Skip to main content
Lauren
Lauren

'Barrie', Ontario · From March 2019

Happily married 🎉

July 24, 2021

1362days 8hrs
Lauren
Backyard Wedding Now, Reception Later?
Lauren, On May 17, 2021 at 10:14

Hi Everyone, July 24 2021 bride here. Last week I found out that my venue thinks it is unlikely they will be able to open for our current booked date, given the extended lockdown. As a result, we've...

Vinod, tuesday 25-May-21 17 1
Kristen
Changing Maiden Name to Middle Name?
Kristen, On January 25, 2019 at 15:42

Hello fellow brides, Are you ladies planning on taking your maiden name as your middle and assuming your fiances name as your new last name? This is what I am looking to do (therefore, I would have 4...

Lauren, thursday 13-May-21 8
Lauren
Wedding Invites/signage/stationary Dilemma
Lauren, On April 14, 2021 at 21:24

Hi Fellow Brides! I hope someone can help because my FH is just not really getting my dilemma here. My plan for invites at this point is to just buy a template from Etsy and print them all out/cut...

Lauren, friday 7-May-21 5
Stefanie
In limbo..
Stefanie, On April 12, 2021 at 01:38

Does anyone else just feel like you're waiting in limbo to know what your plans will be? Our wedding is August 14 postponed from last year and as of right now we can have a 30 person ceremony only I...

Jodi, sunday 25-Apr-21 41 1
Lauren
Bacheloretter/bachelor Party Invites
Lauren, On February 12, 2021 at 12:44

Hey Everyone, I have a question about etiquette for invites for the Bachelorette/Bachelor party. Originally my wedding was going to be around 115 people. Now we are being cautious and only inviting 50...

Bella, monday 15-Feb-21 7 321
Caro
Recently engaged - do i book a venue for 2021?
Caro, On December 8, 2020 at 22:19

Hi brides! We got engaged at the end of October 2020 and I’ve been slow to plan with the covid unknowns. With the latest announcement that Ontario will get the vaccine for phase 1 within the next...

Kara, saturday 2-Jan-21 19
Sadia
Covid-19 + wedding season
Sadia, On March 11, 2020 at 23:31

I feel like this conversation was bound to come up. Any brides on here that are *starting* to get a little alarmed/concerned that the virus might interfere with their wedding? Do they even offer...

Amanda, friday 19-Jun-20 267 10
Cliodhna
Engagement party - is it a must-do?
Cliodhna, On January 20, 2020 at 09:05

Do you think it’s essential to have a party to celebrate an engagement? Or are you happier to skip this event and get straight into wedding planning? Is an engagement party a must-do to you? Photo...

Natalia, tuesday 25-Aug-20 30
Lauren
How did you make the most of your engagement?
Lauren, On January 9, 2020 at 21:53

Hi Everyone! I'm looking some pointers about how to enjoy my engagement more. My fiance and I love each other a lot, but there's so many negative things going on in other areas of our lives that we...

Ashley, tuesday 14-Jan-20 11
Tori
Planning Milestones - what came first?
Tori, On January 7, 2020 at 13:46

We've got a lot of new brides/grooms that have joined the Wedding Wire community so I wanted to give a massive warm welcome and see how everybody is doing thus far! So of course you are engaged now -...

Amanda, saturday 11-Jan-20 56
Brittany
Advice
Brittany, On January 8, 2020 at 16:56

Am I just over thinking or do I have a right to be upset? Officially started putting together the guest list and my spouse had already more then I have I’m a small family of less then 10 and he’s born...

Tracy, tuesday 4-Feb-20 24
A
Hashtag help
Andrea, On January 9, 2020 at 12:24

Hello, Looking for some hashtag ideas for my wedding on October 10th 2020. Bride: AndreaGroom: MichaelLast name: Paul Friends have suggested:#paulinginlove#paulinlove Thanks in advance!

Andrea, friday 10-Jan-20 9
Darian
Invites
Darian, On January 3, 2020 at 00:39

Hey All, I am curious what other peoples opinions are on the inviting process. Is it super tacky to make a facebook group and/or send out invites/evites? For my wedding it seems I will need to get...

