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MadamRed
Beginner April 2017

****2017 Brides****Currently 166 Brides and 1 Groom****

MadamRed, 1 January, 2015 at 09:53

Posted on Planning 1,652

It's only 2 years away now, and I know there are a few of us around, so I thought I'd start a 2017 brides thread. Drop a reply with your wedding date and I'll add you to the list! January 5th - melidy February 12th - RomanticYellowCars442 18th - shelley495 26th - Ljohnson124 26th - DejaEntendu 27th...

It's only 2 years away now, and I know there are a few of us around, so I thought I'd start a 2017 brides thread. Drop a reply with your wedding date and I'll add you to the list!

January

5th - melidy

February

12th - RomanticYellowCars442

18th - shelley495

26th - Ljohnson124

26th - DejaEntendu

27th - LuxuriousGreenConfetti511

March

4th - SparkleyBean

11th - kcstens89

17th - Maya&Joe

17th - Sapphirebride

18th - PortisheadBride

25th - donnabishop88

25th - Catlady28

25th - Ladylou178

25th - elliek92

25th - MrsQtobe

25th - Daffodil2017

31st - MrsJFC2be

April

1st - LauraDews2B

7th - KJHLee

8th - flounder35

13th - MadamRed

14th - Ratatatmilliecat

15th - lyn-lyn

15th - emma_lou1

15th - MrsMerritt2Be

20th - EmmaCee2017

21st - LuxuriousIvoryHair37

21st - Beckalina

22nd - erikaholly

22nd - ExpensiveIvoryConfetti478

28th - ExpensiveOrangeStationery624

29th - Mari&mike87

29th - MrsJ_ToBe

29th - TashAndOwl

29th - Pookie8911

29th - LuxuriousPinkCars485

30th - Stephisaur

May

1st - MrsH2b1may17

4th - RusticRomantic2017

6th - Slink

6th - Kelderby

12th - LuxuriousPinkDecor346

13th - 2BMrsC

13th - Ginguar

20th - GemK87

20th - rockabird

20th - Ellensmummy

22nd - SunnyIvoryFlowers536

26th - SarahMuffin

26th - Disenchanted

27th - AshleyB230685

27th - Tigsy87

27th - JenCTR

27th - Danielle1305

27th - MrsGtobe2017

27th - MrsW2017

27th - rosiepodge

27th - lucyjo

28th - london_bride

28th - SunnyYellowHair573

31st - DreamcatcherVN

June

3rd - Lou37

3rd - chebbz

3rd - Miss_Conduct

8th - kjfletch24

10th - mrssparkstobe

10th - Kim Brough

10th - PinkSheep25

14th - SoonToBeMrsKnight

17th - ExpensiveRedDecor372

17th - Future Mrs Hilton

17th - Chapples

17th - disneyfanatic95

22nd - Julie48

24th - k.j.w

24th - Mrs-c-to-be17

24th - morrisonwedding17

24th - JayneysGettingMarried

24th - MrsDicksontobex

24th - TheFutureMrsRoffey

24th - missbiscuits

24th - FutureMrsCC

24th - Bacchant

24th - PatchworkPrincess

25th - Stacey250617

30th - Lhd

July

1st - Jodi92

1st - FutureMrsSmith2017

1st - RomanticBrownFlowers354

1st - DreamsComeTrue2015

8th - Nicolag83

8th - Little_Lamb

8th - MrsKTB

8th - futureMrsSpurr

8th - April090709

8th - HappyYellowCakes628

15th - Rachel Elliott-taylor

15th - bride to be!!

