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missmac13
Are bridesmaids dresses a waste of money?
missmac13, 15 of February of 2013 at 10:36

Oops I posted from phone. I am going with my bridesmaids today to order their dresses which they are paying for themselves apart from my daughter I am paying for hers. The dresses cost £200 each and...

David, 3 hours ago 8 1,400
Lorraine
Changing locations on the day
Lorraine, 24 of June of 2024 at 13:43

Hi there, I’m looking for some advice. My fiancé and I are looking to get married in his home town which is over an hour away from where we live. Ideally he finds it important to get married in his...

Jack, 5 hours ago 4 34
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Wedding website and wedshoots
Lorraine, 24 of May of 2024 at 09:31

Hi Has anyone used Hitchens wedshoots for their guest photos. I’m curious into see how they found the process and if your guests found it easy to us? Or if anyone knows of any other that they can...

Jack, 5 hours ago 13 382
Tianya
Registrar fees
Tianya, 30 of June of 2024 at 17:54

Soooo we have booked the venue (provisionally) but we are going to book the registrar soon. When do you pay for the registrar ? Is it at the first meeting ?

RomanticGreenStation, 10 hours ago 2 17
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Bridesmaids etc!
Joanna, 30 of June of 2024 at 18:20

Is asking people to be bridesmaid etc, 2 years before the potential wedding, too early? When did everyone ask people? We’re having an engagement party in a few weeks and I wanted to ask people, my...

Abbie, 15 hours ago 3 22
Lisa
From registry office to Catholic Church wedding
Lisa, 29 of June of 2024 at 12:20

Hi there, our wedding in in July 25 and we’ve booked our venue over a year ago to have the wedding “celebration” there as well as signing legal documents at the registry office a few days before....

RomanticGreenStation, yesterday at 09:58 1 9
Charly
Bridesmaid dresses
Charly, 20 of June of 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...

RomanticGreenStation, yesterday at 09:43 3 25
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Shirts and cravats
Chedi, 29 of September of 2012 at 22:51

Does anyone know what mens shirt do you get to wear with a cravat? I seem to find options for 'day shirts', 'standard collar', 'wing collar', 'swept back collar', 'marcella dress shirt', and 'jacobean...

Metveronicas, yesterday at 06:43 2 5,180
Mayv
How to organize an elopement
Mayv, 18 of June of 2024 at 07:01

Good morning all, It’s my first post here. Trying to find out how to organize a small but beautiful elopement for our families and us. I’ve always been fascinated by Scotland and would like to go...

Emma, sunday 30-Jun-24 5 109
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Hair extensions?
thatlassoverthere, 10 of June of 2018 at 17:16

Hi everyone, I'm getting married in Italy this September and want to give some extra length to my shoulder length hair. My hair is quite thick so I'm not worried about volume, but am completely new to...

Ziyad, saturday 29-Jun-24 3 1,057
Amna
Wedding
Amna, 29 of June of 2024 at 09:52

Wedding day for Amna & Ben

Amna, saturday 29-Jun-24 6
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Casino table vs photo booth
Lou37, 15 of September of 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...

Andriy, saturday 29-Jun-24 5 821
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Just the two of us-witnessess
Jill, 19 of June of 2024 at 18:32

Hi. Mu partner and I want a civil partnership with no family or friends present-long story. I've asked the registrar office if they are able to have staff as witnesses and they've said not. Anyone any...

RomanticGreenStation, saturday 29-Jun-24 1 12
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How early is too early?
Rheanna, 20 of June of 2024 at 06:41

Hello everyone! My partner and I have recently got engaged, but are struggling with knowing when is the right time to start planning? I’ve read online that you ideally need to book your venue 2 years...

RomanticGreenStation, saturday 29-Jun-24 1 18
Lauren
Family in the wedding party
Lauren, 24 of June of 2024 at 22:33

Hi, I've recently gotten engaged and I'm trying to decide on bridesmaids. I've already decided on 4, with three being my best friends and one being my sister but I'm feeling the pressure from my...

RomanticGreenStation, saturday 29-Jun-24 1 33
sherry
Magic pants/control pants/suck in the fat pants!
sherry, 10 of March of 2009 at 21:06

Any recommendations. I'm sure i'm going to need something otherwise my dress may not fit. I know it won't feel sexy but...

