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Sambarine
table plan & place cards - what would/did you do?
Sambarine, 28 February, 2015 at 18:05

Hello ladies - I need your wisdom! We will have a table plan set up so that guests can see where they're sitting as they enter the reception. I'd like to also have place cards printed for them/have a...

Sambarine, sunday 1-Mar-15 6 1,528
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Venues -Ceremony & Tipi
Tello84, 1 October, 2014 at 16:08

Hi everyone, Recently got engaged and starting to look at venues. I've always had my heart set on having a really relaxed, and less formal wedding with a tipi reception. For ease I'm looking for...

Wedding Photography, saturday 28-Feb-15 12 2,728
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Bridesmaid's wrist corsage
Kerrypug, 27 February, 2015 at 23:40

Evening everyone. I'm after some advice on wrist corsages for bridesmaids. Can anyone who's used them tell me how it looked? I'm wondering what they would do with their hands when walking down the...

overtherainbow, saturday 28-Feb-15 5 1,444
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wedding dress disaster and running out of time!!!!!
Kezzi, 26 February, 2015 at 19:29

Hi all.....i am new to this site and i am looking for some advice! i only decided to book my wedding 6 weeks ago for 3rd july this year! i know alot of you may think i am crazy for doing it in such a...

Future*mrsP, saturday 28-Feb-15 15 4,462
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small wedding, West Yorkshire, focus on the party!
HappyIvoryCakes314, 17 February, 2015 at 19:17

Hi everyone! we plan on getting married in 2016, most likely October, and want to get married in West Yorkshire (where h2b is from). Although I'm from Ireland, we decided on getting married over here....

Barnett2015, friday 27-Feb-15 8 2,921
Charliebob
Wedding dress shopping experience was bad.
Charliebob, 27 February, 2015 at 07:21

So on weds my MOH took me wedding dress shopping, she had arranged the whole sh-bang, was very sweet of her. But as soon as I stepped in to the shop I knew I would find nothing, there was bling...

kellytobe81, friday 27-Feb-15 7 2,059
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Booking Wedding Dress Shopping Appointments :)
LiverpoolB2B, 27 February, 2015 at 11:49

Hi Ladies, So I am not finally getting round to booking some appointments to go try on a wedding dress! We've been engaged over a year now and I still haven't tried on a dress! A date that works my...

kellytobe81, friday 27-Feb-15 5 967
I-go-by-many-names
Discovered today our venue is advertising cheaper package- advice?
I-go-by-many-names, 26 February, 2015 at 16:59

We paid £3240 back in February last year to secure our venue, this was the room hire, then we are due to pay the balance for food and drink in the next couple of weeks. Wedding is 5 weeks tomorrow. My...

this_cat_here, friday 27-Feb-15 15 2,172
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Hen night - should I cancel?
AprilBride15, 26 February, 2015 at 10:44

Although this is second time around I wanted a hen night, i didn't have one the first time round. I asked BF if she wanted to organise, but I was quiet happy to take this role on myself (after all...

elvira-darkside, friday 27-Feb-15 7 1,579
Caroline@hitched
**Ask your gift list questions** LIVE Q&A with gift list experts Prezola 8pm-10pm tonight
Caroline@hitched, 26 February, 2015 at 19:55

Your wedding gift list should be one of the most exciting parts of your wedding planning, so choosing the ultimate wedding gift list service that suits you both as a couple is important. Here at...

Caroline@hitched, thursday 26-Feb-15 26 4,464
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Vow Renewal Ceremony Music
June2015vowrenewal, 26 February, 2015 at 19:21

My husband and I are renewing our wedding vows on our 14th anniversary on 6th June 2015 in church. It is the big wedding I didn't have originally. I am a little stuck though as to what music to have...

HelenSomerset, thursday 26-Feb-15 3 1,565
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Horse drawn Carriages??
Natasha2016, 25 February, 2015 at 11:21

Yay or Nay (like what i did there << What are your thoughts on them? X

MadamRed, thursday 26-Feb-15 21 3,064
TheMrsMeFo
8 weeks to go - first time flashing!
TheMrsMeFo, 14 February, 2015 at 12:33

Since its Valentines and we have 8 weeks to go I thought I would celebrate by doing my first flash of a few things of our wedding My wedding dress Bridesmaid dresses in these colours Our daughter's...

Lorns, thursday 26-Feb-15 13 2,188
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Not inviting children
kimster, 25 February, 2015 at 13:25

Hi all, First 'new topic' post, so a proper hello to you all! We took the decision quite early on in planning to not invite any children to the wedding. My other half's cousins all have a lot of young...

soontobeslatcher, thursday 26-Feb-15 33 4,801
clarehj
Clare Wedding Report*****flash heavy & self-indulgent!****
clarehj, 19 July, 2012 at 21:54

Hi there Whilst I am not the most profilic poster, I've always enjoyed hitched, ironically more so now I got married! I think just more time. I love reading people's wedding reports and seeing the...

clarehj, wednesday 25-Feb-15 38 9,051
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Help: Converting a brooch into a hair pin
SunnyOrangeHair182, 25 February, 2015 at 16:11

Hello, I would be really grateful if anyone can advise me how to turn a lovely antique brooch into a hair pin. I can't use the circle ones that I have seen as the brooch is ciecular but with a hole in...

