Ajax, Ontario · From March 2017
This is not my first time around. I'm probably the oldest bride on this site (just turned 58). My fiancé and I will be getting married on September 24,... View more
This is not my first time around. I'm probably the oldest bride on this site (just turned 58). My fiancé and I will be getting married on September 24, 2017 at the Deer Creek Golf Club. It's a small wedding with only 31 in attendance. After 6 years of getting to know each other and each going through some real financial and health difficulties, we've decided that we are stronger together than we are as individuals.
- VIP
- 5,306 points
Happily married 🎉
September 24, 2017
Discussions
40How many months (or years) from the time you got engaged to your wedding day? Nine months for me.
Did you look for a deal or did you lay out all the cash for your rings?
Hi lovely brides, I was wondering if any of you who wear glasses will be wearing them at your wedding, or will you take them off?
Hi Ladies, do any of you feel that "everyone" is doing the rustic theme these days and it's getting old? (no pun intended). There are so many options for wedding themes but it seems that many brides...
Patio Centrepieces I found out yesterday that the venue has outdoor tables on the patio for my guests to use at cocktail hour (or anytime during the wedding), and I didn't have any centrepieces made....
Seating Chart My colours are ivory, gold, and orange so I used this old frame that I had for the seating chart to be put on an easel at the entrance to our room. I used scrapbooking techniques to...
Will you go high end or are you looking for a bargain?
What does it cost to get a marriage license in Ontario? Does it vary depending upon which city or town you go to?
I'm a firm believer in "Why pay full price when you don't have to". I've been extremely frugal with my wedding arrangements so that I could put the money into the venue and dinner for my guests. I'd...
I found a good photographer with 10 years experience for $260.00 for 3 hours. Do you think it's a good deal? Editing is included and I've seen tons of beautiful pictures on his website. Should...
Just wondering what couples are paying for their DJ. I've been researching and found one with 10 years experience, references, and a light show on the dance floor for $240.00 for 3 hours.
With just 2 weeks till the wedding, we finally got time to fill in the papers and get the marriage license this past Friday. Now I'm experiencing the butterflies! By the way, it was $125.00 at...
Homemade Card Box Again, I used dollar store boxes and thrift store ribbon to make this card box.
Guest book I found this new guest book at Value Village for $1.99 so I used these pearl and 3D stickers to pretty it up. Got to love Dollarama!
Guest Book Sign Continuing with the DIY theme, I made this sign to place at the guest book.
There's a lot of controversy regarding cohabitation. Do you think it's better to live with your fiancé before the wedding, or wait until you're married?
Hello Ladies, We got married exactly 2 weeks ago (Sept. 24). I worked so hard to make sure everything was perfect. The ceremony began. We stood before the officiant and our friends and family. Ten...
How long did it take you to get your thank you cards written and sent after the wedding?
I'm getting married in less than 3 hours on the hottest day of the year. It's 32 and with the humidex it will be 40 degrees. Wish me luck.
I was so happy to chose a date at the end of September when the leaves would be changing and the weather would be cooler. NOT!! Sunday is supposed to be 30 and with the humidity it will be 37...
Menus These menus will be placed on each plate so that people will know what is offered at the buffet before they go up. The vines were hand-drawn with a gold metallic sharpie.
Our Bouquets My MOH and I made our own bouquets using all materials from the dollar store. The theme is fall.
Place Cards I ordered these place cards but they were plain. I spray painted them gold and then put each persons name on them using scrapbooking layering.
Gold Candle Holders My candle holders were bought from Varage Sale. I got 26 for $7.00. They were partially spray painted gold so I finished spraying them and added the gold glitter rim.
Favours There was certainly a lot of work put into these homemade goodies. I made apple butter, apple butter with no sugar for diabetics, and tart peach & plum compote. I'm glad I didn't have to...
Yesterday we had a lovely Ladies' Meet 'n'Greet dinner at a small, quiet restaurant. I decided to do this instead of the traditional bridal shower because both my FH and I have 2 complete households...
When it's all over, do you feel like it's a big let down and there's now a huge gap in your schedule that you have trouble filling? What do you do about it?
Hi ladies, I've opted not to have a bridal shower because both of us have complete households and we just don't need anything. Instead, I've organized a ladies' meet and greet dinner at a restaurant....
What is the best book you've read on relationships? Mine is "Women are from Venus, and Men are from Mars".
I am beside myself. I've been struggling all summer with weight issues and swollen feet. Today I tried on my wedding shoes which I bought as 7.5 E width!! I could barely get my left foot in. Now what...
I'm beside myself when it comes to buying a gift for my 51 year old matron of honour who has everything. Any suggestions would be welcome.