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Flower girl dresses *FLASH*
mrs_w_to_be, 24 May, 2015 at 13:21

OK so I'm currently trying to find dresses for my two flower girls, ages 5 and 7 These are my bridesmaid dresses (I have 2 adults and a 13 year old) I've seen these and I think they are cute and will...

mrs_w_to_be, monday 25-May-15 12 2,818
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Bridesmaid slippers and toiletries bag - bargain price
celticcurl, 24 May, 2015 at 17:51

Home bargains have these for sale at £6.98. They had dressing gowns as well but sold out really quickly. I suspect they will get more. Just posting in case anyone is looking for this type of thing. ...

AlmostMrsS, sunday 24-May-15 2,236
gingeremmie
New to wedding planning and think I've made a newbie error already, Debenhams flower girl dresses
gingeremmie, 22 May, 2015 at 13:04

So I'm just starting to plan our wedding, going to see the proposed venue on Thursday, I happened to be talking to my 3 yr old daughter about it all, and was telling her about wearing a pretty dress...

MrsShep, saturday 23-May-15 19 3,025
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Help...No Speeches - Ideas please?
ExpensivePinkStationery301, 22 May, 2015 at 01:16

Hi All! I am the groom to the wedding and I will be totally honest I am a total wreck about making a speech, I suffer with social anxiety. My wedding is over 12 months away and I already cant sleep...

Kr@zyburd23, friday 22-May-15 11 4,260
CornishBride89
Different Bridesmaids Dresses?
CornishBride89, 20 May, 2015 at 13:53

Hi all, I was just wondering whether any of you thought I was mad, or whether this is a good idea? I have four bridesmaids who are all different shapes and sizes. Due to the budget, they've agreed to...

CornishBride89, friday 22-May-15 15 3,613
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Last meeting with the vicar.
jesikab4u, 21 May, 2015 at 16:56

So on the 9th of June we have our last meeting with the vicar, the next time will be the rehearsal 5 days before the wedding. We haven't organised much about the ceremony yet, do we need to have...

jesikab4u, friday 22-May-15 3 1,165
MrsV-wasMissB
Bit of a dilemma with the “entrance” to ceremony…
MrsV-wasMissB, 18 May, 2015 at 09:45

OK so as it stands this is the order of entry for the females of the bridal party. We have a ‘rehearsal’ (family get together) 2 weeks before so everyone knows their place and when. All outfits...

MRSLUXTON2B, thursday 21-May-15 11 2,414
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Speeches and Top Tables
Mrs-Riley, 20 May, 2015 at 14:52

So although we're not at the point of doing a table plan yet (still firming up where we're actually going to have our venue after the church) I was talking a little bit about the top table with my...

pammy67, thursday 21-May-15 11 2,146
Daisy Bell
99 Days To Go *Big Flash*
Daisy Bell, 17 May, 2015 at 15:23

We hit double digits today and now only have 99 days to go until our wedding on 24th August!! I'm so excited! It's been a productive 3 1/2 months of planning so I thought it was time for a big flash...

Daisy Bell, wednesday 20-May-15 20 2,901
MrsV-wasMissB
Hitched Stationery - 50% sale....
MrsV-wasMissB, 19 May, 2015 at 19:46

So in Jan I took advantage of this fantastic offer and ordered all my invites, rsvps, menu cards, and posters from here. Amazing product, at a fair price. Now, I would like to have my O of the D done...

zoe@hitched, wednesday 20-May-15 4 1,037
Miss-b
Top Table/Sweetheart Table help and opinions wanted!
Miss-b, 19 May, 2015 at 10:47

Hello! I need peoples opinions/ thoughts please, as I'm starting to do my own head in thinking about this.. I'm probably over thinking it!! Both myself and OH's parents are divorced and...

Miss-b, wednesday 20-May-15 12 1,704
BriertonBride
Legal side of marriage......confused! ?
BriertonBride, 19 May, 2015 at 14:06

Hi, Sorry I if this makes me sound really silly! I have searched on here and on the Internet and still feel slightly confused! My h2b and I are getting married in a maor house in June 2016. I am so...

MrsRees2B, tuesday 19-May-15 6 1,594
Kittylove
Mother of the Groom Hair & Makeup
Kittylove, 17 May, 2015 at 23:09

I think I need a bit of advice, and then maybe a little rant. First the advice. Does anyone know if it is tradition or expected or anything for the Bride to sort out the MOG hair and makeup as well as...

Kittylove, tuesday 19-May-15 24 12,700
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Reading Ideas
AmyMay92, 12 May, 2015 at 12:35

Hi all, I'm really struggling to find some non-religious readings for our ceremony that my H2B and I both like. We're not really into cheesy poetry or anything like that, and every website I've been...

AmyMay92, tuesday 19-May-15 6 2,374
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how much is a videographer?
Princess Bride 2013, 12 May, 2015 at 08:32

I know that all are not the same price, I was hoping for an average. I get married in under 4 weeks and I just realised I feel I will really regret it if we don't have it filmed. Have also thought of...

Princess Bride 2013, monday 18-May-15 9 1,992
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Alteration Fear
Starsaef, 16 May, 2015 at 19:53

I am having nightmares over my dress alterations. Has anyone ever had a gown with an elaborate beaded hem and graduated beading from the waist altered. My gown does not have a seamed waist so I have...

