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Wedding night hotel in East Sussex
LuxuriousPinkFlowers161, 20 July, 2014 at 16:20

We're getting married in Laughton, near Lewes, next summer. We'd like to stay in an upmarket boutique hotel, preferably close to Lewes (not Brighton). Any suggestions?

Laura Ellen Photogra, monday 21-Jul-14 1 497
emabee
I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS! VENUE NIGHTMARE! UPDATED - new venue booked!
emabee, 14 July, 2014 at 16:38

So, with 6 weeks today until our wedding, our venue have just emailed me to say that there is scaffolding going up all over the building which will remain there for our wedding day. The venue has...

MrsDJG, monday 21-Jul-14 93 11,031
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'Love' letter dishes for sweetie table
Miss B 2 be Mrs H, 21 July, 2014 at 13:36

Hi everyone! Just wondering if anyone knows where to get reasonably priced individual letters spelling 'LOVE' for sweetie tables? I am running out of time now and wondered if I could find them super...

Hoddy, monday 21-Jul-14 4 2,048
mustard_mitt
Does anyone else feel cautious about flashing?
mustard_mitt, 17 July, 2014 at 22:06

I know the done-thing is to flash things like invites, dresses, venues etc, but I feel very (perhaps overly!) cautious about it. Our STDs were printed today and they're amazing and I plan to start...

mustard_mitt, monday 21-Jul-14 16 2,072
kharding2014
Dried Petal Confetti - Cost.
kharding2014, 20 July, 2014 at 17:42

Hi, Sorry I've not posted in a while. Work has been really busy and wedding planning has had to take a back seat but with just over 2 months to go I should really get back on it. I was going to go...

Trish2014, sunday 20-Jul-14 5 1,776
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Shropshire Petals
parma violets, 20 July, 2014 at 17:14

Hi, I am looking to order my confetti and was wondering if anyone had stumbled across a discount code for shropshire petals. I am sure I have seen them in my wedding mags before but since I have...

parma violets, sunday 20-Jul-14 4 1,004
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Midday weddings
ktharris86, 19 July, 2014 at 22:17

Hey there girls!! This is my first post, and am hoping for some inspiration and ideas, Our ceremony is at 12:30 and we've been advised that it will last about half an hour. Our evening guests are...

Sarah_88, sunday 20-Jul-14 1 626
LittleSnowflake
Infinity digipix
LittleSnowflake, 19 July, 2014 at 18:40

Found a company that I can hire digital cameras from at a cost of £100/refundable deposit £20 Includes all the pictures taken sent back to us on a CD 10 white Nikon or silver Kodak cameras Spare...

LittleSnowflake, saturday 19-Jul-14 1 569
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fishtail / mermaid tail dress.. do you need a hoop?
MrsB2015, 18 July, 2014 at 21:23

Hi ladies. I have seen on another site girls talking about having a peticoat/hoop under a fishtail or mermaid tail dress. Has anyone got one or planning on using one? When I ordered my dress they...

MrsB2015, saturday 19-Jul-14 8 1,671
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Personalised cake topper
trewsie, 19 July, 2014 at 16:33

Can anyone recommend a supplier of personalised cake toppers? H2B is a dj in his spare time so would love to get something made with the groom in headphones or behind some decks.

Erin8, saturday 19-Jul-14 6 1,123
MrsCWB
Rings issues - what to do?
MrsCWB, 13 July, 2014 at 14:20

Ok, so we ordered bespoke rings from a local jeweller that we met at a wedding fair. She set up a personalised item on her website for us to pay the deposit, which we did. We have since heard nothing...

MrsCWB, saturday 19-Jul-14 18 2,198
MischiefMumma
Flash your OOS!!!
MischiefMumma, 17 July, 2014 at 14:08

Hi Ladies, Having seen ATB's post earlier regarding wording for OOS, its reminded me that I need to get a shifty on and get mine sorted. However, I've no idea what to put in it, I thought it was just...

MadamRed, saturday 19-Jul-14 5 2,123
beccak
Short but sweet vows? Ideas please!
beccak, 18 July, 2014 at 23:26

H2B and I have been filling in our wedding choices form that needs to be sent back to the registrar in the next couple of weeks and the only part we're stuck on is the vows. We'd like to say...

icklesal, saturday 19-Jul-14 657
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Twist and wrap dresses
, 23 March, 2014 at 21:38

Hi has anyone bought twist and wrap dresses from ebay or etsy? i know someone who's bought them from dessy and is really happy with them, but I'm trying to save money.

sweetlikechocolate, friday 18-Jul-14 11 7,242
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Decorative paper edge cutters - invite related
2016bride88, 18 July, 2014 at 07:18

Hi, I noticed this invitation on a Facebook page. My invite is simple ivory backed onto plum card but I'm now thinking of doing something decorative around the ivory card to make it a bit more...

halloweeny, friday 18-Jul-14 6 781
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Hair & Make-Up South Wales
hannahgosney, 1 April, 2014 at 16:08

Hiya, I'm struggling to find a good hair & make-up artist in South Wales and was hoping you guys could recommend people. I've got a few I was looking at - Christine Bradwick, Julie Davies (Classic...

