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My family are ruining my wedding :(
bigfluffybride, 7 August, 2014 at 21:23

I hope someone can help me, I'm at my wits end and soooooo unbelievably close to calling off the wedding. I am not a traditional bride, and I wish to have a game themed wedding, which my fiance...

Alberto, 46 seconds ago 22 7,532
Dani
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Michael, 2 hours ago 1 3
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Is anyone NOT having a disco or band?
annie2000, 28 November, 2011 at 18:04

We are thinking that a disco or band with just 30 guests will be a bit much, trying to find ideas of alternative evening entertainment alongside background music. Has anyone else not had disco or...

PlayProwler, 3 hours ago 5 1,122
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Barcelona Hen Party - Places to Stay
MoorWedding, 14 November, 2014 at 13:10

Hello I am planning my hen party for the end of July (2015) in Barcelona. There will be 15 of us, and I was wondering if anybody has any recommendations for places to stay. Looking for somewhere close...

Mark, 3 hours ago 8 3,740
Dan
How do you export the guest list?
Dan, 2 February, 2024 at 13:47

Can anyone help me and tell me how you export the guest list onto excel please?

Sally, yesterday at 16:37 7 337
Kimberley
Bridesmaid Dilemma
Kimberley, Yesterday at 13:55

I have a friend who I’ve known a few years. Since I got engaged we have become closer and she is super excited about the wedding. My partner jokes that the 3 of us are getting married as she wants to...

Kimberley, yesterday at 13:55 20
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Wedding photo app, for guests to upload their pictures too.
Tanya, 4 October, 2024 at 15:20

Hey everyone! I was thinking about using a photo app for my wedding so that guests can upload pictures taken at the event. I'd prefer to keep the photos private among those who attended. If anyone is...

Tanya, monday 14-Oct-24 2 25
Lianne
Table Centre Pieces
Lianne, 18 August, 2024 at 13:59

Hi all, I’m struggling for ideas on table centre pieces and was wondering if anyone could spark some inspiration in me?

Kerri, monday 14-Oct-24 29 631 2
Dani
HITCHED REWARDS: WIN £3,000!!! 💰
Dani, 5 August, 2024 at 10:34

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Wedding invitation
Charlotte, 2 October, 2024 at 20:50

Hi where do you all get your wedding invitations. I'm only having family and a few friends but would still like some that doesn't cost the earth x

Clare, monday 14-Oct-24 4 83
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Suggestions of outdoor wedding venues
Jasmin, 9 September, 2024 at 12:46

We are looking for suggestions of venues to look at. Our wish list includes: * Gardens with the option of a marquee or pavilion if it rains * Water fountains (or a lake or waterfall) as I am blind and...

Hire, monday 14-Oct-24 2 26
Hannah
Bar and Waiter Hire - for a no corkage event
Hannah, 1 October, 2024 at 06:27

Hi all, We are getting married next September and are hiring a bar from one of our suppliers. There is no corkage at our venue (gardens) so are planning on providing all of the alcohol for the day and...

Hire, monday 14-Oct-24 1 26
bluebutterfly
bubble machine
bluebutterfly, 4 July, 2010 at 13:19

Hi Thinking of hiring a bubble machine for our wedding, as I like bubbles and there are going to be a lot of kids. Not sure how practical it will be though.Slippy floors? Ruined clothes? Maybe put it...

Kihec24, sunday 13-Oct-24 7 4,764
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Casino table vs photo booth
Lou37, 15 September, 2015 at 21:02

We went to the wedding fair in Sunday and saw casino tables we both thought it was a great idea and never been to a wedding with them before. We decided to opt for two tables, our hotel was at the...

Dreammur, saturday 12-Oct-24 6 870
Chloe
Mobile bar services in Italy!!!
Chloe, 9 August, 2024 at 08:32

We are getting married in Tuscany and desperately need to find a company to do an open bar for us. Anyone who’s getting married in Italy and knows of any companies, please can I have their contact...

Jamsallen, saturday 12-Oct-24 66
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Self catered wedding liabilities
Elise, 30 September, 2024 at 19:00

Hi my brother is getting married next year at a wedding venue and has decided he would like to do the catering himself. I am worried about liability etc. can anyone provide me with some info about...

Jamsallen, saturday 12-Oct-24 1 31
PadBin
I washed my wedding dress in the bath
PadBin, 29 October, 2016 at 11:47

I thought I'd share this with other brides as it worked great. I didn't want to sell my dress and it wasn't the sort that I could wear again but I still wanted to keep it. It was filthy on the train...

