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Chucklevision
Girls of Elegance - shoes
Chucklevision, 8 January, 2015 at 14:26

I bought my shoes from Girls of Elegance website last week and they've yet to arrive. I got a call from the manager apologizing that they haven't been dispatched because there out of stock &...

Chucklevision, thursday 8-Jan-15 404
RusticBride15
Vintage bus hire Manchester
RusticBride15, 8 January, 2015 at 12:04

Posting for a friend: need help on where to hire a double decker vintage bus from Manchester based, i have already contacted Belle Vue Buses for her there charging £550. Who are you using and whats...

RusticBride15, thursday 8-Jan-15 2 2,909
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Outside Catering Venue Struggle in Greater Manchester
MrsWilding2B, 4 January, 2015 at 11:12

Hi everyone, This is my first post so I'm sorry if this has already been asked, I'm struggling to find a venue in Greater Manchester that allows outside catering and doesn't cost me an arm & a...

Toyaht, thursday 8-Jan-15 5 1,421
I-go-by-many-names
possible to negotiate on tailored suit prices?
I-go-by-many-names, 6 January, 2015 at 21:59

I need some advice please from anyone who has been to a proper tailor for the groom's suit. My OH has been to see a tailor today and he has come away feeling very good about the experience, however...

I-go-by-many-names, wednesday 7-Jan-15 5 1,318
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Wedding abroad or at home??
decisions decisions, 6 January, 2015 at 00:08

Hi, we just recently got engaged over Christmas. It was a bit of a surprise in the way that we haven't even started saving for a wedding, which I always thought we would have done before hand, Anyhow...

Sums2b, wednesday 7-Jan-15 5 1,344
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Have you got married at Preston Court, Canterbury?
duracellgirl, 11 November, 2011 at 18:50

Hello everyone, We are very close to choosing this venue for our wedding next year and just wondered if anyone has got married there and have any feedback for us before we sign on the dotted line?...

lolsy, wednesday 7-Jan-15 20 21,546
pinkypoo85
Tea Light Holders
pinkypoo85, 6 January, 2015 at 16:43

Hello All and Happy New Year! I just wondered where people, if they are using them have brought their tea light holders from? We plan to have them on the tables but the florist is quoting £2 per...

jesikab4u, tuesday 6-Jan-15 9 2,555
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Invitation help please!? Xxx
, 6 January, 2015 at 20:42

Hi all! Ive finally at down and remade some invites but after a year off, I actually really dislike the style now! I don't want to waste what materials I have left but I don't mind buying other things...

pammy67, tuesday 6-Jan-15 6 1,043
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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 15,274
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 2,114
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 7,925
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 1,268
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 9,501
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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 1 927
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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 3,666
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 5,746
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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 4,433
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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