreciation and things you have learned throughout the wedding planning process. Sometimes it takes putting ourselves in someone else's...

Kate, saturday 29-Apr-23 8 85

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