Starsaef, monday 18-May-15 8 1,858
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Cheese instead of Cake - opinions please
MrsJFC2be, 14 May, 2015 at 21:34

This seems to be a new thing but has anyone had a cheese tower instead of a wedding cake? If so how did it go with guests? Me and my fiancé love the idea as we are more savoury than sweet and love...

Chale, monday 18-May-15 14 2,649
critter1066
half price picnic hamper
critter1066, 17 May, 2015 at 11:05

Just bought this beauty for £7.50 from sainsburys as a repository for our cards, and thought I'd share the bargain. They also had half price wicker baskets for £4.00.

soraneko, sunday 17-May-15 3 943
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Awkward engagement ring issue!
Fruitloops, 17 May, 2015 at 08:38

(I hope I'm not double posting this, I hit Post on it once but something went wrong ... sorry if I did!) Hello everyone - long time lurker with a tricky issue ... So we got engaged a few months ago...

MrsShep, sunday 17-May-15 5 1,593
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How long does it take for a wedding dress to be made - very interested in Mark Lesley wedding dress
GiddyPig1987, 16 May, 2015 at 17:51

Good evening I want to lose some more weight before looking for a dress, im getting married in May 2016, if I start looking in August/September, will this be enough time. How log does it take for...

Lui, sunday 17-May-15 5 2,565
MrsV-wasMissB
Periods!! Annoyed as f0000000k!!
MrsV-wasMissB, 13 May, 2015 at 09:59

Can you effin' believe it??? Having started my period 3 days late (again! Im usually so regular!) I’ve updated my Period Calender…… Due to how many times i've been late this year (more than usual!!)...

lafalot, saturday 16-May-15 21 4,507
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berketex bride glasgow ????
zilla10, 2 May, 2010 at 11:29

Can anyone tell me anything about glasgow bath street berketex bride store, i have read many bad reviews about diffrent stores and also a few good ones, i dont think you can judge all stores the same...

HeatherPattonx, saturday 16-May-15 17 8,354
MrsB88
suit hire moss bros vs debenhams *UPDATE*
MrsB88, 15 May, 2015 at 16:10

Any experience with either or both of them?

Mrs.K2b, saturday 16-May-15 10 4,162
Charliebob
Price of Hog Roasts? Is this realistic?
Charliebob, 14 May, 2015 at 20:45

My partner and I are looking for a Hog Roast to feed around 70-75 people. We would like the Pig with baps, and a mixture of salads and desserts. We just got quoted around £2200 from a supplier. They...

Charliebob, saturday 16-May-15 20 10,409
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Back jewelry / dress chain
Moonbeam88, 13 May, 2015 at 16:19

I've tried on the Ronald Joyce Erin dress with the gorgeous hanging pearl chain detail across the back ( I think last years version was paola) and absolutely loved how the back looked but there were...

Summer87, friday 15-May-15 3 1,743
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Sourceing Wedding Flowers between Christmas and New Year!!!! Help
HappyGreenHair351, 14 May, 2015 at 20:52

We are planning to get married the week between Christmas and New Year 2016. I am doing well with most things but I went to a florist today to get an idea of prices for flowers and they all gasp when...

Lapland2015, friday 15-May-15 4 1,745
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Ankle length flower girl dresses
Sooperdooper, 21 August, 2013 at 22:50

I am wanting my 2 flower girls to wear ankle length dresses, but am struggling to find any, the current trend seems to be just below the knee. I know this style looks terrible on my biggest...

AnnaMolly, friday 15-May-15 8 1,707
Eskimo329
Type of camera for DIY Photobooth
Eskimo329, 16 November, 2014 at 20:00

Hi everyone, we met with our photographer today very exciting and we were discussing having a DIY photobooth. i was planning on having a polaroid camera and lots of props but the photographer said...

Wedding Photography, friday 15-May-15 11 7,323
Lorns
Looking for lace flower girl dresses - any ideas?
Lorns, 14 August, 2014 at 12:48

Hello I am looking for a certain type of style of flower girl dresses. I need two, one will be aged 2 and the other will be aged 5 and I am looking for something that will tie in really well with the...

MyGirlDress, friday 15-May-15 8 3,177
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Incorporating British Traditions into an International Wedding
ExpensiveBrownDiamonds1257, 11 May, 2015 at 19:45

I am American and my fiancé is British, and we will be getting married next year in New England. We haven’t booked a venue yet because we’re still trying to figure out what elements we’d like to...

Kamila27, thursday 14-May-15 25 2,636
kelly17687
Decorating Venue with Own Stuff
kelly17687, 13 May, 2015 at 13:49

Hi all, Sorry if this is a stupid question but…who decorates your venue room for you? I mean, I know obviously if you hire chair covers etc, the company will do that for you. But I mean like your...

MadamRed, wednesday 13-May-15 6 1,020
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Maggie Sottero Teracina
mum-wants-a-hat, 26 January, 2013 at 14:00

Hi lovelies.!!!! Just wondered if any of you have chosen this dress? It was the first dress we selected in the shop, the 2nd only I'd ever tried on. It fit like a glove and was defo 'the one's as I...

**vicci**, wednesday 13-May-15 43 5,685

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