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sways — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:36:47 GMT

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Alcoholic punch at afternoon bridal shower??

Shannon20 — Mon, 05 May 2008 11:00:15 GMT

My mom asked if I wanted an alcoholic punch at my afternoon shower. I said I wasent' sure...what are you ladies doing? do you think its a good idea or not??

I am having a non alcoholic punch for sure.

Thanks

Engagement photoshoot

alimay — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:01:06 GMT

FH and I got engaged in April of 07, and since then I've been asking him to look into Engagement Photos and he does not seem interested. He's not the "romantic" kinda guy who will just jump at this kind of thing.

Just wondering if anyone else has the same problem and how talked him into it? haha

Help with ideas for gifts for parents

Nurse66 — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:19:47 GMT

Hello Ladies, I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas to give to the parents at the rehersal dinner. I am making them a scrapbook with all the pictures after the wedding, but I still need something to give to them prior to. Any ideas?? Thank you in advance! :)

need advice

bandit08 — Thu, 08 May 2008 07:05:27 GMT

Hello everyone I am new here and could use a little advice. I'm getting married this weekend and I'm concern about the tension that might be at my wedding with my future inlaws. We had some rough waves. There mad at us, we haven't talked to them. Any advise girls

Bridal Undergarments

pilotwifey — Fri, 09 May 2008 09:27:00 GMT

Does anyone know where I can purchase corsets, bustiers to wear under my wedding dress? something that is not to expensive.

Thanks :)

How many pre-parties can one couple have?!?

BrideWench — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:38:54 GMT

Hello Brides,

I'm really on the fence here in terms of all the pre-wedding parties.
Engagement party? Bridal Shower? Stag and Doe? Jack and Jill? Why?!?

I don't get the point of all these parties really. Engagement party...ok I could see having a party to celebrate the engagement. Anyone likes a good reason to party.

Bridal shower..to have a get-together with my friends, ok sure. Only women invited to the wedding, yes or no? Why register for gifts? Aren't they going to just be giving me another gift for my wedding too? That's a bit much to ask, isn't it? And yes, I'm not asking for gifts but you know they are going to buy one at both!

I've read that a Stag and Doe is basically a fundraiser under the guise of a party. Why would I have a fundraiser for my wedding? Again, it feels like hitting up family twice for the same event. I don't see any other point to this! Isn't the big get together to celebrate this thing the wedding itself?!?

Sorry if I'm offending or venting here. I just don't quite get all these parties. I have friends asking about them, what I'm having. I have no clue! I'm all for parties but I don't want to have anything that will make people get us stuff! We are considering not even registering for gifts the wedding itself because we don't need anything (other than money :P)

I know this shouldn't stress me, but it is. Probably because I've been so good lately with getting stuff done that my mind needed something to stress me about on this wedding.

My Shower!

beaniebaby — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:12:36 GMT

Here you go ladies!

Bombonnieres!

Surprise!

Prezzies!

The presents never ended!

The Buffet table (half of it)

Place cards:

Cookies!

My Apron Guestbook!

My Sweet Hat:

And Finally... the Cake!

Hope you guys like the pics! It was a real blast!

Bridemaids Makeup

pilotwifey — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:00:38 GMT

As a gift to my BM's I am paying for them to have there makeup done for the wedding.

Does any body have a good idea about how to give it to them as I am having a friend of mine come in and do it. Like a poem or a good way to present it to them. I want to include it in there Thank you bag at the shower

Thanks :)

My shower

July2008 — Wed, 07 May 2008 19:58:44 GMT

I am sooooo excited....my shower is on Saturday night...and I am soooo excited I cant contain the excitement.....I cant believe how fast this has all happened....it seems like just yesterday I got engaged and its been 19.5 months already....anyways, just wanted to share my excitement.....

Fh's mom comes in from Newfoundland on friday night and the shower is saturday and mothers day on Sunday...going to be a crazy weekend, but well worth it :w00t: thank god next weekend is a long weekend:w00t:

I will hurry back with pics....

I Had My Shower on Sunday

cristinaf — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:58:14 GMT

I had my family shower on Sunday. There were approx 68 people and we had a great time filled with good food and fun. Here are a few pics. I didn't post guest pics since some people might be opposed to having their pics on the internet.

Just 1 of 3 sweet tables-the ladies did a lot of baking.

I loved my cake but hardly anyone touched it because of all the other food. It had a lemon filling. The pic is a replica of my shower invitation.

My candle had the words family, friends, love and faith -one word on each side.

My guest book from ebay

My centrepieces and place cards

Bomboniere-a cake platter and cutter.

Gifts and I had a basket full of envelopes.

