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Ceremony & Wedding Breakfast Only
bumpkinbride, 11 March, 2015 at 12:04

Hi, Our friends have kindly offered to let us hold our marquee reception at their home. So we are looking for somewhere to hold the ceremony and wedding breakfast only! It needs to be in...

bumpkinbride, wednesday 11-Mar-15 277
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Help needed with finding our photographer (Essex)
Arabella16, 5 March, 2015 at 08:59

Hi everyone, this is my first 'new' post, so hello all! We got engaged in September and have set a date for May 2016 with the venue and church now booked, and having read some of the advice of you...

Arabella16, tuesday 10-Mar-15 13 2,052
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HOW to invite to hen do?
imabusybee, 9 March, 2015 at 21:08

Random question - how do I invite ppl to my hen do that I'm organising myself? Text, actual invite ? No idea! Have already spoken to bridesmaids but I'm thinking of how to invite friends I don't speak...

MrsFitt2B, tuesday 10-Mar-15 5 3,151
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Enzoani brides....
HeavyMetalMaiden, 8 March, 2015 at 18:15

Hello! There is a dress from the new collection that has caught my eye (called Jaime), anyhoo, i was wondering if any enzoani brides could enlighten me on an approx price range these dresses are? Tia...

HeavyMetalMaiden, monday 9-Mar-15 8 1,621
Cache13
Surprise for the groom - Land Rover related ideas
Cache13, 9 March, 2015 at 17:31

I'd like to arrange a few suprises for my Groom around the second love of his life - his Land Rover. We have a country garden themed wedding so it would fit in perfectly. Our cake baker is making an...

MissSteffi, monday 9-Mar-15 3 1,213
BubbleBees
Has anyone had a 'fake cake' ?
BubbleBees, 7 March, 2015 at 15:29

Neither of us are particularly sweet toothed so we're not interested in having a cake (we've gone for enough small cakes for those who do!). Nor are we a large enough group for a cheese stack. We'd...

2016bridetobe, monday 9-Mar-15 25 2,632
RogueSnowflake
Kilts - does the carpet match the drapes?
RogueSnowflake, 9 March, 2015 at 11:00

Haha, well what I mean is, does the tartan of the kilt have to match the tie? Our wedding colour is pale blue and my Scottish fiance does not have his own family tartan. So the easiest thing to do...

lilbeth, monday 9-Mar-15 5 1,878
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Bridesmaid shopping Bridzella
SunnyRedCars252, 3 March, 2015 at 14:48

Hi I am getting married in July and this Sunday I am going bridesmaid shopping. My issue is I have a plus sized bridesmaid and a size 12 bridesmaid. One of the bridesmaid also will not wear heels....

emmieloos, monday 9-Mar-15 30 3,017
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Hair and make up artist based in Guildford
Cat D, 8 March, 2015 at 11:08

Hi all you lovely ladies! Can anyone recommend a good hair and make up artist based in Guildford for my wedding? I get married on Thursday 29th October this year and am looking for reasonable prices....

Bruce Neville Photog, sunday 8-Mar-15 5 853
Cache13
Dress is too small :( Stressed.
Cache13, 7 March, 2015 at 14:14

I tried my very own dress on for the first time yesterday morning... And it's slightly too small. The worst thing is she measured me and I've put an inch on my tummy. I've been consciously eating...

Cache13, sunday 8-Mar-15 17 2,701
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Makeup artist Lancashire
Bridally, 5 March, 2015 at 09:20

Can anyone recommend some makeup artists in the Lancashire area? I'm literally going around in circles haha!! I've looked at so many and I'm so picky... I have pale skin and want someone that can...

Bridally, sunday 8-Mar-15 4 1,181
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Advise needed about Banns
Natasha2016, 6 March, 2015 at 10:54

We are getting married on 17 sept 2016 in a church outside our parish. This has been discussed and booked. I am aware i need to get banns read in our local parish aswell as the church we intend to...

Mrs EtoB, sunday 8-Mar-15 11 1,658
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duck egg blue bridesmaid dresses..bristol/bath area
BevoirRose, 7 March, 2015 at 08:43

Can anyone help me with locating a shop in or around bristol and bath that sell duck egg blu bridesmaid dresses....failing that then online but i do prefer to go into a shop to see things better. Am...

MrsShep, sunday 8-Mar-15 1 459
MrsB88
Accommodation for guests. Advice please
MrsB88, 19 October, 2014 at 08:48

So our venue (Gaynes Park in Epping, Essex) has what they call a coach house for guests to stay in the night of the wedding. The coach house is not included in the price of the venue. It has 10 rooms...

MrsEdwardstobe15, friday 6-Mar-15 9 3,077
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'Dress code' wording help
hallowedding, 6 March, 2015 at 08:34

I'm not having a dress code, it's more of a suggestion... OH is english and I am indian, we are having a straightforward traditional english day but the evening reception will be bhangra music and...

hallowedding, friday 6-Mar-15 5 5,363
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Home Bargains sightings
xxbeckyxx999, 5 March, 2015 at 20:26

Found a DIY postbox perfect for decorating at only 1.99 I can't find any online for less than 6. Also they have three sweet scoops (large, medium and small) for 75p I think it was. Thought I would...

pink & glitz, thursday 5-Mar-15 749
Cupcake26
Toiletry baskets
Cupcake26, 4 March, 2015 at 21:51

Hi I'm going to put toiletry baskets in the men and women's toilets at the venue - what you suggest would be useful to put in them as a guest? I've got a few ideas - women - deodorant/body spray/hand...

