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Derek

Sherwood Park, Alberta · From February 2021

Happily married 🎉

September 24, 2022

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What wedding date did you choose?!
Amanda, On September 4, 2024 at 12:18

Hello WeddingWire Family! Since we have a whole bunch of new members, this discussion is always a fun one! One of the first things when planning a wedding is to choose the date! There are so many...

Derek, yesterday at 11:31 8
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First Look or Wait Until You Walk Down The Aisle?!
Amanda, On October 21, 2024 at 12:35

Are you doing a "first look" and taking pictures before your wedding ceremony? Or are you waiting until you walk down the aisle?! Some couples want to save that magic moment for the ceremony, but...

Derek, yesterday at 11:29 30 3
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Kids at Weddings?
Taylor, On January 17, 2025 at 11:35

My fiancé and I are both content with the idea of having a child-free wedding, but we’ve sat down to start looking at our guest list and with an estimate of 73 guests, somehow we have 16 children on...

Derek, yesterday at 11:26 4 1
María
At what age are you getting married?
María, On January 6, 2017 at 09:05

Hi future brides We all know there's not a proper age to get married because when you truly love someone, age doesn't matter. At what age are you getting married? *** Image: Pinterest

Derek, friday 2-Aug-24 158
Jackie
How do you plan to relax the week before your wedding?
Jackie, On August 30, 2023 at 10:40

Are you a spa person? Yoga and meditate? Go hiking or camping? The week leading up to your wedding will surely be filled with little things to do and a whole lot of excitement and nerves! What do you...

Derek, friday 2-Aug-24 16
Kate
Venue Venue Venue!
Kate, On April 22, 2024 at 14:01

Hi Community, Let's talk one major important detail of the wedding...the venue! What were some of your deal breakers when searching for the perfect spot? What details were you not willing to...

Derek, friday 2-Aug-24 20
Kate
Music Playlist!
Kate, On June 19, 2024 at 10:43

Hi community, No better way to get the day started than some tunes! That being said, what genre/s do you have on your playlist? a mix of slow and dance? some Rock & Roll? Top 40 all the way? What...

Derek, friday 2-Aug-24 2 1
Nicole
Extra food and seating for vendors…?
Nicole, On October 4, 2023 at 08:24

Hi all! I’m very new to this whole planning a wedding process and it’s become a lot more than i was expecting! the costs are insane and I’m trying to save where I can. (Planning for Sept. 2025) I’ve...

Derek, sunday 2-Jun-24 9
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Videography
Andrea, On February 25, 2022 at 22:22

Hi there, I am planning my wedding and I keep going back and forth on having a videographer at my wedding. What are peoples thoughts?

Derek, sunday 2-Jun-24 11
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Who Is In Your Wedding Party?!
Amanda, On February 28, 2023 at 20:50

Will you have your closest friends and family standing up by your side? Or are you keeping it simple?! Who is in your wedding party?! My husband and I chose to have only a maid of honor and best man...

Derek, sunday 2-Jun-24 48 2
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What does your guest list look like?!
Amanda, On April 12, 2023 at 10:15

Hello everyone! There has been so many new members recently! Let's talk about you guest list! Are you hosting a huge bash or a more intimate celebration? Are your invites going to mainly friends, or...

Derek, sunday 2-Jun-24 30 1
Lindsay
Asking (potential) bridesmaids
Lindsay, On April 26, 2024 at 11:48

Hi there! I’m at the point of asking my bridesmaids to be part of my bridal party! It’s super exciting but I’m worried some might not say yes since they have a lot going on in life - having babies,...

CASSEY, saturday 15-Jun-24 2
Kate
Adults only or bring on the kids?
Kate, On March 26, 2024 at 13:45

Hey all, When taking into consideration your wedding day and the vibe and location, what are your thoughts on inviting kiddos? Do you picture a kid-free wedding, or are you welcoming of the little...

CASSEY, saturday 15-Jun-24 14
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Faux vs. Fresh
Melanie, On August 22, 2018 at 16:19

I'm currently debating fake flowers or real ones for my bouquets. I'm concerned about fresh flowers dying or getting ruined. Also concerned that I don't get to see them until the day of and what if i...

Derek, saturday 2-Mar-24 7
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What wedding date did you choose?!
Amanda, On January 10, 2024 at 13:02

Hello WeddingWire Family! One of the first things when planning a wedding is to choose the date! There are so many factors to consider when picking your big day! From the season and weather, the...

Nelly, saturday 13-Apr-24 54 3
Katrina
Walking down the aisle with your son?
Katrina, On April 16, 2023 at 21:18

Hey all, I'm just curious about everyone's thoughts on walking down the aisle with someone other than your father. I know it's tradition to have your dad walk you down the aisle but I'm thinking about...