RobertC, saturday 29-Jun-24 4 1,601
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Indian Weddings
Shivani, 28 of June of 2024 at 23:26

Does anyone know which venues hold Indian weddings?

Shivani, friday 28-Jun-24 10
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Wedding venue with tipis and accessible accommodation
Ben, 28 of June of 2024 at 14:51

Hi all, Bit of a longshot. We're looking for a wedding venue that supplies tipis with wedding packages and ideally has some on-site accommodation that is suitable for wheelchair users. We live in...

Ben, friday 28-Jun-24 4
Dani
Wedding packages from less than £2,000! 🤑
Dani, 28 of June of 2024 at 13:09

Hey everyone! Listen up 🔊 we've got some amazing wedding packages on offer starting at less than £2,000! Whether you're after a posh stately home or a cool city do, there's something to suit every...

Dani, friday 28-Jun-24 16
HappyGreenCars16169
Chair covers?
HappyGreenCars16169, 16 of March of 2024 at 18:12

These are the chairs at our venue. Any advice on what type of cover would be best for these?? Thanks 😊

Monsuarre, friday 28-Jun-24 3 78
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Barcelona Hen Party - Places to Stay
MoorWedding, 14 of November of 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...

Dental, friday 28-Jun-24 6 3,450
Abby
Own flower arrangements
Abby, 6 of June of 2024 at 23:40

Hey Has anyone done their own flower arrangements for wedding reception? I’m really in two minds as I would actually love to do it I’m quite a creative person and the thought of spending a few...

Micro110, friday 28-Jun-24 2 32
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Walking down the aisle drama
Honey, 29 of December of 2022 at 18:48

Looking for some unbiased opinions please! I’m not close to my real dad at all. He’s never been there for me emotionally or financially. Despite living 20 minutes away, I only see him around 3 times a...

Antoniorudiga, thursday 27-Jun-24 13 941 1
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Organisation
Maida, 17 of June of 2024 at 11:54

HI evrypne so imq here because im in charge of orginizing my brothers weding and evrything on me so please if you have any tips or things you wish you did or stff i cant forget to help me just a...

Jelly, thursday 27-Jun-24 2 33
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Hair and make up
Laura, 24 of May of 2024 at 17:22

Is it better to have 2 suppliers for this. One for make up and one for hair? Or have one that does both? I have 5 bridesmaids to have hair and makeup too. Also, is it usual for bridesmaids to have a...

Ivana, wednesday 26-Jun-24 5 122
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Ideas needed, how to utilise spare room at venue
Princess Bride 2013, 5 of January of 2014 at 10:27

Hi, I was hoping for some inspiration. I have exclusive use of my reception venue and have a spare room just off the balcony on the second floor. I would like to utilise this in some way, its a good...

Ivana, wednesday 26-Jun-24 8 2,984
Nims
Eyelashes... idiots guide please! (FLASH!)
Nims, 24 of January of 2015 at 18:45

Hello Hitchers. My lovely MUA tried out a strip of false eyelashes on me, using black glue (which looked like eyeliner). I REALLY liked the look, I've never worn eyelashes in my life!! BUT getting the...

Ivana, wednesday 26-Jun-24 22 2,967
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Too chubby to be my friend's bridesmaid?
Jenny, 30 of January of 2024 at 18:12

Hello, I am going through something ahead of my friend's wedding next year. I haven't spoken out about it but I've seen a courtroom show online which has touched on the issue.. so I now want to share...

Ivana, wednesday 26-Jun-24 13 498
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Bridesmaid
Jrl, 18 of June of 2024 at 12:12

Hi, I've posted before about one of my bridesmaids. She hasn't responded to any messages in the group chat since December. Now we're only 2 months away from the wedding, she hasn't answered me if she...

Ivana, wednesday 26-Jun-24 4 176
Haley
Help, bridesmaids!
Haley, 11 of June of 2024 at 21:02

Hi, so i have no idea who to choose as my bridesmaids. I know i want 2 or 3 but i moved to UK from NZ 8 years ago and haven't really made any friends in this time. I have 1 friend that lives near by...

Micro110, wednesday 26-Jun-24 3 57
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Is anyone NOT having a disco or band?
annie2000, 28 of November of 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...

Alisher, wednesday 26-Jun-24 4 1,021
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Games for family get together!
PenelopeP, 25 of September of 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...

Carl, monday 24-Jun-24 10 8,813

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