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Emily
Emily

Ottawa, Ontario · From July 2019

Happily married 🎉

August 13, 2022

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Emily
Shuttles and Covid
Emily, On November 20, 2020 at 10:58

Hi all, Wondering what any and all of you are doing about shuttles? We are getting married in August 2021 and originally had intended to offer shuttle for guests from our hotel block to the venue....

Vinod, sunday 22-Nov-20 2 112
Laura
Weddings in Summer 2021
Laura, On November 2, 2020 at 13:43

Hi everyone, I hope everyone is well and safe. Our wedding date is booked for June 26, 2021 - and lately, I've been feeling like there is no point in planning. We have our save the dates ready to go...

Ali, monday 23-Nov-20 36 2
Megan
We got married despite the pandemic
Megan, On April 24, 2020 at 13:45

Hey all, I thought I'd post the outcome of our postponed wedding. We decided to get legally married on our front lawn with our officiant and two witnesses, and our immediate family watched from their...

Jess, tuesday 2-Jun-20 50 15
EbonyAriana
September postponement?
EbonyAriana, On April 24, 2020 at 22:51

Hey everyone! Hope everyone is doing well during this absolutely crazy time. My question for everyone is for September brides what are you doing?? Are you keeping with the original plans or...

Chi-Chi, sunday 10-May-20 46 2
K
Planning "re-do"?!
Kl, On April 15, 2020 at 20:46

Hey everybody! This discussion is geared towards those brides and grooms who have made the heart-wrenching call to postpone their weddings due to COVID-19. I am a former August 2020 bride who made the...

Bouthaina, saturday 25-Apr-20 29 4
Arexy
To reschedule or not
Arexy, On April 15, 2020 at 16:38

Hi everyone! I hope you are all well. My future hubby and I are supposed to be getting married in September of 2020. At this point in time, my future hubby and I are strongly considering rescheduling...

Arexy, thursday 16-Apr-20 11
Jillian
Any September 2020 brides post-poning due to Covid19?
Jillian, On March 29, 2020 at 16:01

Wondering if any couples for Sept 2020 have post-poned their wedding yet or when are you waiting until to decide? We have about half our guests that are travelling and flying in for our wedding.

Melissa, monday 11-May-20 48
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
Jillian
Curious to know what you consider your "budget" includes
Jillian, On February 19, 2020 at 09:38

Talking with my fiance, we are indifferent on what we consider our budget includes. So just curious to know what others consider. I consider our budget to include everything from venue, food, drinks,...

BunnyBride, sunday 15-Mar-20 17
K
Paperless Invites
Katherine, On February 17, 2020 at 13:31

Hello fellow planners! My fiancé and I want to go paperless for our wedding save the date, invites, RSVPs, thank you cards, etc. Has anyone else gone completely paperless and fully electronic? How did...

Kelly, thursday 27-Feb-20 36
Emily
Kids’ Wedding attire
Emily, On February 4, 2020 at 08:02

If you have kids, specifically boys in your wedding or in your wedding party- check out H&M for some affordable and nice stuff! We got the entire outfit for under $100. ( 2 Shirts,pants,...

Cliodhna, tuesday 18-Feb-20 3 70
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
K
Engagement photos
K, On December 21, 2019 at 15:51

Let’s see those engagement photos! need some ideas!!

Jess, sunday 29-Dec-19 20
Carly
Having to change my wedding date
Carly, On December 13, 2019 at 16:21

Hey Future Brides So I'm looking for a little advice. My mom was just diagnosed with terminal cancer and they have told her that she may only have 6 months left. But that isn't really a guarantee....

Sara, sunday 22-Dec-19 14
Colleen
Ways to save but not compromise on aesthetic?
Colleen, On November 22, 2019 at 10:27

Hi! My fiance and I are currently both students (hence the long engagement lol) and are trying to find ways that we can save money on the wedding while also not compromising on it looking amazing!...

