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DIY Wedding - show off your makes
Jade the Bride, 28 March, 2015 at 21:01

Is anyone else making a lot of things for their wedding? I have a list as long as my arm, but I am really excited as I am a crafter anyway so the excuse is fab. Sorry if here is already a topic for...

Lorns, tuesday 31-Mar-15 12 2,442 1
MrsToffee
sparklers yay or nay?
MrsToffee, 29 March, 2015 at 20:40

I've just remembered I was thinking of sparklers for our evening for nice photos and a bit of fun, with now less than 2 weeks to go I would need to order them now, so help me decide first off is it...

Calella, tuesday 31-Mar-15 10 1,293
AnnaMolly
Cost of real flowers
AnnaMolly, 30 March, 2015 at 12:55

I know this is a bit difficult as everyone chooses different things but how much are you spending/how much do you think is reasonable for flowers? I'm going to need a bouquet (smallish, hand tied,...

yorkshirekiwi, tuesday 31-Mar-15 16 7,780
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need a wee rant I think, A bit long, sorry
, 30 March, 2015 at 15:06

Im not expecting any replies, but I need somewhere to vent a bit, loads going on just now, some good some not so good. Just found out that there may be a very good chance my OH may lose his job, along...

halloweeny, monday 30-Mar-15 11 2,177
samidolls
Wedding porn
samidolls, 29 March, 2015 at 20:01

So it seems March is the month for weddings, ive spent the entire weekend looking at people's pictures. I've totally gorged myself, it's almost starting to feel a bit dirty.... But then I see another...

Sam&Louise, monday 30-Mar-15 6 1,447
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I get married TOMORROW
Almost~Mrs~W, 29 March, 2015 at 07:12

Ahhhhhhhhhhh can't believe it's finally here feeling very excited/nervous/stressed/happy any last minute advice ladies?? xoxo

MrsShep, sunday 29-Mar-15 8 2,013
pammy67
Can anyone recommend a nice body lotion with shimmer?
pammy67, 26 March, 2015 at 22:45

I used to have one but in a clear out I must have binned it and for the life of me I can't remember what it was a can't find it grrr. I don't want a fake tan, but a body lotion with a bit of shimmer...

Nims, sunday 29-Mar-15 14 4,392
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hog roast
mezza21, 15 September, 2014 at 23:13

We are getting married next septemberwe really want to have a hog roast but was wondering how to make it more into a meal than a hot butty! Also would you put out an alternative incase some people...

Future*mrsP, sunday 29-Mar-15 15 2,832
Lapland2015
Mother of the bride trouser suit/long dress
Lapland2015, 29 March, 2015 at 13:49

My mum is having doubts about her dress for our wedding and is considering a new one. She likes the idea of a trouser and jacket combo the other alternative will be a long dress with a jacket I think....

MrsShep, sunday 29-Mar-15 6 6,676
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Hen Party
Cindyc1986, 29 March, 2015 at 04:26

My best friend and maid of honour at my wedding has recently got engaged and I couldn't be happier. I live in the states while she is at home in the UK so I was even more delighted when she sent me a...

Cindyc1986, sunday 29-Mar-15 7 1,360
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Rotisserie Chicken
Tink1810, 29 March, 2015 at 13:34

Help!! We want a feast for our wedding... no fancy three course thingamajig, just a good old fashioned feast - each table will have one or two whole chickens and then other dishes as well - salads,...

MrsShep, sunday 29-Mar-15 5 1,722
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String Trio Help
MrsMcToBe, 25 March, 2015 at 17:08

Hi All, Our wedding is fast approaching (2nd July) and we have booked a string trio for the ceremony and during the reception drinks and canapes. I don't want to do my bridal procession to the wedding...

martinkab@hotmail.co, sunday 29-Mar-15 4 689
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shoes & bunions
conway13, 28 March, 2015 at 11:26

Morning ladies, I received my wedding shoes today which i love , only problem is that i have a small bunion on my left foot and when i tried the shoes they rubbed against it and which is a bit painful...

conway13, saturday 28-Mar-15 4 821
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Guest book or alternative?
tash&ste, 24 March, 2015 at 18:20

I found a large wooden heart on ebay that our guests could sign which we could then display on our kitchen wall, but want some more inspiration. What is everyone else having? Feel free to flash!! ;-) ...

lilbeth, saturday 28-Mar-15 22 3,630
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Last day at work before wedding!
Sums2b, 27 March, 2015 at 18:45

Well today was my final day at work before our wedding on Monday! OH and I both work in a large secondary school so we are off for two weeks now. Our students are very excited about the wedding and...

VegasBride2015, saturday 28-Mar-15 5 1,379
InkedDoll
Inked Doll's Gretna Green Wedding Report
InkedDoll, 25 January, 2015 at 17:04

Ladies (and some gents), I present to you: InkedDoll’s Gretna Green Wedding Report! (Before we start: I apologise that the pics are watermarked. We don’t have the proper ones back from the tog yet,...

