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Vanessa
Vanessa

Great Falls, Manitoba · From July 2017

Hard working Special Needs Educational Assistant, Mother of 1, Wedding Planner and excited to be getting married to the love of my life of over 3 years.... View more

Hard working Special Needs Educational Assistant, Mother of 1, Wedding Planner and excited to be getting married to the love of my life of over 3 years. Purple is my favourite colour. Loves the outdoors, grew up on a farm and loves riding horses.

Happily married 🎉

August 4, 2018

2064days 2hrs

Discussions

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Ceremony Backdrop
Vanessa of Wedding ceremony, On July 6, 2018 at 19:39

In need of help to make a decision. For our wedding backdrop my mom suggested a lattice backdrop to cover up the barbwire Fence and gully with weeds. I’m getting married in 28 days and need to make...

Lyla, sunday 15-Jul-18 10 177
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Wedding day time lines
Vanessa of Plan a wedding, On July 10, 2018 at 17:24

Hi everyone, I’m going to make my timeline this week for our wedding in 3 weeks and I’m unsure how to go about it. What did yours look like for your wedding? Did you do cards that said everything or a...

Stephanie, thursday 12-Jul-18 8 161
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Ceremony seating
Vanessa of Wedding ceremony, On July 6, 2018 at 19:42

For those who have had an outdoor wedding what did you do? Did you have enough chairs for everyone? Did you only have enough for those who needed it? My parents didn’t like my idea of bales and...

Ashley, wednesday 11-Jul-18 17 238
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Bachelorette/ Bachlor party dilemma
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On July 8, 2018 at 15:50

So we gave the list of people we wanted to one of my bridesmaids. 3 our of 4 of my bridesmaids can’t make it and now the bridesmaid says she doesn’t want one of my fiancé’s friends now my friend too...

Jessie, monday 9-Jul-18 9 154
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Bachelorette/bachelor party combined
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On June 30, 2018 at 21:47

Hi everyone, our wedding is quickly approaching and it looks like we have a couple of our wedding party members who will be taking on the task of a joint party for us and we are totally cool with this...

Erin, tuesday 3-Jul-18 6 123
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August 2018 brides and grooms
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On August 21, 2017 at 19:07

Hello Ladies and Gents, I have noticed that there are groups for people getting married in certain months and I thought I would start a feed for those getting married next August 2018. I know there is...

Vanessa, thursday 31-May-18 41 1,136
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Caterer Dilemma
Vanessa of Wedding reception, On April 16, 2018 at 18:13

So today I was given some sad news that our caterer that we have known for a long time has passed away. We were devastated by the news in 2 different ways 1) we have known her for a long time and 2)...

Jennifer, tuesday 17-Apr-18 10 140
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Bridal shower question
Vanessa of Plan a wedding, On February 28, 2018 at 11:50

Have you or would you invite someone to your bridal shower who is not on the guest list to your wedding? My mom was telling me back in the day her work mates threw her a bridal shower but they weren’t...

Alexandra, monday 5-Mar-18 16 191
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Wedding Rings and Honeymoon
Vanessa of Honeymoon, On February 21, 2018 at 17:06

I have heard a few different things about wedding rings and taking them when you travel abroad. To take or not to take? To buy something less expensive to wear on your finger or to not? What has or...

Jen, tuesday 27-Feb-18 12 166
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Wedding Cakes
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On February 2, 2018 at 18:20

Hey Everyone, Just wondering what everyone has done for their wedding cakes? I have had bad news that my dream lady for my cake is not available as she will be away and another lady from my area...

Brittany, tuesday 6-Feb-18 6 167
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Flower Girl Hair
Vanessa of Beauty, On January 13, 2018 at 00:14

Has anyone been thinking of their hair for their flower girls? Mine is my daughter so not only do I have to think of mine I also have to think of my daughters. I think I have it narrowed it down to...

Jackie, sunday 4-Feb-18 12 201
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Tent Weddings
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On January 12, 2018 at 23:34

So I'm in need of suggestions. We are doing a tent wedding and still don't have our tent. I thought I had everything settled found the cheapest place for a tent, tables and chairs all in one and than...

Jackie, friday 2-Feb-18 4 107
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Wedding Hair Styles
Vanessa of Beauty, On January 12, 2018 at 23:56

Hey Everyone, I am starting to look into hairstyles and it seems that my hair will be either half up or half down and these are the styles which are very similar in style. Need opinions. I think the...

Erin, friday 19-Jan-18 4 98
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Bridesmaid Dress Shopping Dilemma
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On November 18, 2017 at 15:53

So I have come to the conclusion that getting my bridesmaids together to do dress shopping will be an issue especially with everyone's schedules over the holiday season. One of my bridesmaids are...

Angela K., tuesday 16-Jan-18 19 240
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Show off your Bridesmaid Dress Selection
Vanessa of Wedding fashion, On January 9, 2018 at 21:00

Hey Everyone thought I would show what 2 out of my 4 girls have chosen so far. The colour is set in stone and the dress had to have some lace on it. Its also going to be hot so short is best. 8...

