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Annah304
No band/DJ in the evening - entertainment ideas?
Annah304, 27 November, 2011 at 11:34

A good friend of mine is getting married next year. She has the venue all booked but has found that they can't have amplified music in the evening. The venue is important to her so changing isn't an...

Kapil, sunday 12-Apr-26 11 2,892
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Newborns on the table plan?
Wife In Training, 6 November, 2014 at 20:23

Hi all, We will have two newborns at our wedding (between 2 and 8 weeks old). Do we need to include them on the table plan? We've got toddlers coming who will be on the table plan as they require...

Daniel, sunday 12-Apr-26 12 4,730
Jessica
Midlands Venues With Bluebells
Jessica, 11 April, 2026 at 23:39

Hi everyone! Does anyone know of a venue, ideally in Warwickshire but could do Buckinghamshire, Northampton, Milton Keynes etc that is "all in one" ceremony and reception with option for food included...

Jessica, saturday 11-Apr-26 4
Kirsty
Cars
Kirsty, 14 February, 2025 at 20:10

Can someone please tell me why wedding cars are massively expensive?! I am happy to pay a high price if I was needing the cars for going to and from destinations but I literally need them to go from a...

John, saturday 11-Apr-26 15 100
The Little Jewellery Box
Anyone know the cost to resize rings?
The Little Jewellery Box, 4 November, 2011 at 13:25

Hi everyone, I'm on the forum occasionally as a hitched jewellery HIB. ? Basically, I'm an old married and have lost quite a lot of weight recently and my rings are too big. I need to get all three...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 3 15,295
*libby*
Hen night party games , mr and mrs?
*libby*, 12 April, 2011 at 17:34

As part of my hen weekend i'm having a girls night in/slumber party, (and it's this weekend! YAY!.) Just trying to think of some games. Would like to do a 'mr and mrs game' does anyone have any of the...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 6 17,390
Mrs Bass
**Honeymoon Report- Cuba**
Mrs Bass, 12 April, 2011 at 18:20

I thought I would do a quick report on our honeymoon incase anyone is thinking of goint to Cuba or still trying to decide where to go! we had 7 days in Havana staying at the Hotel National and 7 days...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 23 8,077
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alice in wonderland theme
bugs84, 12 April, 2011 at 19:39

Hi guys! i'm getting married abroad but want to have a vintage/alice in wonderland themed party when we get back home, any ideas of what i can do?!

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 7 5,374
tinkerbelly1983
Got our wedding rings!!!
tinkerbelly1983, 12 April, 2011 at 19:53

Decided to go with a plain court ring, I didn't want to out-bedazzle my ER! I'm wondering if its a bit too wide though, this is a 3mm... wondering if 2mm would look better? What do you think? (please...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 2 571
SoontobeMrsB
Have you seen these vases anywhere? And help with florists
SoontobeMrsB, 12 April, 2011 at 21:46

Hello, I'm trying to source some cheap tall (at least 70cm) vases - I think they're called trumpet vases - for tall centrepieces. The florist says they have to be wide at the top to allow room for the...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 6 4,625
froggy29400
We've booked our Honeymoon!!!!!!!!!!
froggy29400, 30 October, 2010 at 18:50

We'll be in Sri Lanka in 7 weeks, just in time for my 30th birthday. I'm really excited (we're really excited!!) This is our hotel in Sri Lanka, nothing super fancy as we're planning to explore the...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 4 774
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Changed my mind on my wedding dress **flash**
SuperSpud, 31 October, 2010 at 09:52

One of the first things I did was get my dress, it cost me £100 and I was really thrilled it was so cheap. However, I haven't seen it since late August and on Friday needed to print off some photos of...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 8 1,504
nicky1980
Ribbon to match Alfred Angelo Eggplant (purple!) dresses.
nicky1980, 1 November, 2010 at 16:16

Hi! Would anyone know where I could get ribbon to match Alfred Angelo dresses? I'd like to use some satin or velvet ribbon on our favours. Thank you! Nic x

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 9 3,984
Sophie(B2Bsept11)
Please Help, I can't find a picture of my wedding dress.
Sophie(B2Bsept11), 1 November, 2010 at 19:18

Hi, Please can someone help, I will be forever grateful. I found my dream dress last week, but cannot find a picture of it anywhere on the internet. It is an Art Couture dress no: AC 136. I have looke...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 6 892
judeclarke
Permission to bounce? Honeymoon booked!
judeclarke, 1 November, 2010 at 20:05

Who cares, I don't need permission, I'll bounce anyway! ????? We have finally booked our honeymoon, but it's not been a smooth process. We've both always wanted to see the Aurora Borealis, so we...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 5 468
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Anyne used Mr H Productions or know anyone that has??
CLAIREYFAIRY2, 1 November, 2010 at 20:49

