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Bridesmaid shawl or something?
katie80uk, 5 September, 2014 at 12:34

I cant seem to find anything to go with my bridesmaid dress, i get married next month so god knows what the weather will be like but want to get a shawl or pashmina or something incase it gets cold...

bettybubble, saturday 6-Sep-14 4 1,598
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Loss of appetite. Normal?
Hisgirl, 4 September, 2014 at 20:02

Got just under 2 months to go and have totally lost my appetite. I'm not even eating half what I used to, even a kids size meal makes me feel stuffed (actually makes me feel like throwing up). Been...

Hisgirl, friday 5-Sep-14 8 2,672
alabastamasta
Alabastamasta's Alice in Wonderland wedding report: Final part **Flash Heavy!**
alabastamasta, 3 September, 2014 at 01:34

Hello! OK - part 1 (DIY extravaganza) We got up and showered, then headed to the breakfast room for a fry up of locally sourced food - delicious and just what the doctor ordered. Then I started on my...

hallowedding, friday 5-Sep-14 39 4,082
MrsHertfordshire
How to keep Cake Toppers
MrsHertfordshire , 4 September, 2014 at 21:44

Hi everyone, We are having sugar moulded cake toppers me, my OH and our beloved jack russell We want to keep them for as long as possible as a keeps sake - is there any cake spray or anything we can...

MOMB, friday 5-Sep-14 2 5,941
CBeckford
London Brides.... Where are you getting ready and who with?!?
CBeckford, 5 September, 2014 at 11:43

Hi Ladies, Happy Friday!! I just wanted some advice if possible. (Apologies in advance if I ramble) We're getting married next July at Stoke Newington Town Hall and having our reception at Clissold...

CBeckford, friday 5-Sep-14 6 1,336
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When did you speak to your caterers?
MrsB2015, 5 September, 2014 at 12:27

Hi All We booked our reception venue back in march, when we booked we were advised that we had to use there caterers. (it is a marquee with external caterers). We have not yet been given the details...

CBeckford, friday 5-Sep-14 5 638
CBeckford
Wedding rings in London
CBeckford, 4 September, 2014 at 11:09

Hi all, Are there any London brides who have already bought their rings? We're going to start looking around soon but I'm at a total loss as to where to start! We're not after anything mega flashy,...

YellowDuckie, thursday 4-Sep-14 7 1,740
kimiu
ebay wedding invitations
kimiu, 2 September, 2014 at 14:35

We had originally chosen some lovely invitations from debenhams, but at almost £4 each, I had a reality check and realised I could use that money better elsewhere! We then ordered a sample from...

kimiu, thursday 4-Sep-14 14 2,009
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Alcohol free wedding favour ideas please.
celticcurl, 2 September, 2014 at 15:17

We have decided to do favours - most of these will be alcohol miniatures - we are making limoncello, strawberry vodka, blackberry vodka etc and have found mini bottles at a really good price. But...

alabastamasta, thursday 4-Sep-14 6 3,471
Barbie1989
Alfreton Hall - Bad Reviews??
Barbie1989, 8 March, 2014 at 21:59

Has anybody got married or been to a wedding at Alfreton Hall?? I like the look of it from the website and it's conveniently located for guests to attend but I saw a couple of bad reviews from 2012...

salou43, thursday 4-Sep-14 19 6,816
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High street bridesmaids dresses
CharlotteHR, 2 September, 2014 at 11:04

Hi everyone! We just booked our venue this weekend for next October and I'm already having a look around at various bits and pieces to prepare. But the one thing I seem to be really stuck on is...

MrsB88, wednesday 3-Sep-14 19 3,923
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Marquee advice for July wedding?
rusticbride2b, 2 September, 2014 at 13:31

Hi everyone, I'm getting married in July next year on a farm. i am hoping for really good sunny weather as we want the whole thing to be an outdoor, rustic, picnic style theme with people eating on...

rusticbride2b, wednesday 3-Sep-14 3 685
BellaxXx
Just booked our wedding venue !!!!
BellaxXx, 2 September, 2014 at 16:22

Hi, I am so excited, I have booked our wedding venue and date. I am so excited . We are getting married 30th September 2017 . Anyone else getting married this day??

kelboo100, tuesday 2-Sep-14 5 1,201
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Booking your registrar
Bridally, 28 August, 2014 at 08:37

Hi Everyone, we were told by quite a few venues you can only book your registrar 12 months to the date of your wedding. I've seen people post on here that they have booked their registrar with more...

Bridally, tuesday 2-Sep-14 17 3,687
JellyBellyBride
Anyone else not having a hen do?
JellyBellyBride, 1 September, 2014 at 12:28

Hoping you can all re-assure me as I'm starting to feel like a real grinch as more and more people ask what I'm doing for my hen do. I just don't want one. I'm not miserable, I'm not dreading getting...

DeeBee33, monday 1-Sep-14 9 3,144
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Gap between ceremony and reception sit down?
Excited2016bride, 1 September, 2014 at 14:03

How long a gap do you have between ceremony end and sitting down for reception? We are hoping to have some additonal location photographs done and worried that a 2 hour gap is too much? What do you...