Erin, thursday 9-Jan-20 17
Emily
How much dessert is too much?
Emily, On December 9, 2019 at 22:36

We have a mini cheesecake bar- 12 different flavours. Where I am struggling is how much to order- should I order assuming all guests will eat the cheesecake? I ordered 2 dozen of each flavour (24...

Anna, wednesday 11-Dec-19 11
Danielle
Day-of Wedding Coordinator?
Danielle, On December 9, 2019 at 10:47

Hello all! Just wondering your thoughts on day-of coordination services. Has anyone asked a relative or friend to take on this role? Or outside vendors? What have been your experiences? Thanks!...

Danielle, thursday 16-Jan-20 14
Randelle
Fabric advice
Randelle, On December 5, 2019 at 23:59

HI all! I hope someone can help me. I'm trying to find a fabric such as the one pictured - I've tried "fishnet" and "cheesecloth" and nothing really comes up similar. Does anyone have any idea of...

Randelle, saturday 15-Feb-20 10
Joey
Stag and Doe - yes or no??
Joey, On December 3, 2019 at 14:53

Will you have a stag and doe, or are you skipping this particular pre-wedding party? Are they popular in your area? If you're having one, what kinds of activities do you have planned? Photo by The...

Tori, monday 9-Dec-19 32
Emily
Arch flowers
Emily, On November 23, 2019 at 08:02

Hi friends! Looking for inspo for our arch florals for our ceremony. We are looking to do it ourselves and save a bit of $$!Some info:-The arch is actually a hexagon-We have a more...

Ashley, thursday 28-Nov-19 7
Katherine
Bridesmaids paying for things
Katherine, On November 13, 2019 at 17:22

How do I discuss with my bridesmaids that they are paying for their own hair and makeup? I really can’t afford to pay for everyone’s hair and makeup which would be at least 700 or more all together.

Ashley, friday 15-Nov-19 17
Hilary
Save the dates
Hilary, On November 10, 2019 at 18:07

Hey brides! Congratulations to you all! Looking for some advice- Our wedding is October 2021 in Halifax, however most of our guests being invited will be traveling from Ontario, British Colombia and...

Kelly, wednesday 13-Nov-19 12
Cliodhna
Where is the most unexpected place you shopped for your wedding?
Cliodhna, On November 8, 2019 at 09:05

Apart from the obvious places to shop for your wedding, many couples find hidden gems outside the wedding world! Dollar stores, flea markets, hardware stores, furniture stores, craft stores, resale...

Monique, tuesday 12-Nov-19 12
Jessica
Bridesmaids Gifts
Jessica, On November 8, 2019 at 13:55

Hello! I know this one has been done to death but if anyone has any tips I would greatly appreciate it! My issue is that I have 7 bridesmaids all with wildly different tastes. I'm trying to get a few...

Tori, monday 9-Dec-19 15
Emily
Cheese Wedding Cakes - Ontario
Emily, On October 22, 2019 at 15:10

I am one of those unnecessarily extra people on the hunt for a wedding cake made of cheese. We live and are getting married in the Ottawa are and I can only find two places that actually advertise...

Emily, saturday 26-Oct-19 5
Emily
Inspiration for cards box
Emily, On October 10, 2019 at 13:18

Hi all! Looking for some ideas for our card box. Something rustic, but still somewhat formal. Would love to DIY it, mostly because all the ones I have seen at stores are tacky (IMO)

Amanda, friday 27-Dec-19 13
Miav
Have you selected vendors/dresses/caterer etc that is over your budget?
Miav, On September 30, 2019 at 17:18

Have you set a budget in every aspect of the wedding but ended up booking/buying something that is over that budget? Whether based on gut feeling, or it's something you just really want, or maybe...

Emily, tuesday 8-Oct-19 11
Cait
Newly Engaged!
Cait, On September 27, 2019 at 13:01

Any suggestions, tips/tricks, advice for wedding planning, saving, etc. would be very helpful

Kathryna_Wal, friday 25-Oct-19 7

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