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Ideas for a non-legal second ceremony
Jen2506, 9 April, 2015 at 22:21

I'm hoping that people could help me with some ideas for our ceremony. We really like the idea of going to the registry office a day or two before our wedding and having the legal ceremony there, with...

Teal, sunday 12-Apr-15 4 3,322
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Anyone else having a mixed race wedding?
ha3cro, 16 October, 2014 at 20:34

Hi everyone, really enjoying seeing how everyone else's plans are coming together. I was just wondering if anyone else was having a mixed race wedding and how they were incorporating both cultures...

Bruce Neville Photog, sunday 12-Apr-15 24 6,460
Limoncellobride
Wedding Abroad - 'Welcome Pack' for guests
Limoncellobride, 12 April, 2015 at 11:10

Morning all! We're getting married in Frascati in Italy next summer and I'm thinking of putting together some kind of 'Welcome' pack to put in our guest's rooms. So far, all 26 guests are staying at...

Chucklevision, sunday 12-Apr-15 3 2,737
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Stamps on RSVP?
, 11 April, 2015 at 14:33

Hi folks, looking for your thoughts on whether we should put a stamp on the RSVPs? The only reason I'm hesitating is because we have a wedding website where guests can RSVP online and most of our...

N is getting marrie, sunday 12-Apr-15 11 1,610
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Say Yes to the Dress
Chale, 10 April, 2015 at 20:31

Anyone else obsessed with it? I've got the house to myself tonight so I'm having a bit of a SYTTD marathon. Mr C always groans when he sees that I've got it on, but I tell him it's all research for my...

Chale, saturday 11-Apr-15 16 2,620
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Have you or would you gate crash a wedding?
ExpensivePinkBridesmaid51, 10 April, 2015 at 10:19

has any of you gate crashed a wedding or would you? ok, a church is a place of worship and is open to everyone and that includes a wedding. The priest actually told us, that other people could attend...

MrsB88, saturday 11-Apr-15 31 4,065
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Getting married New Years eve
Maddi96, 10 April, 2015 at 14:45

Hi all I'm new to this site but just to say hi and I'm getting married news years eve yay, I'm so excited xxx

Teal, saturday 11-Apr-15 5 1,069
Cache13
Tomboy bridesmaid gift idea
Cache13, 10 April, 2015 at 17:29

My young cousin is 11 and she's only into boyish things and will only wear boys clothes. shes kindly agreed to be bridesmaid along with my other bridesmaids, so can you help me with a personalised...

snow bride, saturday 11-Apr-15 10 3,254
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Late license venues
Crush, 5 April, 2015 at 21:52

Hi there - we've decided that having a venue with a late license is non-negotiable! We are looking for a wedding venue in the Berkshire/wider Berkshire area. Any ideas/recommendations? Thanks Cate

Grace@PEP, friday 10-Apr-15 2 1,007
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8 days to go!
AprilBride15, 10 April, 2015 at 13:18

So 8 days to go and I feel excited, not nervous or stressed now :-) Finish work on Wednesday, for good... start my new job when I get back from honeymoon! (That only happened this week!) The men's...

MrsShep, friday 10-Apr-15 4 939
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When to book wedding dress appointments
mkw, 10 April, 2015 at 10:34

Hi ladies, Just wondering how far in advance I should be thinking about booking appointments to start looking for wedding dresses? My mum lives abroad for part of the year so want to get it sorted...

Kamila27, friday 10-Apr-15 5 1,537
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How do brides go to the toilet?!!
misslynx, 8 April, 2015 at 15:40

Hi, I have my dress ordered and I love it. It is a lot fuller than I expected in the skirt and has a train with a hoop underneath to assist the basic task of walking. How on earth do I go to the loo...

SillyWrong, friday 10-Apr-15 26 6,755
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Wedding Dress Shopping - Appointment Length
HCBao, 7 April, 2015 at 15:45

Hi Everyone, I'm looking to book some appointments to look at Wedding Dresses soon (!) and was thinking of doing a few shops in one day, but I have no idea how long I should spend in each shop and...

HCBao, thursday 9-Apr-15 11 2,053
charlie_rabbit01
How to display my shop bought wedding cake
charlie_rabbit01, 8 April, 2015 at 16:03

OH and I are on a budget and refuse to pay for "wedding cake" especially since the cake we like can be bought at Tesco for £10. We are buying 2 to ensure enough to go round but i'm not sure how to...

charlie_rabbit01, thursday 9-Apr-15 11 3,460
Porridgefloats
Pub wedding reception ideas!
Porridgefloats, 7 April, 2015 at 15:56

Can I please pick your knowledgable brains ladies!? we are planning a low key, casual winter wedding in early 2017. 18 guests, registry office in the afternoon followed by a meal in a private room...

Porridgefloats, wednesday 8-Apr-15 7 2,787
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Bridesmaid dresses - worst part!!!
Larak156, 2 April, 2015 at 15:20

Hi all, Anyone else having constant issues with getting bridesmaid dresses? I swear its the most stressful part as my girls are just so fussy and are so different Help! xx

Larak156, wednesday 8-Apr-15 13 2,700
BriertonBride
Ahhhhhhh I can't decide on a venue!!
BriertonBride, 6 April, 2015 at 22:38

Hi guys, So I got engaged in March and have looked at 10 different venues so far and still haven't found 'The One'!! My fiancé and I are hoping to get married in July 2016 and places are already...

