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You're engaged! Once you're done screaming it from the rooftops, there is work to be done. We want to help you stay on track of everything, so we're giving you our best wedding planning advice. From selecting the date for your big day to the latest wedding trends, you can find everything you need to know here.

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5 Nerd-Approved Wedding Theme Ideas We’re Totally Obsessed With
Trends & Tips
Want to give a nod to your nerdiness on your big day? Here are a few unique wedding theme ideas you’ll love.
10 Tips for Writing a Love Letter to Your Fiancé
Trends & Tips
Want to write a sweet and sentimental love letter to your fiancé on your wedding day? Follow these helpful tips.
The Ultimate Wedding Planning Playlist
Trends & Tips
Wedding planning isn’t exactly zen. If it’s starting to stress you out, turn on this playlist to help you make it through.
6 Types of People That Should Be in Every Wedding Party
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Ready to start assembling your crack team? Here’s the personality types you will want to have in your wedding party.
Your Complete Wedding Budget Breakdown
Budget
Struggling to figure out where to allocate your wedding budget? Here’s a crash course to help you out.
Canadian Wedding Dates You Should Avoid in 2020, 2021 and 2022
Trends & Tips
Can’t decide on your wedding date? Before you blindly pick a spot on the calendar, you should know what days to avoid.
Wedding Ceremony FAQs in the Midst of COVID-19
Trends & Tips
Many couples are asking whether they can still hold a small ceremony, elopement or a virtual wedding in the midst of COVID-19. We’ve got some As to your Qs.
20 Questions to Answer on Your Wedding Website’s FAQ Page
Etiquette
Most of your guests will have questions about your big day, here are all the important ones to include on your wedding website’s FAQ page.
6 Wedding Planning Tips for Long-Distance Couples
Trends & Tips
If you and your fiancé(e) are in a long distance relationship, you need to know these wedding planning tips.
6 Things to Consider About Your Wedding Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus
Trends & Tips
As the World Health Organization declares that COVID-19 is a pandemic and social distancing and travel advisories come into effect, here are all the things to think about for your upcoming wedding.
5 Key Traits Every Bridesmaid Should Have
Trends & Tips
Ready to create your bride tribe? Here are all the key traits you should look for in your bridesmaids.
8 Details Not to Share Before Your Wedding Day
Trends & Tips
Keeping some key details about your wedding day under wraps is essential. Here’s everything you shouldn’t be sharing.
How to Choose Your Wedding Colour Scheme
Trends & Tips
One of the first steps of planning your event is choosing a wedding colour scheme. Here are all the things to consider.
10 Bridesmaid Expenses You Might Forget
Budget
Work these important bridesmaid expenses into your own budget to save you from maxing out your credit card before the big day.
5 Surprise Wedding Ideas That’ll Make Your Guests Feel Like Kids Again
Trends & Tips
You don't need to be a kid to enjoy fun and games. Here are a few surprise wedding ideas you should consider adding to your reception.
6 Things You Should Feel Comfortable Saying to Your Bridesmaids
Etiquette
Even if you’re a super chill bride-to-be you should feel A-OK being a bit demanding about these things.