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a pen for writing invites, place cards etc?!!!
louisep, 7 May, 2010 at 20:59

Any advice, i want one of those nice ones but cannot think what their called, the ones that make your writing look nice!!!

myassignmenthelprevi, saturday 6-Jun-26 10 10,585
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12 o'clock wedding
Slink, 8 January, 2016 at 15:41

I booked my registrar today (yey). I had wanted to get married around 2pm, I've been to a few weddings at this time and thought it was well spaced out. So did everyone else who is getting married so...

Rose, saturday 6-Jun-26 14 3,995
Carolyn
Invites via text / whattsapp
Carolyn, 14 February, 2025 at 21:07

Hi - anyone know if I can send invites out via text? I can't get my head round it...I've uploaded the spreadsheet with all names and mobile numbers...Thanks in advance for any help!

Queen, saturday 6-Jun-26 22 346
SaSaSi
Teeth whitening - does herbal tea stain your teeth?
SaSaSi, 6 June, 2011 at 15:12

Hi Hitchers, Im gettin my teeth lazer whitened on wednesday night & going to hygenist tomorrow so they are clean in preparation.... I know Im not to drink tea or coffee for 48 hrs after but does...

Julia, friday 5-Jun-26 10 17,366
Daisy Bell
Handbag for wedding for all necessities and spare pair of shoes
Daisy Bell, 17 March, 2015 at 11:00

We are not going to stay in a room at our venue but most likely at a hotel in a neighbouring town 4 miles away so I will need a handbag of sorts for some stuff for myself and also my OH, such as spare...

Tannu, friday 5-Jun-26 6 1,704
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Post ceremony drink
Purpleshoes13, 17 January, 2017 at 18:19

Hello, I'm struggling to decide on what to serve for our post ceremony drinks. We want to have a local beer as one option and a non alcoholic fizzy drink as another, but unsure what to have for our...

Chanchal, friday 5-Jun-26 2 562
mooshy
Those with Manchester United supporting grooms
mooshy, 3 December, 2013 at 17:37

So I sent off my request to Manchester United last week for a letter of congrats to give my OH for the wedding. I was expecting a generic letter with maybe a photocopied signature or something. I just...

Katrin, friday 5-Jun-26 7 4,378
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Reception only
Molly, 30 January, 2026 at 17:56

Does anyone know of any reception only venues in the West Midlands. We want a small registry ceremony and then a big party. We love rustic vibes

Vikram, friday 5-Jun-26 7 84
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Writing to the Church!
Spandangley, 3 February, 2009 at 10:01

Hi everyone! I'm new here and already need help!! We have to write a letter to the Church basically asking them if we can get married there and I have no idea what to say really. It's not within our...

myassignmenthelprevi, friday 5-Jun-26 16 24,141
Dani
Your top tip for a happy relationship?
Dani, 14 February, 2025 at 11:34

Last (& most important) question about your love story... What do you think is the real secret to a happy relationship / marriage? Vote and tell us why in the comments! *** We hope you enjoyed...

Trust

25%

15 votes

Respect

12%

7 votes

Communication

38%

23 votes

Love

5%

3 votes

Intimacy

2%

1 vote

Patience

7%

4 votes

More 👇

11%

7 votes

Why did you choose ""?

Last vote thursday 4-Jun-26 18 124
wee-lou
Goody bags for teenagers?????
wee-lou, 17 November, 2010 at 10:18

I have three teenage boys coming to the wedding and im thinking about making some goody bags for them as i feel they are too young for favours, only problem is i have absolutley no idea what to put in...

Florida!, thursday 4-Jun-26 8 4,984
Pookie8911
Wed2B
Pookie8911, 11 June, 2016 at 21:17

Hi! Has anyone bought their dress from Wed2B? I've only tried on 'designer' dresses so far, and wanted to try on something less expensive just before I make the definite decision about spending a...

Kavya, thursday 4-Jun-26 65 17,372
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Harpist - Suffolk
robertson2b, 20 September, 2010 at 13:54

Hi All I am looking to book a harpist for my wedding next year but have so far have found them all to be booked up. I don't suppose anyone has any recommendations for the Suffolk area? Thank you ...

Mohsin, thursday 4-Jun-26 12 1,681
shoegal01
Alternative to wedding post box?
shoegal01, 20 September, 2010 at 15:22

I dont really like wedding post box's....what can i have as a alternative, where do you put it? Also when do guests put their cards in box? before the ceremony/after?

Mohsin, thursday 4-Jun-26 11 4,530
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Venue Help🥹
Gabriella, 13 February, 2024 at 01:11

Hi guys.. me and my partner can’t find a venue and it’s becoming super deflating !! We have looked at so many, and lots aren’t what they seem to advertise and we’re worried we won’t find a venue! We’d...

Rolen, thursday 4-Jun-26 8 197
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Cooling Castle Barn Brides - Evening guest arrival time
LallyHay, 20 September, 2010 at 22:00

Hi to all CCB brides, Just getting the wording ready for our invites - what time should evening guests arrive? all i can find is that the DJ starts at 7:30 - so should they arrive then or earlier like...

