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MrsToffee
DIY Hair Thingy Mock Up *Flash!!*
MrsToffee, 21 January, 2015 at 21:59

So I saw this

MrsToffee, thursday 22-Jan-15 11 1,736
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eeek single figures
murphy88, 22 January, 2015 at 08:59

There is no real point to this post but most of you probably or will be excited when you get into single figures I can't believe that 18months of planning has come to just 9 days now! I also don't...

MrsB88, thursday 22-Jan-15 6 1,335
CBeckford
Any London brides? (2015)
CBeckford, 11 November, 2014 at 20:32

Hi ladies, i just wanted to know if there are any more London brides getting married next year on the forum. With just over 7 months to go, I'm beginning to realise how much there is still to think...

makingpretties, thursday 22-Jan-15 22 2,447
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Ronald Joyce Brunilde
May Bride 2016, 1 January, 2015 at 22:18

Would anybody have an idea of how much the Brunilde costs, ideally not wanting to go over £1000. as there's bound to be extra costs for alterations! I know the golden rule is never get a fixed idea of...

Brunilde2015, wednesday 21-Jan-15 5 1,955
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Hessian advice
jemster, 20 January, 2015 at 14:39

I decided that I could work hessian runners into my wedding scheme. I've just received the batch I ordered and have had a look at it. It looks fine but it does have loose looking threads in the body...

Teal, wednesday 21-Jan-15 1 577
I-go-by-many-names
IGBMN's 9 weeks to go planning ***flashfest***
I-go-by-many-names, 20 January, 2015 at 16:22

Inspired by the various planning threads circulating at the moment. Thought it was only fair to let others have a nosey at my plans as I have with others! Enjoy. Venue, BALTIC Centre for Contemporary...

Sambarine, wednesday 21-Jan-15 20 2,827
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ferrero rocher stand with chocolates hire
samlove, 21 January, 2015 at 07:35

Could u please tell me if this is a good price please I am based in Swansea A ferrero rocher stand and a 124 chocolates for only £50 The stand is just for hire

PrettyFlower90, wednesday 21-Jan-15 3 2,422
SillyWrong
Controversial: Running from a monster in your wedding pics
SillyWrong, 20 January, 2015 at 15:10

I know this is probably going to offend some people - but i am interested to hear others opinions on the matter, therefore I'm going to run the risk, along with a disclaimer that I'm not trying to...

*J9*, wednesday 21-Jan-15 40 5,637
kizzi10000
Engagement ring during ceremony
kizzi10000, 20 January, 2015 at 19:58

Been wondering what to do with my engagement ring, and what order they're worn on the finger. When I got married before I put my engagement ring on my other hand, but forgot to put it back on, and...

kizzi10000, wednesday 21-Jan-15 11 1,721
Nims
the fat bride
Nims, 20 January, 2015 at 17:27

Hi Hitchers. I've had an awful day ? Went to London with my dad to try on the dress I wanted... they don't do it in my size. I'm a 20-22 high street. I called and asked in advance, got there and they...

Ash953, wednesday 21-Jan-15 20 2,942
bliss_balloons
MOTB Gifts
bliss_balloons , 21 January, 2015 at 11:20

I know this has probably been asked loads before but what's everyone getting their mum as a gift? I don't want to get her flowers because I'd rather give her something she can keep. I was thinking of...

Calella, wednesday 21-Jan-15 4 1,305
GiraffeBride
Charity Wedding Favours
GiraffeBride, 21 January, 2015 at 10:55

Hello all! I was wondering if I could pick the brains of those of you who had charity wedding favours? These had been on my list as a possibility but then a couple of days ago I found out a very good...

hellandglory, wednesday 21-Jan-15 8 1,691
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Father's details for giving notice
sal.mike, 21 January, 2015 at 09:32

Long and unpleasant story short, my mum doesn't know who my dad is. But when I was 14 my step-dad was given LPR (legal parental responsibility), meaning in the eyes of the law, he is my parent. Under...

CrazyRatLady, wednesday 21-Jan-15 6 3,675
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M&S wedding cake? *flash*
, 18 January, 2015 at 11:31

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone else is thinking of using M&S for their wedding cake - or has already? We've never been that bothered about a cake and were thinking about not having one at all......

LalaC1988, wednesday 21-Jan-15 12 3,643
SillyWrong
Would your mum buy a 2nd hand MotB outfit?
SillyWrong, 20 January, 2015 at 13:41

My Mum's outfit cost a fortune, dress, matching fascinator shoes & handbag - which she'll never wear again. I'm thinking about putting them up on ebay for her - what do you think?

elvira-darkside, tuesday 20-Jan-15 9 1,357
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Wedding photography Groupon deal
Little_MrsA2B, 20 January, 2015 at 10:26

Morning ladies. Just thought I would let you know that I got an email from Groupon this morning featuring a wedding photographer in the Caterham area (near Croydon) for £199. Here is the link (you...

