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Linda
Day of coordinators
Linda, 23 June, 2024 at 18:23

The venue where we are getting married offer a coordinator. However, I have been reading it’s better to have your own coordinator as they are there for you as opposed the venue. Any thoughts?

Linda, sunday 23-Jun-24 15
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Pricing?
Jay, 20 June, 2024 at 17:39

Are the pricing listed in the hotels eg Β£60 per person.... All inclusive? Or is that just food?

Jay, thursday 20-Jun-24 13
Justkeepswimming
Hair piece help
Justkeepswimming, 15 April, 2016 at 22:18

Where did you guys get your bridal hair pieces from? I am after a dainty clip with a few diamantΓ©s and pearls to go at the top of my loose bun. The bridal shop ones are about Β£90 though! I had a quick...

Bel, thursday 20-Jun-24 6 1,363
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Online Guest Photo Uploads
Carly, 19 June, 2024 at 18:55

I want to use a designated online guest photo upload platform so that all of my guests can add photos to the same place, has anybody used something like this and who did you use? I’m planning to put a...

Carly, wednesday 19-Jun-24 22
Teresa
Own catering
Teresa, 19 June, 2024 at 17:24

Hi I'm looking for a venue in Thanet, Canterbury areas where we can hold the wedding and reception that will allow some outside catering as we have a small budget. Any help will be greatfully received...

Teresa, wednesday 19-Jun-24 8
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Hurricane vases
Karen, 19 June, 2024 at 12:22

Hi all, I’m just wondering where the people who are having hurricane cases got them from please? I want to do floating candles. Reviews on a lot of Amazon ones aren’t very good or really pricey! IKEA...

Karen, wednesday 19-Jun-24 7
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Bridesmaids..
Lauren, 10 June, 2024 at 20:23

I have chosen my bridesmaids and have made the decision not to include my SIL as part of the bridal team. There has been issues in the past with my SIL and her husband but we have now moved on and can...

Shay, wednesday 19-Jun-24 4 213
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Luminate ltd
Becky, 18 June, 2024 at 17:16

Hi, Has anyone else been effected by Luminate LTD Cheshire going into liquidation. So so frustrating!

Becky, tuesday 18-Jun-24 3
Sarah
Is this a good deal?!
Sarah, 2 June, 2024 at 18:19

I feel like I've looked at every venue within 30 minutes of both sides of our families, I wanted something that wasn't really expensive but nicer than the Rugby Club, I think this venue is a nice...

Sirapey, tuesday 18-Jun-24 168
Dani
Explore our most quirky wedding vendors! πŸ’Ž
Dani, 17 June, 2024 at 10:00

Hey Hitched couples! Alright, we have a confession to make... We have been gate-keeping these one of a kind wedding vendors, so we thought it’s about time we let you in on how to take your wedding day...

Dani, monday 17-Jun-24 31
MrsKHbutterfly
Downloading Wedding music - Tom Odell Help
MrsKHbutterfly, 27 June, 2014 at 22:53

Hi Lovelies, I've noticed in a few posts that a few of you are having Tom Odell's Grow old with me as part of your music. We are also thinking of having this.... but..... I can't find a clean...

Emily, monday 17-Jun-24 62 21,039
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Website
Robyn, 17 June, 2024 at 00:11

Hi all, How do you get rid of the other menu options on the drop down menu? I have choices for mine so have made a drop down as write in notes but loads of others have dropped down and I can't get rid...

Robyn, monday 17-Jun-24 18
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Handpainted Cakes -west Midlande
Mon, 15 June, 2024 at 21:47

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction of anyone who makes cakes and can paint a design on the cake? Just wanted to cover all bases!

Mon, saturday 15-Jun-24 13
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'Alternative' yet affordable wedding dresses
silver_butterfly, 23 January, 2013 at 16:38

Hello all, I'm currently looking for my wedding dress but I am on a bit of a budget. and as I'm not looking for a traditional white wedding dress, I have a bit of a task at hand! I have found some...

Nancy, thursday 13-Jun-24 13 3,834
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Hylands House Estate, Chelmsford
Soon2BeMrsG, 29 July, 2015 at 12:59

Hello fellow B2Bs! Has anyone booked (or know anyone that has) or thinking of booking Hylands House Estate for their wedding? If so, were you able to negotiate the hire price or get any little extras...

Metveronicas, thursday 13-Jun-24 9 1,291
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Church to reception
Gina, 12 June, 2024 at 13:19

Hi all, So I get married in August in a church at 15:00, the service lasts for 1 hour, then the photographer will be doing photos outside the church whilst the florist moves the flowers to the...

