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wedding cake costs!
tash&ste, 14 June, 2015 at 12:24

Hi all. So, we were originally planning to just buy 3 m&s tiers and stack them ourselves but I've been thinking so much about my dream cake so I got in touch with a cake maker who has quoted me...

Karen84, monday 15-Jun-15 15 5,500
PrettyFlower90
So confused about wedding dress!!
PrettyFlower90, 13 June, 2015 at 21:34

So I tried on wedding dresses for first time this week! Been to 4 wedding dress appointments, 3 were today, and I've tried on about 25 dresses and I can't decide! I'm so confused.. Everything I tried...

MrsWebberToBe, monday 15-Jun-15 8 2,796
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Church farm ardeley
willow_rose , 15 June, 2015 at 07:35

Long shot; any one got married/getting married at church farm in Ardeley, Hertfordshire. Thanks again ladies.

willow_rose, monday 15-Jun-15 429
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My seating plan inspiration- DIY advice please!
MrsLloyd2b, 13 June, 2015 at 09:51

I'm going to start collecting bits and pieces for my seating plan as I see them in charity shops and boot fairs etc but not quite sure how I will assemble it. Have a look at my inspiration pictures...

gingeremmie, sunday 14-Jun-15 2 964
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Grey bridesmaids, blue groomsmen, orange flowers???
MrsLloyd2b, 14 June, 2015 at 20:06

We're having a peachy orangey colour theme, as we both love orange, however I decided not to put my bridesmaids in peach as it didn't quite suit them as they are pale and one is a red head. They said...

AnnaMolly, sunday 14-Jun-15 3 2,293
intrysthire
First Dance Song, current or classic?
intrysthire, 9 June, 2015 at 17:00

Who has the final say over the first dance song, the Bride or Groom, especially if you have two different tastes in music. For your first dance what songs are on your list? Does it have to be a modern...

The Wedding Singer, sunday 14-Jun-15 19 2,778
cez1987
Stag do
cez1987, 12 June, 2015 at 22:30

So out of all the wedding planning, I have left my OH with the job of planning his stag do but after weeks of him moaning that he can't think of anything to do and the best men being chocolate tea...

cez1987, sunday 14-Jun-15 16 2,295
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Head dress - have you used this company ? Flutterby weddings
lindabelle66, 14 June, 2015 at 07:11

Im looking for a simple but stuning head piece and found this company online https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FlutterbyFrippery It really appeals to me because I can have the piece made in the colours of...

lindabelle66, sunday 14-Jun-15 378
MrsV-wasMissB
Anyone whos had a Lindy Bop dresses, are they true to size?
MrsV-wasMissB, 12 June, 2015 at 21:45

Any alternatives? My eyes are square now from Googling :/

TheOtherMoof, saturday 13-Jun-15 8 11,293
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How do I sit in my wedding dress?
RomanticRedHair152, 12 June, 2015 at 08:36

When I had my final fitting i tried to sit down in my dress... which I could... but suddenly it was as if my boobs were underneath my chin because of all the boning pushing them up! It's a corset back...

Scottish_Sarah, friday 12-Jun-15 6 7,433
MrsV-wasMissB
norethisterone has turned me into a demon!!!
MrsV-wasMissB, 11 June, 2015 at 19:53

I suffer PMDD anyway but usually have my "control mode" particularly in environments like at work. I can also usually keep my panic attacks at bay too, they happen 1 in every 4 - 6 months. I have...

lilbeth, friday 12-Jun-15 26 18,548
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Help - Modern/instrumental wedding music
*SoonToBeMrsC*, 11 June, 2015 at 09:31

I am trying to find the right tone for the wedding ceremony music. We are having a civil ceremony and I quite like the idea of having modern music in played in a classical way. I was talking to a...

*J9*, friday 12-Jun-15 4 1,264
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Junior/Tween Bridesmaids Dresses
SunnyPinkConfetti310, 11 June, 2015 at 07:35

I've just added my OH's cousins to the bridesmaid line up. I'm not dressing them the same as the adults, because I'm not paying the exorbitant price of the kids version of the dress. The adults are...

SunnyPinkConfetti310, friday 12-Jun-15 6 2,252
Summer87
Veil and train etiquette? With flash
Summer87, 11 June, 2015 at 06:44

Hi all, I wonder if you could let me know wether there's any etiquette or best practice for the following; my veil is very long so I was wondering whether to wear this during my meal? We'll be having...

Summer87, friday 12-Jun-15 3 1,292
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Table Plan for small wedding
dinks29, 11 June, 2015 at 08:11

Hello, I am looking for some ideas/advice on a table plan for a small wedding. My partner and I are having a small intimate wedding with a total of 18 guests, we spoke to the venue and they said we...

pammy67, thursday 11-Jun-15 6 1,226
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Veil colour!
Kfalla, 10 June, 2015 at 22:16

Hi, I have ordered my veil but not sure if the colour will match! Ive ordered a white veil as I find ivory veils look dirty. My dress is light gold. If it's any help it is Ronald Joyce Benedetta! The...

