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Sharlene
Sharlene

Jasper, Alberta · From January 2018

I am a down to earth person. It is my first time getting married, so I want an actual wedding, but because I am an older bride I have many other money... View more

I am a down to earth person. It is my first time getting married, so I want an actual wedding, but because I am an older bride I have many other money commitments as well as time constraints we have decided to keep to the basics and be as budget friendly as possible. We are going with a rustic themed wedding after selecting our reception venue. It is a small gazebo with a fire pit in the middle. The venue holds 88 people and is about a 4 hour drive from our home. I cannot wait to marry my love on August 3, 2019!!!

Happily married 🎉

August 3, 2019

1699days 9hrs
Maggnard-Smanta
Days before the wedding
Maggnard-Smanta, On April 2, 2022 at 09:59

Hey there, I was wondering if some of you have an idea of how you were planning on spending your days before the wedding day. Did you take days off, spending time eith family, ect. Our wedding day is...

Maggnard-Smanta, tuesday 14-Jun-22 58
Hailey
Photographer only or photographer & Videographer ?
Hailey, On January 25, 2022 at 20:07

Hi all I need some opinions! my photographer also does videography and isn't charging an arm and a leg for both services. ($1400 for 8 hours including video and photos) and $1100 for 6...

Carmel, monday 31-Jan-22 15
Miranda
Bridesmaids Hair & Makeup
Miranda, On January 19, 2022 at 20:44

Just wondering if other brides out there are having a dilemma about whether they should pay for their bridesmaids hair & makeup to be professionally done, or ask the bridal party to cover it?...

KELLY, wednesday 23-Feb-22 18
Kate
High or low centrepieces? Or both?
Kate, On January 17, 2022 at 19:29

Hi all! We are having a rustic themed wedding in a barn and to make things a bit more fancy I’m thinking of high centrepieces but my florist suggested some high and some low… Curious to see what other...

KELLY, wednesday 26-Jan-22 22
Hank
Where did you get engaged?
Hank, On January 3, 2022 at 21:20

Welcome newly engaged couples! Curious where you all got engaged at. Was it at a spot that had meaning to you? Did it happen at home or was it somewhere you travelled to? When I proposed, I wanted a...

Farrah, monday 10-Jan-22 13
Rayanne
Bought the chocolate for candy bar!
Rayanne, On November 26, 2021 at 16:11

I went out to brave the black Friday crowds today to but some of the coloured lindt chocolate balls. I got a couple of the 150 boxes for only $45/box. I loved that I could pick out any colours...

Com, friday 11-Mar-22 11
Stacey Tc
First dance songs
Stacey Tc, On November 13, 2021 at 10:28

First dance songs are a big part of your day, and will be "your song" after. How did you choose it? Does it have specific meaning to you or your partner or both? If you haven't picked one yet, do you...

Yami, sunday 12-Jun-22 19 2
Daily
Table Linens (what color? renting or buying?)
Daily, On October 11, 2021 at 20:11

Hi future brides of 2021, 2022 and 2023, what colour is table line? Are you planning to rent or buy? I would use the white tablecloths that provided by our venue. However, I’ll purchase about 13...

Daily, monday 8-Nov-21 36 2
Hank
Where to Post Photos After Wedding
Hank, On October 26, 2021 at 07:53

How do you plan on sending out photos after the wedding? Are you sending a link to your photographer's gallery, making a public album, posting on social media, or emailing them individually to each...

Kate, monday 7-Nov-22 8
Brooke
Wedding Vows! Who's writing their own?
Brooke, On October 22, 2021 at 16:33

Hello brides! My wedding is a year away but I've contemplated on the idea of writing my own vows. My fiance is a shy guy and is most likely going to request to do the traditional "repeat after me"...

Abbie, friday 29-Oct-21 14
Michelle
We did it! (again)
Michelle, On October 18, 2021 at 14:21

Friday October 8th was the big day! We finally got to have our big wedding that we had postponed from last year. Since we did the legal marriage last year we had a vow renewal style ceremony with the...

Audrey, saturday 23-Oct-21 13
Meghan
Honeymoon suggestions
Meghan, On October 15, 2021 at 15:49

My fiancé and I have been throwing around places to go on our honeymoon! We have both been to Cuba so we definitely don't want to go there and we both agreed that we do not want to go to the Dominican...

Meghan, monday 8-Nov-21 9 1
Stacey
In Memory
Stacey, On October 16, 2021 at 11:19

Has anyone done a butterfly release after their wedding ceremony? My mom passed away 1.5yrs ago and was thinking of doing a butterfly release in memory of her. Ceremony is outside.

KELLY, thursday 28-Oct-21 12 1
Rebecca
Gifts vs No Gifts
Rebecca, On October 17, 2021 at 14:10

Hi all, We have a lot of people (probably 75%) of our guest list flying to our wedding in Canmore next summer and, it being Canmore, then paying quite a bit for hotels. We would really like to ask...