Hotchilli999, friday 18-Jul-14 4 2,525
Lizzywills
How shall I attach sash to flower girl dress?
Lizzywills, 18 July, 2014 at 11:04

Hi ladies please excuse terrible photo taken from iPad of phone! im not at all crafty or dress makey so am hoping someone can help. My older flower girl is on the bigger side compared to her sister....

nixy3, friday 18-Jul-14 1 1,526
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Best man...can't decide
katie80uk, 17 July, 2014 at 20:30

My OH can't choose between his 2 mates and wants them both to be best men. I said that's fine and one will give the rings at service and one will make the speeches but I told him you have to...

alexandrawedding@hot, friday 18-Jul-14 14 2,003
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Hosiery or no hosiery
jen0788, 17 July, 2014 at 18:19

Hello all, I am getting married Sept 5th 2015, and I am meeting with the dress maker in a few weeks. This has got me thinking about hosiery! I am planning on wearing a tea length or knee length dress...

MrsHertfordshire, thursday 17-Jul-14 4 472
xoxoxo2017
Do BMs dresses have to “go” with your wedding dress??
xoxoxo2017, 17 July, 2014 at 16:49

I have my wedding dress and know the styling and shape of it, the “original” BM dresses I chosen complemented it lovely and was also the shade of pink was in the same pallet as the ivory. I’m worried...

MrsB2015, thursday 17-Jul-14 8 1,289
daisymoo86
First Dance Song - Rock/Indie Alternative
daisymoo86, 27 May, 2014 at 12:18

We were at my friends wedding at the weekend and they only chose their first dance song the week of their wedding. It was a beautiful song that had all the right words but not something I would ever...

*Mini*, thursday 17-Jul-14 67 32,260
MrsSoonToBeD
Dessy Bridesmaid Dresses - Shades of Pink
MrsSoonToBeD, 17 July, 2014 at 08:43

Morning all, I am looking at the Dessy bridesmaid dresses (wedding isn't for another 2 years yet but nothing like being prepared!). It's the twist wrap dresses as all my girls are different...

MrsSoonToBeD, thursday 17-Jul-14 10 1,837
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Our Orville cake topoer arried today... sqeauuul!!! *flash*
, 12 July, 2014 at 18:44

I absolutely love it. By a weird twist of fate the lady who made it just happened to live 5 minutes from my house so she just nipped down with it instead of posting it. It's do difficult resisting the...

lilacpearl, thursday 17-Jul-14 16 2,208
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Unknown 1st dance song
MrsB2015, 16 July, 2014 at 22:18

I have fallen in love with a song that's pretty unknown unless you have Ed Sheerans album, it's called thinking out loud. I really want it for our 1st dance but OH thinks people will loose interest or...

SecretlyEloped, thursday 17-Jul-14 11 2,995
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String quartet - good price?
Pink1986, 17 July, 2014 at 17:58

Hi everyone Our venue had an open evening last night with a string quartet that we fell in love with, they've given us a quote and was just wondering if anyone else booked/is booking one and wouldn't...

Helenia, thursday 17-Jul-14 3 1,066
MrsHertfordshire
Mad but - Jack Russell Cake Topper - Help Please
MrsHertfordshire , 2 July, 2014 at 21:55

Hello all, Ok bear with me I'm getting married on 6th Setember and as of yet have no cake but going to M & S so know it should come in time. But I think the reason we are dragging feet is because...

MrsHertfordshire, thursday 17-Jul-14 8 2,262
cantwait2bmrsj
walking down the aisle song
cantwait2bmrsj, 17 July, 2014 at 11:30

I'm being indecisive and wondered if I could get some impartial opinions please? I have two potential songs to walk down the aisle to, how long will I love you ellie goulding's version and you'll...

cantwait2bmrsj, thursday 17-Jul-14 2 1,594
xoxoxo2017
Is upsizing a dress by 1 (maybe 2) sizes possible if you have the exact same fabric?
xoxoxo2017, 15 July, 2014 at 15:15

So following on recent dilemmas and another post just now….. I have ordered 1 extra dress in error. I am wondering if I should keep this dress in case a dress needs upsizing more than the hem will...

DrBuffles, thursday 17-Jul-14 5 1,443
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Can I change my name on my passport before the wedding?
ExpensiveRedBridesmaid46, 17 July, 2014 at 09:38

Hi, My passport expires in September, and the wedding is in November. I have read that I can change the name on my passport to my soon to be married name 3 months prior to the wedding day and the...

Dream Team Dean, thursday 17-Jul-14 8 1,186
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Button Holes
LauraGraham86, 16 July, 2014 at 21:15

This might seem daft, but what is everyone doing about button holes? Are you having them? Who are you having them for? I've not bought or ordered any. I'm having paper flowers and I've ordered my...

LauraGraham86, thursday 17-Jul-14 10 2,172
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Stepson not invited to wedding
PurpleBridesmaid172, 16 July, 2014 at 14:49

Advice needed on how to deal with our future inlaws !! My husband had been asked to be best man at his brothers wedding and we found out very early on that all the brides nieces and nephews were...

Pipsybus, thursday 17-Jul-14 17 4,421
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Entrance music as heard on 'Don't Tell the Bride'?
eliz9390, 31 July, 2011 at 17:32

I was re-watching the episode of the "Vegas" Don't Tell the Bride (I still can't understand his logic!!) and love the music that is played as the bride walks down the aisle. Does anyone know what it...

kitcrane182, wednesday 16-Jul-14 12 5,667

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