Cupcake26, thursday 5-Mar-15 7 1,477
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Bridesmaid is a single mum - who's being selfish
Sweetie Princess, 2 March, 2015 at 19:01

So it's 5 weeks before my wedding and my bridesmaid txt me to say she won't be able to come to the wedding unless she brings her daughter (6 yrs old) the friend who was meant to have her can no...

elvira-darkside, wednesday 4-Mar-15 97 9,757
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Hairdresser in surrey needed
xkaitlynx, 4 December, 2014 at 19:58

Can anyone recommend a hairdresser to do mine and my mums hair on my wedding day please? I am getting married on 5 Sep 2015. Our wedding is near Redhill and we will be staying in a nearby hotel the...

Fairycake135, wednesday 4-Mar-15 15 2,229
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Insurance for pre-existing conditions
Tinysarah, 6 February, 2012 at 17:16

Hi guys I'm getting married on 1st December 2012 and am trying to arrange wedding insurance. Not a major problem, but my mum has skin cancer and so far John Lewis, Debenhams and Direct line have all...

Saph, tuesday 3-Mar-15 7 9,813
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Wedding Entertainment Ideas
Becky15, 24 February, 2015 at 20:22

Good evening, I was looking down the "to-do" list and came across entertainment, I was wondering if anyone has any exciting ideas I could steal for entertainment for the guests throughout the...

Hard to Handle Band, tuesday 3-Mar-15 23 3,037
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Bridal Outlet Store Bromley
MrsMtobe2016, 2 March, 2015 at 15:58

I'm considering taking a visit here with my bridesmaids. It's about an hours drive from where I live. So just wanted some idea of what to expect. would i buy the dress there and then? what about...

ricepudding, monday 2-Mar-15 3 1,135
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Outdoor Venues in Scotland
Caitrupps, 1 March, 2015 at 20:36

Hiya! Just joined this site and wanted to ask all you seasoned planners about any venues in Scotland, preferably North East Scotland, that are just outdoor space that you can hire and decorate how...

Scottish_Sarah, monday 2-Mar-15 580
snow bride
Anyone's OH's have a Best Woman?
snow bride, 1 March, 2015 at 22:24

My OH has been umming and awwing since we got engaged (2 years ago!) about who to have as his best man. We're part of a big social circle and he had kind of come to the conclusion that he would just...

Cat D, monday 2-Mar-15 8 1,453
bliss_balloons
Will this look silly? (flower related)
bliss_balloons , 2 March, 2015 at 14:48

With less than 6 months to go I still haven't sorted flowers. I've seen an artificial bouquet I love for my bridesmaid and me but would it look silly to then have real flowers for button holes and...

MrsShep, monday 2-Mar-15 4 948
DreamsComeTrue2015
Newbie - elopement a good idea? Advice needed!!!
DreamsComeTrue2015, 1 March, 2015 at 13:35

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DreamsComeTrue2015, monday 2-Mar-15 13 2,676
Daisy Bell
We bought our rings *flash*
Daisy Bell, 2 March, 2015 at 06:13

We bought our rings yesterday! So excited ? Mine's a white gold Maple Leaf one to go with my engagement ring, his is palladium. My engagement ring and wedding ring together. I can't wait to actually...

Daisy Bell, monday 2-Mar-15 6 990
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Bridal shoes, where did you get yours?
tealbutterfly27, 5 August, 2013 at 19:40

Hi all, Just wondered where people were getting their bridal shoes? I'm going for comfort over style as they won't be seen. Looking for a mid-heel. I always have difficulty with really lovely shoes...

Bride2beJune2017, monday 2-Mar-15 51 7,365
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HELP!! Limited Budget with too many people!
Clazu61, 28 February, 2015 at 10:14

Hello All, I wonder if you wonderful Ladies and Gentlemen could help me? I'm on a very tight budget of £5,000 for my wedding, which I am hoping to have next year. I could possibly go over by £1,000,...

Mrslh2b, monday 2-Mar-15 20 3,536
pammy67
So.....you remember pair of shoes number 6?
pammy67, 26 February, 2015 at 16:57

My lovely pink Ted Baker Anabila......well was wearing them in the office today, prob for about the fourth day, and I do spend most of my team on my bum :/....took them off to swap for my boots and...

MrsShep, sunday 1-Mar-15 38 2,565
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Easter Sunday Registrars wedding HELP!
ExpensiveGreenCars296, 1 March, 2015 at 20:38

Hi all myself and my fiancee are hoping to be married on Easter Sunday 2016. Does anyone know if there would be a problem with registrars from chester?

Simply Ceremonies Uk, sunday 1-Mar-15 1 973
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Disagreement over number of groomsmen and bridesmaids
Sadieee, 1 March, 2015 at 09:37

My partner is one of a very close group of friends, so he wants all involved. This means he wants all 6 up there with him. I already find this a stupid number but the bit that makes it a major...

snow bride, sunday 1-Mar-15 6 1,618

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