Carly, friday 12-Nov-21 5
Samantha
Hair
Samantha, On October 14, 2021 at 17:22

First of all, I am way too excited about finding my dress! My concern now is… what do I do with my hair?! Would a tiara or hair clip take too much away from the dress? I typically wear my hair down...

Sharlene, sunday 17-Oct-21 7
Jessica
Deposits
Jessica, On September 27, 2021 at 11:07

How much did you put down for deposits, for florists, DJs, officiants photographers etc. I would to like get an idea of how much I have to pay up front. I know many with be different but ball park...

Sharlene, monday 4-Oct-21 7
Amanda
Choosing Your Venue
Amanda, On October 3, 2021 at 11:54

Lets talk about venues! How many venues did you research and look at before picking "the one"? What made you and your fiance decide on your venue choice? I love hearing all the different kinds of...

Amanda, sunday 17-Oct-21 25 2
Genna
Colour theme
Genna, On October 1, 2021 at 14:30

Hello Fellow Brides, I’m struggling on deciding a colour theme for my wedding. Our date is September 3rd 2022, so technically I could still consider it a summer wedding. I really want a romantic...

Amy, tuesday 26-Oct-21 35
Daily
Wedding backdrop
Daily, On September 25, 2021 at 09:41

Brides of 2022, are you guys renting the backdrop for the ceremony and reception? Or do you make it yourself? I am still debating if I should rent or do it myself with the help of friends.

Stefanie, wednesday 6-Oct-21 75
Amanda
Wedding Party
Amanda, On September 12, 2021 at 14:32

Hey Everyone! How many people are in your wedding party? What made you decide on the number of people for your big day? My fiance and I had talked about who we wanted to be in our wedding right after...

Amanda, wednesday 29-Sep-21 50
Natasha
may 22nd 2021 - Stay at home order might end two days before
Natasha, On May 3, 2021 at 15:27

My head hurts so much. This is our 3rd time trying to make this wedding happen. My FMIL is driving me crazy. She wants to to call the catering and tell them we will take them to small claims. My mom...

Vinod, friday 28-May-21 32 1
Liberty
Picking Your Wedding Colours
Liberty, On March 24, 2021 at 12:26

How did you pick your wedding colours? Is it something you've always known or did you find inspiration from Pintrest or somewhere else? Are you using one shade or multiple shades of the same colour? I...

Sharlene, monday 12-Apr-21 30 1
N
Anyone else's parents or family not financially contributing to wedding at all?
Nz, On February 25, 2021 at 12:02

My fiancee and I crunched some numbers the other day after I've been spending the last week contacting venues and making spreadsheets for costs for every little thing for each place. Turns out with...

Kate, saturday 18-Nov-23 23
Sarah
Inviting some family but not others
Sarah, On January 19, 2021 at 21:21

Hi everyone, So we are making a backup guestlist with a smaller headcount for possible Covid restrictions this July, and I hate the idea of having to invite some cousins who I have not seen in years...

Maude, thursday 15-Jul-21 35
Amelia
Engagement Announcements
Amelia, On January 4, 2021 at 19:23

Who was the first to know about your engagement? *Technically* the first person I told was a stranger. We got engaged on a Saturday night and the next morning I had plans to meet someone for a...

Amelia, friday 8-Jan-21 16
K
Head Table Order
Kelsie, On December 2, 2020 at 23:03

Hey everyone! Getting married July 2, 2022!! Trying to organize tables already. Just wondering how did others arrange their head table? I am having my MOH beside me of course but any rhyme or rule for...

Kelsie, friday 8-Jan-21 5
Kaitlyn
Wedding Shoe Help
Kaitlyn, On November 25, 2020 at 10:17

Hey everyone! Ok so I am looking for wedding shoes and I am really having a hard time finding what I am looking for. 1. Must have a block heel (ceremony and reception are on grass, aisle is a row of...

Courtney, wednesday 16-Dec-20 9
Amanda
Venue that is 2 hours away
Amanda, On August 30, 2020 at 12:13

I need some advice has anyone chosen a venue that is 2 or more hours away how do you go about catering etc do you find a local caterer or one that will drive to the location this also goes for...

Sharlene, monday 14-Sep-20 12
Sharlene
Awe, very sweet idea!!!!
Sharlene, On August 30, 2020 at 23:53

bridw and groom masks

Sharlene, thursday 3-Sep-20 4
Chantelle
Ceremony Music
Chantelle, On August 20, 2020 at 21:08

I am struggling to find a song for my bridesmaids to walk down the aisle to. I am walking down to "wanted" by hunter hayes. Our ceremony is outdoors in a winery. Does Not have to be a "country" song! ...

Carolyn, sunday 23-Aug-20 7 1
Sharlene
Wise words
Sharlene, On August 17, 2020 at 10:59

just remember this on your wedding day!

Hank, monday 17-Aug-20 2 79 1

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