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Bridesmaid Dresses - where are you getting from?
Luisa, 15 April, 2026 at 15:52

I have tried to order so many now and all have been disappointing. I feel like I have spent more time on finding them a dress than I have my own! Please help, where are you getting them from? Thanks ...

Rodney, friday 21-Aug-26 8 45
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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...

Hea, friday 21-Aug-26 451 7,632 1
Cora
What would be the ideal start time for a ceremony within a venue?
Cora, 25 September, 2025 at 12:27

We are having our ceremony in the venue and was curious when you should have the start time? and if anyone else has done this previously would you advise staying at the location the night before?

Failure, friday 21-Aug-26 51 325
kisses
mens suits/ hankies
kisses, 22 August, 2008 at 20:18

Is anyones h2b wearing a hanky in their suit or is this old fashioned??? any other ideas wot the men can wear on their suit jacket as opposed to a button hole or hanky...something a little...

Elsa, friday 21-Aug-26 11 5,747
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Want a small wedding but can’t find the ‘right’ venue or idea!
Danielle, 8 December, 2024 at 16:54

Hi all! Soo I’ve been down the google wedding hole to the point of insanity at least twenty times 😆 Ideally we’re looking to have a small wedding but just can’t decide on what to do - - abroad (either...

MUZAMMIL, friday 21-Aug-26 19 828 2
Suzie88
Table Plan Etiquette
Suzie88, 9 July, 2014 at 18:29

Trying to sort my table plan out… I know, I'm doomed, it's 4 weeks before, so it's bound to change still! But, when you put the people on the board, and I'm putting them on the board in table...

Jack, friday 21-Aug-26 31 4,310
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Ravenswood manor?
BrideHannahB, 11 February, 2009 at 08:47

Hi All! I've been waiting to get the pricing from Ravenswood manor (Sussex) for venue/food/wine etc but its not come through yet and had to re-request it. Does anyone have any idea of the costs for...

TubeHalote.com, friday 21-Aug-26 62 5,548
IanStuartBride
White napkins on an Ivory tablecloth- is it okay?
IanStuartBride, 24 July, 2015 at 08:28

Hi Again, This may sound like a boring topic but I just want some quick advice on whether it's okay to have white napkins on an ivory tablecloth at my wedding? I'm planning on hiring linen because the...

House, friday 21-Aug-26 12 1,109
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Table place names
future.mrs.c, 22 April, 2014 at 12:23

Hi everyone What are you doing when it comes to place names. Like mums, dads etc... Especially when it comes to grandparents? It feels strange addressing my nan/grandad by their names. Ha! Didn't know...

Jack, friday 21-Aug-26 33 3,077
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Kids Photo Challenge
easter2010, 13 January, 2010 at 18:52

Hi all I'm getting married this April and have been lurking for absolutely ages and have picked up loads of great ideas etc so thank you! Last year their was a thread on here about an idea to keep...

Jack, friday 21-Aug-26 33 3,681
emjjarvy
Alternative to canapes??
emjjarvy, 15 April, 2014 at 11:41

Hello! Some advice / ideas please!! We are heading to our venue this weekend (in SW France) and have a menu/wine tasting booked amongst other things! CANNOT WAIT!!!! Will likely do a mega flash when...

Steve, friday 21-Aug-26 20 1,734
Dancing-Peanut
Photo Sharing
Dancing-Peanut, 22 January, 2020 at 15:17

Hi I am looking at ideas for guests to upload photos of the day. There are loads of apps - but most you have to take the photos through the app, and not just simply on the phone and then upload. Does...

Paula, thursday 20-Aug-26 20 1,057
Caroline
Electronic Invites
Caroline, 9 April, 2025 at 17:28

Hi I've recently set up our website, I'm trying to understand how to send electronic invites and if I can customise them . I can see how you add names to the guest list and it provides a generic...

Sheikh, thursday 20-Aug-26 16 143 1
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Pay bar
Daffodil2017, 20 November, 2015 at 11:15

What are people's thoughts on a pay bar at a wedding? Would you begrudge it as a guest? We are on a small budget and planning an informal, intimate DIY wedding but I keep having wobbles about how...

Aces, thursday 20-Aug-26 49 4,897
porkchop
Changing name on driving licence
porkchop, 4 October, 2012 at 14:44

Now I'm an old married I'm trying to sort out all the changing of name stuff! Have tried a search but all questions seems to be about certificates, rather than what I need to know! I'm probably just...

Nabha, thursday 20-Aug-26 63 52,672
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Wirral/Cheshire community halls or farmer's fields
sugarlips1980, 20 November, 2012 at 22:36

Hi I've been round some fancy pants hotels in Wirral and the price issue aside, none of them felt like me as I've realised I want a fun and informal event. (Though I admit I did like the fairy tale...