DaffodilWaves, monday 1-Sep-14 7 1,175
Tams90
eBay Wedding Dress
Tams90, 31 August, 2014 at 15:23

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has ever bought a wedding dress off eBay? I bought my dress online from a more well known site a few months ago, don't get me wrong it's beautiful, but I think I...

HappyRedDecor119, sunday 31-Aug-14 8 1,350
kelboo100
Family arguments
kelboo100, 31 August, 2014 at 17:09

I know I've got just over a year to go until our big day but I've already had someone drop out of my wedding because of arguments. My SIL to be doesn't get on with MIL to be, & has told me today...

kelboo100, sunday 31-Aug-14 1 522
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Outdoor venue ideas
mrs_w_to_be, 1 August, 2014 at 02:09

Ok so we were originally getting married abroad but now my dad can't fly, and even though I've never wanted a big wedding it's more important for me to have my dad walk me down the aisle, so we are...

Future*mrsP, saturday 30-Aug-14 7 1,689
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confetti cones??
EXCITEDBRIDE15:), 29 August, 2014 at 13:37

I have around 100 day guests! do I make confetti cones for everyone or just make 50/60 and people share??

2016bride88, saturday 30-Aug-14 14 2,331
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Worried about doing my own makeup!
loves-young-dream, 29 August, 2014 at 20:02

So with two weeks to go I'm so worried about doing my own makeup! I can't afford a makeup artist and that would worry me too!! Anyone else doing there's? I did a trial but don't think it was good...

loves-young-dream, saturday 30-Aug-14 6 1,074
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Essex Caterers
RobM, 29 August, 2014 at 11:44

So I have just signed up as I am getting married next September 2015, very excited but daunted by the planning. So we have found a venue that is dry hire but I am not sure of caterers. Does anyone...

LucyLastic, friday 29-Aug-14 3 541
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JJS House?
RomanticGoldConfetti108, 27 August, 2014 at 08:43

Has anyone brought a dress from this website? If so what are they like? I have my main ceremony dress but am looking for something else for the evening. I'm torn between ebay and jjs house. Thanks x ...

mrsb1981, friday 29-Aug-14 1 1,255
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Humanist ceremonies still not legal
, 28 June, 2014 at 08:13

I read yesterday that the Gov have decided not to extend civil partnerships to male-female couples. Aside from the equality issues here I'm, selfishly, really sad about this as I was really hoping to...

Scottish_Sarah, friday 29-Aug-14 25 2,228
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Alternative to bunting?
SunnyGreenDecor113, 28 August, 2014 at 13:13

My H2B has decided that bunting is not in his vision for our wedding (keen for him to have as much input as possible but this one has put a bit of a 'spoke in the works'!). Does anyone have any other...

Sazzle24, thursday 28-Aug-14 6 2,812
Shamy
Essex Brides
Shamy, 28 April, 2014 at 07:46

Morning Hitchers I thought it might be a nice idea for any brides getting married in Essex to share any venue or supplier ideas or recommendations they may have and discuss all things Essex wedding in...

CharlotteHR, thursday 28-Aug-14 190 10,372
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Almonry vs Upwaltham Barn
annagamblen17, 27 August, 2014 at 22:30

Hi all, Just wondering if anyone can help me with my venue dilemma! I am from Surrey, looking for a barn to get married in in July 2016. I have scoured barns up and down the country and have got it...

annagamblen17, thursday 28-Aug-14 2 1,669
xoxoxo2017
Birmingham region MUA & Hair help please!!!
xoxoxo2017, 22 August, 2014 at 11:18

I have scoured the internet but its either too expensive or the portfolio seems a little "not up to standard"!!! HELP!! Anyone had a good one from round this area at reasonable costs?

xcocowux, thursday 28-Aug-14 5 1,166
MrsToffee
Doubting Everything!
MrsToffee, 26 August, 2014 at 22:52

I thought I was happy with all our decisions but now I'm starting to doubt everything so don't need answers, just need to get it all out. Dress- wish I'd tried on more with bigger skirts Venue- I love...

MrsToffee, thursday 28-Aug-14 8 1,340
Mummy2Ebony
Civil ceremony - order of service
Mummy2Ebony, 26 August, 2014 at 16:41

We are getting married in a country hotel, and I wasn't planning on having them, as the ceremony is quite short. Some people have said that I should still do them..... does anybody have any thoughts...

*Mini*, wednesday 27-Aug-14 13 3,015
teafortwo
First wedding dress appointment...any advice welcomed!
teafortwo, 26 August, 2014 at 12:48

So after reading on the July 2015 thread that lots of people have already sorted 'THE' dress and after an already married friend's shock at my not having even looked at dresses yet...I've decided to...

cymruangel, wednesday 27-Aug-14 25 2,466
Mrs.K2b
Church brides - what are you walking down the aisle to??
Mrs.K2b, 24 August, 2014 at 19:23

So there's still a while to go yet, but as pretty much everything is sorted we're having a bit of a search into the music for the church. We are paying for the organist to do the music for the hymns,...

Moonbeam88, wednesday 27-Aug-14 17 3,392

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