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wedding music HELP
Almost~Mrs~W, 6 January, 2015 at 20:41

So we're trying to decide on what music to have we've decided on London philharmonic orchestra doing songs fro video games (we're HUGE geeks) while people are getting settled and while we are signing...

Milly_Bride, tuesday 6-Jan-15 583
jojo2
Make up artists catering for black/asian brides??
jojo2, 2 February, 2011 at 12:40

I am trying to find a make up artist but am struggling to find anyone who is used to doing afro-caribbean skin tones. When I had my make up done for my sisters wedding I had to bring my own...

Adeola, tuesday 6-Jan-15 26 15,269
CaptainNatX
Plus Size bridesmaids dresses
CaptainNatX, 5 January, 2015 at 21:45

Hi, I am having 2 bridesmaids for my wedding but I'm struggling to find somewhere that sells dresses for a reasonable price (under £200) in a size 12 and 26. Ideally I want them to match, but it...

FutureMrsDre, tuesday 6-Jan-15 10 1,523
Cache13
Wedding breakfast - what are you having?
Cache13, 3 January, 2015 at 22:48

We are looking to stray away from the traditional 1/2 roast chicken per person etc... And go for something a bit different. I wouldn't eat a roast dinner at 4pm on a (hopefully!!) warm August...

MrsP2B-2015, tuesday 6-Jan-15 22 3,184
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Jam jars with fairy lights in
SunnyGoldCars165, 4 January, 2015 at 18:34

Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone may have also had/ done this. we have a rustic theme for our wedding, but the tables are long tables rather than the traditional round tables. We are going to have...

MrsP2B-2015, tuesday 6-Jan-15 10 4,984
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Australian touches to British wedding
Heleng108, 28 November, 2014 at 18:15

Hi my Australian fiancé and I are getting married in uk next March and I was wondering if anyone has any ideas of Australian touches we can add we are struggling to think of anything. Thanks helen ...

Bruce Neville Photog, tuesday 6-Jan-15 6 2,103
Charliebob
How to style a village hall at a reasonable price?
Charliebob, 5 January, 2015 at 09:24

Hi there so my FI and I are getting married in a barn type village hall, we wanted something a bit like this: I sent this to a decoration company in west sussex and they said it would cost £1500!!!!...

Charliebob, monday 5-Jan-15 5 7,913
MrsG_to_be
Going to be a pregnant bride!
MrsG_to_be, 5 January, 2015 at 14:31

It turns out I'm going to be exactly 8 months pregnant at my July wedding! I'm over the moon to be pregnant (despite severe morning sickness) but now I've got to sell my beloved dress and get a...

MrsB88, monday 5-Jan-15 5 1,267
xchristy_bbyx
Timeline for december wedding
xchristy_bbyx, 4 January, 2015 at 19:04

Hi everyone Me and my fiance booked our wedding venue yesterday for 10-12-2016 .. we were wondering the timeline (order of service) for those getting married in december? We were told to have an...

Paula @ Ollievision, monday 5-Jan-15 11 2,190
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Anyone selling this dress...veromia VR61067 ivory size 10
pookey, 20 October, 2014 at 12:49

Hi ive fallen in love but its out of my budget. Im desperate for a size 10 in ivory please let me know if anybody has any leads. thanks

info@chilhambridal.c, monday 5-Jan-15 2 1,005
icklesal
Attaching appliqués to a tulle veil, can anyone help?
icklesal, 4 January, 2015 at 10:27

Ive made my own veil, it's curently plain tulle but I would like to attach some appliqués that match whats on my dress. Its the exact same stuff, couldn't believe it when I found it. anyway, does...

icklesal, sunday 4-Jan-15 6 9,452
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Please help - Catholic priest being unhelpful and wedding is in 3 months!!
a-cheap-date, 4 January, 2015 at 16:27

We are supposed to be getting married in our local Catholic church on 18 April this year. Before we got engaged I had become a lapsed Catholic, but still a believer. We started going to church and a...

Scottish_Sarah, sunday 4-Jan-15 1 920
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Am I being unreasonable?
mrs_w_to_be, 3 January, 2015 at 21:38

Sorry if this is a bit of a rant! After getting engaged in September 2013, my fiancé and I booked our wedding last July for August 28th this year. A few weeks after we booked everything, my older...

MissExcited, sunday 4-Jan-15 5 3,658
Tigsy87
Hayley Paige dresses
Tigsy87, 3 January, 2015 at 22:54

Im not getting married to 2017 but me and my mum are going dress shopping just to try on different designers and styles. I have always been a maggie sottero girl but now I'm loving the Hayley Paige...

Tigsy87, saturday 3-Jan-15 301
bubblerawk
wedding blessing
bubblerawk, 3 January, 2015 at 00:55

Hi everyone, looking for other peoples opinion on this. im from Rochdale but i live in Nottingham and Ive lived in the east midlands since 2007. My OH is from Derby. My church etc is back in Rochdale...

