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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 2,180
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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 4,425
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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 5,672
charliejack
Wash hair the morning of the wedding?
charliejack, 13 July, 2014 at 15:19

Bit of a no brainer really as i have long fine hair which doesnt hold a curl for long. I wash it every other day and condition only a couple of those times as it weighs my hair down. only problem is...

LittleSnowflake, wednesday 16-Jul-14 24 5,877
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Confetti and lace lakeside
RomanticPinkBridesmaid94, 13 July, 2014 at 20:16

Hello all, I've already bought my wedding dress from this shop but since then I've read lots of bad reviews. I know there's nothing I can do now except hope and pray that my dress arrives in perfect...

RomanticPinkBridesma, wednesday 16-Jul-14 3 1,654
xoxoxo2017
Queeniebridesmaid.co.uk and topwedding.co.uk
xoxoxo2017, 15 July, 2014 at 19:11

Did anyone use these for BM dresses? (Note - I've given some thought to my existing predicament and no matter what the girls say when I phone them next week, I'm sending the BHS dresses back! I do not...

Mrs C, wednesday 16-Jul-14 5 4,651
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Anybody Buy Their Veil via The Wedding Veil Shop .co.uk?
CristaMB, 15 July, 2014 at 19:38

Helloo, Can anyone help? I was supposed to have bought a veil weeks ago (it's necessary) but the only veils I like the look of are silk types that just fall and don't stick out, but I really can't...

corr1ne, wednesday 16-Jul-14 4 1,657
*MM3*
*~~~MM3's Wedding Report~~~* FLASH HEAVY!!
*MM3*, 8 July, 2014 at 17:41

Here's my wedding report from our day on 14th June. I've probably made loads of mistakes as i type too fast so excuse any rubbish talk haha! Wedding Report: Our story – Aged 16 & 17..we met when...

*MM3*, wednesday 16-Jul-14 28 4,913
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looking for help & advice as unhappy with 'bespoke wedding dress'
ExpensiveOrangeCakes16, 15 July, 2014 at 19:07

Hello, hoping someone can help me! In january i was pushed into getting a 'bespoke' wedding dress by a local boutique, promised that it would be a wonderful dress, tailor-made & anywhere else it...

jen-lou, wednesday 16-Jul-14 9 2,294
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Bridesmaid: flowers or no flowers??
auburnmama, 26 June, 2014 at 13:55

Hi all, hoping for some inspiration and general advice/comments please. I'm getting married next month (was next year but bought it forward) and the only thing I'm undecided on is whether to get the...

WinkleBride, wednesday 16-Jul-14 15 3,459
xoxoxo2017
Flat shoes for your bridesmaids
xoxoxo2017, 15 July, 2014 at 15:14

So it seems the common thing is to put your BMs (and yourself!) in heeled shoes! My BMs, like me, aren’t really “heel” girls and much prefer our flats. (I can cope with heels until a point though so I...

Sazzle24, wednesday 16-Jul-14 6 2,460
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What does groom do with top hat during ceremony?
Mrsbushelltobe, 14 July, 2014 at 20:22

I know you're not to wear top hats inside, so what is the groom/bestman/ushers etc supposed to do with top hats during the ceremony?

Mrsbushelltobe, tuesday 15-Jul-14 8 5,666
Sparkly Bear
Actual goldfish as a table centre piece.... Update: debate over - we aren't having the fish!
Sparkly Bear, 9 July, 2014 at 13:22

Hello ladies, I just wanted to gain your thoughts on having real goldfish in bowls, with decorations and a little sand as a centrepiece for a table? We are having a beach theme and this is one of the...

Sparkly Bear, tuesday 15-Jul-14 56 6,162
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DIY sweet buffet bargain jars at ikea
Smithette2b, 15 July, 2014 at 13:32

Hey ladies, if you're doing your own sweet buffet and don't love too far from ikea then it may be worth a trip, I just popped in for breakfast (I live far too close) and they had these so a got a few:...

MOMB, tuesday 15-Jul-14 1 957
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Civil ceremony interview on the day of your wedding
MrsB2015, 14 July, 2014 at 22:05

I have just read on a fb page that some registrars interview u together before your civil ceremony? I was under the impression they did it separately. Has anyone been interviewed together? Or been...

Alreadymarried, tuesday 15-Jul-14 11 2,548
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Suit hire costs
MrsB2015, 14 July, 2014 at 21:12

Does anyone know the average cost for suit hire. OH is looking at prince Edward suits and we live in Leeds area. We're only going to need 2 and a page boy. Thanks xx

CoopsJ68, monday 14-Jul-14 2 1,175
Cache13
Favour box contents - any ideas?
Cache13, 14 July, 2014 at 17:39

I bought these favour boxes on a fantastic deal (I'm a sucker for a deal, originally I wasn't going to have them!) But has anyone got any ideas about what I can put in them? Our wedding is August 1st...

