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moonpie1985
Do people still buy presents for the parents to give on wedding day if they have not contributed
moonpie1985, 10 May, 2011 at 22:34

Just wondering what peoples thoughts on buying presents for the mother of bride, father of bride etc... I didn't even realise this was what people did until I joined this forum when I started planning...

PrettySparkly, thursday 12-May-11 26 15,954
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CHarging for supply owned alcohol...... too rude?
PrincessKatherine, 11 May, 2011 at 14:59

HELP! The costs of our wedding are becoming out of control - we originally wanted to cater for the full day and offer a free bar - we're already supplying all the alcohol ourselves however in order to...

ajdown, wednesday 11-May-11 34 4,663
FutureMrsRon
What's so great about Yankee Candles?
FutureMrsRon, 11 May, 2011 at 13:30

A lot of you ladies seem to be very keen on these - are they better/different from normal candles?

FutureMrsRon, wednesday 11-May-11 18 6,496
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Ex-Hippy Mother of the Bride Panic!
BonitoBot, 11 May, 2011 at 14:06

Hi, I'm a newbie, so apologies if this has already been discussed as a thread before! I am in a mild panic about what to put my mum in for the big day. She's an ex-hippy who has hung up her kaftans...

happy_feet, wednesday 11-May-11 10 4,591
moonpie1985
Whats your best wedding bargain and was it found on Ebay?
moonpie1985, 9 May, 2011 at 22:46

So having started out planning my wedding, I thought that it would be hard to get a bargain if the 'W' word is mentioned. But having just googled 'wedding favours' a massive amount of amazingly cheap...

Snuggle-bum, tuesday 10-May-11 24 2,222
MrsShark
Right....Slimming World...what are people's experiences?
MrsShark, 10 May, 2011 at 12:46

Hello Hitchers, I had a bit of a tantrum last night as, despite spending the last few months working out at least 4 times a week and being pretty good with what I am eating, I still don't feel like I...

FutureMrsRon, tuesday 10-May-11 19 5,662
tinkerbelly1983
I've cancelled my hen do... need inspiration for something new!
tinkerbelly1983, 8 May, 2011 at 18:39

A friend of mine organised my hen do, a night at a cabaret in London with dinner and then a big night out. Initially I was excited about it but then I started thinking of cost (it was gonna be well...

FutureMrsRon, tuesday 10-May-11 14 3,630
slinkysarah
Wedding make up - which foundation?
slinkysarah, 10 May, 2011 at 07:41

Can anyone reccommend me a really good foundation, I usually use dream matte mousse which I like but it doesn't cover as well as I would like for my wedding. How much difference does a primer make?...

Rochelle (Make up HI, tuesday 10-May-11 28 6,719
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Cash bar
, 9 May, 2011 at 13:49

Hellooo! Yet another question.... is anybody having their ceremony/reception in a venue that doesn't have it's own bar? If so are you just providing alchohol yourselves or hiring a cash bar? If that's...

Browny, tuesday 10-May-11 14 2,601
Kat44
the wedding veil shop / general veil question
Kat44, 9 May, 2011 at 19:52

Has anyone used the wedding veil shop .co.uk for their veil? I'm thinking of a 2 tier veil like this one with the wired edge. I ordered their samples of Ivory and Ivory Shimmer but can't decide. They...

Little Pixie, tuesday 10-May-11 5 2,502
jjsmum
Ring tarnishing question...
jjsmum, 9 May, 2011 at 19:12

I've had my white gold engagement ring for just coming up to 2 months now (9ct white gold, quite delicate) and it's already starting to tarnish on the underneath...is this normal or should I speak to...

Naboo, tuesday 10-May-11 14 24,973
Annah304
Dress cleaning - Terrington Burchett?
Annah304, 10 May, 2011 at 10:59

Hi all, So having had my dream wedding day I am now looking to get my dress (which is pretty filthy now!) cleaned and boxed. I don't want to go through the bridal shop I bought it from as they are...

