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'Dress code' wording help
hallowedding, 6 March, 2015 at 08:34

I'm not having a dress code, it's more of a suggestion... OH is english and I am indian, we are having a straightforward traditional english day but the evening reception will be bhangra music and...

hallowedding, friday 6-Mar-15 5 4,782
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Home Bargains sightings
xxbeckyxx999, 5 March, 2015 at 20:26

Found a DIY postbox perfect for decorating at only 1.99 I can't find any online for less than 6. Also they have three sweet scoops (large, medium and small) for 75p I think it was. Thought I would...

pink & glitz, thursday 5-Mar-15 737
Cupcake26
Toiletry baskets
Cupcake26, 4 March, 2015 at 21:51

Hi I'm going to put toiletry baskets in the men and women's toilets at the venue - what you suggest would be useful to put in them as a guest? I've got a few ideas - women - deodorant/body spray/hand...

Cupcake26, thursday 5-Mar-15 7 1,476
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Bridesmaid is a single mum - who's being selfish
Sweetie Princess, 2 March, 2015 at 19:01

So it's 5 weeks before my wedding and my bridesmaid txt me to say she won't be able to come to the wedding unless she brings her daughter (6 yrs old) the friend who was meant to have her can no...

elvira-darkside, wednesday 4-Mar-15 97 9,513
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Hairdresser in surrey needed
xkaitlynx, 4 December, 2014 at 19:58

Can anyone recommend a hairdresser to do mine and my mums hair on my wedding day please? I am getting married on 5 Sep 2015. Our wedding is near Redhill and we will be staying in a nearby hotel the...

Fairycake135, wednesday 4-Mar-15 15 2,222
miss_winter14
soft background music for guest arrival?
miss_winter14, 3 March, 2015 at 17:00

You know by now, i'm useless with music- if they're not shouting and screaming, i'm not really there. well i need some soft background music to make a playlist for when guests are arriving to the...

HeavyMetalMaiden, wednesday 4-Mar-15 21 6,394
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Insurance for pre-existing conditions
Tinysarah, 6 February, 2012 at 17:16

Hi guys I'm getting married on 1st December 2012 and am trying to arrange wedding insurance. Not a major problem, but my mum has skin cancer and so far John Lewis, Debenhams and Direct line have all...

Saph, tuesday 3-Mar-15 7 9,290
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Wedding Entertainment Ideas
Becky15, 24 February, 2015 at 20:22

Good evening, I was looking down the "to-do" list and came across entertainment, I was wondering if anyone has any exciting ideas I could steal for entertainment for the guests throughout the...

Hard to Handle Band, tuesday 3-Mar-15 23 3,029
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Bridal Outlet Store Bromley
MrsMtobe2016, 2 March, 2015 at 15:58

I'm considering taking a visit here with my bridesmaids. It's about an hours drive from where I live. So just wanted some idea of what to expect. would i buy the dress there and then? what about...

ricepudding, monday 2-Mar-15 3 1,130
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Outdoor Venues in Scotland
Caitrupps, 1 March, 2015 at 20:36

Hiya! Just joined this site and wanted to ask all you seasoned planners about any venues in Scotland, preferably North East Scotland, that are just outdoor space that you can hire and decorate how...

Scottish_Sarah, monday 2-Mar-15 575
snow bride
Anyone's OH's have a Best Woman?
snow bride, 1 March, 2015 at 22:24

My OH has been umming and awwing since we got engaged (2 years ago!) about who to have as his best man. We're part of a big social circle and he had kind of come to the conclusion that he would just...

Cat D, monday 2-Mar-15 8 1,451
bliss_balloons
Will this look silly? (flower related)
bliss_balloons , 2 March, 2015 at 14:48

With less than 6 months to go I still haven't sorted flowers. I've seen an artificial bouquet I love for my bridesmaid and me but would it look silly to then have real flowers for button holes and...

MrsShep, monday 2-Mar-15 4 944
DreamsComeTrue2015
Newbie - elopement a good idea? Advice needed!!!
DreamsComeTrue2015, 1 March, 2015 at 13:35

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DreamsComeTrue2015, monday 2-Mar-15 13 2,671
Daisy Bell
We bought our rings *flash*
Daisy Bell, 2 March, 2015 at 06:13

We bought our rings yesterday! So excited ? Mine's a white gold Maple Leaf one to go with my engagement ring, his is palladium. My engagement ring and wedding ring together. I can't wait to actually...

Daisy Bell, monday 2-Mar-15 6 987
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Bridal shoes, where did you get yours?
tealbutterfly27, 5 August, 2013 at 19:40

Hi all, Just wondered where people were getting their bridal shoes? I'm going for comfort over style as they won't be seen. Looking for a mid-heel. I always have difficulty with really lovely shoes...

Bride2beJune2017, monday 2-Mar-15 51 7,352
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HELP!! Limited Budget with too many people!
Clazu61, 28 February, 2015 at 10:14

Hello All, I wonder if you wonderful Ladies and Gentlemen could help me? I'm on a very tight budget of £5,000 for my wedding, which I am hoping to have next year. I could possibly go over by £1,000,...

