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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, 11 minutes ago 9 3,695
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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, 59 minutes ago 13 2,548
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, yesterday at 22:58 2 25
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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, yesterday at 22:45 1 10
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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

PhotographybyBillHad, yesterday at 22:34 2 23
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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...

PhotographybyBillHad, yesterday at 22:22 1 11
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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, yesterday at 22:11 21 3,429
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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, yesterday at 17:57 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, yesterday at 17:33 11 8,982
Dani
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Dani, 5 August, 2024 at 10:34

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Dani
Had to share this idea for your wedding day! 🥰
Dani, 3 October, 2024 at 11:32

Would you sign each others shoe soles before saying 'I do'?

Yes! Love this idea 💜👠

33%

2 votes

Probably not 🤷‍♀️

50%

3 votes

Why did you choose ""?

Last vote yesterday at 06:21 1 15
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Hair extensions?
thatlassoverthere, 10 June, 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...

Kelly, monday 7-Oct-24 4 1,229
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...

Ilsa, monday 7-Oct-24 53
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Wedding planner/coordinator/stylist totally ignoring me
HappyPurpleDiamonds9210, 22 July, 2019 at 15:11

Hi all, I am totally at my wits end and really don't know what to do. We've hired a wedding coordinator/venue stylist for our wedding on 17 August 2019. Initially the service from her was good and she...

Richard, monday 7-Oct-24 2 1,398
Vanilla Pod
Good "wedding" movies for first night of hen do?
Vanilla Pod, 7 April, 2011 at 20:04

Hi Everyone, Im going on my first hen weekend tommorow (3 of my girls cant make my big one in the summer as they are away, so as they are all off for easter hols them being teachers we are doing a...

David, sunday 6-Oct-24 11 5,669
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Wedding car hire
LauraLtobe, 25 August, 2015 at 12:24

We booked our date and venue yesterday! So it's now onto the next issue... How much have your wedding cars cost? There will be 8 people in my bridal party, including my parents so may have to hire two...

Odessa, saturday 5-Oct-24 10 3,481
*Pugsley*
Girls night in/hen night ideas please
*Pugsley*, 18 June, 2013 at 19:43

Hiya, A friend and I are planning a mini hen night in for our friend. There will be 5 girls present. It'll be the night before we go on her proper hen weekend but we thought we'd plan something...

Alberto, saturday 5-Oct-24 6 635
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?

ALIELAH, saturday 5-Oct-24 27 553 1
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Food menu choices
Natasha, 8 January, 2024 at 09:17

Hi does anyone know if you can add food choices to your website and guest pick from there what they want? X

Robert, saturday 5-Oct-24 3 120
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How can I incorporate cricket into my wedding without it being tacky?
hannahstorey17, 17 February, 2015 at 14:44

I'm currently planning my wedding which is this summer, set in a barn. It is going to be very classic and chic with lots of white and pastel colours with flowers everywhere. My husband to be is a...

Daniel, friday 4-Oct-24 5 2,445
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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

RomanticGreenStation, thursday 3-Oct-24 2 60
smilesjp
Best Foundation?
smilesjp, 9 July, 2014 at 17:02

I have pretty sensitive skin, so during the day i just use a simple mineral foundation. The only issue is it doesn't last all day, and I'm after a foundation that will require as little touch up as...

Eve, thursday 3-Oct-24 14 2,405
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Moss Bros - yay or nay?
Little_MrsA2B, 3 September, 2015 at 19:30

Where is everyone getting their suits from? My H2B has found just what he was after today at Moss Bros. I just wanted to hear any experiences of them. Is the service good? Any horror stories? Thanks...

Vita, thursday 3-Oct-24 13 6,091
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Walking down the aisle drama
Honey, 29 December, 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...

Vita, thursday 3-Oct-24 12 962 1
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Anyone else not booking a photographer?
ExpensiveYellowConfetti904, 6 September, 2017 at 17:15

Hi! My partner and I have decided not to have a professional photographer. The quotes we were getting were simply astronomical, the ones which weren't left a lot to be desired! We really don't like...

Vita, thursday 3-Oct-24 41 12,162 1
Katie
Sax in the evening - yes or no!?
Katie, 21 September, 2024 at 19:19

Hi everyone! Have been thinking about the evening and we have a dj but am trying to decide where to get a sax player for a bit too! What are peoples thoughts on this? Also, if you’ve been to a wedding...

Katrina, thursday 3-Oct-24 2 36
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, wednesday 2-Oct-24 27 915 6
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...

Hannah, tuesday 1-Oct-24 13
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Council Ceremony Fees
Katie, 15 September, 2024 at 18:13

I was just wondering if anyone could please help. My partner and I are trying to work out the fees our Council changes to get married but I'm finding it a bit confusing. We are leaning towards church...

Rory, monday 30-Sep-24 2 39
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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...

Robert, sunday 29-Sep-24 4 1,105
missmandymoo
Photographer not replying to email
missmandymoo, 16 June, 2013 at 11:01

Is it normal for a photographer to not reply to an email for over 5 days? I'm finding it very frustrating and although he's never responded within the same day, it has never taken him this long so I'm...

James, saturday 28-Sep-24 39 3,538
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Flowers!
Kirsty, 4 July, 2024 at 16:48

Hi! In the midst of planning my May 2025 wedding and my god flowers are expensive! I completely get why but is there way to keep costs down?? We’re getting married in the church on site so need...

Cazpot88, friday 27-Sep-24 4 144

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