BriertonBride, wednesday 8-Apr-15 10 5,399
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Social Media Uploads
Evielou1505, 1 April, 2015 at 11:40

Hi! I just wanted to get some opinions on guests uploading pictures to social media during the day. I'm not particularly keen on the idea given that they are the people we wanted to share our day...

Nims, monday 6-Apr-15 13 2,986
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Wedding dress shopping Sheffield
bananacatdance, 5 April, 2015 at 17:35

Hi, I used to live in Sheffield - met my fiance there but we have since moved away - and am thinking of going back there to look for my wedding dress as I have some really good close friends up there...

MartinC Photography, monday 6-Apr-15 5 1,509
jen-lou
Bridesmaid / flower girl getting ready.
jen-lou, 5 April, 2015 at 14:53

Im staying in a hotel close to our reception venue the night before the wedding and staying there the night of he wedding also. Its about a 20 min drive from home. Im only having 1 adult bridesmaid, 1...

jen-lou, sunday 5-Apr-15 4 1,649
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My Steampunk Wedding flash - updated with 41 days to go (new flashy flash flashes)
Almost~Mrs~W, 29 December, 2014 at 09:35

Hi all 41 days to go thought I'd share my dress but with these sleeves and hair make up inspiration My dad is making these as my centerpieces bridesmaid dresses With these corsets over my venue cake...

Grace@PEP, sunday 5-Apr-15 74 7,083
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Evening doo
SunnyRedCars252, 2 April, 2015 at 23:30

We are having 160 to the whole wedding. we are inviting about 60 to 80 people to the evening doo. How many do we cater for buffet wise? Do I inckude an rsvp card in an evening doo invite?

Manda79, saturday 4-Apr-15 5 1,306
MrsPhelan2be
Anyone getting married out of their parish
MrsPhelan2be, 2 February, 2015 at 09:29

Hi iv found a church and venue an hour away from my home and I'm not sure if this is even possible and what I need to say to the Rev. Is anyone doing the same and have some tips on what I need to do...

rockinred40, saturday 4-Apr-15 14 2,207
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Dancefloor Props?
loopy_lisa 91, 12 March, 2015 at 09:23

Hi everyone, We can't afford a photobooth but I love the silliness of wigs and hats and giant glasses and the laughs that they give people. Would you find it weird as a guest if there was a box of...

JSuitsVox, friday 3-Apr-15 22 6,599
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Eloise's secret closet
Sammyj74, 12 February, 2014 at 14:02

Hi All, I have found a lovely bridesmaid dress with Eloise's secret closet but just wondered if anyonw has used them before and what the quality is like? Does anyone have a any photos of real...

Pipsqueky25, thursday 2-Apr-15 3 8,976
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hair and veil question
LizzieBennet, 2 April, 2015 at 11:46

Hi, I've got my hair trial in a few months and am currently looking for some styles I like. I would like to wear a veil with a blusher. So over the face for walking down the aisle. I saw online that...

this_cat_here, thursday 2-Apr-15 7 1,358
Cupcake26
Anyone else got a fear of tripping over their dress?!
Cupcake26, 31 March, 2015 at 12:28

Coz I have and I can't get the thought out my head! I'm not used to walking in anything like that! What if i tread on it and rip it?! xXx

*J9*, thursday 2-Apr-15 24 3,313
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wedding cake topper
MrsLMtobe, 11 January, 2014 at 21:52

Hi ladies, I'm after some inspiration please. Struggling to find a wedding cake topper that I like. Cake is ivory with lace and pearl detail, wedding theme is hollywood glamour (but not bling if that...

HelenSomerset, wednesday 1-Apr-15 13 2,681
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RADPIDLASH
, 28 March, 2015 at 14:15

Having seen this mentioned in Treacles most, can you ladies give me some info on it? Does it really work?

InkedDoll, wednesday 1-Apr-15 11 1,421
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Anyone used missydress.co.uk?
Sparkle2015, 31 March, 2015 at 10:31

I am looking at dresses for my flower girls and I have seen a couple on here that I love. I am put off by the fact it is in China. Anyone used them, or any other Chinese dress makers? Thanks

elemden, tuesday 31-Mar-15 4 872
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Candy floss machine
Sweetie Princess, 31 March, 2015 at 19:00

Anyone had one of these? Did people use it? I already have an 8ftsweet cart but it's an adult only wedding and while I like candy floss I don't want to be throwing more money that will only appear to...

Paula @ Ollievision, tuesday 31-Mar-15 5 853
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Childrens Bridesmaid Dresses
vix1302, 31 March, 2015 at 13:57

Hi Any ideas where I can get some nice little dresses from? Going for Teal colour scheme but I havent seen many that arent white... need sizes varying from 1 to 7 yrs! Thanks!!

vickyg1302, tuesday 31-Mar-15 5 927

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