Cache13, monday 14-Jul-14 3 1,493
Sambarine
searching for a new venue with only 10 months to go....
Sambarine, 13 July, 2014 at 20:37

So, update to my last post about my concerns over our venue - we met with them on Friday, and she did very little to allay my concerns. She insisted that us providing our own public liability...

Sambarine, monday 14-Jul-14 17 2,547
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Teal Bridesmaid dresses - what colour flowers?
The future Mrs G, 14 July, 2014 at 14:06

I'm trying to decide what colour flowers to have with my teal bridesmaids? First I thought I would go with pink but now I am starting to think ivory/white flowers would look nicer. Just wondering what...

The future Mrs G, monday 14-Jul-14 11 5,046
pinkypoo85
Venue Numbers and Children
pinkypoo85, 14 July, 2014 at 10:55

So we have decided on our venue and a date August 13th 2016….eeek! We are due to pay our deposit this week and also contact the registrar. Something I wanted to ask was how your venues were with...

sweetlikechocolate, monday 14-Jul-14 3 1,117
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Engagement ring & wedding ring different metals... HELP Please!
HappyRedDecor119, 13 July, 2014 at 18:42

My engagement ring is White gold http://www.hsamuel.co.uk/webstore/d/1696734/9ct+white+gold+2%2f5+carat+total+diamond+solitaire+ring/ I went instore today to try some wedding rings on with my ER to...

*J9*, monday 14-Jul-14 7 1,398
mustard_mitt
Too much pressure?
mustard_mitt, 10 July, 2014 at 14:29

As much as I enjoy posting on this forum, I also enjoy reading other people's posts and getting into the psyche of the average bride-to-be. I find it really fascinating actually. The one thing I've...

Deb11, sunday 13-Jul-14 21 3,771
Lizzywills
Anyone else finding Moss Bros a bit rubbish?
Lizzywills, 28 June, 2014 at 22:18

Totally wishing we had gone elsewhere but with 6 weeks to go its a bit late. we have stood in that shop being ignored, had appointments cancelled, had the grooms discount not deducted, again, and...

Melancholie, sunday 13-Jul-14 28 7,692
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Cant find bridesmaid dresses!
SunnyIvoryDecor62, 13 July, 2014 at 14:31

Having troubles! My colour is teal and i cant find bridesmaid dresses in a suitable style or price that i like! Went shopping recently and found a beautiful dress-sweetheart neck, knee length, but for...

SunnyIvoryDecor62, sunday 13-Jul-14 7 1,080
sweetlikechocolate
back detail dresses and veils?
sweetlikechocolate, 10 July, 2014 at 13:23

I am looking at accessories to go with my dress and trying to decide whether or not to have a veil. My dress has pretty back detailing and I am not sure if a veil would ruin it. Anyone else had a...

sweetlikechocolate, sunday 13-Jul-14 15 2,412
Superhanka
Badgely Mishka Shoes
Superhanka, 12 July, 2014 at 21:43

Please does anyone know if Badgely Mishka have a UK shoe stockist? I'm not averse to ordering from the US but would sooner order from the UK given that I have one foot slightly bigger than the other...

simone12, sunday 13-Jul-14 3 1,585
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Table plan - Mix up family/friends or not???
Mrsbushelltobe, 13 July, 2014 at 07:58

With less than 2 months to go it's about time we sorted out the table plan, what's everyone's views on mixing up families? Or try to keep friends and family together?

claire_91, sunday 13-Jul-14 7 4,879
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Hair or makeup first?
, 11 July, 2014 at 23:42

I think I'm going to get my makeup done in mac for my wedding, on a small budget and can't really afford a traditional type makeup artist. Just wondering if it's best to get my hair or my makeup done...

pammy67, saturday 12-Jul-14 5 2,423
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Second Wedding Stress!
KFR88, 10 July, 2014 at 16:47

Hi everyone! I'm new here, recently engaged and starting to make plans for a 2016 wedding. We have a very clear idea of what we want - informal, in a barn with hay bales instead of seats etc, tractor...

charlinc, saturday 12-Jul-14 22 2,936
MrsB88
How much is your stationary?
MrsB88, 10 July, 2014 at 21:32

I have recieved some invitation samples from a lady & hav fallen in love with one in particular. I just wanted to know how much your stationary for the wedding is costing you? This lady charges...

pammy67, saturday 12-Jul-14 25 2,027
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Flower girl and page boy gifts?
caromb, 10 July, 2014 at 14:11

Please can someone can give me some inspiration for my little ones? Both aged 2 and a half... I have made up some favour/boredom bags for the small guests (girls - fairy tutu, wings, wand, activity...

caromb, friday 11-Jul-14 6 1,504

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