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Toronto, Ontario · From February 2017

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November 18, 2017

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After the Wedding Etiquette Re: Thank you Cards for No Cards No Gifts
Chris of Plan a wedding, On February 13, 2018 at 00:20

I thought most people had proper etiquette but I was wrong. Every one has their own financial circumstances however I have never attended a wedding and not brought a gift or.a card. I even sign cards...

Amie, sunday 26-Aug-18 12 332
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Re-evaluating friendships after the wedding
Chris of Just married, On February 15, 2018 at 02:58

SO I recently got married and had different groups of friends attend the destination wedding. A month ago, one month after we go back I received a call from a close friend "Paula" of 20 years who...

Brittany, friday 6-Apr-18 7 210
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Is Sandals Worth it?
Chris of Honeymoon, On February 13, 2018 at 00:36

We paid for our entire wedding ourselves including wedding dress, bar bill, dinner reception dinner etc. So all the money we spent which was a fortune for one day we racked up lots of points on our...

Emily, saturday 17-Feb-18 7 198
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In tears and need advice
Chris of Wedding ceremony, On September 21, 2017 at 19:24

For the past 9 months every single weekend my 2 men and 2 women bridal party "are busy"and could not make time for ANYTHING. When I mean anything I mean anything, shop for the dresses, shoes, assist...

Lyla, thursday 18-Jan-18 7 144
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Roles and responsibilities of wedding party
Chris of Plan a wedding, On August 19, 2017 at 15:49

This is our fist and last wedding. Our bridesmaid was married several times along with the groomsman The bestman and maid of honour are both married. We asked peoole to be in our wedding party 9...

Angela K., wednesday 17-Jan-18 14 154
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Need advice
Chris of Plan a wedding, On July 4, 2017 at 15:51

Selected by wedding party in February. It took 4 months to find one day they were free to go bridesmaid dress shopping. One cancelled for legitimate reasons. I told the other do you want to...

Vinod, friday 5-Jan-18 10 113
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Signing your surname at the ceremony
Chris of Wedding ceremony, On August 15, 2017 at 21:05

If you are taking your husbands surname, when you sign you name immediately after the wedding ceremony what last name do you sign? Your maiden name or maiden name plus your married name or your...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 7 114
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Rose petals yes/no
Chris of Wedding ceremony, On August 15, 2017 at 21:33

We are having a beach wedding and have a ring bearer but no flower girl as my friends with young girls' are not attending and/or not brining their children. Should I have rose petals? If so, my future...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 6 80
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Food advice and what do guests do while we take pictures advice
Chris of Plan a wedding, On August 19, 2017 at 18:41

We are having our wedding at a resort. We are getting married at 2:30 p.m. Typically people eat in the morning before 10 a.m. Our dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. I found out yesterday guests cannot arrive...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 4 156
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Do you tip on your wedding day ?
Chris of Plan a wedding, On August 31, 2017 at 17:47

I understand you tip hairstylist and make up artist as I tip generally when I go . I have a videographer and videographer assistant, 3 main photographers and 6 photography assistants as part of a...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 7 138
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Wedding Gift Registry Etiquette
Chris of Plan a wedding, On October 17, 2017 at 22:37

When you receive a gift from your wedding registry sent to your home directly from the place you registered vs the wedding guest. What do you do? I have contacted the department store trying to find...

Bethany, saturday 2-Dec-17 7 106
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Are you having a destination wedding? looking for a group so we can discuss logistics
Chris of Plan a wedding, On August 19, 2017 at 18:47

This website has everything but a destination wedding section. I see every group but destination wedding group. Is anyone having a destination wedding in 2017? I am a few months away and now getting...

Sheri, sunday 26-Nov-17 2 40
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Anyone break a bone weeks before the wedding?
Chris of Plan a wedding, On October 16, 2017 at 07:35

Just when I thought things couldn't get worse they did. Fell and broke bones in my hand. Dress is sleeveless and strapless hoping I can get cast off before wedding day but if not any suggestions...

Chris, tuesday 17-Oct-17 5 69
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Is is only me or in hindsight knowing what you know would you have eloped?
Chris of Plan a wedding, On September 21, 2017 at 23:19

I am really wishing in hindsight I would have eloped as it would have avoided the disappointment and negativity. Has anyone felt this way or is it just me? I thought weddings were happy times and fun...

Daphne, wednesday 27-Sep-17 6 121
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Do you set up plates and seating for "surprise guests" who did not rsvp but show up?
Chris of Wedding reception, On September 26, 2017 at 07:30

I have a few relatives on both sides and a couple of friends who did not RSVP by the deadline. Our wedding is in 6 weeks away. We saw a number of people this weekend and they said we may surprise you...

Daphne, wednesday 27-Sep-17 5 190
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Anyone have a large amount of people cancel last minute?
Chris of Plan a wedding, On September 10, 2017 at 14:44

I received notification from my travel agent that 4 have cancelled on Friday due to the Hurricane. Today 7 people texted me that they will now not go due to the Hurricane. My wedding is in 7 weeks...

