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Light up LOVE letters
JuneBride16, 19 April, 2015 at 20:14

I am looking for light up letters either 'LOVE' or initials with an '&' sign. I haven't been able to find anywhere that will cover Watford for less than £250 which is way too expensive for us. Has...

MrsEdisToBe, monday 20-Apr-15 11 2,855
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drinks reception (music)
conway13, 20 April, 2015 at 15:02

Hi everyone. I would just like to know what is everyone having music wise for your drinks reception. Are you hiring someone to play some music or are you having a cd. Thanks.

MrsB88, monday 20-Apr-15 4 1,569
WideEyedWonder
Wedding dress outlets
WideEyedWonder, 13 April, 2015 at 21:32

Hi everybody long time lurker, finally got engaged a couple of weeks ago so I feel I can post legitimately now! I've been to three bridal shops now and although I've decided on a style, I wasn't taken...

WideEyedWonder, monday 20-Apr-15 24 14,031
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Card storage ideas needed
tash&ste, 16 April, 2015 at 13:30

Hi all. I need some inspiration (again!) What are you having for card and gift storage?

Lorns, monday 20-Apr-15 17 2,684
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Teal flower ideas
vickyg1302, 19 April, 2015 at 14:32

Hi, getting married next June and just getting ideas right now, we're going for a teal colour scheme and just wondered if that's going to be difficult with flowers (it's only really my bouquet at the...

vickyg1302, sunday 19-Apr-15 3 955
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Biscuits for cheese cake
trewsie, 17 April, 2015 at 17:14

We ordered our cheese cake this week - OH isn't really a cake cake fan. We are able to provide our own biscuits and chutney wich the venue will serve but I am uncsure how many to get. The cheese shop...

Teal, sunday 19-Apr-15 1 822
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MOH and Bridesmaid conflict??
April090709, 18 April, 2015 at 12:56

So I'm a tad worried about my bridal party choices, I haven't actually asked anyone "officially" yet as we haven't paid the deposit on the venue or anything yet but I've been thinking about this for a...

Charliebob, saturday 18-Apr-15 2 942
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It's my hen this weekend .....
Hotchilli999, 13 April, 2015 at 13:27

...... and I don't know anything! eeek!!! So excited! I had my 'itinerary' last week, so I know that wherever we are going it's about 2 1/2 hours away lol I also got my packing list today so I know...

Clairebo, saturday 18-Apr-15 10 1,847
cinnamonfairy
Anyone making button/brooch bouquets?
cinnamonfairy, 4 September, 2012 at 15:48

I'm thinking about making my own bouquets for myself and my 2 BMs. However I am struggling with were to find brooches I can buy in bulk. Has anyone got any suggestions - I've tried eBay and such, but...

April090709, saturday 18-Apr-15 26 14,142
jess-ox
Bridesmaid Dress issues
jess-ox, 17 April, 2015 at 17:04

Hi Everyone, Just wondering if anyone else had bridesmaids who were VERY different sizes and how they went about finding a dress that suited them all? I don't want any of them to feel uncomfortable on...

TheNewHyacinth, saturday 18-Apr-15 7 1,271
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Turquoise bridesmaid dress shops in middelsex
Zoe1984, 11 April, 2015 at 16:56

Good afternoon i am a bridesmaid for my friends wedding and we are struggling to find shops for bridesmaid dresses. She lives in west ruislip. I know there are many types if the colour turquoise but...

Zoe1984, friday 17-Apr-15 8 1,351
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The groom here.
MisterCarnell, 16 April, 2015 at 13:14

Hi everyone. I have been engaged to my partner for about 5 years now and have since had 2 children. It is high time we actually got married but we have always been too short on cash. We have now...

celticcurl, friday 17-Apr-15 13 2,316
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Table plan nightmare!
charley901, 16 April, 2015 at 22:42

Right, I'm having trouble choosing a design for my table plan. My theme has a medieval/fantasy feel to it and I cant think if how to incorporate that into the plan. The tables will be arranged in a...

charley901, thursday 16-Apr-15 1,523
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Pregnant bride?
LoweToBe, 14 April, 2015 at 17:20

so me and the HTB are TTC our first child. We have heard so many horror stories about being a pregnant bride but this is what we want to do. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't a bit nervous (the horror...

MrsG_to_be, thursday 16-Apr-15 6 3,096
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Kids wedding gift bag for a 14 year old??
tash&ste, 16 April, 2015 at 12:00

At what age is it inappropriate to put a goodie bag at a young person's table setting? I'm about to order some gift bags and have 5 children aged 1-10 who I was going to do a little pack up for, but...

MrsShep, thursday 16-Apr-15 2 729
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Parking at Ashton Lodge Country House?
BrideToBeEvie, 16 April, 2015 at 09:20

Hello! I'm in the early stages of looking at venues, and found Ashton Lodge Country House near Rugby/Coventry. Parking is really important to me as I will have lots of guest who will need to bring...

BrideToBeEvie, thursday 16-Apr-15 541
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Thank you gift for suppliers?
Brooksy, 15 April, 2015 at 12:12

This might be of bit daft question, but is anyone planning to give/has anyone given their suppliers thank you gifts? It isn't something I have heard of before but I was talking to my friend last night...