Marcie, saturday 11-Jan-20 13
K
Divorced parents, seating.
Katelyn, On January 9, 2020 at 19:46

Hey WW! I have come to an issue. My parents are divorced and they do not get along. I was asked by my mom if I am doing a seating chart and I said no, I dont want the added stress of trying to figure...

Stefanie, thursday 6-Feb-20 9
A
Am I expected to pay for accommodations?
Amanda, On January 9, 2020 at 12:13

Hi, Hoping you may have some advice/pointers. My FH and I live in Europe and will be hosting our wedding in Ontario this year. We have people flying in and other local guests. I'm willing to pay for...

Amanda, friday 10-Jan-20 9
Liga
How many of you are taking their husband's surname after wedding.....
Liga, On October 13, 2019 at 22:13

How many of you are taking their husband's surname after wedding..... If you are from Quebec, You will know, here it is not possible legally. I would need to get married officially outside Quebec...

Liga, sunday 15-Mar-20 69
Sasha
How did you decide on your wedding date?
Sasha, On December 13, 2019 at 13:36

Just curious how did you all decide on your wedding date? was it based on venue availability? anniversary date? why that specific month? For me, I always wanted a June wedding and the venue we both...

Karina, thursday 12-Mar-20 87
Michelle
Planning Milestones - Are you hiring a Videographer?
Michelle, On January 7, 2020 at 09:26

It's wedding "off season" which means it's a great time for planning since vendors have more time to respond to emails! I've been planning for a while so this time last year I was starting to look at...

Miav, wednesday 8-Jan-20 15
Lauren
How to Manage Expectations with Bridal Party?
Lauren, On August 17, 2019 at 10:25

Hi There! I have some bridal party questions that I'm hoping you all can help me with 😊 1. Nobody in my bridal party really knows each other. One of them lives on the other side of the country. Here...

Ashley, wednesday 21-Aug-19 14
Miav
Pre-wedding parties?
Miav, On August 7, 2019 at 15:31

What are the pre-wedding parties (engagement, shower, bachelorette.. etc) have you done/planning for? Where was it held and who hosted?

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 14
Missa
2 days before the wedding - Hair trial and make up complete!
Missa, On August 15, 2019 at 09:43

We are ALMOST ready! We will be running around all day today to do some errands ! As we live in a different province than the one where we are getting married, I only got to do my trial this week but...

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 12
Shyan
rsvp - mail vs online?
Shyan, On August 9, 2019 at 14:49

Hello! I am looking for tips and tricks on RSVP ! Is everyone mailing still with all the technology at our fingertips? Where did you purchase them? Thanks a bunch

Ashley, thursday 12-Sep-19 48
Kaitlyn
Doing your own makeup?
Kaitlyn, On June 14, 2019 at 08:29

Hey Brides, I’m having a little internal debate. I love makeup and have a good understanding and healthy collection hahaha. I’m kind of wanting to do my own makeup for my wedding (if Kate Middleton...

Katelyn, friday 19-Jul-19 17
Kelsie
Engagement Photos
Kelsie, On June 12, 2019 at 11:47

I had a great time shooting my engagement photos in Toronto last month. I was really, really nervous to start as I do not like being the centre of attention and this is my first time having...

Marissa, wednesday 3-Jul-19 54
Lauren
Sending out Save the Dates - What Method is Best?
Lauren, On June 14, 2019 at 22:20

Hi there, Looking for some advice for the save the dates. We have purchased a website via Wix. We'd like to use it to streamline our save the dates. I used our site to send out engagement party...

Vinod, monday 17-Jun-19 8 105
Jordanna
I can’t believe it’s almost here!!
Jordanna, On June 13, 2019 at 21:20

So today I was able to bring decor to the venue, tomorrow is the rehearsal and Saturday is the big day!! Tomorrow night both bridesmaids and groomsmen will be spending the night at the hotel (the...

Lauren, friday 14-Jun-19 14
Lauren
Engagement Party - is a backyard BBQ okay?
Lauren, On May 16, 2019 at 16:55

Hi everyone! My FH and I would like to have a very casual BBQ in our backyard next month as our engagement party. Our thought is to buy some wine and beer, meat and veggies for the BBQ, and serve...

Lauren, wednesday 5-Jun-19 23

Groups

WeddingWire Article Topics