Little_MrsA2B, tuesday 20-Jan-15 5 2,259
Yvetterob
First dance
Yvetterob, 15 January, 2015 at 18:56

So we have chosen our first dance song. It's Ed Sheehan's Thinking Out Loud. We had both heard it at separate times and said to each other about it a few days later. Now just to choose the rest of the...

CBeckford, tuesday 20-Jan-15 47 5,221
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Ceremony unity candles?
Scottish_Sarah, 13 January, 2015 at 20:09

Hey ladies (and gents) We are getting married in June and my mum is doing the service she has suggested that as part of the ceremony we perform a unity candle where we light three candles. I like the...

S&K2015, tuesday 20-Jan-15 8 2,574
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no evening reception
Marieclaire2019, 16 January, 2015 at 10:55

Hiya my first time of posting on here, my h2b and I are planning on getting married 25th june 2016, we like the idea of having a late afternoon wedding followed by the wedding breakfast but no evening...

soraneko, sunday 18-Jan-15 7 2,793
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Wedding Favours
SunnyYellowConfetti272, 15 January, 2015 at 21:57

Hi can I get people's opinions on how much you should expect to pay for wedding favours for guests? Thanks in advance

soraneko, sunday 18-Jan-15 18 2,375
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Sneak Peek! June 14th 2015 wedding!
Miss2Mrs!, 17 January, 2015 at 20:40

I want to show someone! So here it goes! The Dress! Bridesmaid Dresses. Flower Girls. Ring Bearer & Page Boy - Yellow tie and braces, grey shorts and hat. Centerpieces. - No flowers on tables,...

Ddpunk, sunday 18-Jan-15 7 2,306
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Wedding dress meltdown
meganward95, 17 January, 2015 at 22:45

Went into UK shop today and fell in love with a mori lee 2725 wedding dress. Well over my budget, came back home and they were half the price in the US so was going to buy it to then find out that...

MrsB88, sunday 18-Jan-15 8 1,686
InkedDoll
LVL lashes
InkedDoll, 13 January, 2015 at 13:41

So just had these done and OMG, they look uh-mazing. Can't really flash yet as my eyes are a bit blinky from being closed for so long, and there is a tint smudge on one side which I can't clean off...

JCWinterWonderland20, saturday 17-Jan-15 14 5,035
Limoncellobride
Wedding abroad and plus ones - PLEASE HELP!
Limoncellobride, 17 January, 2015 at 13:00

Hi everybody, I'm recently engaged, and very excited for our wedding in Italy in June 2016! My fiancee and I are both quite shy/private people so have always discussed having a very intimate (family...

mrsh2b89, saturday 17-Jan-15 5 1,949
pammy67
So I decided to make a hair vine tonight.....
pammy67, 15 January, 2015 at 18:14

.. And thought you might like to see. I've shown it alongside the comb I made. I futre the hairdresser can then choose which will go best with my hair on the day. What do you think? I'm not 100% happy...

I-go-by-many-names, saturday 17-Jan-15 18 2,994
I-go-by-many-names
Gift for celebrant and florist
I-go-by-many-names, 16 January, 2015 at 19:09

We are having a Humanist wedding and I know a Humanist celebrant through work who has really generously offered to do it for free. I'd like to get her a thank you present but have no idea what to get!...

miss_winter14, friday 16-Jan-15 3 1,823
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Underwear for dress shopping!
MrsNtobe71115, 16 January, 2015 at 09:46

I have an appointment next Friday at a bridal shop to try on some dresses. What underwear should I wear?! Will a neutral bra be ok or should I go for a strapless?! I don't know why this is worrying me...

Kellym81, friday 16-Jan-15 7 1,154
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Birdcage flower arrangements?
jemster, 16 January, 2015 at 15:33

I've seen a gorgeous picture of a centre piece with a birdcage and roses but can't work out how to recreate. The roses are real and instead of being trapped inside they trail down from the top on the...

jemster, friday 16-Jan-15 4 1,453
MrsB88
do you give favours to evening guests?
MrsB88, 15 January, 2015 at 19:53

Just a question that sprung to mind......

Sam&Louise, friday 16-Jan-15 7 4,457
hellandglory
newcastle/north east hair and makeup
hellandglory, 16 January, 2015 at 10:29

Have any of you lovely ladies got any recommendations for hair and make up in newcastle? I'm seriously struggling to find anybody!

hellandglory, friday 16-Jan-15 2 924
Nessa_EssexBride
Ceremony TIMING?? 12 PM OR 1 PM??
Nessa_EssexBride, 15 January, 2015 at 14:01

Hello everyone, So I'm a bit behind with my wedding planning. I need major help over these next few days. I'm sure I’ll be asking for loads of advice like crazy(sorry). We've just moved into our new...

laurafish, friday 16-Jan-15 14 2,624
AdSco702
Celebrant for blessing
AdSco702, 14 January, 2015 at 15:04

Hi all, After posting a question yesterday and getting a nice response and ideas I thought I would ask another So, we are getting married on a Saturday outside in a ruin of an old abbey which is not...

Melancholie, thursday 15-Jan-15 14 4,276

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