Mrslh2b, monday 2-Mar-15 20 3,243
pammy67
So.....you remember pair of shoes number 6?
pammy67, 26 February, 2015 at 16:57

My lovely pink Ted Baker Anabila......well was wearing them in the office today, prob for about the fourth day, and I do spend most of my team on my bum :/....took them off to swap for my boots and...

MrsShep, sunday 1-Mar-15 38 2,554
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Easter Sunday Registrars wedding HELP!
ExpensiveGreenCars296, 1 March, 2015 at 20:38

Hi all myself and my fiancee are hoping to be married on Easter Sunday 2016. Does anyone know if there would be a problem with registrars from chester?

Simply Ceremonies Uk, sunday 1-Mar-15 1 967
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Disagreement over number of groomsmen and bridesmaids
Sadieee, 1 March, 2015 at 09:37

My partner is one of a very close group of friends, so he wants all involved. This means he wants all 6 up there with him. I already find this a stupid number but the bit that makes it a major...

snow bride, sunday 1-Mar-15 6 1,612
Sambarine
table plan & place cards - what would/did you do?
Sambarine, 28 February, 2015 at 18:05

Hello ladies - I need your wisdom! We will have a table plan set up so that guests can see where they're sitting as they enter the reception. I'd like to also have place cards printed for them/have a...

Sambarine, sunday 1-Mar-15 6 1,493
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Venues -Ceremony & Tipi
Tello84, 1 October, 2014 at 16:08

Hi everyone, Recently got engaged and starting to look at venues. I've always had my heart set on having a really relaxed, and less formal wedding with a tipi reception. For ease I'm looking for...

Wedding Photography, saturday 28-Feb-15 12 2,727
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Bridesmaid's wrist corsage
Kerrypug, 27 February, 2015 at 23:40

Evening everyone. I'm after some advice on wrist corsages for bridesmaids. Can anyone who's used them tell me how it looked? I'm wondering what they would do with their hands when walking down the...

overtherainbow, saturday 28-Feb-15 5 1,239
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wedding dress disaster and running out of time!!!!!
Kezzi, 26 February, 2015 at 19:29

Hi all.....i am new to this site and i am looking for some advice! i only decided to book my wedding 6 weeks ago for 3rd july this year! i know alot of you may think i am crazy for doing it in such a...

Future*mrsP, saturday 28-Feb-15 15 4,452
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small wedding, West Yorkshire, focus on the party!
HappyIvoryCakes314, 17 February, 2015 at 19:17

Hi everyone! we plan on getting married in 2016, most likely October, and want to get married in West Yorkshire (where h2b is from). Although I'm from Ireland, we decided on getting married over here....

Barnett2015, friday 27-Feb-15 8 2,618
Charliebob
Wedding dress shopping experience was bad.
Charliebob, 27 February, 2015 at 07:21

So on weds my MOH took me wedding dress shopping, she had arranged the whole sh-bang, was very sweet of her. But as soon as I stepped in to the shop I knew I would find nothing, there was bling...

kellytobe81, friday 27-Feb-15 7 1,754
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Booking Wedding Dress Shopping Appointments :)
LiverpoolB2B, 27 February, 2015 at 11:49

Hi Ladies, So I am not finally getting round to booking some appointments to go try on a wedding dress! We've been engaged over a year now and I still haven't tried on a dress! A date that works my...

kellytobe81, friday 27-Feb-15 5 963
I-go-by-many-names
Discovered today our venue is advertising cheaper package- advice?
I-go-by-many-names, 26 February, 2015 at 16:59

We paid £3240 back in February last year to secure our venue, this was the room hire, then we are due to pay the balance for food and drink in the next couple of weeks. Wedding is 5 weeks tomorrow. My...

this_cat_here, friday 27-Feb-15 15 2,166
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Hen night - should I cancel?
AprilBride15, 26 February, 2015 at 10:44

Although this is second time around I wanted a hen night, i didn't have one the first time round. I asked BF if she wanted to organise, but I was quiet happy to take this role on myself (after all...

elvira-darkside, friday 27-Feb-15 7 1,575
Caroline@hitched
**Ask your gift list questions** LIVE Q&A with gift list experts Prezola 8pm-10pm tonight
Caroline@hitched, 26 February, 2015 at 19:55

Your wedding gift list should be one of the most exciting parts of your wedding planning, so choosing the ultimate wedding gift list service that suits you both as a couple is important. Here at...

Caroline@hitched, thursday 26-Feb-15 26 4,454
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Vow Renewal Ceremony Music
June2015vowrenewal, 26 February, 2015 at 19:21

My husband and I are renewing our wedding vows on our 14th anniversary on 6th June 2015 in church. It is the big wedding I didn't have originally. I am a little stuck though as to what music to have...

HelenSomerset, thursday 26-Feb-15 3 1,560
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Horse drawn Carriages??
Natasha2016, 25 February, 2015 at 11:21

Yay or Nay (like what i did there << What are your thoughts on them? X

MadamRed, thursday 26-Feb-15 21 2,996
TheMrsMeFo
8 weeks to go - first time flashing!
TheMrsMeFo, 14 February, 2015 at 12:33

Since its Valentines and we have 8 weeks to go I thought I would celebrate by doing my first flash of a few things of our wedding My wedding dress Bridesmaid dresses in these colours Our daughter's...

Lorns, thursday 26-Feb-15 13 2,183

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