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Service as wedding gift
Karli, On December 8, 2019 at 12:25

We have a friend that is an amazing musician and I would love for him to play classical guitar during the ceremony. I will be more than willing to pay him or have his service be a wedding gift. How do...

Karli, tuesday 10-Dec-19 11 113
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I’m a newbie and I really need help on how to start!
Sydney, On December 7, 2019 at 04:02

Does anyone have tips on where to start the process of planning? I know it sounds so generic to ask, but I feel so frazzled and don’t know where to begin!

Ashley, tuesday 10-Dec-19 13 155
Karley
Thoughts about having a cocktail hour at the ceremony site instead of the reception site?
Karley, On December 8, 2019 at 18:53

We will be having our wedding ceremony on a piece of family land and then will be having our reception at a local venue about 15 minutes away. Our venue only allows catered food and their alcohol, so...

Ashley, tuesday 10-Dec-19 8 65
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Save The Dates
Saba, On December 8, 2019 at 21:23

Hi everyone, I am planning on sending ecards for save the dates. Any suggestions for a cheap/free service that allows me to create and email/text/send an image of my save the dates?

Ashley, tuesday 10-Dec-19 7 93
Madisyn
Ditching the Dj?
Madisyn, On December 4, 2019 at 19:08

We are strongly considering scrapping the DJ and opting for a carefully curated playlist instead. I have already asked all our guests to provide their favourite songs to dance to. It's quite expensive...

Madisyn, tuesday 10-Dec-19 38 434
Lish
The big day - room accommodations....
Lish, On December 4, 2019 at 22:21

Help! I feel like this isn't even that big of a deal but at the same time... maybe it is. The venue we're booking our wedding at showed us this amazingly beautiful room that my partner and I could...

Cliodhna, tuesday 10-Dec-19 4 103
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I don’t want to plan a wedding! 🤷🏼‍♀️
Renee, On December 3, 2019 at 21:58

We got engaged over a month ago and haven’t planned a single thing yet. We are excited to get married and very much want to be married but the idea of planning a wedding makes me want to jump out of...

Meaghan, monday 9-Dec-19 15 1,580
Lisa
Wedding Invitations for Ceremony and Reception on different days.
Lisa, On December 3, 2019 at 01:08

Hi Everyone, Wondering if anyone has any suggestions or examples of invitations where the ceremony is being held on one day and the reception on another. Our ceremony is happening on a Friday and our...

Lisa, sunday 8-Dec-19 10 497
Tabitha
Videographer yes or no?
Tabitha, On March 20, 2018 at 15:00

Debating if its really worth it to have a videographer during my wedding day? What are your inputs? Did you have a videographer at your wedding? Are you having one at your wedding? Or do you think its...

De Andra, friday 6-Dec-19 28 1,421
Katie
Wedding Insurance
Katie, On December 5, 2019 at 22:22

Did anyone insure their wedding day? Is it really necessary for a small wedding (50 people)? Would love to hear your input!

Rayanne, friday 6-Dec-19 7 125
Bright
Electronic letters or Postal letters
Bright, On December 2, 2019 at 13:33

HELLO, We hesitate between sending electronic invitation letters or postal letters. We try to save as much as possible and have about 300 people to invite.

Bright, friday 6-Dec-19 19 148
Alessandra
Help with Decorators- I am not finding a decorator that has everything I'm looking for
Alessandra, On December 4, 2019 at 10:05

I found 2 decorators, their pricing is pretty good. One has candelabras that I love, with actual burning candles (with cover, of course) The other has this beautiful gate, that I would like to use as...

Ashley, friday 6-Dec-19 6 69
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Wedding hashtag??
Nichole, On December 2, 2019 at 14:57

Figured I'd give this a shot... Looking for a hashtag for our June 2020 wedding. My fiance's last name is Macmillan and mine is Simmons... Hellppp

Cliodhna, friday 6-Dec-19 7 344
Jamie
How to look for a student/beginner photographer?
Jamie, On December 3, 2019 at 16:10

Wishfully, hoping to get a photographer under $1,000 or $1,500 not sure if that possible. Any suggestions??

Emilyn, thursday 5-Dec-19 5 73
Miav
Pressure from vendors to put down a deposit
Miav, On December 1, 2019 at 20:51

Have you had any experience with vendors who are thisss* close to be called 'nagging' for deposits?? How do you deal with them? Lo and behold we went for a tasting with a cake vendor and she had...

Katelyn, thursday 5-Dec-19 12 334
Sinéad
Who's your favourite wedding vendor?
Sinéad, On December 2, 2019 at 09:05

Have you found a wedding vendor that you just click with? So far do you have a favorite wedding vendor to work with, or one that you are most excited to work with? Who is your favorite wedding vendor?...

Melissa, thursday 5-Dec-19 19 107
Sinéad
Who's your best man?
Sinéad, On December 2, 2019 at 09:05

Have you chosen a best friend or a close family member to stand with the groomsmen as best man? Was it an easy choice, or are there a lot of amazing contenders in your lives? Who is your best man?...