Me and my toilet paper bride

Is this too cheesy??

alimay — Mon, 05 May 2008 19:24:53 GMT

Well.. today I was online and bored (which usually means trouble) so I went on this site that customizes shirts and made these shirts for me and my girls.. just thought I'd show you ladies cause i'm pretty excited and want them NOW!! :w00t:

(there is nothing on the front, I just had the backs done.)

And in case you can't read them they say:
The Bride
*Matron of Honour*
*Bridesmaid*
10.17.09
(hearts)
*Sister of the Bride*
*Sister of the Bride*
*Future sister-in-law*
*Brides Best Friend*

I'm so in love!! My FSIL is excited too and can't wait for hers! :)

Just thought I'd share :P

We took our own e-pics today!

silvarazz — Sun, 04 May 2008 22:52:42 GMT

In the cemetery behind our house with a camera with a timer and tripod! We decided it would be a good place to cheap out, and I like how they turned out I think...

FH totally wanted a pic with HIS ring in it, so we took one :P

I loved these blossoms so much...if only I knew what kind of tree this was...anybody?

And FH just wanted a pic of me 'cause I'm normally camera shy!

There...all pic-ed out yet? Not as nice as pro pics...but they'll do for our purposes. In fact, I don't even know why we took them...hmmm..must find a use for them! Maybe we'll do a photo frame guestbook?

What do you ladies think of them? Worth sending to the parents?

Marriage License

cristinaf — Sun, 04 May 2008 23:05:48 GMT

I know that the license if valid for 90 days, how close to your wedding did you get yours?

Just Married Flip Flips

CelticGhal — Wed, 07 May 2008 18:35:00 GMT

Does anyone know where I can buy those "Just Married" flip flops?

STAG N DOE HELP NEEDED!

amanda2007 — Wed, 07 May 2008 15:18:29 GMT

Hello everyone! We'd like to have a stag n doe, our familybridal party is willing to fund and organize the event. The only problem is we need to find a hall/legion/etc that is AFFORDABLE to rent? We're in Toronto, so we'd need somewhere in the GTA. We can provide all the food. decorations, etc. Thanks!

Marriage Classes

klempey — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:31:03 GMT

I'm on hour 3 of 12 for our Catholic wedding classes "engaged encounter". Our class has seriously, about 100 people...(which is REALLY too many people). We got to talk about communication today. Don't you think if we didn't know how to communicate we wouldn't be getting married? I can understand making people who are quick to wed do this, but we've been together for 7 years, since I was 16, and have been through some really tough times together. So we have to go to these classes to talk about stupid things that are pointless!!! Well, at least they served wine and cheese.

Sorry...this is venting.

MOH Gifts - Sincerely stumped!!!!!

lovemrk — Tue, 06 May 2008 19:04:15 GMT

Ladies, I AM BEGGING! I am not having any bridesmaids or ushers in my wedding party. I am having 2 Maids of Honour. We have all known each other since kindergarten and we are like sisters. The problem is, both my MOH are "rich". I mean that sincerely. I am the poor one!! They literally have everything and can buy anything they want. I have no clue what to get them. Not interested in spas (they go all the time) or engraved compacts or t-shirts. Not that there is anything wrong with that but they don't wear t-shirts (Excuuuuuuse me, I do all the time). PLEASE HELP ME! Any suggestions would be appreciated!!!

Theme Ideas?

Sim08 — Tue, 06 May 2008 18:06:21 GMT

I know there is probably a bunch of these threads, but I thought it would be helpful to create a "super thread" where we could go and see all the fantastic theme ideas in one place! Here are some I am thinking of or have seen:

Glamour (think boa's and martini glasses)
Mardi-gras
Teachers/School Girls
Colors (like black & white or all pink, etc)
Pirates
"man parts" (LOL use your imaginations here ladies!)

What else have you seen or heard??!

His Stag and My Shower!!!

beaniebaby — Tue, 06 May 2008 10:45:00 GMT

This past weekend, FH had his stag on Saturday night, and my surprise shower was on Sunday!!!

I'm waiting for pics from my girlfriends from the shower so I can post them up here! But in the meantime, I can tell you all about it!

FH took me to my grandpa's place to install some ceiling fans, and when we got there, my mom was waiting to take me into the party room! My knee's were shaking SO bad (and I even knew about the shower before hand lol just don't tell my sister!)

I walked in and was immediately in shock! There were 67 ladies that attended, plus my bridal party. The tables all had beautiful white table clothes, beautiful purple tulip centerpieces...

My sister had an apron for everyone to sign, and I love it so much! LOL The food was to die for! Chicken, meatballs, cabbage rolls, veggies, salads galore!

