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Vanessa
Vanessa

Hamilton, Ontario · From January 2017

30-years old. I never thought getting married was important, but we're having so much fun planning this non-traditional wedding. It's going to be a great... View more

30-years old. I never thought getting married was important, but we're having so much fun planning this non-traditional wedding. It's going to be a great party.

Happily married 🎉

June 16, 2018

2131days 18hrs
Emilie
Wedding Favours: Yay or Nay?
Emilie, On March 27, 2017 at 16:05

Hey lovely future weds! Wedding favours are a way to thank your guests for coming to your wedding and also a way for them remember your big day with a smile. But it's hard to make everyone happy! What...

Emily, monday 10-Sep-18 13
Christy
Money tree instead of gift registry ?
Christy, On March 10, 2017 at 18:05

I see more brides today doing a honeymoon fund instead of a gift registry. Honestly, we would love to purchase a house in the next year or so. We need a house before we can make use of bridal gifts....

Megan, monday 18-Dec-17 13
Melinda
A psa on loving your body!
Melinda, On March 7, 2017 at 16:04

Hi Ladies! This is a bit of an essay, but lately I've been thinking a lot about the pressure brides get about looking good on their wedding day and I have a few thoughts that I wanted to share. I saw...

Amelia, tuesday 14-Jan-20 15
M
Need help find spanx
Mel, On March 7, 2017 at 23:54

Hello ladies,I am was hoping to wear some spanx under my wedding dress but can seem to find any. My wedding dress has a low back line and I want wondering if any one has any idea on where I can get a...

Kenny & Fikayo, thursday 9-Mar-17 6
Dannie & Brett
Bride survival kit
Dannie & Brett, On March 7, 2017 at 14:26

Hey everyone! Dannie here. I've done research and have found several ideas for the wedding day survival kit, however can someone maybe give me ideas of what should go into the brides handbag and what...

Dannie & Brett, friday 24-Mar-17 8
Brittany
Vendor gifts
Brittany, On March 6, 2017 at 20:25

This may be a touchy subject, but I'd like some input. I am considering giving gifts instead of monetary tips to our vendors (venue/food, photographer/videographer) because I feel like it shows my...

Brittany, tuesday 7-Mar-17 5
Jen
Having a low moment
Jen, On March 6, 2017 at 21:02

Ugh. I hate feeling like this. I was just recently in a wedding show this weekend modeling dresses for a dress store here in Thunder Bay. I always get super excited to partake in these and feel good...

Jen, sunday 19-Mar-17 30
Andraya
Changing your last name
Andraya, On March 4, 2017 at 19:19

So I have been struggling with he idea of if I am going to keep or change my last name. Finding and deciding on a wedding dress seemed eaiser then this. I love my last name My FH last name will make...

Emily, friday 15-Dec-17 42
Kacy
Trouble finding ways to compromise for your wedding?
Kacy, On March 2, 2017 at 21:25

David and I have had several arguments thus far with regards to the wedding and I've had some difficulty getting him involved. I know some of you don't expect your S.O. to be very involved, but my...

Kacy, friday 3-Mar-17 21
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Wedding weight loss?
Linzer, On January 15, 2017 at 21:52

Hey ladies (and gents of course!) I wanted to see if anyone else is trying to slim down for their big day? If so, what changes are you making? Any goals? I've actually lost about 40lbs in the last...

Carrissa, wednesday 16-Dec-20 35 1
Meggan
Pot luck
Meggan, On February 21, 2017 at 11:41

Hi everyone, Im wondering if anyone has had or is planning on having a Pot luck style for there wedding. We are having 125 guests with no formal sit down dinner. We are supplying a hot dog cart that...

Jessica, thursday 2-Mar-17 12
S
Backyard lunch/bbq wedding
Stephanie, On March 2, 2017 at 11:46

So recently after sorting out the costs for a full service venue and pricing out at over 15000 (minimum) we decided to go with a casual, DIY BBQ wedding in his parents yard. I cut my guest list in...

Vinod, wednesday 17-Jan-18 11
Sarah & Tom
European honeymoon!
Sarah & Tom, On March 1, 2017 at 11:42

Hello all! Tom and I have decided to head to Europe for our Honeymoon and we couldn't be more excited! We are landing in Paris, heading to Italy next and I would love some advise; 1. Any advise on...

Vanessa, thursday 2-Mar-17 17
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How would you decorate my reception space?
Linzer, On February 25, 2017 at 18:27

Hello ladies! I have a pretty clear vision but I would love some input on decor for my reception venue! We are going for romantic and lots of florals. I'm hiring a MOC to help set up my decor but not...

Natasha, monday 27-Feb-17 19
Kacy
Calling everyone hosting or who have attended a cocktail-style reception!
Kacy, On February 25, 2017 at 19:50

Hello everyone! We are still exploring all of our options for our wedding, including a cocktail-style reception; one because we hope it might reduce our catering costs and also make the evening more...