Candace, sunday 14-Jan-18 23 272
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Europe Honeymoon
Vanessa of Honeymoon, On January 6, 2018 at 14:40

Hi everyone! Just wondering if anyone has gone to Europe for their honeymoon or plans on going to Europe for their honeymoon. Did you use a travel agent? Which places did you visit? We plan on going...

Vanessa, sunday 14-Jan-18 14 136
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How many Wedding Shows did you attend?
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On January 9, 2018 at 20:13

Hey Everyone, Just wondering how many wedding shows you attended? I attended 2 last year.....I want to go back to the wonderful wedding show in Winnipeg but my FH says that's one to many. Did you find...

Meghan, saturday 13-Jan-18 25 158
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General Hair & Make Up Questions
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On January 9, 2018 at 20:38

Hey Everyone, Lots of hair and make up questions going around right now. But I thought I would put a generalized one out there about pricing and such. So far I have been quoted 4 different prices. 1)...

Meghan, thursday 11-Jan-18 14 126
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Hotel Blocks
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On January 5, 2018 at 20:52

For those of you who have or having to book hotel blocks for your guests how many did you book? Did you do Friday, Saturday and Sunday? So far I have blocked 6 hotel rooms (1 family room) for only the...

Vanessa, tuesday 9-Jan-18 9 253
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Bridesmaid Dilemma with Dress Choice
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On January 5, 2018 at 22:03

So we have picked our wedding party. We have picked the colour theme for the wedding (Black and Purple). The bridesmaids will be in purple (Regency) to be exact and the men will be in black. I have...

Kristine, tuesday 9-Jan-18 7 115
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Wedding party discussion
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On August 15, 2017 at 00:29

Hello Ladies and Gents, Thought I would ask a few questions regarding what everyone is doing in regards to their wedding parties. How many did you have or are you having on your wedding party? How...

Vinod, thursday 4-Jan-18 20 188
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Outdoor ceremony seating
Vanessa of Wedding ceremony, On August 21, 2017 at 19:02

Hello everyone, We are having an outdoor wedding ceremony in exchanging our vows next August 2018. What have you done or what are you doing for seating? Looking for ideas. I love the idea with hay...

Vinod, thursday 4-Jan-18 17 153
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Future In-laws and Parents
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On December 29, 2017 at 00:11

Thought I would ask if anyone has this dilemma or if its just me. My FH and I have been together for 3 1/2 years and not once has my parents and his parents sat down for dinner or coffee. Sure his dad...

Erin, wednesday 3-Jan-18 15 232
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Alternative Desert at a wedding
Vanessa of Wedding reception, On December 29, 2017 at 01:01

Hey everyone thought I would share this as it just came up after a visit with my mom and her godmother over the holidays. We have been debating on something cost effective on top of a cutting cake and...

Erin, wednesday 3-Jan-18 13 141
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Wedding photos- how much is too much?
Vanessa of Plan a wedding, On July 23, 2017 at 23:07

After attending Winnipeg's Wedding Show it seems the average photographer is $3000+. We are trying to keep it more local than that and so far have found the average for the area is $200...

Vinod, monday 1-Jan-18 8 167
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Flower Girl/ Jr. Bridesmaid Dresses
Vanessa of Wedding fashion, On December 29, 2017 at 00:18

Just thought I would share that I just bought my daughter a dress on wish for less than 25.00 Canadian including taxes and shipping. Not sure what it will look like when it comes in but for less than...

Stephanie, friday 29-Dec-17 2 75
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Cake Toppers
Vanessa of Plan a wedding, On November 25, 2017 at 14:03

Hello Everyone, I am wondering what everyone is doing or has done for their cake toppers? I have thought about getting the personalized Mr and Mrs and then our last name and than I have thought about...

Vinod, thursday 28-Dec-17 21 182
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Bridal party gifts
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On September 12, 2017 at 19:47

Hello Everyone, Just thought I'd share with everyone an awesome website that has Bridal Party Gifts. I ordered Robes for my girls. This lady also has deals on quite often her current deal is buy 5...

Vanessa, sunday 19-Nov-17 18 241
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Social Donation Requests Manitoba
Vanessa of Manitoba, On November 3, 2017 at 13:42

Hello Ladies and Gents, I am wondering if any of you would be willing to share of places you have had luck with gathering donations from for silent auction prizes from. I will be starting shortly as...

Brittany, wednesday 15-Nov-17 2 3,657
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Engagement Photos!! October 22, 2017
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On November 3, 2017 at 21:59

I am so pleased to share my results of our engagement photos which also included my daughter/his step-daughter! It meant so much to us to get this done before the snow falls and before the barn could...

Vanessa, monday 6-Nov-17 10 179
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Wedding Photographers/ Engagement Photos/videographers
Vanessa of Before the wedding, On October 13, 2017 at 18:30

Hi everyone, I am starting to look at wedding photographers and am hoping to stick within my area. The one lady I want I just found out that she only gives 100 photos give or take edited and none of...

Maegan, monday 23-Oct-17 13 168
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Alternate seating for our vulumptious guests
Vanessa of Wedding reception, On August 21, 2017 at 20:53

I have a question for everyone. I have raised the question in regards to the ceremony for outside ceremony seating but I will have plus size guests including dad, FH, and family and friends. The...

Vanessa, thursday 24-Aug-17 16 158

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