I literally opened presents for 2 and a half hours! It took 3 cars to get all our loot home! I was completely overwhelmed at the generousity of everyone that came! PLUS we also got some gift cards and $$$$ LOL

FH's stag was also a huge success bringing in over $5000 for us! I'm so happy about how everything went!

Personalized packaged peanuts

pilotwifey — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:28:57 GMT

I am looking for peesonalized packaged peanuts like they serve on the airplanes and I am having a hard time finding a low qty, everyone wants a minimum order of 500!!!

Manitoba Social Girls Come Here!!!

LnG — Tue, 30 Jan 2007 02:01:16 GMT

So I thought that us MB girls should have a place to

discuss all things Social...

I've found that it's really hard to find resources

for Social planning on the internet, I dunno if

they're out there, so this could be a great place to share our social

ideas/experiences/inspirations/etiquette/questions etc!

[img]http://www.austinist.com/attachments/austinist_mattwright/dance%20floor.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.mffa.org/MFFA2006Banquet.jpg[/img]
[img]http://www.kateringkitchen.com/deli_sand._tray.JPG[/img]

What's your shower theme?

salsola123 — Fri, 02 May 2008 14:50:20 GMT

So my sister who is also my MOH wants to throw a "surprise" shower, but we know thats not gonna happen. So she asked me if i wanted a theme, and i hadn't really thought about it. So I'm just wondering if any of you ladies had a theme to your shower and if you did what was it? thanks!

Hair accessories

pilotwifey — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:24:28 GMT

I am looking for a vintage type comb to put in my hair, does anyone know where I could find somehting like this? Also I don't want to spend too much.

Thanks :)

EX:

Registry

Sodayah — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 10:45:23 GMT

So I was on The Bay's website last night trying to remove some stuff from out registry and closing our Home Outfitters one, and I saw someone had bought my covered sugar dish for my good dishes and our cake dome. I can't wait for the shower coming up on the 18th. I was a little disappointed that my sisters are giving me stuff I chose with my mom at the Mikasa warehouse sale, but this makes up for it. Now I have to resist the urge to keep checking it. Is there a peeker's Anon. group?

Day before Picnic - game ideas, feed back ;)

elfaulkner — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:20:11 GMT

So FH and I decided a long time ago to have a "Fair Day" the day before the wedding. This was to symbolize one of the first times we met (we were both frosh leaders at University - one of the days is a Fair Day with blow up games and rides, obstacle courses and climbing walls, etc)
However - all those require lots of money - permits to set up etc...

So we've now decided to have a great big family picnic up in Gatineau park with silly games like potatoes sack races, spoon/egg races, a piñata, three legged race, etc... I think it should be a lot of fun and a much better way for everyone to mingle before the big day. Plus it a fun way for the kids to have fun - not so boring as the ceremony etc...

What do you guys think? And do you have suggestions for games etc...?

Engagement Party invites

ames09 — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:19:48 GMT

Hi everyone,

I need a little advice....

I'm making my invites to my engagement party this weekend with one of my BM's.

I already have a mock up of what I want to make, but my question is how do I include our registry information?

Do I write it on the invite? I'm having a hard time with this cause I don't want people to think that I expect a gift but I also want to provide the information so that if they choose to get something they know where to go.

I was thinking of writing it on the bottom of the backside of the invite but I'm afraid that it will either go unnoticed or look really weird.

What did you guys do?

registering

CelticGhal — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:23:56 GMT

We are getting married January 3rd 2009, I am wondering when is a good time to go do your registery.

Pedicures and Manicures

kinenurse — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:49:39 GMT

I am looking for a place to take my bridesmaids for a pedicure and manicure. Anywhere in Scarborough, Markham, or Pickering would be great. Does anyone have any suggestions? Approx. cost?

Today (Sunday) is my "surprise" shower

MrsSixer — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 11:06:05 GMT

Well in 2 hours I am to be at my mom's house for a surprise shower. My aunt has come up to visit and even FH's mom and sister are on their way up too! I am sitting here in my jeans and a scruffy old t shirt and trying to figure out what to wear. The temp might reach 15 degrees here today but I bet it'll be warm in the house! LOL

I will bring my camera and will make sure to take lots of shots!

Girly Brunch Place in Toronto needed!

sticky — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:25:05 GMT

I'm the MOH and would like to throw a brunch shower in Toronto for my friend who is getting married abroad. Her Toronto friends will not be at the wedding and I'm looking for a place that serves great food (along with mimosas) so us girls can get together.

Any ideas!?!?!

Nikki

Stagette in New York City??