15th - MissCharGO

20th - *PinkSparkles*

22nd - Copper321

23rd - Chantilly lace

23rd - Lolitalala

23rd - Nickyj88

23rd - Much_ado_about_weddings

27th - RomanticGreenFlowers349

27th - MrsDuffy2B

27th - Meeperoon

29th - chiffon cake

29th - 29/07/2017

29th - MrsCrockett2Be

29th - Mr_P

29th - MissHtoMrsH

30th - Daniellax

August

4th - xlisa_89x

4th - MrsMac17

4th - Ellabella

5th - nicolab267

5th - **********@*******.***

5th - ********@*******.**.**

5th - Leahbride

5th - ConcreteCowBride

10th - TwinkleToes1984

10th - funnygirlthatbelle

11th - amy1789

12th - HappyIvoryHair318

12th - katiepoppycat

12th - TwinkleToes1984

12th - Gemma12817

19th - Otters

20th - Emmals1992

26th - RomanticBlueCakes

September

1st - ElmoPoppySukiCat

2nd - Queenie2017

2nd - leffers5555

2nd - Southern_Comfort

2nd - ameliasofia

7th - FutureMrsTuff2017

9th - MrsRustobe

14th - ivorysilk

15th - SunnyGreenConfetti675

16th - LuxuriousYellowStationery632

23rd - jesscaar

23rd - MrsScott2be2017

23rd - Goldglittersparkles

23rd - SunnyIvoryDecor485

23rd - Winterborn1986

October

1st - rjones93

6th - HappyOrangeFlower610

7th - Sapphire15

14th - MrsSutton2be

17th - salj

21st - Bobbys_Girl

21st - Rosegoldsparkle

21st - Purpleshoes13

22nd - SunnyPurpleFlowers451

24th - warmheartedmama

November

3rd - CantwaittobeMrsDavies17

4th - Lurkybride

4th - Cherry Garcia

11th - Novemberbride2017

19th - Willows2B

23rd - NorthernLights

25th - ExpensiveBlueCakes663

26th - SunnyIvoryCars376

December

16th - HappyPinkCars263

22nd - Xmas2017

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  • M
    Beginner July 2017
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    To be fair Stephisaur, the RSVP is still a couple of months away! I JUST WANT EVERYBODY TO BE AS EXCITED AS I AM! Having had so many through in the first couple of days (we've around 1/2 confirmed) and never having done this before, I just thought people would reply sooner rather than later - an expectation I shown have known better about having been reading these forums for a year or so now!

    We've even made it easy by putting the RSVP option on the website we did! I think I just want to be organised and know numbers then I can put that part of the wedding to bed.....

    I shall just sit tight here and continue to read all the trials and tribulations of my fellow forumites!

    Mr_P x

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  • Stephisaur
    Beginner April 2017
    Stephisaur ·
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    Hahaha I totally get your excitement!

    I would have totally replied quickly Smiley smile I have a wedding invite in my bag and it's killing me that I can't reply yet because I need to check a couple of things!

    I replied to my cousin's within the week though haha

    I'm sure you'll get plenty more come in over the next few weeks Smiley laugh

    I can't wait to see your Wedding!

    x

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  • Chapples
    Beginner June 2017
    Chapples ·
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    I know exactly how you feel Mr P - our RSVP date is 8th March, & I'm itching to have a valid excuse to start chasing people! I think for daytime numbers it's just my friend who hasn't confirmed if he's bringing a +1, & the rest I've either had RSVPs back, or not so subtely asked them via text or email! The evening numbers, we have 21 out of 80 yeses, & about 8 no's, so still LOADS outstanding.

    I want to get on with stamping labels for the favours & stuff!

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  • 2BMrsC
    Beginner May 2017
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    Our RSVP deadline was yesterday.... we have two day guests outstanding despite my totally unsubtle nudges and about 60 evening guests outstanding... I too am itching to chase people with a pitchfork but I'm holding off for a couple of weeks... then I'll start sending sarcastic messages about assuming people aren't coming and if they are that they don't want to eat!!

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  • S
    Beginner May 2017
    Slink ·
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    My mum passed away earlier this week and my final wedding plans have now fallen back to "what can i be bothered with on the next 9 weeks". A lot of the smaller decorative things are being written off. I knew she wasn't going to be there but I thought she would be able to at least watch a stream/see some photos.

    We went to meet my cake maker today (there is no time to postpone meetings, the wedding steams ahead). We've put all the design together and have gone for a tier with vanilla sponge with raspberry jam filling, a chocolate orange tier and a lemon and coconut layer with blueberry filling. We got some sample cupcakes and they were delicious, went down well with all my family who I shared them with.

    We started chasing a week before the deadline date with a "are you coming? What are you eating?" And most people replied to that. We have one family group who haven't RSVPd but we didn't expect them to come and only invited them out of obligation. There are a few family members who haven't RSVPd and I don't want to chase right now, and we found a stash of evening invites for people which I gave to my mum but she was too poorly to pass them on.

