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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...

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 ??
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...
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...

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...
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...

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...

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),...

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...

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:-...

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....

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

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

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?

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,...
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...

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...
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...

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,...
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...

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...
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...
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!!

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...

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?...

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...
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...

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...
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...

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...
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...

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...
