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Nutella
Beginner March 2013

Storage space for wedding stuff

Nutella, 30 January, 2012 at 22:33 Posted on Planning 0 11
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Prompted by wanting to order my centrepiece vases and mirrorplates now..

Seriously how do people cope with all the stuff that accumulates ahead of a wedding? We've already had to buy a new bookcase, but only have a 1 bed flat so theres no space for all this stuff.

Vicious circle as well, trying to save money so we can buy a big house after the wedding but saving money often means DIY'ing stuff which means needing to store stuff!!!!!!!

My parents live 3 hours away so it seems silly to take stuff all the way up there, plus we'd only then have to find a way to get it all back down again for the wedding. OH's parents are much nearer but don't have an any space to store stuff other than a smoky lounge or a cobwebby garage!!

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Latest activity by Aurora Borealis, 31 January, 2012 at 11:58
  • *Ducky*
    Beginner July 2012
    *Ducky* ·
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    My Nan has temporarily donated a large guest room to me for me to fill with my bits and bobs. It's really good having somewhere safe and spacious to hang my dress and veil etc.

    Lord know where it would all go if not!

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  • quackers
    Beginner August 2013
    quackers ·
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    Mine is in my bedroom, the living room, the dining room . . . .

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  • cookiekat
    Beginner August 2012
    cookiekat ·
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    I'm in a 3 bed semi and I dont have enough room, no suggestions except smile sweetly at your friends with attics!!!

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  • D
    Beginner August 2013
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    Filling up the spare room nicely! and havent got dresses, accessories or centrepieces, etc yet!

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  • carrollove
    carrollove ·
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    For wedding gowns in particular, storing the veil in the box with the dress is acceptable, but the two must not touch each other. Plastic, wire and trim on the headpiece or veil could damage the gown. It’s best to store shoes and crinolines separately from the dress and veil to prevent damage.

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  • Nutella
    Beginner March 2013
    Nutella ·
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    Those of you with spare rooms, dining rooms etc don't know how lucky you are!!

    We have 1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom and 1 kitchen. Thats it! No garage, but we do have a tiny attic which is already full ☹️

    Looks like I might have to try and use parents then even though it will be a huge logistical PITA!

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  • *Nursey*
    Beginner May 2012
    *Nursey* ·
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    We have a wedding room and there's a few bits round my Mum's

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  • lurvlytwink
    Beginner June 2012
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    Mine is all in my bedroom which is slowly starting to encroach on my bed in the night im sure. my dress is at my best friends house though. can you not ask any of your bridal party? a nice neighbour?

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  • Sloth
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    How much is it to rent those storage containers (the big yellow kind) these days? - OK never done it but if its reasonable and they let you have access anytime it might work ... maybe

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  • lurvlytwink
    Beginner June 2012
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    They are quite pricey. for a little one (like a little bedroom size) its about £60 a month

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  • Aurora Borealis
    Beginner June 2013
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    My OH was astonished that a week after getting engaged I had a box dedicated to wedding stuff. I currently have an accumulation of things on the living room floor and have no idea where they're going to go. My parents are moving away soon and I don't really want all my wedding stuff to move away as well. I have a one bed flat with no attic or garage or anything, might have to get rid of something less important like the sofa lol.

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