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Miav
Wedding Insurance coverage
Miav, On July 22, 2019 at 16:01

Hi! To those who bought wedding insurance, do you recommend to insure most of the wedding cost? Like for example, get a coverage that covers 30,000 cad for a 30,000 cad wedding. Or did you get a lower...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 6 109
Miav
Actual gifts or cash? which do you prefer?
Miav, On August 7, 2019 at 13:36

Currently building our wedding registry.. we could do with a few upgrades of what we currently have (we live together), but cash will also be a big help for a house downpayment that we are thinking of...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 22 166
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Photo booth
Shannon, On August 18, 2019 at 11:44

Good morning guys. I booked a photo booth. I'm super excited. My question is will it look tacky, cheap to consider the photos as a favor? I do have a favor in mind. I'm from Quebec so mini syrup...

Shannon, wednesday 21-Aug-19 12 107
Aimee
Changing a bridesmaid a yr in advance
Aimee, On August 17, 2019 at 13:31

Hi, I'm getting married next yr. I have to friends that actually were the 1st friends I ever made. We grew up together but one moved away yrs ago and the other is my maid of honor. The one that moved...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 7 104
Sarah
How many hours to hire a photographer?
Sarah, On August 13, 2019 at 14:19

Hi all, We are starting to shop around for photographers and many offer different prices based on the hours they are booked (6, 8, or 10 hours). I was wondering what would be the best time allocation...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 23 615
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How much did you spend on photography?
Jenni, On August 11, 2019 at 23:17

I’m having a budget for $20k for the wedding. Most of the photography packages I find are around $3k-$4.5k range. Photography is super important to me, so I don’t mind paying abit...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 60 1,056
Sadia
Best places to buy fake/silk flowers?
Sadia, On July 29, 2019 at 19:14

I will be DIY’ing my centerpieces and I cant seem to find a good/trustworthy site online to purchase from. I need enough for 40 centerpieces. The theme is mostly greenery and tropical leaves mixed...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 13 179
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Need to vent
Amanda, On November 29, 2018 at 11:21

I love that everyone is offering us helpful tips and tricks to save money with our wedding but it seems like they all want us to have some cheap wedding. By cheap I mean, tell everyone to bring the...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 6 93
Darren
Choosing the right Venue
Darren, On August 9, 2019 at 20:04

Hi guys I’m hoping that I can get the inside scoop on how best to choose a venue that won’t give us heart palpitations when we see the initial quote. We’re looking to have our ceremony & reception...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 6 101
Lynnie
Is catering covered by your venue, or are you hiring a separate company?
Lynnie, On January 14, 2019 at 14:01

Who's cooking your food?? 🍳 Did you hire a venue that also covers the catering and bar service? Or are you hiring a catering company that is separate from your wedding venue? When you were looking at...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 24 189
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So lost
Amanda, On August 16, 2019 at 06:50

So I woke up to a very confusing text this morning, I am under 2 months from the wedding and my MOH text me that she and the BM are backing out. Like wtf? They were both at fittings yesterday with us,...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 23 300
Tamara
Wedding Emergency Fund
Tamara, On July 16, 2019 at 12:47

Ok, so my wedding is in 11 days!!! I am so excited, nervous and yet strangely peaceful about the whole thing. We are basically ready to go and I am just going over all of the lists one last time and...

Tamara, wednesday 21-Aug-19 23 199
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Providing alcohol for reception
Stephanie, On March 2, 2017 at 12:05

How on EARTH did you figure out how much alcohol to provide. We are inviting about 70 people but I expect only about 60-65 to come and about 10 of those are non drinkings/children. I don't even know...

Jasmin, wednesday 21-Aug-19 11 16,315 1
Kelly
Wedding dessert
Kelly, On August 10, 2019 at 02:50

Ideas for wedding dessert? - We are having a wedding cake made however the caterer also provides dessert for all guests; currently he is wanting to severe a caramel chocolate cake but i would like to...

Kelly, tuesday 20-Aug-19 17 164
Lynnie
Splurge or Save?
Lynnie, On August 19, 2019 at 10:27

This week we’re talking all about budgeting! Divvying up your wedding budget can be tough, so you’ll want to think through your priorities to decide where you want to splurge and where you need to...

Seleena, tuesday 20-Aug-19 5 103
Kat D
My labels + Manitoba
Kat D, On June 4, 2019 at 11:17

'Where will you put the labels? not sure yet, probably as favor tags

Bianca, tuesday 20-Aug-19 3 60
Kelly
Lingerie or a gift!?
Kelly, On August 11, 2019 at 04:08

Would you rather lingerie for your bachelorette or they girls all pitch in and buy you a gift like a Tiffany bracelet or something?!