Fairycake135, thursday 11-Jun-15 4 1,420
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Help to stop tarnished silver jewellery
2016bride88, 8 June, 2015 at 21:58

Hi ladies, I don't get married til February and I found a bargain for my bridesmaids gifts. I bought them bracelets sterling silver and the lady said to keep an eye on them and to take them out of the...

lisaloulou, wednesday 10-Jun-15 7 1,421
Yvetterob
Goodies through the post
Yvetterob, 10 June, 2015 at 17:41

I love it when you order stuff an the forget you have ordered it. Love the surprise in the post. To I revived my wedding garter, I wanted a custome made one and it's awesome. Will try and see if I can...

Yvetterob, wednesday 10-Jun-15 331
Karen84
Fascinators - yay or nay?
Karen84, 9 June, 2015 at 14:28

Speaking from a guest perspective - are these still a thing? I quite like them to finish the 'look' but I rarely see anyone wearing them in wedding pictures anymore. Do you wear one to a wedding? OMs,...

Kr@zyburd23, wednesday 10-Jun-15 29 2,610
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Feeding photographer...?
RomanticRedHair152, 9 June, 2015 at 13:38

My caterers have just asked whether we are planning on feeding our photographer and I have no idea! What's the norm? xxx

jesikab4u, wednesday 10-Jun-15 18 2,329
TheFutureMrsB
Church bells ringing, how much?
TheFutureMrsB , 9 June, 2015 at 22:09

Our original quote to have the church bells ringing after our ceremony was £40, just had an email to say this has now increased. How much is everyone roughly paying please? Thanks :-)

CornishBride89, wednesday 10-Jun-15 11 4,513
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Bride and Groom can't agree.........
, 9 June, 2015 at 19:46

I have been engaged for 9 months or so and my groom and I can't decide on a wedding. I am not comfortable with a lot of people so my preference is us to pick four people each and take them off some...

soraneko, tuesday 9-Jun-15 5 1,798
bliss_balloons
Final meeting with venue
bliss_balloons , 9 June, 2015 at 12:37

I haven't booked this yet but time is fast approaching when I'm going to need to! I've got an idea of a few questions to ask but feel like I should have spreadsheets or lists to give to them. We're...

bliss_balloons, tuesday 9-Jun-15 7 1,226
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male wedding guest wearing kilt - opinions please.
celticcurl, 6 June, 2015 at 11:38

OH is wearing a kilt for our wedding in 7 weeks time. It has been made to measure in his clan tartan and it's beautiful. My cousin is travelling from Ireland to photograph our wedding. This cousin is...

SRECOWBURN, tuesday 9-Jun-15 23 11,201
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best man crisis
excited bride2015, 8 June, 2015 at 17:31

So less than 2 weeks to go and my OH has fallen out with his best man. Was the stag do at the wknd. The best did not organise in fact i did it in the end, so my OH didn't know until he hadn't. He...

soontobeMrsDavey, tuesday 9-Jun-15 10 2,022
snow bride
A note to those having small kids at a wedding reception :-)
snow bride, 5 June, 2015 at 21:01

Recent posts have made me realise that a lot of people are asking questions about teeny kids (as obviously if you don't have any close, your not likely to know!). So I thought this could be a nice...

snow bride, monday 8-Jun-15 24 6,070
MrsShep
Happy non wedding day
MrsShep, 6 June, 2015 at 08:21

Today was going to be the day we got married. This coming Wednesday is the 5th anniversary of our first date, so it seemed perfect. We only got as far as reserving the date when my mum revealed that...

Vicki2015, monday 8-Jun-15 11 2,033
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wedding cake
Miss-KEM, 3 June, 2015 at 08:37

My biggest problem so far is finding a wedding cake. I'm not wanting anything too ott just something quite simple - 3 or 4 tiers with maybe a few flowers. The prices i've been quoted seem a bit much....

Vicki2015, monday 8-Jun-15 19 4,933
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Any advice from brides that have lost their mum
sheepareevil, 31 May, 2015 at 01:10

Hi I'm in the middle of planning my wedding but having a few problems finding the joy or excitement in it. My mum passed away just over a year ago and I find that my wedding is just one great big...

pammy67, monday 8-Jun-15 6 1,256
AKWedding
Wedding Fatigue
AKWedding, 5 June, 2015 at 20:20

Suffering from wedding fatigue. Today I had moments when I thought we should have just gone to the registry office and had a fish and chip meal afterwards, kept it simple. A lot of detail to deal...

Chale, monday 8-Jun-15 5 1,561
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Ideas for our StHen do
S&K2015, 5 June, 2015 at 12:51

Hoping you can help us with some suggestions...Originally we weren't going to bother, but as time has gotten closer we've both decided that it would be nice to have a night out just before we get...

snow bride, friday 5-Jun-15 2 561
MrsB88
H2b on his stag weekend......feel sick!
MrsB88, 4 June, 2015 at 21:34

About 15 of them went to Prague this morning until Sunday. I'm so worried about him! Him & his friends get so carried away when they drink, they get themselves in a state and don't know when to...

Bets2015, friday 5-Jun-15 14 1,763

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