Daisy Bell, wednesday 15-Apr-15 12 3,168
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Confetti??
EXCITEDBRIDE15:), 14 April, 2015 at 12:05

Did anyone provide confetti cones for after the ceremony? had a couple of people say they thought people bought their own confetti to weddings but weddings I have been too no one really did! I didn't!...

TreacleTart, wednesday 15-Apr-15 10 1,350
victoriahbell
Easter Monday wedding recap (pic heavy)
victoriahbell, 12 April, 2015 at 09:00

So, our big day finally arrived on Monday 6th April! We've had a tough 6 months or so as I have successfully fought breast cancer. This only made our wedding day even more special! I haven't had any...

alyj66, tuesday 14-Apr-15 25 3,077
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overnight babysitter
conway13, 14 April, 2015 at 17:44

Hi all, We are thinking of hiring a babysitter for our wedding night for our 3 kids in a hotel room. Does anyone on know of anyones in tamworth or birmingham area.

conway13, tuesday 14-Apr-15 429
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Extra Special Touches
HM2016, 13 April, 2015 at 20:02

Hi Ladies, I am getting married next April and I want to make some extra special touches to our day to make it one to remember for our guests. I've thought about drink fountains and magicians but I'm...

AuntieBJ, tuesday 14-Apr-15 4 1,605
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Issue with wedding photographer
fionachey, 9 April, 2015 at 22:56

We got married nearly 7 months ago, but we haven't seen any of our images. We have paid in full, and have been sending emails regularly. We get all kinds of excuses and now she's completely ignoring...

Wedding Photography, tuesday 14-Apr-15 30 5,327
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Kim Sears (Murray) wedding dress
Bridally, 13 April, 2015 at 11:41

Hi all, I LOVE getting to see other people's wedding dresses, even people I don't know. It's always great getting to see someone in the spotlight's wedding too! So.... what did everyone think of the...

Bridally, tuesday 14-Apr-15 16 2,604
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No motivation to plan a wedding - help?
Starshine, 11 April, 2015 at 23:31

Hi guys, We have a slight problem - it doesn't seem to be one of the more common wedding planning issues, at least I can't find any other posts about it. Neither I nor my fiancé seem to be able to...

InkedDoll, monday 13-Apr-15 11 2,711
TreacleTart
table name flag things help
TreacleTart, 13 April, 2015 at 10:56

Does anyone know where I can buy something like this? We're having herbs as our table names but really theres not room for a pot of the particular herb on the table with our other bits (plus some...

TreacleTart, monday 13-Apr-15 3 1,142
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"You may now kiss the bride" - no longer happens??
Little_MrsA2B, 5 April, 2015 at 20:03

Ladies, please help settle a 'discussion' my H2B and I are having... He says at the end of the service the vicar/registrar/etc no longer says "you may kiss the bride". Is this true? I havent been to a...

Wedding Photography, monday 13-Apr-15 19 9,152
Miss-b
The Wedding Dress & Prom Dress Bridal Outlet, Burton-on-Trent
Miss-b, 7 April, 2015 at 16:22

So this Saturday me, my Mum and my best friend (hopefully soon to be bridesmaid!!) will be going to the above outlet in Burton on Trent! Has anyone been? It's got really good reviews so I'm sure it'll...

Miss-b, monday 13-Apr-15 4 2,169
I-go-by-many-names
so i got married yesterday *cheeky flash*
I-go-by-many-names, 4 April, 2015 at 19:52

Yesterday was amazing. Will try to write a full scale report when we return from our mini-moon but will flash this for now, not the best quality as it is from my aunt's phone.

Arpee, monday 13-Apr-15 39 3,452
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Supplies for sweet table
Zozo222, 12 April, 2015 at 11:31

Hi all, for those of you who have done/are doing a sweet table, where did you pick up all the supplies please? Jars, bags, scoops, sweets? Anything else I've forgotten? Thank youl

Lexi_K, monday 13-Apr-15 10 2,282
Daisy Bell
Help me choose a bolero and veil *flash*
Daisy Bell, 11 April, 2015 at 20:01

I need your opinions. I've ordered some boleros online to try with my wedding dress. I love love love my dress but am not sure I am confident enough to be without coverage on my back/shoulders/arms....

Daisy Bell, sunday 12-Apr-15 19 2,496
I-go-by-many-names
how soon after the wedding to send thank you cards?
I-go-by-many-names, 11 April, 2015 at 16:58

We are still waiting for our official photos but intend to use at least one on our thank you cards. Dont want to leave it too late as my friend gets married at the end of may and I dont want to steal...

Grace@PEP, sunday 12-Apr-15 7 1,930
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Strapless dress - bra or no bra
Anne2015, 12 April, 2015 at 16:15

Hi everyone. I wasn't planning on wearing a bra with my strapless dress as I'm very small chested and don't need one however I read somewhere that a bra can help to keep your dress up. Does anyone...

Anne2015, sunday 12-Apr-15 4 939

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