CelticGhal — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:59:45 GMT

My MOH has asked what I would like to do for my stagette. I was thinking New York City for the weekend (I have never been). Nothing crazy expensive maybe take a bus trip down or something and do some shopping, sight seeing, dinner and drinks
Does anyone know of a good cheap(er) way to do this. Let me know!
Leaving out of Hamilton or Toronto

Bridesmaid gifts

pilotwifey — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:55:34 GMT

Hi Ladies

I found a great website with Bridesmaid gifts and wedding supplies. I bought my BM's Jewellery Travel wraps as I am making there jewellery for them earrings and necklace's and I bought them Bachelorette tanks to surprise them at the shower with. I can't wait to see there faces!!!!

http://www.weddingish.com/

They glow in the dark!!!! $10.00

This is for my MOH

I got this one for myself!!!!! LOOOOL

These were $10.00 as well and I put each of there initials on them :)

Shipping was $24.00 not to bad

How to word in Shower invites "Gift cards only please?"

cheriejay — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:30:12 GMT

My sister is a maid of honor in her friends wedding and the bride requested only gift cards...i don't really agree with that beause what do you do for 2 hours...o thanks fo rthe card and there really isn't a reason for her to ask that but i guess to each their own right? plus she is also registered? anyway so my sister asked me to come on here to ask all you wonderful girls how to word that in the shower invtes? please and thanks...

Gifts for Readers

cristinaf — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:30:52 GMT

My good cousin who I love is doing a reading and I'm not sure what to get her...any suggestions?

Shower thank you cards

Jenn2008 — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:48:30 GMT

I had my first shower yesterday and have started working on the thank you cards. I am looking for some opinions on how to word things. For example we got a few sets of towels. I'm not sure what exactly what to write. I was thinking of starting with something along the lines of: "Thank you for the lovely towels" but not sure what to put after that. So I'm looking for general ideas to help me out!

Engagement Photos

Aug08bride — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 09:38:40 GMT

We finally had our engagement pictures taken this past weekend at Kelso Conservation Area in Milton, ON. Here are a few of my favourites

bridal shower

chicklet32 — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 08:38:11 GMT

What do you girls think of not having a bridal shower?

My wedding is a destination wedding in Jamaica. I don't feel that it is appropriate to have people give me gifts when I am asking them to pay approx 1700 to come to the wedding. All my fh family and mine are in an uproar cause I am not having the shower.

What would you do?

Bachelorette Accessories

pilotwifey — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 20:20:33 GMT

Hi ladies

I am planning on making my BM's tank top's for my bachelorette party ( i know I shouldn't make them myself and that should be in there control, but I want it to be CRAZY tank tops if you know what i mean wink wink) and here are some ideas that I have come across for wording on the shirts.

Enjoy :)

http://www.bridalpartytees.com/showcase/Bachelorette%20Party.htm?gclid=CK7h2dn4_pICFRcasgodRjnNFg

http://advantagebridal.com/adbrexde.html?gclid=CK_gtbf5_pICFRcasgodRjnNFg

http://www.customink.com/cink/r.jsp?H=http://www.customink.com/cink/ideas/ideas.jsp?keyword=BACHELORETTE

http://www.cafepress.com/buy/bachelorette+party

http://www.bachelorette.com/?gclid=CIDpi4j__pICFQInlgodzC_-Gg

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beaniebaby — Mon, 24 Sep 2007 14:08:42 GMT

Ok, well the other thread was at 105 pages - and I know we've been asked to keep the threads under 100....

Soooooooo, even though I was on the last thread, I'll start!

299 - which is, of course, under 300 :):)

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Alcoholic punch at afternoon bridal shower??

Engagement photoshoot

Help with ideas for gifts for parents

need advice

Bridal Undergarments

How many pre-parties can one couple have?!?

My Shower!

Bridemaids Makeup

My shower

I Had My Shower on Sunday

Is this too cheesy??

We took our own e-pics today!

Marriage License

Just Married Flip Flips

STAG N DOE HELP NEEDED!

Marriage Classes

MOH Gifts - Sincerely stumped!!!!!

Theme Ideas?

His Stag and My Shower!!!

Personalized packaged peanuts

Manitoba Social Girls Come Here!!!

What's your shower theme?

Hair accessories

Registry

Day before Picnic - game ideas, feed back ;)

Engagement Party invites

registering

Pedicures and Manicures

Today (Sunday) is my "surprise" shower

Girly Brunch Place in Toronto needed!

Stagette in New York City??

Bridesmaid gifts

How to word in Shower invites "Gift cards only please?"

Gifts for Readers

Shower thank you cards

Engagement Photos

bridal shower

Bachelorette Accessories

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