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Best man wants to ruin my stag do
Benaal87, 3 August, 2015 at 16:55

Hey all, I'm getting married on 29th August and my stag do is this coming Friday. I had everything planned pretty much, because the best man was a bit slow on the uptake. I'm of a more traditional...

RomanticRedDiamonds5, monday 8-Feb-16 7 4,918
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Asking guests to pay for their own meal the night before the wedding?
Galbear, 6 February, 2016 at 08:45

As the post title suggests, we are having a meal the night before our wedding after the rehearsal and inviting bridal party and close family. We are leaving it up to them whether or not they want to...

Arpee, monday 8-Feb-16 5 3,603
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Flowers! (Argh!) Cost.....!
LiverpoolB2B, 5 February, 2016 at 12:29

Hi All, I know this is probably been asked a million times but I'm trying to work out what I'm going to be looking at to spend on my flowers. I've paid a nominal deposit to a lady who is very well...

Mrsjones2024, sunday 7-Feb-16 9 1,745
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Anxiety!
Daffodil2017, 3 February, 2016 at 13:21

Now that I can officially say we're getting married "next year" I decided it's time to start properly organising things. We don't have a lot of money so it seems important to plan things with plenty...

Little_MrsA2B, saturday 6-Feb-16 11 1,806
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Boudoir photography
Gismo, 27 January, 2015 at 15:58

For those of you who have done this did you wear your actual wedding underwear? Any hints or tips would be welcome x

warmheartedmama, saturday 6-Feb-16 6 1,854
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Wedding cheese cake
Miss-KEM, 3 February, 2016 at 20:03

I'm a big cheese fan and have been considering getting a wedding cheese cake (the savoury variety) I don't want to spend a lot as our proper wedding cake is quite expensive and was just wondering if...

Justkeepswimming, friday 5-Feb-16 8 1,414
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Bridal Make Up - Airbase?
SunnyPinkConfetti513, 4 February, 2016 at 13:32

Hi I hope that someone can help. I am getting marred in August and, whilst most things are starting to come together, I need to book someone to do my make up. The only make up I wear is mascara, and...

SunnyPinkConfetti513, friday 5-Feb-16 8 2,491
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Cancelling a wedding supplier
BOYGETSWED, 2 February, 2016 at 15:19

My partner and I are getting increasing stressed by one of our wedding suppliers due to their lack of contact. We have messaged, emailed and all sorts trying to get updates on our stationary and...

NathalieSB, friday 5-Feb-16 4 2,246
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Scottish_Sarah, thursday 4-Feb-16 14 1,826
Lapland2015
**Lapland2015 wedding report!**
Lapland2015, 14 January, 2016 at 15:30

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Lapland2015, thursday 4-Feb-16 27 3,209
Justkeepswimming
Online bridesmaid dresses
Justkeepswimming, 18 January, 2016 at 20:43

Have any of you bought your BM dresses online and were you pleased with the quality? Has anyone had any experience with DESSY, Queenie bridesmaid or DressLongBridal on ETSY? its a bit risky buying...

RachD90, wednesday 3-Feb-16 26 3,590
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Wedding Website Recommendations
Miss-b, 2 February, 2016 at 11:56

Hi Ladies, as the title says, I'm looking for a recommendation for a wedding website. Ideally want a free, easy to use one! Thanks

samwillow, wednesday 3-Feb-16 8 2,113
Justkeepswimming
Suit etiquette, who wears them?
Justkeepswimming, 2 February, 2016 at 19:35

We are about to embark on suit shopping. Just wanted some advice on what is the norm regarding who wears the same suits. Obviously groom and best man (or men in our case), and ushers? And father of...

Pooba, wednesday 3-Feb-16 6 5,573
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My Bridesmaid Dress has arrived!!
rach_217, 1 February, 2016 at 15:39

I am so excited, literally beaming from ear to ear! For anyone who doesn't know I decided to order my bridesmaid dresses from a Chinese supplier on Etsy "DressLongBridal". I wanted the multiway...

The Little Jewellery, wednesday 3-Feb-16 8 1,389
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Any Bristol Brides out there?
HappyRedConfetti467, 31 January, 2016 at 16:07

Hello, Not sure I am putting this in the right place! But just wanted to see if there were any Bristol brides out there? I am having a serious stress about finding a decent not expensive reception...

TinaBeana, tuesday 2-Feb-16 7 1,346
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PP - Massive argument with my mum
MrsLBtoB, 1 February, 2016 at 14:37

Sorry ladies just a bit of a vent and a rant.... My H2B and I got engaged in Dec 2014 and have been planning ever since, we get marries in 3.5 months now. Since day 1 my mum has said how much...

Jayne E, tuesday 2-Feb-16 6 1,535
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Hen party abroad gift bags?
2016bridetobe, 1 February, 2016 at 20:39

Hi ladies. I am lucky enough to be taking over 20 girls abroad for my hen party. They've all spent a fortune to be there and I am completely grateful. I'd love to give them a lovely gift each but...

