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Hey all. Anyone else planning or have a super small wedding? We're just starting our planning process and are looking for some ideas for venues and any great small wedding resources. Any suggestions?...

Would be a bad thing if we postponed our wedding to the next year because we haven’t been able to save for it as getting a job has been hard?

So we are thinking of maybe having a smaller supper of our closest family roughly 75 of our 175 on our list and the rest for ceremony and the dance. When would you have the other guests come in? Would...

I'm strating to make the most stupid timing mistakes as i get closer to the wedding. I mean some of them aren't so bad like double booking the florist with the makeup trial but some other ones I did...

Our venue has a very large 60" tv mounted to the wall. The rest of the venue is beautiful - I'm trying to decide whether to play a slideshow and roll with it, or try to hide it with a tulle backdrop...

My FH has very few close friends/relatives, so choosing the Grooms side of the wedding party became a little difficult. My 4 daughters are in the wedding party and my FH's Uncle is standing in as best...

Has anyone gotten married at Parkwood Estate? I'm absolutely in love with the mansion and the gardens. But they are not as commercial as your regular wedding venue, so the whole process is more...

Has anybody tried mixing faux and real florals in their bouquet? How did it look? We had met a florist that recommended it to save costs and another florist that said it looks horrible as one can...

Hey again! I'm back with a half rant/half question about florals and budgeting....specifically floral budgeting lol (Warning, longgg post with lots of numbers and 'maybe's....sorry for another...

No one can predict the weather, no matter how much you hope for clear skies! Are you having your wedding outdoors? Have you thought of a backup plan in case it rains? Will you embrace the weather and...


It’s always a nice touch to show your appreciation to your guests for celebrating with you! Did you think of any amazing favour ideas before you realized that your budget just wouldn’t stretch that...


Did you always have a vision of yourself in a horse-drawn carriage, or is a stretch limousine more your style? What would be the best way you could roll up to your wedding? If you had an unlimited...


Do you have a dream venue? If you didn’t have to consider the cost at all, where would you host your wedding? A secluded beach? A medieval castle? Let your imagination run wild! If you had an...


Hi! So I am finally reaching out to vendors for the big day - October 2020. I have booked the hall and photographer. The next major item is catering. Are there questions you wished you asked your...

Hey everyone, My fiancée and I need some advice on florists and what to expect. We met in person with a florist a few months ago and had our mock ups booked for a couple months later. I got an email...

Hi everyone! Can anyone recommend venues/location for just a ceremony in Calgary area?

I. Love. Glitter. I want to see what will be sparkling on your wedding day, from your dress and shoes, to your bling ring, to your upgraded linens and table numbers, your MOB or MOG dresses, the...


Since we are DIYing a lot of aspects including invites. Is it tacky to use the save the dates for the prewedding social? I am trueing to keep our set number of people to 100. Prewedding social we are...

Hey everyone! TGIF! For those of you that blocked off hotels for your guests, I need some help. Did you go to the hotels yourself to speak with the people there and see the hotel? Or did you call and...

Hello, My partner and I are having a constant discussion (not much of an argument), and are wondering about inviting a few select cousins to our dinner and reception, and the rest to (maybe) just the...
Did any of you guys hire a videographer? And do you think it’s worth it? Any suggestions on who to hire if you’ve hired one?

Since my husband is self made man. And he have made a good success in his carier and in his business before he met me. I was ok with marriage contract. Of course, when you both are young and just...


There are so many styles and options for decor available now and with Pinterest everything seems harder to find where you can buy/rent things in your area. Half the things I find are from overseas...


We have recently gotten engaged and we’re in the process of planning the wedding. We found a venue we love, and we’re trying to decide between that one and a destination wedding. We have heard that...

Did you know it was the one as soon as you walked in? Did you fall in love with the stunning views, the perfect location or something else? What is your favourite thing about your venue? Pipe Shop...


Curious on what other couples are going for/went with Save the Dates.. did you choose postcard style or with envelopes?

Wedding trends and traditions have changed a lot since our parents' day! Everyone is putting their own personal stamp on their celebration, and finding fun new ways to surprise their guests. What is...


I have asked a coworker who I consider a bestie to be one of my bridesmaid. She was very excited about it at first but since seems to have lost interest. Would it be blunt of me to ask her if she...

Just not sure what the rule is for an officiant when it comes to food. Do they stay after the ceremony? Do we add the officiant to the guest list? Do you include officiant for the dinner? Please help....

We tend get a lot of negativity when planning a wedding. Everyone second guessing every decision you make. What is the nicest surprise someone has done for you? Was there someone who was just super...
So I just started planning for a July 2020, wedding and the app says were already behind. Am I being unrealistic with the timeline cause I thought 9 months was enough time?

I've been searching around for floral options and recently came across Sola flowers. Has anybody tried them? What's the experience/look like? TIA!