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  • Chapples
    Beginner June 2017
    Chapples ·
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    Slink I am SO sorry to hear about your mum. Thinking of you - hope you take care of yourself over the next few weeks / months xxx

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  • 2BMrsC
    Beginner May 2017
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    Slink, I'm so sorry to read that your Mum has passed away- sending love and virtual hugs xx

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  • Stephisaur
    Beginner April 2017
    Stephisaur ·
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    Really sorry to hear about your Mum Slink Smiley heart

    Thinking of you

    xxx

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  • M
    Beginner May 2017
    MrsW2017 ·
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    So sorry to hear about your mum, take care of yourself xx

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  • C
    Beginner November 2017
    CantwaittobeMrsDavies17 ·
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    So sorry to hear about your mum Slink. Take care of yourself x

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  • Mrs_Conduct
    Expert June 2017
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    Slink I'm so so sorry, thinking of you. Take care of yourself, and if you need anything remember we're all hear, open ears to whatever you need to get off your chest xxxx

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  • DreamsComeTrue2015
    Beginner July 2017
    DreamsComeTrue2015 ·
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    Sorry to hear about your mum Slink xxx

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  • MadamRed
    Beginner April 2017
    MadamRed ·
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    Really sorry to hear about your Mum, Slink. Sending you internet hugs.

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  • Jayne E
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    Sorry to hear about your mum Slink. Look after yourself. Big hugs. X

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  • S
    Beginner May 2017
    Slink ·
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    Thank you all for your kind wishes. ?

    How is everyone sorting their table plan. I was all smug 6 months ago about how my table plan was going to be easy because every group fitted well onto tables. But we've changed the guest list now and I've invited more people so now nobody fits anywhere. And we have what in my head is a rejects table slightly hidden at the back of the room! We're going to a wedding fair at our venue on Sunday just so I can calm myself about said reject table and work out in my head what the seating plan will be.

    I'm also having a flap about suits. It's OHs job, we've picked them out and now just need the people wearing suits to go for appointments. Except OH just casually goes "let me know when you're available" and then doesn't chase it. I just want to know they're done! We're 8 and a half weeks away, I need men in suits!

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  • Mrs_Conduct
    Expert June 2017
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    I'm having a similar thought about out seating plan, there are just some people that don't seem to fit into a 'group' as such. I think we'll have a table of random pairs!

    Suits are annoying, it depends if you want to take it over so to speak. Make an appointment for them and tell them all (OH included) when and where he's got to be. Tell him it's really stressing you out.

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  • Chapples
    Beginner June 2017
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    I'm starting to stress about table planning Slink! When future FIL invited another 4 family members I thought I had it set in my mind - now apparently they aren't coming(!), it leaves only 6 people from his dad's family in a group, so having to have a re-shuffle. I also feel the need to pick carefully who I put my boss with! ? And one of the bridal party's husbands is an arse that no one likes & wants to sit with... *sigh*

    I finally got OH to get their suits measured up for hire, but what is worrying me now on his side is his best man's total lack of organisation for his stag do. It's two months away, & people have been told a date but literally nothing else. Aside from planning for a large group of people at short notice, I'm worried a lot of people will assume it's no longer happening because they've not heard anything, & make other plans. OH seems reluctant to chase him up about it & I know it's nothing to do with me, but I'd hate him to be disappointed with it when it turns out there's no plan in place or hardly anyone can make it.

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  • Stephisaur
    Beginner April 2017
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    Sorry guys but my table plan was easy - we're only having 6 tables and top table lmao

    We have the boring table, the friends table, some family tables and a small table of 6 which has 2 of my BMs and the photographers on it lol

    Suits are being a pain for us though. H2B is going on Saturday to get measured but my Dad and one of his Ushers still need to sort themselves out.

    Got my first dress fitting tomorrow!!

    X

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  • Stephisaur
    Beginner April 2017
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    I had my first fitting last night!! Smiley laugh

    It's pinned for length but they've assured me they won't damage the scalloped hem by taking it up.

    2 weeks until I see my baby again!!




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  • M
    Beginner July 2017
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    Hi ladies!

    Table plans, wedding suits and stag- I can do this one!