Jayne E, monday 1-Feb-16 3 2,169
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no control over my wedding?
RomanticGoldFlowers496, 28 January, 2016 at 18:37

I recently got engaged so have started planning my wedding but have noticed i don't have much choice. My bridesmaids are pretty much decided for me (my two sisters and three nieces) but i would rather...

Scottish_Sarah, monday 1-Feb-16 22 3,118
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Groomsmen suits???
HappyBrownDiamonds179, 26 January, 2016 at 02:51

Has anyone got any recommendations on the best place to hire groomsmen suits? I am looking for 4....

LauraLtobe, sunday 31-Jan-16 12 1,448
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Asking Mum to walk me down the isle..
Sept2017Bride, 26 January, 2016 at 12:25

Hi, i'm new to this and just wondering if anyone can advise at what point to officially ask my Mum to walk me down the isle please?

038813m, sunday 31-Jan-16 3 754
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DIY-ing the dress
sydneysays, 4 December, 2015 at 14:02

Hello! New person here. 14th May 2016 bride...we have most of the main stuff sorted including venues, catering, band and suits...I have my dress but am doing some reasonably major alterations myself....

Jayne E, friday 29-Jan-16 7 2,226
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The most expensive parts of getting married
Willowdragon1988, 25 January, 2016 at 22:07

Age old story: I grew up imagining a fairytale wedding at a stately Home in pretty English countryside -rain bedamned. I grew up exploring the wilds of Derbyshire, I'm an only daughter, the eldest, a...

NoMoore, friday 29-Jan-16 14 4,098
zoface
Entrance Music
zoface, 28 January, 2016 at 13:19

Not sure where to post this as getting married in Florida but thought its more of a general planning thing. I am considering my entrance music for my walk down the aisle. I really want to use...

Mrslh2b, friday 29-Jan-16 3 867
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Help...February or July Wedding
RomanticRoseGoldDiamond90, 27 January, 2016 at 07:23

I need help! I originally planned for my wedding to be in May 2017, my sister who is also a bridesmaid has told me that she is moving to Thailand and if the wedding was to be in May she would not be...

Arpee, friday 29-Jan-16 14 2,139
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Guest entertainment for afternoon weddings
Willowdragon1988, 25 January, 2016 at 21:55

So here's my visualisation: marquee on the lawn of a stately home, wedding ceremony starts at 2pm, the event ends at 8pm (this is according to the venue wedding planners). They provide a violin to...

Karen84, thursday 28-Jan-16 7 1,467
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Experience with Maple Leaf Diamonds?
Daisy Bell, 6 October, 2014 at 15:32

My OH and I went to Beaverbrooks to look at engagement rings together on Saturday and we were shown a ring from the Maple Leaf Diamonds range, which was absolutely gorgeous... do any of you have one...

ExpensiveBlueDecor49, thursday 28-Jan-16 6 13,143
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Reception / Venue with Own Buffet - Hull
FairyTaz, 12 July, 2012 at 20:10

Hi everyone Im very new to all this and any tips would be great. Im looking for a place to hold my ceremony and reception in or near Hull, East Yorkshire. The Gardeners Country Inn, Coniston looks...

SunnyBlueDecor494, wednesday 27-Jan-16 926
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EBAY Satin Peacock Kimono Dressing Gown
Moonbeam88, 5 January, 2016 at 17:08

I'm wanting to order some of these robes for me and my bridesmaids to wear on the morning of the wedding:...

IceBlue, wednesday 27-Jan-16 9 2,004
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Fish and chip van - is this rude?
LuxuriousGoldDecor496, 25 January, 2016 at 11:39

We've hired a fish and chip van - suits our families and friends perfectly and we're not really having a 'wedding' just a big party at the local village hall a few days after we get married in october...

MadamRed, wednesday 27-Jan-16 15 2,924
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Brides - Do you do the National Wedding Show?
Katie V, 24 April, 2010 at 10:17

Hey ladies Just a bit of research as such. I've been approached by the National Wedding Show to hold a stall there. I do several wedding fayres a year, but the National one is extremely expensive...

Stephisaur, wednesday 27-Jan-16 10 5,898
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Hackney Town Hall
londonbridem, 25 January, 2016 at 23:54

Hi all, thinking of booking our wedding ceremony and reception at Hackney Town Hall Assembly Rooms. Venue is perfect size for our 150 guests and having two separate spaces for each part of the day has...

Peter, tuesday 26-Jan-16 637
SunnyBlueDiamonds493
Bar hire cost?
SunnyBlueDiamonds493, 26 January, 2016 at 15:20

Hi guys! I am new to the forums so please be generous My weddings in April and I can not wait! I have got everything planned out but the entertainment. I am looking to hire a mobile bar but have no...

Lexi_K, tuesday 26-Jan-16 1 3,054

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