Charles, friday 11-Oct-24 5 3,401 1
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Wedding in Italy 2025
Abi, 23 May, 2024 at 15:26

Hi all, we are planning a really small (max 20 guests) civil wedding in early June 2025 but struggling to find a venue in Tuscany. All the nice ones I've emailed seem to want 2/3 days exclusive hire...

Massimo, friday 11-Oct-24 44
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Reception but no ceremony.. Help!!
Caitlin, 5 October, 2024 at 16:29

Hello everyone! I got engaged yesterday AHH!! My partner and I are planning to get married but he can’t do big days all about him because of his anxiety.We still want to have a big reception to...

Amy, thursday 10-Oct-24 2 42
Charly
Bridesmaid dresses
Charly, 20 June, 2024 at 21:38

Hey ladies, can you recommend places to find bridesmaid dresses from please. My maids range from sizes 8 - 22 so I'm struggling to find the same design across multiple sizes. Every time I search it...

Edward, thursday 10-Oct-24 27 919 6
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Hello B2B & G2B.....
Sands, 14 November, 2008 at 15:13

Hope then planning is coming along nicely! Does anybody know where one would be able to sell their wedding dress other than on ebay?

Hazlewood, thursday 10-Oct-24 7 1,165
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Average price of photography and videography?
Millie, 19 September, 2024 at 15:26

I am looking to book a photographer and videographer for our 2026 wedding and wondered how much on average these usually are? I am not sure if the quotes I’m receiving are reasonable

Ruth, wednesday 9-Oct-24 2 108
Tasha
Candle holders & bud vases
Tasha, 7 October, 2024 at 20:39

Best places to get candle holders and bud vases in bulk cheap and cheerful? Tried looking on Facebook marketplace & eBay but not as much luck as I thought Anyone had luck in charity shops?

RomanticGreenStation, wednesday 9-Oct-24 1 11
Dani
Top beauty experts for your big day ✨
Dani, 9 October, 2024 at 16:28

This month, we're all about wedding beauty! Whether it's the picture perfect up-do or that irresistible ‘just married’ glow, we’ve got thousands of beauty pros ready to make you shine on your big day...

Dani, wednesday 9-Oct-24 10
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Caricatures
jesikab4u, 7 May, 2015 at 10:44

Are they worth it? been thinking & worrying about the bit after the meal and start of the evening. we are all in one room so will most likely by stuck in the same room whilst it's getting turned...

Berton, wednesday 9-Oct-24 12 1,664
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The Magic of Caricatures
Berton, 9 October, 2024 at 13:29

How about making your wedding truly memorable? You stand in front of your loved ones, exchange vows and at this moment there is an atmosphere of joy and fun in the air. Everyone around is smiling and...

Berton, wednesday 9-Oct-24 12
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Caricaturist at Wedding
sarahdarby, 22 October, 2013 at 10:05

We are thinking of hiring a caricaturist for our wedding, but when do people think this would be best to have? We were thinking either between the service and the reception (or wedding is at the same...

Ostin, wednesday 9-Oct-24 14 2,574
Lianne
Order of Events
Lianne, 21 September, 2024 at 11:18

Hi all. I’m looking to provide my guests with an order of events so they know the timings for everything. How has everyone done this or planning to do this? I’ve seen options where they’ve put it on...

PhotographybyBillHad, tuesday 8-Oct-24 2 35
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Marquee weddings!!
Chloe, 27 September, 2024 at 16:29

Hello! I’m currently trying to plan our festival style wedding in June 2025. Our venue is a lakeside and we will be hiring a marquee. We are not having a sit down meal. Hog roast after the ceremony...

PhotographybyBillHad, tuesday 8-Oct-24 1 16
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Bridesmaid changing out of dress
Bride 2 Be 2015, 29 April, 2015 at 09:10

Is it the norm for bridesmaids to change out of their dresses in the evening? I've been to some weddings and seen this happen and others where they have kept them on all night... what are your...

PhotographybyBillHad, tuesday 8-Oct-24 21 3,449
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Wedding Invitations
Miss-KEM, 21 October, 2015 at 08:40

Morning All I get married in June 2016 and have just started looking for invitations. I'm struggling to find anything I like and everything I do like is coming in quite expensive. I see a lot of...

360Events, tuesday 8-Oct-24 15 3,901
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Games for family get together!
PenelopeP, 25 September, 2008 at 11:22

We're having a family get together the day before our wedding. Most of our families have never met because mine live abroad. We're getting together in the afternoon for afternoon tea and I was...

Kihec24, tuesday 8-Oct-24 11 8,989

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