Julie, friday 28-Mar-25 36 2
Gioia
Music - recessional ideas
Gioia, On May 17, 2021 at 17:23

Hello everyone, so my fiance and I have everything figured out for our July 17th wedding except 1 thing. We have no clue what song we should use to walk out of the church from. We want something a...

Derek, sunday 29-Oct-23 14
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How Are You Getting To The Wedding?!
Amanda, On April 27, 2023 at 18:33

Will you arrive in style with a limo?! Are you renting a fancy car? Processing on foot to the venue with your friends and family? Riding in on a white horse?! Driving yourself?! Share your pics and...

Derek, sunday 29-Oct-23 27 1
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What's on your play list for music
Carine, On August 16, 2023 at 10:13

What's on your play list while guests are seating and waiting for your grand entrance? Since I have a small wedding, I am playing off Spotify and took songs from Bridgerton, classical remakes and...

Nelly, sunday 14-Apr-24 16
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First Dance As a Married Couple
Amanda, On August 16, 2023 at 11:02

Hello all Brides to be! What have you and your significant other chosen for your first dance song as a married couple?! It's always nice to see what everyone has picked My husband and I danced to...

Nelly, sunday 14-Apr-24 17
Kate
Engagement Ring : complete surprise or previously picked out?
Kate, On November 29, 2022 at 13:23

Hello all! Let's talk rings! I feel like it is becoming more and more common to pick out your own ring and have your sweetheart go pick up or drop lots of hints as to what you love! So my question is...

I'm, friday 17-Mar-23 29
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Hair and Makeup
Jasmine, On December 27, 2022 at 13:48

Who typically pays for the hair and makeup? The bride or is it split evenly?

Petrina, monday 6-Mar-23 11
Bethany
Does anyone not care to have a wedding cake?
Bethany, On January 2, 2023 at 15:50

I'm not a super traditional bride, I just got engaged and upon talking to my fiance and he doesn't reallu care to a have a cake snd neither do I. I'm not big on sweets and neither is he, we were...

Kimberly, monday 16-Jan-23 19
Brittany
Where did your proposal take place?
Brittany, On January 3, 2023 at 13:55

Hello Everyone! To start off the New Year and to welcome our newly engaged brides & grooms; where did your proposal take place? My fiancé proposed at our favourite pub, Canadian Brewhouse on the...

Breanna, wednesday 1-Feb-23 43
Kate
Let's talk $$$
Kate, On January 4, 2023 at 11:07

My least favourite topic when I was wedding planning!!! lol So! Numbers are important and I think it is totally responsible to keep within a budget and set limits that being said...how many of you...

Naorina, sunday 22-Jan-23 12
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Where will your wedding ceremony take place?!
Amanda, On January 4, 2023 at 11:31

Have you decided where you'll say "I do"? Tell us where and when you'll be tying the knot! Have you already booked your wedding venue? Have you decided to stay in the city that you current live in or...

Amanda, tuesday 10-Jan-23 21 1
Kelsey
Walking Down the Isle Song
Kelsey, On January 8, 2023 at 15:39

Hi ladies, I need your help! I really want to walk down to the isle to the instrumental version of Turning Page by Sleeping At Last (the same shortened version Bella from twilight used) but I can’t...

Michelle, wednesday 8-Mar-23 7
Julie
End of Reception - Last Song
Julie, On November 3, 2022 at 13:59

Have you decided on how you want to end your spectacular night? Slow song? or an upbeat hit? And what tune would that be? Or Sparkler send off?

Julie, friday 23-Dec-22 10
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Kids at the wedding
Michelle, On November 5, 2022 at 17:08

So we are having kids at our wedding, we have maybe 10-20 kids coming of all ages, we are having stuff for them to do, but I was wondering if anyone had rules set for parents with the kids? And if you...

Misty, sunday 5-Feb-23 6 1
Kate
Wedding Date! What made you choose it.
Kate, On December 6, 2022 at 09:06

Hello all! Your special date, what was the reasoning behind?? Was it when the venue had availability or was it deliberate and represents something special? For us, we actually had our wedding on my...

Petrina, monday 2-Jan-23 18
Fiona
Mismatched Dresses- only two ladies
Fiona, On October 13, 2022 at 20:34

I am curious about mismatching dresses because I like the idea but we only have my maid of honour and my fiancé’s best woman in our wedding party so would it look odd? I am thinking similar style and...

Derek, sunday 18-Dec-22 6
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Late Night Food
Jasmine, On October 17, 2022 at 10:19

Is it okay to skip the late night food option? Our wedding will end at midnight with dinner ending around 8 or so. I really don’t want to do it as it’s more $$$

ErnesttewHD, monday 26-Dec-22 12

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