Joey, tuesday 12-Sep-17 4 192
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To bustle or not to bustle? to do a top or bottom bustle ?
Chris of Wedding fashion, On August 24, 2017 at 07:42

I have no idea if I should bustle or not bustle. Should I do a top bustle (whichever that means) or a bottom bustle (whichever that means). Does anyone have pros and cons? Recommendations? What are...

Erin, friday 25-Aug-17 7 110
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Anyone know another website like this but for destination weddings
Chris of Plan a wedding, On August 22, 2017 at 17:52

Looking for a group to discuss things specific to destination weddings Does anyone know another website similar to This one but for destienrion weddings only ? Thanks

Chris, tuesday 22-Aug-17 2 62
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Silk robes / japanese kimonos
Chris of Wedding fashion, On August 17, 2017 at 18:24

I want to buy Japanese kimonos or silk robes for mother / mother in law , bridal party and a few special people for getting ready. I saw them on Etsy and online but would rather physically go into a...

Chris, tuesday 22-Aug-17 5 153
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Music advice
Chris of Plan a wedding, On August 18, 2017 at 16:53

I originally wanted a live violin quartet to play as I walk down the aisle. A traditional Cuban band to play during cocktail which is immediately after the ceremony there are appetizers and cocktails....

Sonja, saturday 19-Aug-17 5 68
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Moms walking down the aisle recommendations
Chris of Wedding ceremony, On August 16, 2017 at 08:37

It's been many years since I attended a wedding or stood. We are having a small 50 ppl - destination wedding. We have a husband and wife standing as our maid of honour and best man. We have a husband...

Lynnie, thursday 17-Aug-17 3 184
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Teenagers
Chris of Wedding reception, On August 15, 2017 at 22:08

There will only be 2 teenage girls at our wedding 13 and 14 everyone else is 37-86. Should I get them to do something together. Like getting people to sign the guest book or something else I am...

Erin, wednesday 16-Aug-17 3 62
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Gifts idea for mother of the bride/ mother of the groom/father of the bride
Chris of Plan a wedding, On July 3, 2017 at 15:53

Are any Brides planning on giving a gift the day of your wedding to your parents and parents of the groom? I am looking for ideas

Chris, wednesday 5-Jul-17 5 124
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Bridal shower who throws it? to have one or not? when?
Chris of Before the wedding, On May 18, 2017 at 06:15

My mother is not throwing me a shower as she lives in a different city nor does not want to drive 5 hours to attend one. My MOH and Bridesmaid both indicated they do not have time to plan one and...

Kate, tuesday 23-May-17 6 174
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Bridesmaids help regarding dress/colour/theme
Chris of Wedding fashion, On March 31, 2017 at 12:49

Has anyone asked bridesmaids, maid of honour to be in your wedding, they said yes and they are being "difficult"? I asked this week two couples to be in our party. We are having a beach wedding, for...

Chris, friday 31-Mar-17 4 96
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Bridesmaid help
Chris of Before the wedding, On March 31, 2017 at 12:31

I am writing this on my lunch break as I need help on how to respond this weekend. We asked two couples to stand for us for our wedding. I told the girls in the party that the dresses were going to be...

Chris, friday 31-Mar-17 3 90
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Has anyone cut a hole in an oyster?
Chris of DIY, On March 17, 2017 at 18:15

Don't ask I saw this idea on Pinterest and found a restaurant to give me used shells which I will bleach and clean. Wonderinf if anyone has done this? I am attempting some summer DIY wedding crafts....

Emilie, wednesday 22-Mar-17 3 59
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Brides shoes-has anyone done a bold bright colour?
Chris of Wedding fashion, On March 17, 2017 at 18:18

I am debating on wearing a white/silver/gold fancy sandal (with pearl or bling) or doing a bold bright turquoise sandal but no clue how it will look or if you could see it under the dress since I will...

Leah, tuesday 21-Mar-17 8 80
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Bridesmaids dresses help!
Chris of Wedding fashion, On March 8, 2017 at 23:19

Ok before I get lecutured I know I am super late in picking my bridesmaids. Who knew you needed 6 months to order. Back in the day in the early 2000's I was a maid of honour in a hideous neon pink and...

Erin, friday 17-Mar-17 4 90
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Can anyone recommend where to go for reasonable priced bridesmaids dresses in toronto?
Chris of Ontario, On February 27, 2017 at 18:09

I already know the colour, turquoise now I need to find reasonably priced bridesmaids dresses for a destination wedding. I am now 100% sure of my bridesmaids/maid of honour as I need to figure out who...

Jennifer, tuesday 14-Mar-17 8 2,321
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Who sits where?
Chris of Wedding reception, On February 23, 2017 at 08:52

For obvious reasons I have to group those that don't speak English at the same table. One would then put extended family together at one table so not to separate aunts, uncles, cousins etc. Here is my...

Simone, saturday 25-Feb-17 7 79
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Bridesmaids / groomsmen for destination wedding - does bride/groompay or do bridesmaids/groomsmen?
Chris of Plan a wedding, On February 15, 2017 at 20:55

I am having a destination wedding. I know the colours of the bridesmaids dresses but I wanted the bridesmaids to help select their own style. As it a destination wedding, and they are already paying...

Chris, thursday 23-Feb-17 4 59

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