Rayanne, tuesday 20-Aug-19 16 138
MacKenzie
Evening Ceremony and Reception sans dinner?
MacKenzie, On June 4, 2018 at 19:56

One of the ideas we are tossing around as a potential budget trimmer is to have a ceremony around 7 or so followed by a reception with plentiful snacks and drinks but without a "proper meal". I am...

MacKenzie, tuesday 20-Aug-19 16 214
Haley
Out of Town invites
Haley, On June 24, 2019 at 17:53

I would say that 85% of our guest list will be coming from the other side of Canada... we're on Vancouver Island and most of his family live on the East Coast and need time to prepare and plan to come...

Jillian, tuesday 20-Aug-19 18 269
Holly
Father of the Bride Tradition
Holly, On August 19, 2019 at 16:58

As tradition states for a wedding... The father of the bride helps pay for majority of the wedding and the mother of the bride helps with dress and bridal party things. As it stands for My fiance and...

Veronica, tuesday 20-Aug-19 20 211
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Inspiration and or theme
Amanda, On August 15, 2019 at 22:30

Now that you are engaged and the planning for the big event is underway, what if any, inspiration or theme will you be using for your wedding? The inspiration for my wedding is The Starry Night by...

Amanda, tuesday 20-Aug-19 21 153 1
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Early October colours
Megan, On August 17, 2019 at 13:01

We were getting married in July but changed our minds to the first weekend in October, because it fits our wants better. I was really wanting to use like dusty rose and mauve as my colours, but am...

Katelyn, monday 19-Aug-19 5 83
Diana
Hashtag help!
Diana, On August 18, 2019 at 17:34

I will be taking his last name after the wedding. Bride: Diana Groom:Jesse Grooms last name chlingmann Bridea last name: Murray any help would be great! getting married 04-04-2020

Vinod, monday 19-Aug-19 3 49
Joey
Fall flowers - which will you choose?
Joey, On August 17, 2019 at 14:05

Autumn is just around the corner! Have you styled your fall bouquets and centerpieces yet? What are your favorite fall flowers and plants? Anemone? Mums? Dahlias? Sunflowers? Callas? Wheat? Maple...

Tori, sunday 18-Aug-19 7 97
Kellsey
Venue double booked
Kellsey, On August 16, 2019 at 17:18

Hey everyone unfortunately the venue we had booked with months ago informed me that they had accidentally double booked, and now I am trying to find new venue. The venue that we had found was perfect...

Hélène, sunday 18-Aug-19 6 184
Renee
Need help with invitations
Renee, On August 9, 2019 at 22:28

I need help to clarify How to do the naming on the invitations like would it be so an so and family or how does this work. Please help

Renee, sunday 18-Aug-19 9 105
Miav
Cash Registry: Honeymoon, House Downpayment, or Wedding Fund?
Miav, On August 8, 2019 at 11:53

If you are planning on/have done cash registry, which option did you go for?

Bianca, sunday 18-Aug-19 8 242
Rachel
Tiny Wedding Party
Rachel, On August 13, 2019 at 16:23

First post! We are planning a very small 35-person wedding. I hadn't intended on having a bridal party at all but my fiance wasn't aware and asked his best friend to be his best man - oops. He won't...

Bianca, sunday 18-Aug-19 10 122
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Invitation Frustration
Rebecca, On August 15, 2019 at 17:50

Invitation frustration** So after my last post about figuring out what to write on my invite because I am having a private ceremony I finally figured out how to word it. I designed my invites and...

Bianca, saturday 17-Aug-19 11 157
Jackie
I’m so overwhelmed
Jackie, On August 6, 2019 at 18:55

I’m so overwhelmed about everything.. I don’t know where to start.. what to plan first ... I need help from you girls

Shannon, saturday 17-Aug-19 11 134
Alexandra
Dog wedding attire
Alexandra, On August 15, 2019 at 22:02

Hi everyone! We are hoping to include our dog in our engagement shoot and potentially have her as our ring bearer. Does anyone know where we can get wedding related bandanas or bows for dogs? Also if...

Taylor, saturday 17-Aug-19 7 85
Joey
Use it or lose it? - Videography
Joey, On June 17, 2019 at 08:48

Many people love looking back on their wedding video or trailer, though many couples feel videography is a great place to save some budget and pass this up. Which side are you on? Videography - will...

Sondra, saturday 17-Aug-19 30 200

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