    Table plans - have started to put people together in groups on our guest list spreadsheet (our wedding is being controlled by spreadsheets!) - but until we have some more RSVPs it's a little difficult to finalise. We're still waiting on 57 people to say yay or nay. If they all say yes, it's going to be a very tight squeeze!

    Wedding suits - well, I got my BM to organise a reccy into Manchester before Christmas that involved all the groomsmen visiting the likes of Slaters, MossBros etc followed by food and beer. This gave us an idea of what we all thought was good and we made a selection from MossBros. Earlier this year, we went to our local store and got measured up and ordered. Just two more need to pull their finger out and get measured as they couldn't make the final measuring. Suits (so far!) has been stress free.

    Organising the main stag do was a little more stressful - it is going to be abroad (Portugal), we looked at apartments, got numbers and dates sorted, flights costed... then people started to back out. So from the original 10, we're down to 7. We've had to change flights in order to reduce costs (to make up for the 7 having to pay more for the apartment now). I think that it is finally sorted.

    This weekend gone, I've just created a FB event and invited all the male guests who are coming to the wedding to a day of food and drink around York. If people want to come, they can, and if they dont - well, not my issue!

    And on one final note - even though my wedding isn't until the end of July, I finished my speech last night! Smiley smile

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  • K
    Beginner August 2017
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    Oh Slink, I was really hoping you'd get longer. I hope you and your family are doing okay. Don't feel like you can't do seemingly trivial wedding stuff if you want to. It helped me a bit to have some distractions and something outside that bubble you end up living in. You have my sincerest sympathies.

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  • MrsR2B18
    Beginner April 2018
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    Your dress is gorgeous and you look stunning in it!

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  • Stephisaur
    Beginner April 2017
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    Thank you Smiley heart ?

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  • Chapples
    Beginner June 2017
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    Looking good Stephisaur!

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  • M
    Beginner May 2017
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    You look beautiful Stephisaur. Have you got all your jewellery sorted?

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  • 2BMrsC
    Beginner May 2017
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    Wow! You look absolutely stunning Steph! Don't worry about the scallop lace edging- I'm told that seamstresses very carefully take that bit off, lop off what they need to from the plain fabric and then re-attach the appliqué lace bit!

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  • Mrs_Conduct
    Expert June 2017
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    Love your dress Stephisaur - you look amazing! xx

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  • S
    Beginner May 2017
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    You look great Stephisaur, it's a beautiful dress.

    We went to a wedding fair at our venue today to get an idea of the table plan issue. Spoke to one of the managers who was super helpful and i think its done. We also met a woman who we want to make our physical table plan and name cards for the day. We were going to do it ourselves but we were surprised by the price and probably couldn't have got it all done ourselves much cheaper.

    I have my first dress fitting tomorrow and I'm not at all looking forward to seeing how much weight I've put on since i bought it!

    I'm now looking at games to put in a games hamper to keep everyone entertained for the middle bits where it's just sitting around.

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  • Stephisaur
    Beginner April 2017
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    Thanks ladies Smiley smile I'm feeling better about the alterations and looking forward to seeing them next week Smiley smile

    I'm glad you managed to get stuff sorted at the fair Slink, it'll take a load off your mind Smiley smile

    I'm sure your dress fitting will go well - let us know Smiley laugh

    MrsQtobe - I'm so excited for you! Smiley heart Make sure you come back with lots of photos Smiley laugh

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  • Chapples
    Beginner June 2017
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    You look spectacular Stephisaur - looking forward to seeing it when it's actually fitted to you more!

    MrsQtobe, hope you have a good week & everything goes smoothly in the run up - this year is flying by!

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  • DreamsComeTrue2015
    Beginner July 2017
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    You look gorgeous Stephisaur! I booked my final hair and make up trial for about 6 weeks before the wedding. I'm trying to put lots of little milestones between now and the wedding to keep me going haha!

    The hen stress is ongoing. Apparently the activity that was planned has fallen through (the company have folded) so I'm not sure what we're doing now. I'm sure my sister is on top of it but I'm finding not being involved quite tough haha!

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  • Mrs_Conduct
    Expert June 2017
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    It's coming round so quickly MrsQtobe!!

    It's my hen do this weekend and I'm struggling not being in charge of it DreamsComeTrue2015!! I hate not knowing what's going on.

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