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Light hearted Readings that can be read by friends
rach_S_, 7 September, 2014 at 20:52

Evening All. We are just looking at readings for our ceremony that can be read by a couple of friends, does anyone have any recommendations of light hearted, fun readings? Thank you!

Ddpunk, monday 8-Sep-14 6 30,299
alexandrawedding@hotmail.co.uk
Tell me about your little extras and personal touches :-)
alexandrawedding@hotmail.co.uk, 4 September, 2014 at 22:14

I guess I'm obsessive! But I've been dreaming of my wedding for so long I don't want to miss anything! Id love to hear about what little extras (entertainment, food, favours, surprises) you have...

xcocowux, monday 8-Sep-14 22 3,457
sweetlikechocolate
stuck on hair accessories. please give me a flash ;-)
sweetlikechocolate, 7 September, 2014 at 17:32

I am trying to decide what hair accessories to have. I am thinking of having my hair something like this but not sure if i want a headband, a slide in the back, a band across my forehead. Ahhhhhh so...

xcocowux, monday 8-Sep-14 5 1,196
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Lace keyhole coverlet/ shrug. Where to buy?
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Http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/1947525668/YWD11025_New_design_two_way_lace_keyhole.jpg Hi guys, Im trying to find a coverlet like the one that come with this dress. Where can you get them on there...

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Help for accommodation in Ibiza!
HappyYellowCakes81, 17 August, 2014 at 15:24

Hi all, We're getting married at Elixir in June next year! I'm looking to book our accommodation and like the idea of having our friends and family nearby so we can do lots of pre-post wedding...

CharleyElizabeth, sunday 7-Sep-14 4 1,721
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My sister in law to be is a b*tch!
Snowflake92, 6 September, 2014 at 12:08

Hi all, So the wedding planning is going okay and we have most of the big things booked but my sister in law to be is really putting me down and not wanting to get married with her there! Obviously...

danath, saturday 6-Sep-14 4 2,079
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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 2,677
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 3,489
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 6,819
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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 3,700
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 3,182
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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 2,335
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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 2,814
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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