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Hank
Hank

Toronto, Ontario · From February 2020

Got married during a pandemic. Happy to chat and share ideas.

Happily married 🎉

September 5, 2021

758days 23hrs
Laura
Does the bride pay for her maid of honor and bridesmaids hair and makeup?
Laura, On July 13, 2023 at 21:14

Hello all! I am curious to know whether I should be paying for my bridal party's hair and makeup. I am paying for dresses (obviously) and also shoes and gifts.

Hank, yesterday at 09:42 13
Matilda
Wedding Gown
Matilda, On September 30, 2023 at 06:26

We went for a drive last night and I fell in love with a wedding gown that was in a bridal shop window display. We are getting married in 20 months is it to early to try on this gown and purchase it ?...

Matilda, yesterday at 11:19 5
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Venue fees - is this typical?
Camilla, On September 21, 2023 at 18:00

Hello, We are looking at a particular venue, met the owners and got their information package. For the contract re: deposits and times for deposits, it says a 1500$ deposit (I know a deposit is...

Hank, yesterday at 09:37 7
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Were you torn between two venues? Offer some advice for someone who is!
Camilla, On September 29, 2023 at 08:55

Hey! I am completely torn between two venues... And although I have made a pros/cons list, I still can't decide. Bit of a backstory: When I originally got engaged, my immediate thought was to have it...

Hank, yesterday at 09:34 3
Sarah
When Should i send my Invites?
Sarah, On September 17, 2023 at 11:19

I am struggling to decide as to when we should send our Wedding invitations as we have chose not to do save the dates. It just did not make sense for us to send save the dates seeing as we are only...

Hank, friday 22-Sep-23 5
Aatifa
Affordable wedding venues in Toronto gta
Aatifa, On September 11, 2023 at 14:07

Hello, I am looking for wedding venues located in Toronto GTA area that include FOOD, 70-100 guests, tables, chairs, stage decor, interior decor, ice fog for the dreamy couple’s walk and dance, for a...

Hank, friday 15-Sep-23 2
Jasmine
Couples getting married on August 18, 2028 in Ontario
Jasmine, On August 29, 2023 at 14:33

Heeey! I hope wedding planning is coming along just fine

Carine, tuesday 5-Sep-23 4
Hank
How Much Food?
Hank, On March 30, 2022 at 15:41

How many choices did you get to try at your tasting? How many options are you giving your guests? What appetizers are you having for cocktail hour? How many courses are you serving for dinner? We...

Matilda, monday 25-Sep-23 22 2
Rowena
Looking for Host/emcee
Rowena, On August 25, 2023 at 13:45

Hi Guys! Peter and I looking for EMCEE for our wedding on September 30th..We need your recommendations.. Thanks

Hank, friday 25-Aug-23 2
Kate
Reception Song Playlist!
Kate, On August 14, 2023 at 23:31

Let's talk reception playlist. How did you come up with your song choices? Was there a certain genre you played more of? Any songs you wanted to stay away from? Although we did hire a band, my husband...

Matilda, thursday 28-Sep-23 5
Sandie
Meals that are getting served.
Sandie, On August 9, 2023 at 19:43

We have decided on having Roast Beef with Gravy Potatoes and bean melody and carrots and BBQ Chicken with Mashed potatoes and broccoli, but there is 1 guest that is vegetarian and his mother wants us...

Carine, wednesday 16-Aug-23 5 1
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Couples getting married on December 23, 2023 in Ontario
Mady, On August 9, 2023 at 17:00

My name is Mady, I am excited and nervous to have a winter wedding

Hank, friday 11-Aug-23 1
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Tipping etiquette
Ajp, On August 9, 2023 at 23:48

I’m unsure of tipping etiquette. I plan on tipping my hair/makeup artist and the caterer at the dinner. But we are eloping. The officiant is a wedding planner who owns his own company - so I know...

Hank, friday 11-Aug-23 2
Brooke
Wedding hashtag!
Brooke, On August 10, 2023 at 18:44

Hey all! Struggling with a fun and funny hashtag for our wedding. My last name is Williams and my fiancé is Smith. I was trying to find some funny way of making a will smith joke but it’s not working...

Alejandra, friday 11-Aug-23 4
Amanda
Buffet style dinner - do I need menu cards?
Amanda, On August 6, 2023 at 08:40

I’m on the fence about providing menu cards at each table setting so guests know what’s on the menu, but we’re having a buffet style dinner so is it really necessary ??

Pam, wednesday 9-Aug-23 9
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Guest list numbers
Jennifer, On August 2, 2023 at 14:27

Hey there, We are finalizing the guest list for our wedding. We are looking to have about 80 guests for a backyard wedding in Jun 2024. We've got a few maybes still that we're not sure about, but we...