Mohsin, thursday 4-Jun-26 11 1,091
Erin8
Realistic weight loss for wedding dress?
Erin8, 5 September, 2012 at 22:09

I have found a gorgeous dress that l like and is a great price. The only problem is it is too small for me by about 2-3 inches for all of the different measurement. Is it realistic to loss weight to...

Della, thursday 4-Jun-26 18 3,273
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Tipping Etiquette?
FilleNouvelle, 28 August, 2017 at 01:55

Hi there, American bride getting married in Scotland over here! In the states, you're expected to pretty much tip every wedding vendor (and some places even charge a service free which they then...

John, thursday 4-Jun-26 10 2,096
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Pre-wedding arguments and anxiety
ExpensiveOrangeStationery414, 27 June, 2016 at 22:03

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and in desperate need of some impartial advice from people who do't know me. I got engaged in October 2015 and am due to get married on 6/7/16. We've agreed to have...

Rosefield, thursday 4-Jun-26 11 2,922
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I’m so conflicted! please Help!
Carys, 10 June, 2025 at 18:11

Myself and my older sister have always been very close growing up due to our parents being absent from our lives for many years. A few years ago my sister and I discussed walking each other down the...

Leoparker, wednesday 3-Jun-26 5 70
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Food truck venue - North West!
Kenzie, 9 April, 2025 at 08:22

Hi all! I'm wondering if anyone has any recommendations or ideas for venues that are open to food trucks/street food type carering, rather than a sit down meal for the wedding breakfast? Ideally I'd...

Stumble, wednesday 3-Jun-26 20 186
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wedding band question - scratches and scuffs
, 17 August, 2013 at 12:06

Originally I was planning on getting a simple platinum band. But my platinum engagement band has got really scuffed and scratched since getting engaged only last December (lifting kids climbing...

Kihec24, wednesday 3-Jun-26 16 4,765
Dana_leigh
Flowers...Wholesale or other ideas?
Dana_leigh, 16 February, 2012 at 14:53

Hi I'm seriously thinking about making my own bouquets and flower arrangements. Does anyone know where I can get cheap/wholesale flowers so I can get what i need without going to a florist or trawling...

Alex, wednesday 3-Jun-26 19 8,034
Lola-Belle
HELP! MY VENUE IS PLANNING TO START HUGE BUILDING WORKS ! [:(]
Lola-Belle, 8 June, 2011 at 12:33

I cant beleive it!! My dream venue has decided it is going to knock down an unused part of the hotel and build 157 new homes, then extend the back of the hotel! I've paid my deposit, there planning...

Jacob, wednesday 3-Jun-26 14 1,719 1
KEG
How to work out numbers for an evening buffet.. Help please.!
KEG, 21 January, 2009 at 15:34

Hi, I was just wondering how people have worked out numbers for their evening buffet? I still havent recieved alot of rsvp's for the evening, do you under cater, or over cater, and by how much? We...

Depak, wednesday 3-Jun-26 18 14,868 1
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Flowers for mothers
Jane, 26 April, 2024 at 14:20

Confused - my mum mentioned it's expected we present her, MIL and step MIL with flowers at the speeches. Whilst I'm happy to do this for my mum, I'm not comfortable doing this for MIL and step MIL. 1)...

Sarah., tuesday 2-Jun-26 12 996
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Round Top Table vs. Long Top Table
Pooba, 30 December, 2015 at 09:44

Opinions, please: I would like a round top table for me, OH, our sets of parents, one bridesmaid (his sister) and Best Man. We all get on really well and I'd like us all to be able to talk and enjoy...

Sarah., tuesday 2-Jun-26 8 3,579
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Furniture Hire - High Chairs for Children
Anne!, 13 November, 2010 at 21:38

At our venue we have to hire in all the tables/chairs etc, and so thinking about it we will need to get/hire high chairs for the children (aprox 5-8), All the suppliers we have contacted (Marquee...

Henry, tuesday 2-Jun-26 9 4,319
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Seating chart in this app
Yura, 24 December, 2024 at 21:45

Hi everyone! Does anybody happen to know how to see the seating chart in this app? I mean, yes I assigned each guest to a table (which was annoying in itself), but now I need to see the overall plan -...

Joey, tuesday 2-Jun-26 13 158 1
Giulia
Wedding vendor trying to charge more money than agreed
Giulia, 3 January, 2025 at 12:00

Hello all, In a bit of a pickle at the moment: I’m getting married in Italy but have done my invites here in the UK as I thought the process would be a lot easier. I had found a vendor, contacted her...

Harry, tuesday 2-Jun-26 21 221
Louise
Wedding reading help needed.
Louise, 12 July, 2024 at 14:33

Hi! I’m really struggling to find a nice reading for the wedding that has a deeper meaning, is about love and might have the odd funny line in. Have any of you found the perfect reading that sounds...

Ho Manh, tuesday 2-Jun-26 26 211
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Wedding entertainment
Jaison, 20 November, 2023 at 18:46

First time posting here but of a long post, and this is so far from tradition, so my fiancée actually proposed to me, so me the groom is currently planning out wedding, I’m trying so hard I feel like...

Anna, tuesday 2-Jun-26 6 418 2

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