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disinhearted over hen do
conway13, 4 February, 2015 at 00:09

Hi all just need to let some emotion out. i feel a bit disinhearted about my hen do in may. My bridesmaids have a lovely night away in liverpool acommondation, cocktail making and night club entry....

conway13, thursday 5-Feb-15 18 4,056
kizzi10000
Rehearsal - civil ceremonies
kizzi10000, 5 February, 2015 at 12:43

Do you get one with a register office ceremony? I did when I got married in a church, but have no idea this time. And it doesn't say anything on the paperwork. a) I hate going somewhere new that I...

Sam&Louise, thursday 5-Feb-15 9 1,326
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Timing Help please!
Snowflake92, 4 February, 2015 at 10:07

Hi all, So I get married 16th May 2015 (it's coming around so fast! ?) Anyway I'm sending the invites out this month and have no clue about timings and what time to put on the invites . We're getting...

Snowflake92, thursday 5-Feb-15 7 1,757
Daisy Bell
Weddings venues / registration offices in East Lothian or Edinburgh
Daisy Bell, 26 January, 2015 at 15:06

My boyfriend and I just got engaged and we are most likely going to have a small wedding with just a few guests (4-5 guests + us) this summer. We live in East Lothian, and want a civil ceremony... we...

Daisy Bell, thursday 5-Feb-15 5 2,223
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Self Conscious
, 4 February, 2015 at 14:11

Hi, my wedding is coming up in August and whilst i am really excited about it i am worried about fitting into my wedding dress. i had a fitting in Nov and they needed to take it in around the chest...

elvira-darkside, thursday 5-Feb-15 6 1,344
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DIY ice cream bar!
McHelenz, 4 February, 2015 at 18:33

So, I thought i'd do something different than a sweet cart and do a ice cream bar I have some ideas of how to do it - but has anyone ever done or experienced this? I really wanted a vintage ice cream...

celticcurl, wednesday 4-Feb-15 6 1,670
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Venue.....too far away? Opinions please!
MrsW2b2016, 14 June, 2014 at 17:55

Hey everyone, H2B and I have been to visit our last venue today and absolutely fell in love with it. It's certainly not the cheapest and costs £4.5k to hire but has stunning grounds and is beautiful....

Calella, wednesday 4-Feb-15 41 6,225
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So stressed out about wedding venues ???
ExpensivePinkCakes172, 2 February, 2015 at 15:12

Please can someone help me find a wedding venue I've been looking now for 6 months and still nothing ? I'm never going to find any where at all I'm in the westmidlands and I'm on a budget of around 4k...

MRS RB, wednesday 4-Feb-15 10 2,218
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Suit hire - formal affair
Rachela88, 3 February, 2015 at 19:23

Hi, FI went and tried suits on at the weekend, they have given us a price but im not sure if it includes shoes? Both FI and BM tried the full outfit on ( i knew i should have gone!!) and the assistant...

Clairebo, tuesday 3-Feb-15 589
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Glasses vs contact lenses
MrsFRtobe, 30 January, 2015 at 13:22

Hi all, I know there is no definite answer to this but I can't decide if I am to wear my normal glasses on my wedding day or contact lenses (which i use, but very rarely) I wear glasses every day and...

I-go-by-many-names, tuesday 3-Feb-15 27 4,652
Bride2Bmarch15
My dad 50 died last night 4 weeks before my wedding
Bride2Bmarch15, 2 February, 2015 at 10:12

It's only four weeks to my wedding day, I'm devastated . he should have been walking me down the aisle but unfortunately cancer got him , I see him on Thursday and if never seen anyone in as much...

Pipsybus, tuesday 3-Feb-15 47 5,153
CBeckford
MOH Issues *bit long*
CBeckford, 2 February, 2015 at 13:34

Hi all, I wanted to ask some advice regarding my MOH. Things came to a bit of a tense exchange recently and now I’m having second thoughts about things. I apologise in advance if this is turns into a...

CBeckford, tuesday 3-Feb-15 18 2,420
JellyFishJess
Giving Notice - Two Different Councils
JellyFishJess, 1 February, 2015 at 13:04

Hi there! So me and my OH are due to be married on 20th June this year and we need to go in and give notice of the marriage. Now I am really confused and the internet has not helped me at all and you...

excited bride2015, tuesday 3-Feb-15 7 2,465 1
alexandrawedding@hotmail.co.uk
AlexandraWedding Report *sorry I'm so late and so long* been waiting on photos Xxx
alexandrawedding@hotmail.co.uk, 2 February, 2015 at 12:17

Hi everybody sorry I'm so late here it is! Photos at the bottom The beginning Our love story has quite an awkward start! I was 17 and working as a waitress at the local pub when Tay (19) and his dad...

yorkshirekiwi, tuesday 3-Feb-15 19 2,972
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Aqua beads for table decorations?
GiddyPig1987, 31 January, 2015 at 20:57

Hi everyone I just wondered has anyone used Aqua beads in their table decorations, do they look nice? cheap? any examples anyone has? Laura

CrazyRatLady, monday 2-Feb-15 4 919
Bride2Bmarch15
Best foundation for dry sensitive skin, .
Bride2Bmarch15, 31 January, 2015 at 23:12

Any one have any recommendations on foundations that are flash photography friendly , not too shiney like touché éclat yves . Semi Matt finish

InkedDoll, monday 2-Feb-15 4 1,127
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Use of social media at my wedding!!
SunnyGoldHair265, 31 January, 2015 at 08:29

Hello......new to the site and just after some peoples opinions. We are having a small wedding of close family and friends, 45 guests in total. It has suddenly struck me that I absolutely do not want...

