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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 1,341
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 2,483
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 3,401
Sambarine
MUA recommendations Manchester
Sambarine, 26 August, 2014 at 19:01

Hello lovely ladies.... now that I have sorted flowers and cake, the only "big" thing left on my list of suppliers to book is a MUA. Does anyone have any recommendations for a MUA working in the...

chels1315, wednesday 27-Aug-14 2 608
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Wedding nails......any inspiration?
Haylzlou, 21 August, 2014 at 18:34

Any ideas of how I can have my nails on the big day!? Get married next Friday!!! Please can people post their wedding nail pics for a bit of inspiration. Thanks!!

Jessie0410, tuesday 26-Aug-14 15 4,465
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Registrar script for ceremony
, 21 August, 2014 at 11:38

I was just wondering if any of you have been able to edit the script that the Registrar will use during your ceremony - not just the readings and the vows part, but the other bits that they say i.e....

snow bride, tuesday 26-Aug-14 15 7,178
Nature Bride
Hand fasting?
Nature Bride, 25 August, 2014 at 21:56

Has anyone done, or planning to do a hand fasting? We'd like to have one but not sure where to start so any ideas would be helpful!

ToBeMrsHouse, tuesday 26-Aug-14 12 3,142
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How much has your table plan cost?
leffers5555, 24 August, 2014 at 19:22

Good afternoon How much has your table plan cost to produce? I've seen a very nice bird cage frame for our wedding but OH thinks it's too expensive. I am into my scrapbooking and die cutting and OH...

beckimas, tuesday 26-Aug-14 13 3,107
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Alteration costs?
brit, 24 August, 2014 at 21:14

Hi B2B's and wifes, I was wondering how much it would typically cost to have a wedding dress altered? The fit is perfect its purely too long, im a shortarse, so need around 8inches off my dress. I...

LucyLastic, tuesday 26-Aug-14 15 2,202
ATB
***ATB's Wedding Report***
ATB, 5 August, 2014 at 14:51

So, I'm kicking the first part of this off sharpish: ATB's Wedding Report - In the beginning and events leading up to me bagging a husband. How we met: April 2006. My mum and aunt had booked to go on...

Mrs Bass, monday 25-Aug-14 36 5,884
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Bargain glass sweet jars in Asda!
rach_S_, 25 August, 2014 at 10:41

Morning, Just popped into Asda, they have round glass sweet jars for £1! Big too. Can be found in the kitchen aisle. I brought a couple, any brides wanting to do a sweetie table, will be decorating...

CristaMB, monday 25-Aug-14 3 1,501
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Informal reception - timings?
fluffyhen, 20 August, 2014 at 11:01

Hi all, I am getting married in 2016 and am planning a very informal wedding and reception. We're thinking of going to a pub after the ceremony, preferably somewhere with a private room, for something...

alyj66, monday 25-Aug-14 6 1,440
lovelaurajane
Accidental dress shopping with flash! (oops)
lovelaurajane, 19 August, 2014 at 19:04

Today was SOOOOO fun so I had to share with people who "get it"! I'm really busy at the moment with work so I'm not supposed to be going shopping till the end of the month, but today had to take my...

Mrs Bass, monday 25-Aug-14 20 5,688
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Last minute bridesmaid addition?
loves-young-dream, 20 August, 2014 at 17:34

Soooo I have recently become very close with one of my closest friends, I would now class her as my best friend and especially after a few incidents on my hen do I realised she is really my true...

loves-young-dream, monday 25-Aug-14 10 2,115
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Top table flower arrangements or not???
lauradew, 22 August, 2014 at 08:38

We are on a tight budget and wondered what people's thoughts are regarding having top table flower arrangements?? We'll have around 100 people. Small, sweet wedding. Are they necessary or can we do...

sarah.jones, monday 25-Aug-14 10 5,849
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Bridesmaids/family advice
, 22 August, 2014 at 11:40

Hello everyone, I wondered whether I might be able to get some advice/an outside perspective on a situation that I'm really stuck on. I'm only just engaged (1 month ago) and so haven't really done...

