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Samtam
Samtam

Vancouver, British Columbia · From March 2016

I was born in Vancouver but raised in California, however I'm still not an American and am very close to my Canadian roots! My fiance and I met online... View more

I was born in Vancouver but raised in California, however I'm still not an American and am very close to my Canadian roots! My fiance and I met online through eHarmony and were engaged for 2.5 years before we got married. Our wedding was 5 years and 1 day after our first date!

Happily married 🎉

November 12, 2016

3045days 5hrs

Simone commented:

2768 days ago

Hi Samtam, thank you so much for your kind words and well wishes. I miss talking to you. How are you? It's been extremely busy, but slowly I'm seeing a slow relaxing pace. I can't wait for the planning to be over and to enjoy our wedding. :)

Emilie commented:

2933 days ago

Hi hun! How was your week? I created this fun game for the weekend! https://www.weddingwire.ca/forums/what-will-be-on-your-playlist--t3227 I thought it would be fun to share our song ideas for the wedding! Can’t wait to listen to yours! I wish you an amazing weekend! xx

Emilie commented:

2935 days ago

Hi hun! Here’s the game of the day! https://www.weddingwire.ca/forums/what-does-your-pinterest-wedding-look-like--t3183 I’m letting you discover what it’s about! I hope you’ll like it. Big hug! xx

Emilie commented:

2954 days ago

Hi hun! I was so happy to read your Valentine’s date ideas this week! I hope you liked your gift! You should meet the other brides in your province who also participated in the quiz :) You can read them in this discussion: https://www.weddingwire.ca/forums/valentines-day-did-you-already-get-your-gift--t2765 The greatest gift in the community is to be there for each other! I hope we were able to do that for you so far :) I hope you had a great week and if we don’t get to talk before I wish you a very happy Valentine’s Day! xx

Angel commented:

2998 days ago

Hey - we're both 5-year-first-date and online match wedding people :) Thanks, Internet!

Melissa commented:

3028 days ago

I sorted my tech issue! posting soon!

Melissa commented:

3042 days ago

AND YOU CHANGED YOUR PICTURE! You tease! I love it!

Emilie commented:

3045 days ago

Hi Sam!! I hope you had a great time last night and that you're having a great time in Canada before the wedding. I wish you all the best for tomorrow!! And if there's any last minute detail we can help with, just let us know! This is so exciting! I hope you'll enjoy every moment dear! Can't wait to see pictures! xx

Samtam commented:

3053 days ago

Thanks Melissa! I definitely wish I'd found this sooner too! This is more what I was expecting the forums would be like when I joined the US version and I hope that more Canadian couples join! Thanks for all the support! It's been very reassuring since we're so close to hear that our ideas aren't crazy! We haven't been to many weddings and wanted it to be very "us" so hopefully all our plans work out on the big day! We are going to be flying up to Vancouver next Tues (5 days before) and my mom is driving up this weekend with all our decorations so we've been scrambling to finish everything before she leaves! (So it's less work when we get up to Canada) I can't wait to be back up there! It's been so hot in CA so I'm looking forward to some real fall weather. ;)

Melissa commented:

3053 days ago

2.5 years is a long time coming! I can't imagine the build up you must be feeling! :D How are in advance are you coming to Canada before the wedding day? I'm sorry you didn't find us sooner- I'm a lurker on the US boards, never posted because I know I'll just get in a fight and get internet angry ;) This group might be small right now, be we are pretty excellent! If you need last minute input- you know who to come to!

Emilie commented:

3056 days ago

Hi Samtam! Congrats! I'm so glad you have most things ready for your big day! What do your decorations look like? I can't wait to see pictures of what you have planned for your special day! Did you make a lot of DIYs? You should create a discussion and show us what you've been up to: https://www.weddingwire.ca/com-DebateNuevo.php?id_group= I can't wait to see how everything will look like! How has been the experience of planning everything from a distance?

Simone commented:

3056 days ago

Hi Samtam, congratulations on your engagement and welcome to the community!:)

Samtam commented:

3056 days ago

Thanks Melissa! I think I've seen you on the other Wedding Wire site and yes it is VERY different haha. I'm definitely loving the Canadian feel. I wish I'd discovered this sooner as now we're so close to the wedding! I'm a little stressed trying to finish our last little projects and not forget all the little things that need remembering but I know as soon as I get to Canada, I'm just going to be excited. We've been engaged for 2.5 years now so it's been a long time coming! Good luck with all your wedding planning and I can't wait to hear more about your wedding!

Melissa commented:

3056 days ago

Welcome to Wedding Wire Canada! It is quite different here than the US site....both are great, but my biased opinion is that we are cooler ;) I can't believe how close to your wedding you are! Are you feeling any nerves yet? Very excited? Can't wait to get some been-there-done-that advice from you!

Samtam commented:

3056 days ago

Hi Emilie! The Canadian website is very different than the American version so I'm still figuring out how it works! Thank you for reaching out! Our wedding is in 11 days so we're almost there! Pretty much everything is done except for a few small projects like our programs and chalkboard signs. I look forward to meeting more Canadian brides!

Emilie commented:

3056 days ago

Hi dear! Welcome to the community!! I just saw your comment in our discussion on brides with tattoos :) I'm sure your tattoos will look amazing with your dress!! Have you already found THE DRESS? How are your preparations going? I'm glad I can share this special moment with you! Let me know if I can help with anything :) What step are you at in your planning?

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