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Anyone ordered from Charlie co shoes?
MrsB2015, 16 October, 2014 at 15:04

Seem some amazing shoes on this site just wondering if anyone had bought from them http://www.charliecoshoes.com Thanks

MrsB2015, thursday 16-Oct-14 386
xoxoxo2017
Passport Information – what countries refuse entry with marriage certificate?
xoxoxo2017, 15 October, 2014 at 14:58

I have been doing a lot of research into this but can't find anything that details which countries; all I find are texts saying that “there are some countries which refuse entry of a passport unless...

Holey, thursday 16-Oct-14 12 2,659
snow bride
Anyone going straight from ceremony to evening reception?
snow bride, 14 October, 2014 at 18:48

So in an effort to save some pennies were thinking of having a later ceremony at about 3/4pm and then doing photos / drink reception with canapés. And then diving straight into the evening reception...

HeavyMetalMaiden, thursday 16-Oct-14 12 3,877
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Hiring bridesmaid dress in either Dudley (West Midlands) or Bristol.
KittyCupcake87, 16 October, 2014 at 06:45

I'm really not sure what to do about this. It's the one thing that is still really bothering me because I don't know what to do about it! I'm not sure if we should be hiring her dress or buying one...

KittyCupcake87, thursday 16-Oct-14 3 1,054
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But what if i don't want to change my last name?
LoweToBe, 7 October, 2014 at 16:29

I love the idea of being my partners wife. i have no doubt that i want to get married, but i just have this overwhelming feeling that im going to lose my identity. this is the name i have been called...

Alreadymarried, wednesday 15-Oct-14 41 7,737 1
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Mother of the bride outfits
Amelia Brown, 2 October, 2014 at 13:11

I've been looking around for where I could get dresses for the mother of the bride, can people please leave suggestions please and maybe even leave a link to their site, thanks.

debbie.wife.to.be.21, wednesday 15-Oct-14 16 3,955
Cupcake26
Low Heel Wedding shoes
Cupcake26, 20 September, 2014 at 16:49

Why is it when looking for low heel wedding shoes I don't like any of them? anyone got any flashes of theirs as I'm really struggling? Thanks. xXx

MissJag, wednesday 15-Oct-14 20 5,759
Jojopug
I'm getting married today!!!!
Jojopug, 14 October, 2014 at 07:01

Yes. I'm the weird mid week bride Can't believe it's finally here!!!

MrsB88, tuesday 14-Oct-14 9 1,197
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Barn Wedding in Kent
abbrown, 12 October, 2014 at 19:38

Hello, I am looking to get married in Spring 2016 and my partner and I would love a rustic barn wedding. I have found a few venues but there doesn't seem to be many. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Sam&Louise, monday 13-Oct-14 4 1,575
Charliebob
Seating plan and table decs for Hog Roast??
Charliebob, 11 October, 2014 at 15:29

So having a hog roast, does anyone knows how it works? Do you still have cutlery and plates etc on table if the hog roast people are supplying them at the gazebo they are setting up? Do a table at a...

Helenosaurus, sunday 12-Oct-14 6 3,155
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Quickest serving time for food vans/ hog/ paella?
MellieMoo, 8 October, 2014 at 04:13

Hi all, I was almost set on having a fish and chip van for our festival themed wedding but now i'm worrying (again) about people having to wait for their food. What would be a good compromise if we...

MellieMoo, sunday 12-Oct-14 8 1,534
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Personalised jute bags
, 7 October, 2014 at 08:45

Ive seen these, and think they're really cute for bridesmaids - to fill with goodies on the day. The nicer ones I've seen online are £15-20+ and I'm thinking I might be able to make them myself and...

pammy67, friday 10-Oct-14 17 6,165
MrsG_to_be
Alternatives to canapés?
MrsG_to_be, 8 October, 2014 at 16:32

We have two hours of drinks reception after the ceremony until dinner 3pm-5pm and need to provide a light bite for guests so they aren't starving! Our caterers charge about £600 for 4 canapés per...

teafortwo, friday 10-Oct-14 9 6,273
Ladykake
Cake Toppers - overrated??!
Ladykake, 4 October, 2014 at 21:03

So i think most of our major wedding bits and pieces are complete with four weeks to go! Horray! So now I feel i am looking for things to buy for the sake of it! I just wondered who is having/had a...

MadamRed, thursday 9-Oct-14 48 5,535
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Davids bridal
carrie1978, 10 August, 2014 at 08:40

Hey ladies just wondering if anyone has been to davids bridal in Stratford have an appointment booked for the end of the month but have read some mixed reviews online xx

Beebs101, thursday 9-Oct-14 33 9,708
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***MOMB's no particular theme barn festival folky wedding report***
MOMB, 1 September, 2014 at 19:01

How we met, all those years ago, is irrelevant, suffice to say we were both with other partners whom we married and became good friends. R’s ex was a bridesmaid when I married in 1991. I was a witness...

pammy67, thursday 9-Oct-14 23 6,533
daffodilly
underwear. .. where to start? ??? ★flash - of dress not underwear!★
daffodilly, 5 October, 2014 at 08:21

Hi ladies So. .. I've bought my dress and it looks great on even without the alterations. .. but I'm clueless about the underwear that would be best with it. It's enzoani giona. .. Hope you can tell...

ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, wednesday 8-Oct-14 12 2,160 1
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Order of service and registry office wedding?
, 7 October, 2014 at 22:22

I know you aren't meant to call it that for a registry office wedding! Anyway, are you meant to have one? I wasn't going to bother but my mums just asked me if I'm having one and said it'll be chaos...

FS84, wednesday 8-Oct-14 6 8,809
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Bridal hair stylists in Yorkshire?
RomanticPurpleCars76, 7 October, 2014 at 12:21

Hi All Could anyone recommend a bridal hair stylist in Yorkshire, for bride and potentially four bridesmaids? Bridal makeup is sorted. Many thanks in advance!

Barnett2015, wednesday 8-Oct-14 7 1,452
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Utopia at Broughton Hall Estate
Jade the Bride, 7 October, 2014 at 20:13

Hello! My fiancé and I are getting closer to narrowing down the venue for our wedding and one of the venues we really like is Utopia at Broughton Hall Estate in Skipton. I have tried to look for...

yorkshirekiwi, tuesday 7-Oct-14 720
Chucklevision
party after destination wedding - please let me pick your brains...
Chucklevision, 5 October, 2014 at 22:28

... & nick your ideas Out of those getting married abroad & having a celebratory reception/party afterwards. What are your plans for this? I'm having a bit of a block. How are you planning the...

Knees, tuesday 7-Oct-14 3 1,629
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Obstructive Vicars
davep, 5 October, 2014 at 00:36

Hello all. I wish my first post could be in happier circumstances but sadly not. Myself (groom) and my fiancee have looked around a few C of E churches where we believed under the law we could marry...

Alisha.B, monday 6-Oct-14 12 2,558
Daisy Bell
High street wedding dresses
Daisy Bell, 30 September, 2014 at 13:43

Hi ladies, My boyfriend and I want to do a planned elopement next summer and I am just beginning planning and researching venues, etc. Since we have a limited budget, I don't want to spend too much on...

pinkypoo85, monday 6-Oct-14 12 2,830
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Can't find beige suit or waistcoat/trousers anywhere!
stevethefirst, 22 September, 2014 at 21:22

Hi I am getting married abroad in a few weeks and as its abroad we thought I (groom) would wear a beige suit. Ideally a beige linen wasitcoat and trousers, but cotton or wool is fine. BUT... no where...

Gismo, monday 6-Oct-14 12 5,659
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Looking for a special yet cheap venue in Enfield
Laurencb, 3 January, 2014 at 00:51

Hi all I'm new to hitched! And really struggling to find a reasonably priced venue within 30 mins of Enfield. It's crazy Any help, advice or suggestions??? thanks! Lauren

winterwedding121215, sunday 5-Oct-14 8 1,426
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Straw bales in Kent? Chilham...
MaeMae, 1 October, 2014 at 00:49

Hi I was wondering how you source covered straw bales for a wedding? I've seen multiple 'real life' weddings articles at Chilham Village Hall (where I am getting married next summer) and they have...

Scottish_Sarah, sunday 5-Oct-14 3 2,084
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Clearing up the day after....village hall wedding
MaeMae, 1 October, 2014 at 00:31

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could help me out. Has anyone got married at a village hall and had to do a big clean up themselves the day after? If anyone has any advice on who they got to...

MaeMae, sunday 5-Oct-14 4 2,217
Daisy Bell
How to pick a date for elopement (or wedding)
Daisy Bell, 1 October, 2014 at 08:33

Hi all, How did you pick your wedding / elopement date? I have been wondering about how we should pick ours. Since we are planning to do an elopement we don't really have to consider anyone's plans,...

Daisy Bell, sunday 5-Oct-14 9 1,860
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Wedding Cake Recommendation?
Marie71, 4 October, 2014 at 16:53

Hi, Can anyone recommend a company in Lancashire for our wedding cake? Our wedding is in four months time, so we need to get this organised very soon. Have tried searching the internet but feel at a...

yorkshirekiwi, sunday 5-Oct-14 4 777
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Honouring family members at the wedding that are no longer with us - ideas?
Little_MrsA2B, 2 October, 2014 at 15:02

Hi everyone. I'm a newbie. Just got engaged last week and I am soooooooo happy! I am so excited to be marrying the most incredible person in the world I'm sure I will have a lot of questions for you...

Shelly70, sunday 5-Oct-14 14 2,387 1
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Marks and Spencer wedding cake
Shikaka1984, 1 October, 2014 at 14:10

Hello all. My H2B and I love the look of the create your own cake from M&S. We are on a tight budget so this appears to be a great way of getting a beautiful cake for a fraction of the price. I...

AKWedding, saturday 4-Oct-14 18 9,578
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HELP - advice needed about my dress!
bridetobe13062015, 30 September, 2014 at 17:01

Hi ladies, I'm after some advice about what to do about my dress. Initially I was torn between the dress I have ordered and another, but had to make a decision as my budget wouldn't stretch to 2...

Embrace Bridal Bouti, saturday 4-Oct-14 13 2,304

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