SunnyOrangeHair182, wednesday 25-Feb-15 1,239
miss_winter14
flashing fairy lights nightmare >_
miss_winter14, 25 February, 2015 at 10:11

So the venue for my parents ruby wedding is very small so we're not having a dj- just a spotify playlist. obviously without a dj we don't have lighting, so people are either going to be throwing...

miss_winter14, wednesday 25-Feb-15 9 1,474
snow bride
Save the date, is 16 months too early??
snow bride, 24 February, 2015 at 13:32

We have 16 months to go to the wedding, so plenty of time! However, it appears next year is the year for weddings. 2 of my dearest friends are getting married next year and 3 more close friends are...

Mrslh2b, wednesday 25-Feb-15 15 7,424
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Ivory vs cream?
ExpensiveOrangeStationery250, 24 February, 2015 at 21:34

Hi, I'm not sure if I have a different understand of colours so wondered what you lot thought! I originally received my stationary sample in white and coral which I confirmed I was happy with. But...

Wedding Photography, wednesday 25-Feb-15 9 6,098
Nessa_EssexBride
DIY - Sweet Bar - ADVICE PLEASE!!
Nessa_EssexBride, 17 February, 2015 at 16:56

Hello everyone, Just a quick one. I'm doing my own sweet bar. I having it only for the evening. There's gonna be 130 guest for the evening. Here's a picture of all my jars and bowls so far. For those...

pinkypoo85, wednesday 25-Feb-15 21 3,595
Charliebob
Ahhh first dress shopping experience today!
Charliebob, 25 February, 2015 at 10:43

After buying and selling my first dress, which was bought online then I decided the style didn't suit me. I've bitten the bullet and my MOH has arranged for me to try on dresses today. I AM SO...

kizzi10000, wednesday 25-Feb-15 1 432
Cache13
High street makeup counter trials
Cache13, 24 February, 2015 at 20:24

My sister is fantastic at makeup and will be doing mine on the day. I just need to buy the products in advance - I'm looking for medium coverage as light coverage doesn't really tend to work on me. I...

Catlady28, tuesday 24-Feb-15 2 762
SillyWrong
Jewellers – ring allergy
SillyWrong, 24 February, 2015 at 16:42

My wife had a severe reaction to her first engagement ring, then it cleared up and she gradually started wearing it again, and then after we got married it flared up and she hasn’t been able to wear...

elemden, tuesday 24-Feb-15 10 2,322
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BHS blush flower girl dresses help please x
, 20 February, 2015 at 20:08

Hello all, I keep looking at the blush flower girl dresses online but want to hear from someone who has them as to what they actually look like colour wise- are they peach or pink? I'm having dusky...

Nims, tuesday 24-Feb-15 22 4,904
Daisy Bell
Do Save The Dates have to match the invitations?
Daisy Bell, 24 February, 2015 at 16:48

I just had the idea of sending out STDs after reading a topic on here - we are already getting married in August and should have our date confirmed by the end of the week. Originally I wasn't going to...

Nims, tuesday 24-Feb-15 13 2,710
soraneko
Venue frustration / Berks venues help - updated
soraneko, 23 November, 2014 at 18:10

Just a bit of a rant, it's beginning to feel like we're never gonna find a place we're happy with at a reasonable price! We have viewed six or seven venues and either we have been underwhelmed or the...

lilbeth, tuesday 24-Feb-15 29 3,379
Allgold78
How much would a dressmaker charge?
Allgold78, 13 July, 2010 at 18:58

I saw the most beautiful bridesmaid's dress that suits my colour scheme etc and would look gorgeous on my neice. The price? £155!!! I'm not paying that for a dress that a 5 year old will wear once....

Sheasey, tuesday 24-Feb-15 11 10,261
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Venue dressing. DIY or Venue Dressers???
ShellyMc83, 23 February, 2015 at 21:43

Not sure what to do about having our wedding venue dressed. The hotel can provide the chair covers but thinking about the table centres etc and dressing for the ceremony room as we're having it all at...

Clairebo, monday 23-Feb-15 4 2,012
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Invitation question - thoughts please
, 22 February, 2015 at 20:12

Hi all, I'm just finalising the text for my day invitations. Our ceremony begins at 2.30pm but I don't want people arriving at 2.30pm as I'm walking down the aisle so wondering if I should put 2pm on...

Nims, monday 23-Feb-15 12 2,179
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A weekday wedding, any issues with guests not coming?
marie75, 21 February, 2015 at 14:58

Hi all, we are getting married on a Wednesday, predominately because it meant we could afford our dream venue but am having a little wobble thinking guests won't come. Would love to hear your...

Nims, monday 23-Feb-15 20 4,068
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Surprise wedding
Shaun29, 23 February, 2015 at 12:39

I'm wanting to have a surprise wedding and i'm wanting to know if it is even possible? suggestions to make it work? what i need to do etc....... My partner wants to get married on a random wednesday...

Nims, monday 23-Feb-15 11 6,120
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top table hell
STEPHLOU88, 23 February, 2015 at 14:06

Afternoon ladies. I was planning a secret wedding but plans have since changed. My grandparents have offered to help fund a meal and evening reception which is amazing. So with that in mind I have...

BubbleBees, monday 23-Feb-15 7 1,291

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