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Choose the ceremony and reception venue, find your dress, prepare the necessary paperwork, make the guest list, and stay on top of your budget. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your dream wedding step-by-step.

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Heather
Rehearsal dinner
Heather, On September 8, 2022 at 17:29

What is everyone doing for a rehearsal dinner? Yikes, still trying to decide and the wedding is in 15 more sleeps lol

Belle, friday 25-Nov-22 19 187
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Dilemma
mymz, On November 15, 2022 at 11:47

I have found myself in a dilemma and I hope your advice will help me decide. I was planning to get married on February 5th and to celebrate with our families and friends. However, we have just learned...

Belle, friday 25-Nov-22 3 66
Jenny
Is it okay to outfit repeat?
Jenny, On March 22, 2022 at 11:36

So I’ve been eyeing this dress from Guess to wear for my bridal shower and was wondering if it would be weird or rude for me to wear the same thing to two of the events for my wedding. I think I’m...

Anna, sunday 13-Nov-22 6 198
Kate
Feeling like a burden as a bride??
Kate, On April 12, 2022 at 22:55

I’ve been to countless bridal showers, bachelorettes, weddings, baby showers etc and always supported my friends and didn’t make a fuss even if I wasn’t in a good place myself (ie was single). Maybe...

Smith, saturday 12-Nov-22 4 284
Amanda
Only a Few Days To Go...
Amanda, On November 8, 2022 at 08:27

Our day is nearly here, Saturday feels like its going to be tomorrow but also like each day is 100 hours long. What is something you did in the last few days leading up to your wedding that you would...

Amanda, tuesday 8-Nov-22 3 59
Samantha
Tipping breakdown question
Samantha, On October 21, 2022 at 10:29

My wedding is tomorrow and my fiancé and I are going back and forth about tipping , so I thought I would break it down and let me know !! Photographer - no tip but a google review- we are paying a...

Julie, friday 28-Oct-22 4 114
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Stag and Doe!
Sara, On March 8, 2022 at 18:57

Hi everyone! Im planning to have a stag and doe before the wedding, I'm just here to ask about appropriate ticket prices. now in the past I've been to many their ticket prices were $10. since...

Kayla, wednesday 26-Oct-22 4 592
Alexandra
Gift for bachelorette
Alexandra, On May 18, 2021 at 21:13

I can’t make the bachelorette for my future sister in law because of COVID restrictions and I want to send a gift! What are some gifts you would have liked to receive for your bachelorette? It can be...

Marcella, monday 24-Oct-22 15 313
Sarah
Hashtag help
Sarah, On October 4, 2022 at 23:20

Hi everyone, I need your help figuring out a hashtage for my wedding. My name is Sarah Blackmore and his is Timothy Fabok. Thanks for your help 🙂

DimiAcindOr, thursday 20-Oct-22 3 71
Brooke
Rehearsal Dinners - Needed/not Needed? Who Pays?
Brooke, On July 12, 2022 at 14:46

Hello fellow brides! My fiancé and I are having some trouble with having some form of rehearsal for our wedding, mainly the "dinner" part. We know we want to have a rehearsal at our venue with our...

Rebecca, saturday 15-Oct-22 17 288
Malyssa
Gifts for parents
Malyssa, On September 15, 2022 at 14:52

While I know the rule of thumb is "whatever makes you comfortable" or "whatever you can afford" or "whatever you want - its your day" but I'd love to hear what you did or what you plan on doing. Did...

Rebecca, monday 10-Oct-22 8 130
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Venue booking
Samantha, On October 6, 2022 at 16:11

We found a venue that we absolutely love and it’s an amazing price and includes accommodation onsite for 40-60 people. The venue requested that we pay for the booking up front in full or we could risk...

Elizabeth12, saturday 8-Oct-22 11 153
Chelsea
Ring colours
Chelsea, On November 17, 2016 at 17:34

Hello lovely ladies! I got my wedding band in today and I was browsing for rings for my FH and it made me think of a fun discussion topic! I never realized how many colours there actually were for...

Delchoob, wednesday 5-Oct-22 29 198
Jenny
Just got the present i ordered for my parents and i love it 🥰
Jenny, On August 16, 2022 at 14:01

I ordered this custom print from Atelier Gifthouse on Etsy and I’m absolutely in love with it 🥰 I’m going to give my parents their gifts the night before my wedding. I hope they like it as much as I...

Rebecca, wednesday 5-Oct-22 10 133
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Raffle tickets
Angela, On April 30, 2022 at 21:49

How many raffle tickets did you sell in lieu of a buck and doe ???

Hank, monday 3-Oct-22 1 74
Natalie
hashtag help
Natalie, On September 30, 2022 at 14:50

Hi everyone! Looking for help coming up with a unique/punny hashtag for our wedding! We are getting married June 14th, 2024! My name is Natalie Green and my fiancés name is Neil Rioux

Amanda, friday 30-Sep-22 1 36
Paige
Gifts requested at Bridal Shower
Paige, On September 24, 2022 at 08:31

So my fiancé and I have been together for 11 years, we have 2 kids together and have lived in 2 houses. The house we live in now is our forever home and we have all of the typical “bridal shower...