Wedding Photography, saturday 3-Jan-15 2 657
chels1315
String quartet?
chels1315, 26 August, 2014 at 12:16

We are looking at booking a string quartet to play at our ceremony. However they seem to be abit pricey for how long we need them for now im not very musical tbh, we both have no rhythm and two left...

sarahmdonald, friday 2-Jan-15 9 2,099
SillyWrong
Jilted bride
SillyWrong, 1 January, 2015 at 13:32

(Buzzfeed) http://www.buzzfeed.com/krystieyandoli/after-her-fiance-left-her-at-the-altar-this-bride-took-the-w?s=mobile

Chucklevision, friday 2-Jan-15 11 2,202
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Getting married at Hexham winter gardens?? PLEASE HELP!!
ExpensiveGoldDecor158, 3 May, 2014 at 10:35

I have searched many many venues but could not find exactly what I want within my price range, I'm looking for a rustic feeling. Then I stumble across hexham winter gardens and it's perfect! Only...

Calella, friday 2-Jan-15 1 2,566
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Edinburgh people! Recommendations needed please :-)
tash&ste, 31 December, 2014 at 17:24

Hello all and happy new year! I am in the process of booking our hotel and sit-down meal for our wedding. We are now having a small wedding, with 15 guests in total including me and h2b. We are...

tash&ste, thursday 1-Jan-15 6 1,199
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Self-indulgent bride *flash*
, 29 December, 2014 at 18:32

I ordered my dress today and am on cloud 9... I don't get married until Nov 2015 but I have been picking up bits and pieces over the last 6 months and I'm sorry to be so self-indulgent but I wanted to...

MrsShep, thursday 1-Jan-15 7 1,314
I-go-by-many-names
how much to buy for sweet buffet? advice please
I-go-by-many-names, 29 December, 2014 at 18:29

Hi all, We are going to do our own sweet buffet at our evening reception as we aren't doing favours and there is only snack food for the evening reception so wanted to put something out for those who...

I-go-by-many-names, wednesday 31-Dec-14 6 5,723
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Evening invite and ceremony
jesikab4u, 7 November, 2014 at 11:05

I'm sure this has probably been asked before. Think is a bit of a debate for people. we are getting married in a very large church but a pretty small venue that can only fit around 60guests. As a...

elvira-darkside, wednesday 31-Dec-14 17 4,413
bubblerawk
Irregular Choice
bubblerawk, 27 December, 2014 at 00:47

Sorry ladies, had to post these...how sweet are they. didnt realise they did wedidng shoes

mariannechuaphotogra, monday 29-Dec-14 3 1,165
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London printers for seating plan
HappyRedDiamonds150, 28 December, 2014 at 19:53

Hi, does anyone know of any quick and reliable printing service in London (preferably central) where I could get my wedding seating plan printed. The design is close to being completed so just need a...

Peter, monday 29-Dec-14 2 1,298
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Improving plastic lawn chairs :(
russellette, 28 December, 2014 at 20:42

Hi all! I am having my reception in a marquee and am after some ideas for how to improve the look of the ugly pvc chairs we are using. I have considered getting some lycra chair covers/bows, but the...

HeavyMetalMaiden, monday 29-Dec-14 6 1,459
SaraPoppy
Desperate to elope!!!
SaraPoppy, 28 December, 2014 at 20:14

I'm trying to convince my fiancé to elope. I've had enough of planning and everyone having their opinion of things we should and shouldn't do. My future sister in law has said she doesn't want to come...

pink & glitz, sunday 28-Dec-14 8 1,554
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Cheap wedding venue in Essex (South East - Colchester / clacton
ExpensiveGreenDiamonds34, 26 December, 2014 at 16:29

Hi there I'm looking to get hitched this year- finally!! And am in need of help, we were supposed to get married last year but it didn't happen because of funds so now I'm looking to. Do a wedding on...

flowersinherhair, sunday 28-Dec-14 2 1,128
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Venues similar to Tunnels Beaches
mkw, 27 December, 2014 at 11:25

Hi all, Newbie here! OH and I got engaged a little before Christmas and have been starting to look at venues over the holidays. The trouble we're having is that we have fallen in love with Tunnels...

mkw, sunday 28-Dec-14 3 1,085
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Wedding dress too tight
SoontobeMrsJ, 26 December, 2014 at 13:48

Hi This is the first time I've started a post on here. I'm freaking out and not sure what to do. My dress came into the shop 2 weeks ago so I tried it on. I knew I'd put on a bit of weight since I'd...

halloweeny, saturday 27-Dec-14 6 6,982
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The Barn at Bury Court
MissB1983, 23 December, 2014 at 12:12

Hi! I have recently got engaged and I'm excited beyond belief, but unfortunately, completely clueless as to the whole planning process! I am currently browsing venues and wondered if anyone knows the...

MissB1983, wednesday 24-Dec-14 5 5,230
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wedding website - with RSVP
trewsie, 23 December, 2014 at 16:26

Hi, I know the wedding website question has been asked many times before but I am looking for a website that the guests can RSVP on but also add their menu choices. I got most of the way through doing...

Little_MrsA2B, wednesday 24-Dec-14 10 5,479
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Cheap Suit Hire / purchase
, 22 December, 2014 at 14:19

Hi, Can anyone help with reducing the cost of suits? I will be needing 4 in total for the groomsmen and my dad and the price for rental or purchase is really stacking up even if I ask people to...

Mrs C, tuesday 23-Dec-14 6 2,698

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