Annah304, tuesday 10-May-11 1,423
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How did you tell your guests you were getting married abroad?
bobby2shoes, 5 May, 2011 at 14:28

Hi We have just booked our wedding in Zante for September 2012 (sooooooooo excited, it cannot come soon enough!!!) As the title suggests....how did you tell your family and friends that you are...

Frugal Splurger, tuesday 10-May-11 6 12,036
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Help! Candle problems
slewts, 10 May, 2011 at 08:57

Hi, I'm almost there with my wedding decoration, and thought I'd found a bargain in Ikea on Sunday but am having a problem! I saw they sold 4 spice jars for £2 and thought they would fit a tea light...

slewts, tuesday 10-May-11 8 1,418
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Lovely brides please read and give me your honest opinion xxx
P4eby, 9 May, 2011 at 16:39

Dear all lovely brides to be! I am an experienced bridal stylist and am thinking of setting up an independant styling company. Please can you give me your honest advice as to whether (budget...

Naboo, tuesday 10-May-11 17 1,786
Blonde Viki
Unexpected buying of wedding dress / alterations / too good to be true?
Blonde Viki, 9 May, 2011 at 13:13

I’ve only gone and bought a wedding dress!! I was never going to be the bride who couldn’t find the ‘right’ dress. Every time I’ve gone shopping there’s been one dress I’d have been happy with. The...

Blonde Viki, tuesday 10-May-11 15 6,722
FutureMrsRon
Four Weddings Revisits......on Sky Living
FutureMrsRon, 9 May, 2011 at 21:00

Anyone gonna watch this now? The blurb says " Slovenian Castle. This week we revisit the memorable internet furore surrounding Julia, the devious bride who cheated her way to the top" I'm here for the...

fizzypop, monday 9-May-11 6 2,647
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Worried what people will think
, 24 April, 2011 at 22:59

My fiance and i have come up with the idea of getting married in a registry office and then hiring a village hall/ sports and social centre for the reception where we will provide cream tea instead of...

Em1982, monday 9-May-11 36 4,564
Storky
My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding
Storky, 9 February, 2011 at 14:12

I'm sure most of you have been following this. Has there been anything featured you've previously liked and seen on there, followed by a 'woah, that's coming off my list of things I want to have'?

MrandMrsFord, monday 9-May-11 34 5,088
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Catholic Wedding
mrs2bsoon, 9 May, 2011 at 16:03

I am trying to organise my timeline. How long are you allowing for your catholic service with or without mass? Our priest has said we can have either service but I'm not sure what to go for!! I have...

mrs2bsoon, monday 9-May-11 3 483
FutureMrsWilson
Mirror plate alternatives?
FutureMrsWilson, 9 May, 2011 at 15:42

Has anyone seen a nice wooden alternative to mirror plates? We're having a beach theme and want something a bit more natural than mirror to stand our centrepieces on. Ideas?

Ghana, monday 9-May-11 9 1,740
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Worried about no one dancing at our wedding?
Sara-Jane, 9 May, 2011 at 12:55

I know this sounds stupid but I just have this fear that no one will dance at our wedding, a few things as to why..... Our bar is in another room We have a large out door area with tables and chairs...

Little Miss Tweety, monday 9-May-11 19 4,833
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How are you timing your morning?
FutureMrsBrown, 9 May, 2011 at 12:57

Hey all I'm getting myself in a right tiz at the minute so thought I'd ask a bit of advice. I realise this is a tiny thing and I still have 13 weeks till the wedding but I'm wanting to book my salon...

judeclarke, monday 9-May-11 11 2,745
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Self Catering Venue Greater Manchester
pinkblue21, 8 May, 2011 at 22:01

Dear All, We are looking for a venue in Greater Manchester where we can use our own caterers. We have a very international family and don't want to be restricted to hotel set menus. Any ideas would be...

Esthermomo, monday 9-May-11 2 8,219

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