Novaaura, thursday 20-Aug-26 10 3,340
Dani
Wedding trends: What’s hot & what’s not 💜 tap to watch!
Dani, 16 April, 2025 at 11:27

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Harry, thursday 20-Aug-26 7 112
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Overseas Bridesmaids
fatbunneh, 24 June, 2013 at 20:57

Hi everyone, I have two very close friends, both of whom live in Qatar. I live, and am getting married, in London. They're very excited about flying over for the wedding and have no problems doing so...

Kate, thursday 20-Aug-26 9 1,231
Sarah
Vow Renewal / anniversary celebration
Sarah, 6 March, 2024 at 15:34

Hey everyone, I got married 10th June last year and my day didn't go to plan (well my plan) at all. A combination of hair and make up artist stress which led to a very frosty and awkward wedding...

Leonard, thursday 20-Aug-26 13 522
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Confetti cone alternative
Purplecake, 24 March, 2015 at 11:47

I would like to provide confetti for the guests, and was considering making 70 odd cones, but basically can't be bothered what with other bits to do. So i thought, what about getting pretty muffin...

Ghfffsd, thursday 20-Aug-26 34 3,491
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Guest Tea Towel
hanrh, 7 August, 2012 at 13:40

Hi all, This is my first post on here so I am extemely excited to see the reponses i get! ? I am looking for an unusual idea for a wedding guesbook and have come across the idea of having a guest tea...

Jelly, thursday 20-Aug-26 12 3,980
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SPOTIFY - for a wedding??
, 20 August, 2012 at 12:42

Hi girls, my hubby to be is adament that we can use Spotify at our wedding instead of a DJ. Myself, well Im undecided. I think that a DJ is a focal point and that a DJ ultimately encourages people to...

Mumtaz, thursday 20-Aug-26 27 13,083
Skeptical78
Yay! Letter arrived!
Skeptical78, 12 August, 2013 at 09:44

So, I emailed Tottenham FC customer services a couple of weeks ago to see if I could get a signed letter for my OH to give him on the wedding day (he's a massive, lifelong Spurs supporter)- had an...

Jelly, thursday 20-Aug-26 33 2,208
Jessica
Looking for photo app with qr code!
Jessica, 14 September, 2024 at 20:44

Evening everyone! Completing hopefully what is to be final bits before our wedding next month! It’s come around so very quickly. I really want to use one of them photo apps, so guests can scan the QR...

Lto, thursday 20-Aug-26 96 2,312
rubyfirecracker
HELP - Vinyl Record Label Template
rubyfirecracker, 9 November, 2012 at 19:09

I am looking for a template in word or publisher to make our own custom 7" single record labels (poss table centres). Any ideas?

CarmenCHunt, thursday 20-Aug-26 12 10,180
Tracy2012
Decorating church
Tracy2012, 16 March, 2012 at 11:10

Those of you who are having a church wedding, I was wondering how you are going to decorate it? Are you going with real flowers, artificial ones, pew ends etc? I can't decide how I want ours done....

Jelly, thursday 20-Aug-26 34 4,249
warlycarly
Lillies?
warlycarly, 25 March, 2012 at 02:43

is anyone having lillies as their flowers? i have just seen a beautiful bouquet with lillies, but im not sure if they are appropriate for weddings, i have always thought of them as a funeral flower......

Jelly, thursday 20-Aug-26 33 2,190
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Relaxed outdoor venue
Hannah, 26 September, 2025 at 14:22

Me & my partner are looking for a really relaxed venue , ideally mostly outside but with indoor place for the evening. We don’t want it to be formal , just a really relaxed chilled venue. We would...

Jasa, thursday 20-Aug-26 94 504
Courtney
Tuscany weddings?
Courtney, 5 October, 2025 at 07:09

Hi guys! I’ve just started wedding planning and we are thinking about Tuscany, but I have no clue where to start? Is anyone else getting married in Tuscany?

Che, wednesday 19-Aug-26 32 313
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Looking for a student or novice videographer
Bee26, 17 February, 2013 at 20:08

Ive seen posts on here in the past from videographers who are just starting out and need experience offering to film weddings for free or for a small fee, which is what I am looking for. I get married...

Heinrich, wednesday 19-Aug-26 12 7,713
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Wedding dress doubts!!
LuxuriousIvoryCakes74838, 22 July, 2018 at 23:33

HELP! I'm having major wedding dress doubts. I bought my dress from a lovely bridal shop a couple of months ago, it was the first and (so far) only bridal shop I've visited. I knew what I wanted...

Ankus, wednesday 19-Aug-26 8 2,258
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Re-Arranged Wedding. Alternative Entertainment, Games Ideas
LookingForward2020, 16 July, 2020 at 18:25

Hi Everyone, First of all, congratulations to all the brides to be and of course those already married who are reading this. Not sure where to put this question up but I guess here is as good as any....

Bilal, wednesday 19-Aug-26 130 2,229

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