Carine, tuesday 8-Aug-23 6
Carine
Wedding signs, did you buy or Diy?
Carine, On August 1, 2023 at 08:36

Hey brides and Grooms, for your wedding did you make your signs or order them? I made my Welcome sign, my specialty drink sign, guest book sign, all by using the cricut and my 30-40% Michaels coupons....

Carine, tuesday 5-Sep-23 37 2
K
Serving staff? Help!!
Kaylee, On July 31, 2023 at 18:10

Hey all, were getting married in December and I wanted to order pizza - but I'm going to need maybe 2 or 3 servers of sorts to help set up the food once its delivered as it is coming 3/4 way through...

Brittany, tuesday 1-Aug-23 7
Jackie
The modern guestbook
Jackie, On July 31, 2023 at 16:10

Guestbooks are one of those beautiful mementos we get to keep and re-visit for years after our wedding day. Couples have been moving away from the traditional guestbook in favour of things like shadow...

Jackie, thursday 10-Aug-23 16
Kate
Let's talk linens, chairs, and tables !
Kate, On July 31, 2023 at 15:48

Hello all When it comes to tables, what are you thinking? are you thinking all round, rectangle, or a bit of both? Let's hear all about your seating arrangement! How about linens? are you going with...

Liberty, thursday 3-Aug-23 11 1
Sabina
Order of the day
Sabina, On July 30, 2023 at 09:22

Hello brides ❤️ September 2023 bride here! Need some help with the timeline for our day. Our ceremony is at 4pm and we’re thinking to do a first look, thinking to have that at 2pm so what time should...

Joy, friday 18-Aug-23 8 1
Arianna
Wedding Favors?
Arianna, On July 25, 2023 at 16:48

Hi everyone! My friend is getting married in November and we are currently trying to decide on wedding favours. We are looking at working with a company that does customized beer labels and then doing...

Leandra, tuesday 1-Aug-23 6
Michelle
Daytime Cocktail Reception
Michelle, On July 18, 2023 at 12:01

Hello, we are planning an afternoon reception with an open bar and hors d’oeuvres. Our wedding is at the end of October, so we’ll be in full fall mode. We are doing a first look and photography before...

Michelle, tuesday 25-Jul-23 11
Kate
Tiny Ceremony Larger Reception
Kate, On July 21, 2023 at 13:14

Looking for some advice - we are doing a private ceremony with immediate family and closest friends (12 people) and then having our reception later that day with about 70 people. What are some ideas...

Carine, wednesday 26-Jul-23 3
Julie
Wedshoots Album
Julie, On July 14, 2023 at 08:39

Since our professional pictures did not turn out as we had hoped, I decided to send out an invite for Wedshoots to some of my guests. I thought it was like the Send Invite portion where you can...

Julie, monday 17-Jul-23 2
Jackie
What is customary for vendor tips?
Jackie, On July 13, 2023 at 11:54

For really good service in a restaurant I will tip around 20%, but on a $5k invoice that's a big chunk of change! Anyone know what is kind of the customary ballpark for tipping vendors like...

Jackie, monday 17-Jul-23 7
Kadesha
Should i decorate my ceremony structure and how?
Kadesha, On July 12, 2023 at 20:15

I'm having my ceremony at this location and I'm just wondering if I should decorate this structure. I keep going back and forth with this decision. It looks good on its own but I think it needs a bit...

Kadesha, friday 4-Aug-23 20
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Engagement party or Bridal shower
Julie, On July 3, 2023 at 22:26

Hi friends, I have been thinking of which one to have (i do not want both). We have to plan each one ourselves given our families live far away but i believe that if I get the help of my FH that he...

Julie, sunday 23-Jul-23 6
Matt
Drinking outside the hall?
Matt, On June 25, 2023 at 03:23

I want to be able to drink outside the hall. The hall is not in city limits. There is a fire pit outside. Would be nice to drink outside. Is that possible is Alberta?

KELLY, thursday 29-Jun-23 3
Alex
Are there any venues in/near Niagara on the Lake that allow you to stay later than 12am?
Alex, On June 22, 2023 at 11:25

I'm looking for an outdoorsy/barn/winery venue that would stay open for guests and dancing until at least 1am!

Hank, saturday 24-Jun-23 1
M
Planning wedding
Mary, On June 21, 2023 at 10:19

Hi Everyone! I'm planning our wedding and a baptism for our son this October, while family is down to celebrate with us. I'm a little stressed as I don't know where to start with not a very big...

Carine, thursday 22-Jun-23 4
Charmaine
Downloading all the emails people have used to login
Charmaine, On June 16, 2023 at 11:37

Does anyone know how to download like a .csv or spreadsheet of all the emails guests have entered to access the website??

Hank, wednesday 21-Jun-23 1

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