MadamRed, sunday 24-Aug-14 40 5,425
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Invite etiquette?
Rianne, 24 August, 2014 at 17:37

Hi there, My partner and I have been together almost 6 years, engaged for two and a half. We kept putting wedding plans off to allow for other things (paying off an expensive holiday, moving, etc.)...

katie_1818, sunday 24-Aug-14 4 1,148
kharding2014
1st dress fitting tomorrow and I'm petrified
kharding2014, 22 August, 2014 at 13:10

So after putting it off I have my first dress fitting tomorrow & I'm petrified! What if it doesn't fit me or if I don't like it. I ordered it 14 months ago and only briefly tried it on when it...

*RMD*, saturday 23-Aug-14 11 1,431
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Brentwood Registry Office Help
RomanticBrownFlowers155, 22 August, 2014 at 21:33

Hi all, Wondering if anybody could help me at all. My oh and I are looking to get married at Brentwood Registry Office but have not been able to get a straight answer from them with regards to...

Peter, saturday 23-Aug-14 4 2,684
Gemini_Bride
Photos of wedding on Facebook before evening guests arrive!
Gemini_Bride, 7 August, 2014 at 18:25

I am on my way to a wedding reception and as I am on the train on the way up from work I had a quick pop on Facebook. My news feed is full of photos posted by guests who are there all day of the...

MrsB88, saturday 23-Aug-14 24 5,247
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Honeymoon in Cornwall in November, any recommendations?
rach_S_, 21 August, 2014 at 07:29

Morning everyone! We've done a big U- turn and decided to go to Gran Caneria for one week and one week in Cornwall- we love it there! We've been many times and tend to go back to the places we love,...

Peter, saturday 23-Aug-14 7 1,397
SunnyOrangeFlowers21
Venue gratuity
SunnyOrangeFlowers21, 22 August, 2014 at 20:49

My mum is wondering how much she should send as a gratuity for the venue staff who were there on the day. Did anyone else do this and how much did you send?

PinkButterfly, saturday 23-Aug-14 8 1,327 1
MrsB88
Gracie Day Flowers, harlow.
MrsB88, 22 August, 2014 at 16:00

Just booking an initial meeting with this florist. Bit worried as i know nothing about flowers!! Has anyone got any tips/advice?? Also has anyone used Gracie Day before??

MrsB88, friday 22-Aug-14 624
Barnett2015
Trimmign down the catering budget
Barnett2015, 19 August, 2014 at 17:01

Like many, I am on a strict budget. Our catering is coming in at more than anticipated. We are tied to use 1 of 6 suppliers and the company we are using are the cheapest/most suitable for us. And i...

weddingvirgin, friday 22-Aug-14 14 2,485
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Abbeydress.com - please do not use. you will lose your money
Carlylouisecrockford, 21 August, 2014 at 15:10

All, So the same doesn't happen to you please do not use Abbeydress,com. I order Wine red shoes to wear on my wedding day as my bridesmaids are in red. I now have shocking Pink shoes and they will not...

Carlylouisecrockford, friday 22-Aug-14 4 1,266
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Bridesmaid question: Should hubby have a say?
cjweds, 19 August, 2014 at 14:42

My h2b has asked me to have his sister and her daughter in the bridal party. His sister is 28 and her daughter is 4. We get on well but I've already asked my 2 sisters and that was all I was going to...

Sazzle24, friday 22-Aug-14 19 3,918
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Ebay foam roses
Gismo, 19 August, 2014 at 12:59

Can anyone recommend a good seller on ebay so I can get some sample foam roses. Thanks x

3d jewellery, thursday 21-Aug-14 9 1,688
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Struggling With Venue (Glasgow)
BlushingBride2B2016, 19 August, 2014 at 16:59

Hi my fiance and I got engaged september 2013 and are hoping to get married end of summer 2016. I was just wondering if anyone had suggestions on venues in and around glasgow. We have visited The Vu...

Paulalouise, wednesday 20-Aug-14 3 1,288
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Planning a wedding in France - trusted company's
Ellisssxx, 20 August, 2014 at 19:19

Hi, I am looking at getting married in France.. Looking for some advice ... Has anyone worked with any trusted company's that you'd recommend? Countryweddingfrance.com have been really helpful but not...

Bruce Neville Photog, wednesday 20-Aug-14 4 1,239

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