KELLY, thursday 29-Sep-22 6 262
Sara
June 2023
Sara, On September 26, 2022 at 14:36

Ahh! We finally picked a venue - and we are finally planning our day!! So excited - not sure if I should of started planning sooner but seems like a lot of people do! Very excited - Any Beach Wedding...

KELLY, wednesday 28-Sep-22 7 108
Hank
Wedding Superstitions
Hank, On September 19, 2022 at 11:54

A lot of wedding traditions are not based on any formality but rather a set of silly superstitions. What things are you keeping in the wedding due to superstition and what are you skipping? - Not...

Hank, wednesday 28-Sep-22 26 230 1
Jenny
My wedding is cursed lol
Jenny, On September 24, 2022 at 09:15

So my wedding is tomorrow and both myself, my fiancé, and our kids are sick. I may have gotten an eye infection taking my youngest to be checked out by a doctor. And my period started last night. Can...

Jenny, tuesday 27-Sep-22 5 109
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Wedding Planning is stressful...
Carine, On September 21, 2022 at 10:16

Wedding planning is stressful, what are things you doing before the wedding to pamper yourself to help calm the nerves and stress? I booked a week off before and after the wedding. I am planning on a...

Carine, monday 26-Sep-22 19 113
Lissa
12 days out!
Lissa, On September 19, 2022 at 14:03

My wedding is 12 days away on October 1st and while there’s still so much to do it finally feels like it’s coming together! I took a day trip down to the USA on the weekend and picked up faux wood...

Lissa, thursday 22-Sep-22 17 133
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Hashtag help!
Marisa, On September 21, 2022 at 01:47

Hi everyone my wedding is next year but I need a hashtag and can’t find any good ones! Please help! Bride: Marisa Budhu Groom: Umar Malik

Hank, wednesday 21-Sep-22 3 66
Heather
Wedding Party gifts
Heather, On September 8, 2022 at 17:17

Help!! This is my 2nd marriage (im 56, and i my first time i just gave earings lol). We are having a small wedding with just a maid of honor, best man and flower girl. I have no idea what people are...

KELLY, friday 9-Sep-22 5 75
Natasha
Miss to Mrs Box subscription - is it worth it?
Natasha, On April 2, 2018 at 14:59

Hi ladies, I’m thinking of suscibing to the miss to Mrs box but wanted to know if it is REALLY WORTH IT?? which subscription do you have? What did you get in your box? Add a picture of you have....

Lisshaa, thursday 8-Sep-22 46 32,299 1
Madison
Engagement Party
Madison, On August 26, 2022 at 13:44

What time of day do people host their engagement parties? My fiancè and I are hosting ours at my dad's house as most people invited live in my hometown. I've never been to an engagement party so I...

Amanda, thursday 8-Sep-22 4 87
Meghan
September 2022 brides
Meghan, On August 24, 2022 at 16:22

To my fellow September 2022 brides how are we feeling about the big day approaching in 30 or less days!!! Are you pretty much done and ready to go or do you still need to get some stuff my wedding is...

Lisshaa, thursday 8-Sep-22 41 495
Meghan
Edible Favours (smore's question)
Meghan, On August 31, 2022 at 13:02

How close to your wedding did you put together your edible favours? I'm doing s'mores and my wedding is in 9 days am I safe to start putting them together now without going stale? or should I still...

Carine, tuesday 6-Sep-22 4 50
Izzy
Raffle
Izzy, On August 21, 2022 at 15:08

Hi everyone! I’m getting married in June 2023. Me and my fiancé are going to be doing a raffle in place of a stag and doe. When should I be doing my raffle? My future mother in law thinks January but...

Tanya, saturday 3-Sep-22 4 95
Jenny
Bridesmaid pulled out with a month to go
Jenny, On August 23, 2022 at 15:50

I’m getting married in 32 days and one of my bridesmaids just messaged me saying that she needs to pull out. I’m so upset. One of the reasons way she cancelled is some personal stuff she’s been...

Rachay, wednesday 31-Aug-22 7 161
Amanda
Move in Together Before or After the Wedding?
Amanda, On August 17, 2022 at 12:06

Hey lovely brides-to-be and newly married ladies! Deciding to move in with your partner before of after wedding is what a lot of couples think about. A lot of people see moving in together as a great...

Derek, thursday 25-Aug-22 8 136
Julie
Invitation / rsvp Anxiety
Julie, On August 16, 2022 at 18:14

Just reading over some of these invitation discussions and OH MY....MY HEAD! There are too many dates to keep in mind and it's quite overwhelming. Our Wedding date is May 6, 2023 and plan on sending...

Derek, thursday 25-Aug-22 16 251

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