VegasBride2015, saturday 28-Mar-15 68 12,714
I-go-by-many-names
Jo Malone perfume- experiences?
I-go-by-many-names, 27 March, 2015 at 14:32

So with one week to go I am feeling pretty organised and not stressing too much. But I was saying to a few people at work that I like the idea someone else on the forum mentioned about having a scent...

elvira-darkside, friday 27-Mar-15 9 3,332
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So angry and upset. family issues
Princess Bride 2013, 13 March, 2015 at 09:52

So we went out last night to drop off our wedding invitations and it all turned into a bit of a nightmare. My other half mum decided to kick off at the fact that not every single one of her siblings...

halloweeny, friday 27-Mar-15 81 13,213
TreacleTart
practice what I preach? feeling like a sad loner - ugh!
TreacleTart, 25 March, 2015 at 16:42

This is complete and utter self pity, nothing more, Ive had a meh couple of days and its ridiculous. Im a grown woman for goodness sake! Okeydoke, I dont have many friends, I have my best mate, 2-3...

MrsShep, thursday 26-Mar-15 34 2,158
maidenheadgirl
Mother of the Bride - Dress Flash please?
maidenheadgirl, 29 April, 2013 at 10:37

Hi all, I have absolutely no idea what my 74 year old mom is going to wear on my big day in 26 days! She's a little unsure about what to wear and I would love to share a couple of flashes of what the...

pinkypoo85, thursday 26-Mar-15 32 6,252
Cache13
Hen do heartache :( - Update (it's ridiculous!)
Cache13, 23 March, 2015 at 19:30

Seems like there are a lot of hen do related posts lately... And most aren't positive! Well here's another one for you.. My sister has been planning my hen do on and off since October last year. First...

pink & glitz, thursday 26-Mar-15 54 16,265
RomanticPinkConfetti274
Wedding Dress Wobbles
RomanticPinkConfetti274, 26 March, 2015 at 15:50

I'm having wedding dress wobbles. I saw a dress in a local bridal shop, it was what I was looking for, as we are going for a Art Deco/Old Hollywood theme wedding. The bonus was that it was in the...

BubbleBees, thursday 26-Mar-15 11 1,546
Tigsy87
Wedding bands scotland
Tigsy87, 26 March, 2015 at 13:15

Hi, We don't get married until 27/05/2017 but just look to price things etc. We are unsure if we want a DJ or wedding band. I know the DJ I would want but struggling to find a band. We are based in...

Calella, thursday 26-Mar-15 362
jennybob
best place to get pic n mix sweets from
jennybob, 25 March, 2015 at 16:52

Hi guys, i know this has been asked a few times but cant find any of the threads.... We are doing our own sweetie cart for the evening and keen to find the best deal for sweets. A friend of mine has a...

Almost~Mrs~W, thursday 26-Mar-15 9 1,894
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DIY cheese
, 20 March, 2015 at 16:42

Hi Hitchers. is anyone doing their own DIY cheese tower/cake? I am looking for a good (read:cheap) supplier of cheese wheels to make my own, or suppliers of ready to go ones if they're cheap enough. ...

fairyfay, thursday 26-Mar-15 8 6,828
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Parents Wedding Thank you gifts
dumbandnotblonde, 26 March, 2015 at 10:13

Been looking for the perfect thank you gifts for the parent but i cannot find anything, i have only two months left till the big day and i am still no closer to finding the perfect gift, any...

pammy67, thursday 26-Mar-15 2 636 1
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Band has cancelled....
Milly_Bride, 25 March, 2015 at 18:57

We got an email today to say that our band can 'no longer honour' our wedding date so are cancelling argh! To be fair the guy we booked them through was super apologetic and has made some suggestions...

Dave Sanders, thursday 26-Mar-15 4 1,130
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Civil Ceremony - Singing in Welsh?
sarahm66, 24 March, 2015 at 10:12

Bit of a long shot to see if anybody else has had a similar experience. We have been planning for ages a surprise for my Mum on the day for friend of ours to sing a traditional love song in Welsh...

leni-lw!, wednesday 25-Mar-15 7 3,085
RusticBride15
DIY Sweet cart
RusticBride15, 25 March, 2015 at 18:06

Any of you ladies who are already married or those who are due to real soon done there own DIY sweet cart, what sort of weights of sweets did you buy? obviously the heavier the sweet etc etc, but what...

elemden, wednesday 25-Mar-15 1 650
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DIY Photo Album or as part of the photographer package?
Dolce Gusto, 25 February, 2015 at 13:45

Just wondering about people's views on this - we are looking at photographers and some provide albums as part of a package and others do not. Our preferred one does not provide this, so just wondering...

Photo Productions, wednesday 25-Mar-15 11 2,343
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Berta bridal
Toyaht, 25 March, 2015 at 15:26

Hey im in love with berta bridal dresses and I would love to have one for my wedding. However I don't want to try one on and fall in love with it, if it's totally out of my price range. Has anyone got...

rach046, wednesday 25-Mar-15 716
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Long overdue Wedding Report (flashes) Update!
owlalice, 20 March, 2015 at 16:28

Hello! Long over due wedding report! I'm writing this mainly for myself, to remember the day, etc, but I also love reading and seeing other wedding reports on here, and all the lovely flashes, that I...

MrsMtobe2016, wednesday 25-Mar-15 20 2,961

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