Melissa, thursday 5-Dec-19 22 114
Sinéad
Who's hosting? Who's paying for the wedding?
Sinéad, On December 2, 2019 at 09:05

The tradition of having the bride’s parents pay for the wedding has fallen by the wayside with the couples themselves often paying for their own wedding. Who is paying for your wedding? You and your...

Melissa, thursday 5-Dec-19 23 143
Natasha
How many “regrets”?
Natasha, On December 3, 2019 at 12:39

I need some actual stats from real brides! I’ve obviously heard the 10% no show rate is a thing but I just don’t buy it. How many people did you invite?How many regrets?Are most of the guests local?...

Tori, wednesday 4-Dec-19 17 362
HauntedHeartBrides
How to inform guests that small children are not welcome?
HauntedHeartBrides, On December 2, 2019 at 21:48

We have a strict limit of 75 people maximum for our wedding due to our budget. Because of this we're limiting who are and aren't inviting- including the minimum age for the guests. Now Randee has two...

Allison, wednesday 4-Dec-19 12 137
Allison
Decision Help!
Allison, On December 2, 2019 at 16:22

I am really really trying not to be a bridezilla, but it seems my wedding is just not going to be what I want and I'm worried I will be miserable on my wedding day (not to be dramatic). For context,...

Tori, wednesday 4-Dec-19 11 153
Jessica
Bruce County Wedding Venues/caterers
Jessica, On December 7, 2017 at 17:56

Hey all! I am recently engaged and starting to look for wedding venues for 2019. I'm just wondering if anyone has been married in Bruce county or the surrounding areas (Grey county etc.) and what...

Meaghan, wednesday 4-Dec-19 3 698
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i need to vent about my bridesmaids
Victoria, On December 1, 2019 at 10:14

I am having a small 20 guest wedding next June. I have two really good girl friends so I have decided to just have two bridesmaids, instead of one maid of honour and one bridesmaids. They both had...

Tori, wednesday 4-Dec-19 11 206
Taylor
Fur babies!
Taylor, On December 2, 2019 at 18:29

I want to know how you guys honored/incorporated your fur babies into your wedding. We have 2 service dogs and his service dog is going to be his "Best dog" and my service dog will be my "Dog of...

Taylor, tuesday 3-Dec-19 18 139
Joey
Splurge or Save: Favours?
Joey, On August 21, 2017 at 08:57

This week's game is all about budgeting. We want to know what wedding items you'll be splurging on, and where you'll be saving money. So... Will you splurge or save on favors? Will you have favors for...

Kat D, tuesday 3-Dec-19 105 785
Bright
Guestlist
Bright, On December 3, 2019 at 11:21

Hi, I'm having trouble making my guest list because there are people I REALLY hesitate to invite. We did not see/talk to each other for days. I also have a feeling that these people might be fake too,...

Natasha, tuesday 3-Dec-19 13 132
Eunice
Photography budget
Eunice, On November 25, 2019 at 17:52

Husband only wants to spend max of $1000 for photos. I feel like he is underestimating everything about wedding. Any thoughts of how much the average cost is? Or is $1000 doable?

Natasha, tuesday 3-Dec-19 20 265
Cliodhna
What’s the furthest distance you’re sending a Save the Date?
Cliodhna, On November 28, 2019 at 09:05

Are all your guests local or will some need to travel to your wedding? What is the furthest distance you’re sending a Save the Date? If you’re not doing Save the Dates, which of your invited guests...

Casey, tuesday 3-Dec-19 19 142
Krystal
Mexico legal requirements
Krystal, On November 23, 2019 at 14:35

Anyone get married in Mexico and have had to take a marriage class? I'm not wanting to have a hotel wedding and trying to plan it seems time consuming because they want blood work (which I already...

Krystal, tuesday 3-Dec-19 7 94
Veronica
Where are you getting ready for your wedding?
Veronica, On November 27, 2019 at 01:18

If there is no bridal suit at your venue where are you getting ready? Also where is your groom and groomsmen getting ready? Are the locations close to your venue or close together to save on travel...

BunnyBride, tuesday 3-Dec-19 49 426
Cliodhna
First Looks - Overrated or Underrated?
Cliodhna, On November 25, 2019 at 09:05

The much debated first look! Where do you stand on it? Do you think it’s an overrated photo op? Would you prefer to keep the first look for the aisle? Do you think first looks are overrated or...

Steph, tuesday 3-Dec-19 26 176
Cliodhna
Destination weddings - Overrated or Underrated?
Cliodhna, On November 25, 2019 at 09:05

How do you feel about jetting off for a wedding? Of course there are some awesome benefits (beautiful backdrops, smaller guest list to manage, excuse to travel with your loved ones, etc.), however,...

Steph, tuesday 3-Dec-19 21 224

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