PhotographybyBillHad, thursday 13-Jun-24 2 50
Karen
Small Circle
Karen, 11 June, 2024 at 16:04

I have a very small circle of friends, and an even smaller family. My other half is the opposite! How do I reassure him its okay? I personally am okay with my number of guests on my side and don't...

RomanticGreenStation, thursday 13-Jun-24 3 62
*Pugsley*
How shall I send business card size save the date magnets in the post?
*Pugsley*, 27 January, 2013 at 12:49

Hi My save the dates are business card sized magnets I bought from Vistaprint on one of their freebie offers. We're really happy with how they've turned out as they were a design we uploaded ourselves...

Duncan, wednesday 12-Jun-24 10 1,491
L Brown
Best Wedding Planning Book and Magazine
L Brown, 29 May, 2024 at 23:44

Hi all, Very recently engaged and am so excited to start planning my dream wedding. Does anyone have any planners and magazine recommendations? Thanks so much!

Katrina, wednesday 12-Jun-24 2 83
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Charger Plate Hire - Chester / North Wales
Amy, 8 April, 2024 at 14:26

Hi All - hoping for some suggestions for a company that will hire out charger plates in the North Wales / Chester area. Thank you

Alight, tuesday 11-Jun-24 64
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Anyone getting married in Yorkshire this summer?
Chris, 2 May, 2024 at 09:13

Anyone getting married in Yorkshire over the next couple months ? I'm looking to expand my portfolio so offering full day wedding videography for just Β£200. Please Dm for details or to seem my work...

Jhon, tuesday 11-Jun-24 42
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Has anyone had a dress made bigger?
Future*mrsP, 6 May, 2015 at 16:38

I bought my dress last year. Bought off the peg. Its a corset back and when i bought it i was fully aware that it was too small, probably by about a size. The shop assistant told me that it would be...

Kihec24, tuesday 11-Jun-24 3 5,642
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Does anyone know of a deconsecrated church in South East England?
Jose, 25 September, 2011 at 23:46

I would like to get married in a church but without the 'religious bits'. Does anyone know of a church in Sussex or Kent that we could hire? thanks for your help J

Michael, saturday 8-Jun-24 6 6,800
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Printing on gatefold invites
conwc002, 23 August, 2012 at 10:15

I'm thinking of doing my own invites but I really like gatefold! Just wondering how did you all manage to print on them? X

Victor, friday 7-Jun-24 4 4,603
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Wedding business advice...
Moonbeam88, 10 September, 2014 at 13:30

Hi ladies I am currently planning my august 2016 wedding and absolutely love the whole creative side of planning colours, decor, themes and designs! So much so that I have had the wild thought of...

Thomas, friday 7-Jun-24 8 4,708
Sarah
Wedding venues under 1k
Sarah, 6 June, 2024 at 22:20

Any recommendations for a venue other than a Registry Office/Town Hall for just the two of us and our little boy.

Sarah, thursday 6-Jun-24 1 19
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Acceptable travel time
Sam, 20 May, 2024 at 20:18

Hi! I’m getting married next year and getting married in Norfolk. The venue for the ceremony is 50 mins away from the reception venue… We’ve done this as the place where our reception is special to us...

T S, thursday 6-Jun-24 18 442
Shree
Wedding Planner
Shree, 4 August, 2023 at 13:58

Wedding Planner: Sometimes called a "director," "coordinator," or-as a bit archaic-"bridal consultant," wedding planners are basically professionals who organize, oversee, and orchestrate a wedding or...

Victor, thursday 6-Jun-24 31
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Photographer Recommendation - Bucks/berks
T S, 6 June, 2024 at 20:01

http://www.kategrayphotography.com/ Hi brides!! I’m just dropping in to show my amazing photographer some love. She doesn’t have a profile on here that I can find and I’m so thrilled with my wedding...

T S, thursday 6-Jun-24 12
Dani
How much do wedding flowers really cost? πŸ’
Dani, 30 May, 2024 at 11:55

Hey lovely people, Let's dive into the world of wedding flowers! There are a lot of factors that go into your wedding florist quote, so read this article to learn more about why wedding flowers are...

Dani, monday 3-Jun-24 2 128
Romanticorangebridesmaid36953
Staying at the hotel a year before the wedding.
Romanticorangebridesmaid36953, 24 May, 2024 at 15:32

Heyy all ☺️ Looking for some honest opinions please πŸ™πŸ½ We get married 1st June next year. We chose 1st June as its when we first met (soon to be 6 years ago) it's a real special date for us πŸ₯° This...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 3-Jun-24 2 64
Olive
Politely not inviting family members
Olive, 23 February, 2024 at 03:30

Hi, I'm getting married in April 2025 and even though I'd always said to my mother that I didn't want family there (apart from her, my dad and brother) she has disregarded this and taken it upon...

Shay, saturday 1-Jun-24 8 230

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