Stephanie, sunday 26-Feb-17 10
Emilie
Why do you choose him or her?
Emilie, On February 24, 2017 at 20:05

Hey future newlyweds! You choose each other every day and marriage says you're choosing each other forever. Here's a questions that will help you think think about your vows Why do you choose him or...

Makumbu, monday 27-Feb-17 13
Crystal
Stressing
Crystal, On February 24, 2017 at 12:50

Hey Gals, I am in college for my business Management degree and I got hit with planning a wedding. Even though my wedding isn't until next year, I'm stressing out because we don't have money saved up...

Emilie, monday 27-Feb-17 17
Kate
Wedding favors
Kate, On February 24, 2017 at 14:25

I am trying to figure out wedding favors for our guest. I hate those white candies. I was thinking little trees, some of my guest don't have a place to plant something like that. so maybe some help of...

Kate, tuesday 28-Feb-17 14
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Money talk: how much are you planning to spend on your wedding?
Linzer, On December 29, 2016 at 16:39

It's a bit of a sensitive subject but how much are you planning to spend on your wedding? Almost as important, who is paying for it all? As I see the cost of everything adding up I'm left scratching...

Kate, friday 17-Mar-17 31
Tonya
Save the dates
Tonya, On February 18, 2017 at 07:37

I've never really been good at DIY stuff but I really wanted to make my wedding all about family friends and and laid back. So I want to do my save the dates and invites etc by myself any ideas on...

Vinod, wednesday 17-Jan-18 10
Vanessa
Is it "rude" to not provide dinner?
Vanessa, On February 21, 2017 at 14:55

We're doing a cocktail style ceremony and reception starting at around 7 pm. I feel like this is a late enough start time to not expect a meal - kepping in mind that the ceremony will be at 7:10 pm....

Carolyne, thursday 23-Feb-17 21
Leah
The night before
Leah, On February 22, 2017 at 09:37

What's your plan the night before the wedding? We'll be having an open house at our house. We'll be having my parents and brother sleeping at our house and all our 5 kids so we'll be staying here too....

Simone, friday 17-Mar-17 13
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When even your vendors tell you to chill a bit: confessions of an over-eager bride with a long engagement.
Linzer, On February 22, 2017 at 17:52

Hello ladies! As the title says, this is my confession. I'm not getting married until NEXT August (so 2018). I'm admittedly type A and this wedding has turned into my new project to devote my energy...

Donna, monday 27-Feb-17 23
Emilie
Morning, afternoon or evening ceremony?
Emilie, On February 23, 2017 at 12:05

Hey lovely brides and grooms! What time did you find was ideal for your ceremony? - Morning - Afternoon - Evening Which one did you choose? Image: Pinterest

Vinod, monday 8-Jan-18 20
Rachel
Photo locations Hamilton
Rachel, On February 22, 2017 at 10:36

Hello Lovely Brides! I realize this is an ontario board but i'm hoping there are some ladies from the hamilton area My Fiance and I are getting married November 25th at the Ancaster Mill We are doing...

Gillian, sunday 19-Nov-17 15
Jessica
Guest list
Jessica, On February 17, 2017 at 13:59

Oh god. The dreaded guest list. We originaly wanted a small wedding, my parents decided since they are giving us so much money i need to invite my entire family. My fiance decided he would only invite...

Stephanie, thursday 2-Mar-17 16
Chloe
Reception and ceremony on 2 separate days?
Chloe, On February 21, 2017 at 22:01

Will things get expensive if I have the ceremony on one day and the reception a few days later?I want the ceremony to be just our family, (we have big families) on the lake we go to every summer. Part...

Carolyne, thursday 23-Feb-17 11
Kaitlyn
Couples getting married on 16/June/2018 in Ontario
Kaitlyn, On September 23, 2016 at 11:23

Hello everyone June wedding Wow didn't realize so many on this day, but I guess it is expected as it is June

Margaret, friday 1-Jun-18 16
Dana
Destination wedding dilemma
Dana, On January 29, 2017 at 07:26

Hi everyone!! My first time using this...we are planning a destaination wedding for end of Nov (was to be March 2018) people were not ok with the price so we changed it! However my Fiancées family is...

Vanessa, tuesday 14-Feb-17 16
Ashley
Diy dj
Ashley, On January 16, 2017 at 09:03

Hello fellow brides, My fiance and I are seriously thinking of not hiring a DJ and just creating a playlist to play at our ceremony and reception. I was just wondering if anyone has done this? Thank...

Leah, wednesday 8-Mar-17 23
Emilie
What is the first movie you ever watched together?
Emilie, On February 6, 2017 at 06:05

Hey lovely ladies! The perfect date is about spending new and cherished moments together that you will remember forever! Let's also remember the old one! What is the first movie you ever watched...

Stephanie, thursday 1-Feb-18 129

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