Hi All, I met with Mr H Productions and am thinking of booking them as DJ for our wedding we were very impressed, can anyone let me know if they have had any experience of them. Thanks Cx

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 3 2,950
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Cadburys Purple Table Linen
hellie b, 3 November, 2010 at 10:51

Hi everyone! I am having a cadburys purple and sage green themed wedding and love the idea of having a bright colourful reception with loads of detail! I really really want to have cadburys purple...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 2 2,202
Sandysounds
Hope I haven't missed anything
Sandysounds, 9 October, 2010 at 10:32

I've been on here quite a while now. Although I don't post massively, I do come on and read every day without fail.......apart from the last fortnight. I've been on a massive roadtrip, starting in NI,...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 1 551
knitting_vixen
People stealing the bride and groom's limelight on the big day...
knitting_vixen, 12 February, 2011 at 09:33

Another off shoot from the "things I don't like at weddings" thread... Lots of people have mentioned stealing limelight from the B and G. I wouldn't have thought of this as I have never seen this...

Jack, saturday 11-Apr-26 22 4,861
bringon2010
Engagement ring broken AGAIN! FFS!!!!
bringon2010, 11 October, 2010 at 09:50

Hi all, Me and my engagement ring seem to be cursed.. Got engaged 6th August last year (married May just past) My ring is lovely, everything I could ever have asked for (but never did!!!) 1 Carat...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 3 2,683
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Does anyone know cheap wedding venues in Nottingham?
lynuk, 11 October, 2010 at 22:54

I am looking at getting married early Sep 2012 but i am on a budget, i want to get married in a church, then a wedding reception with a sit down meal and evening buffet at night with disco, does...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 5 4,202
avintagebride
How do I change my profile picture?
avintagebride, 17 September, 2010 at 09:51

Can anyone help please, I can't seem to find how to do it! X

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 1 429
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White rose garlands long enough to wrap around venue pillars - can anyone help pls?
clarem1986, 19 September, 2010 at 15:54

Hi All, I'm looking for long white rose garlands, does anyone know where I get them? Thanks xx

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 6 2,994
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Please can I graba few opinion son my preloved wedding dress shop (opening soon)
missbowjangles, 19 September, 2010 at 21:17

Hi ladies! Hope everyones wedding planning os going well? I am in the process of opening a pre loved wedding dress shop in Merthyr Tydfil and wanted some feedback. The idea being bringing designer pre...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 17 4,147
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Bridesmaid dress - 2 styles, 2 colours - would this work?
MISSMAYFLOWER, 20 September, 2010 at 12:33

Hi girls We went looking at bridesmaid dresses at the weekend and I think we have found two styles that we like (both Dessy - one shoulder syles). However, we think one style will suit some of the...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 19 2,962
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Harpist - Suffolk
robertson2b, 20 September, 2010 at 13:54

Hi All I am looking to book a harpist for my wedding next year but have so far have found them all to be booked up. I don't suppose anyone has any recommendations for the Suffolk area? Thank you ...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 6 1,666
shoegal01
Alternative to wedding post box?
shoegal01, 20 September, 2010 at 15:22

I dont really like wedding post box's....what can i have as a alternative, where do you put it? Also when do guests put their cards in box? before the ceremony/after?

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 6 4,515
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Cooling Castle Barn Brides - Evening guest arrival time
LallyHay, 20 September, 2010 at 22:00

Hi to all CCB brides, Just getting the wording ready for our invites - what time should evening guests arrive? all i can find is that the DJ starts at 7:30 - so should they arrive then or earlier like...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 4 1,071
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The Jiggers Ceilidh Band (Glasgow & Edinburgh)
iz007, 21 September, 2010 at 12:46

We are looking to book a ceilidh band for our wedding next year and have found The Jiggers who we really like. I just wondered if any forum members had seen or used them at their events?

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 7 4,331
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Crondon Park - Resident DJ
tim.kite, 21 September, 2010 at 13:46

Hi there, Just wondered if anyone had been to a wedding/had a wedding at Crondon Park, Stock and knew what the resident DJ was like or peoples general opinion of resident DJ's. We were quite happy to...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 7 2,911
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LANDY BRIDAL???
DTTB, 21 September, 2010 at 16:24

Hey, I have seen some of you speaking of landy bridal so thought id have a look. The pronovias dress that i love but cant afford (its £3600) is on there for $699 dollars, so thats about £400...

Mohsin, saturday 11-Apr-26 10 8,255
Dani
Hot off the press: Wedding trends 2026 unveiled! ✨
Dani, 20 October, 2025 at 16:07

Something iconic has landed! Our Wedding Trends 2026 have officially dropped 🎉 From jaw-dropping decor to dreamy dresses... dive in and see what’s set to take the wedding world by storm! Tell us:...

StevenParker, saturday 11-Apr-26 8 614

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