Nims, monday 2-Feb-15 11 1,958
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buying vintage croquery for 85 people
JSwin, 1 February, 2015 at 11:17

Hi All, I am getting married in August and having afternoon tea for my wedding breakfast. I need to get all of the croquery, serving plates and cake stands for 85 people. Im thinking someone must have...

Scottish_Sarah, sunday 1-Feb-15 1 575
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Altering Lace Dress
Willow_Hann, 31 January, 2015 at 21:36

Hi ladies hoping you can help me out please? I managed to find my dream dress off the peg as it was just being discontinued when I came across it so I couldn't order it made to measure. It's Justin...

lindabelle66, sunday 1-Feb-15 5 1,189
critter1066
Unhappy at make up trial
critter1066, 1 February, 2015 at 09:39

Hi everyone, just looking for other perspectives really. I had my hair trial last weekend which went fine, it looked a bit lack lustre but the actual style itself was lovely. I have said to my...

Sam&Louise, sunday 1-Feb-15 4 2,351
I-go-by-many-names
advice on fastening suspenders?
I-go-by-many-names, 29 January, 2015 at 13:34

This is a bit of an embarrassing problem, I am so rubbish at fastening suspenders to stockings/hold ups! I have never got the hang of it and very rarely wear them, only on special occasions. I am...

I-go-by-many-names, sunday 1-Feb-15 18 4,803
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Outdoor Wedding Venues near to Herne Bay/Canterbury?
Marvellous Mojo, 27 January, 2015 at 21:24

Hi everyone! My long-term partner and I recently got engaged, and we've started looking at potential wedding venues in the local area. Im going spare trying to find candidates that 'fit the bill' and...

Simply Ceremonies Uk, sunday 1-Feb-15 3 2,156
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Wedding Venue with Water Features e.g. Waterfall
HappyBrownDiamonds179, 30 January, 2015 at 19:47

Hi all I am looking for a venue that has lovely grounds and water features (a perfect example is the Orangery in Maidstone with its waterfall) but has a Barn or beautiful heritage building as the...

HappyBrownDiamonds17, saturday 31-Jan-15 3 2,113
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Long coloured petticoat.
jesikab4u, 31 January, 2015 at 14:28

Does anyone know where you can get them from? I have a long dress (flashed earlier today) I want a peachy/pale/dusty pink long petticoat underneath. I'm struggling to find anything like it other then...

jesikab4u, saturday 31-Jan-15 5 896
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Garden party / BBQ hen do
Kerrypug, 31 January, 2015 at 16:23

Hi everyone I'm not really a going out and raving sort of person and I'd prefer to be with all of my mates for a low-key hen party. I've thought of having a BBQ to make things much easier and cheaper...

snow bride, saturday 31-Jan-15 2 1,557
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Wedding Budget!!!
LOrdanez, 30 January, 2015 at 16:11

Hi! I just got engaged and decided to start looking for wedding venues around south devon. I have visited loads of wedding venues around here but gaawd theyre hella expsensive! Does anyone know if...

*Pugsley*, saturday 31-Jan-15 6 2,544
RusticBride15
Cake Topper
RusticBride15, 30 January, 2015 at 16:46

So we have our cake tasting and its got me thinking about cake toppers, What are we all having? Flash? ❤️

Titchymichy, saturday 31-Jan-15 10 1,737
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Bridesmaid dresses for 12/13 year olds!!
Nicellen, 28 January, 2015 at 15:39

Hi everyone, I have not been on here in a few months but now my date is looming (kind of...17th October!) I want to get my daughters bridesmaid dress sorted and this is where I need your guidance! My...

Nicellen, friday 30-Jan-15 6 4,109
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My dress has disappeared :( Preloved help please!
Little_MrsA2B, 30 January, 2015 at 09:08

Hi ladies. The other day I was looking on preloved and found a BEAUTIFUL dress that was new and unworn, it was in a size 10. A Sophia something, miri I think. Problem is, I had it on a tab on my iPad...

Little_MrsA2B, friday 30-Jan-15 3 1,214
TrixieSaurus
Pressure from parents about guest list
TrixieSaurus, 29 January, 2015 at 23:50

Hi All, Long time lurker, first time poster. Really just wanted to gain some advice... OH and I got engage in the summer we were really excited about planning our wedding, having the day that WE want...

TrixieSaurus, friday 30-Jan-15 16 4,838
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Getting Married Abroad and Party back in the UK
Jessicakate, 25 January, 2015 at 20:16

Hello Everyone! So... Thinking of having a wedding abroad as my family live in South Africa (this would be all my family) and then a small ceremony and party back in the UK for everyone else. I have...

sky52, friday 30-Jan-15 7 3,526
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Supplying confetti?
, 28 January, 2015 at 13:21

I have bought a load of confetti and confetti cones. Oh, all right then, here's a flash (except the ribbons are purple on mine): I thought it was the norm to supply confetti for guests to throw...

bubblerawk, wednesday 28-Jan-15 19 4,737

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