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Grace
Any Canva experts out there?
Grace, 21 April, 2024 at 15:34

Hi all, I have designed the name cards for my wedding on Canva and am finally ready to print them. However, when going to print them, the options Canva offers to print them as does not have a "name...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 23-Apr-24 1 37
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Videographers are too expensive, shall i ask my guests to capture videos throughout the day?
martin011, 15 June, 2023 at 16:01

I would love to have a wedding video but videographers are too expensive. One idea I had was to ask a few key people to capture video on their phones throughout the day. My nephew said he can edit...

Jade, tuesday 23-Apr-24 5 270 1
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99 days to go!
Shay, 12 April, 2024 at 23:08

It’s all real and happening! I had my make up trial today and it went amazing! My eyeshadow has NOT budged! My foundation has NOT budged! I’ve ate, drank, been in the wind! Travelled in a hot car! I...

Shay, monday 22-Apr-24 15 103
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wedding post box?
AmzieM, 19 June, 2013 at 10:08

Ive been thinking for past few weeks about if to have a post box or not? is the whole point of them for guests to put their cards inside? how big or small should it be? i have seen a couple and my OH...

Evelyn, monday 22-Apr-24 20 7,473
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Wedding at home
Alexandra, 14 April, 2024 at 12:36

Hello, We are getting married in October. A small reg office ceremony followed by the reception etc in a marquee in our garden. As we’re planning it all ourselves, I’m a little nervous that I’m going...

Alexandra, monday 22-Apr-24 4 92 1
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Second wedding
Elizabeth, 16 April, 2024 at 17:56

Hi All This is my second marriage just want to know if there are any other brides who are getting married a second time. X

Jackie, sunday 21-Apr-24 2 27
Bethan
Flower Girl - reception only?
Bethan, 17 April, 2024 at 12:19

Hi all, Kind of a strange one. Me and my partner are having an intimate ceremony of only closest family but a larger reception. I would love a young family member to be a flower girl and I know she...

RomanticGreenStation, thursday 18-Apr-24 1 41
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Living in Scotland but getting married in England.. confused on giving notice!
C J, 14 December, 2023 at 11:01

Hello We're due to get married next July, we both live in Scotland but are getting married in our Hometown in Devon, England. The whole giving notice is confusing me and giving me a headache... I was...

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Evening food?
F1990, 10 April, 2024 at 19:13

I keep going back and forth on this so any suggestions welcome! We are having a later wedding - registry office at 4.30pm. Nearby pub function room after, so arrival by 5.15, plan to sit down for food...

Jennifer, thursday 18-Apr-24 2 82
Charlotte
Feeling panicked
Charlotte, 10 April, 2024 at 21:55

Hey everyone! I'm an August 2025 bride but started to panic! We have only booked the venue and caterers and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by it all. What is the next thing that desperately needs to be...

Ingrid, wednesday 17-Apr-24 6 228
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Suggestions for Bridesmaid's gift bags.
, 17 May, 2012 at 08:25

I've bought some lovely jute tote bags for my bridesmaids, with the letters to spell "Bridesmaid" stitched on to them, edged with lace that matches the detailing on their dresses. I'm going to fill...

Kihec24, wednesday 17-Apr-24 7 4,759
Colette
Wedding venue issue - Stressed out bride to be.
Colette, 27 February, 2024 at 11:23

Hi Newbie here and i'm really stressing over my venue. We get married 25th July 2024, just a little under 5 months. We got engaged December 2020. We finally found our dream venue, it's perfect and...

Lastreaction, wednesday 17-Apr-24 1 158
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Multicultural dj
Nicole, 16 April, 2024 at 18:08

Hi all! Does anyone know of any DJs in London that cater to multicultural/mixed heritage weddings? Thanks!

Nicole, tuesday 16-Apr-24 12
Dani
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Dani, 16 April, 2024 at 11:50

Hey couples! Yes, you read that correctly: Our exclusive spring savings have landed! Get ready to save up to 50% on your wedding suppliers! Find the perfect vendor for your special day and discover...

Dani, tuesday 16-Apr-24 47
Sarah
Planning Stress!
Sarah, 10 April, 2024 at 09:51

October '24 Bride here! Anyone else's bride literally feel like mush with trying to figure everything out? Trying to picture how the day will look and I am REALLY struggling to see how it will all...

RomanticGreenStation, tuesday 16-Apr-24 45 1
Charlotte
Table decorations
Charlotte, 7 February, 2024 at 12:06

I would like some advise on table decorations. I don’t want the tables to be too cluttered but I would like some ideas on what to add

Lastreaction, tuesday 16-Apr-24 2 124
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Photographer Fees & Experience
Ivana, 2 March, 2024 at 11:26

Hi everyone, I would like to get your opinion on my photographer situation. I'm getting married this year in Aug in East London. We are still deciding on photographers for our wedding, so far we are...

JamesAgord, tuesday 16-Apr-24 12 380 1
Abby
Help!! Catholic wedding music
Abby, 14 January, 2024 at 22:11

Hello, Me and my fiancé decided to get married in a Catholic Church and I have recently been researching all my suppliers , including singers. In my vision I will have a singer during the ceremony...

Abby, monday 15-Apr-24 2 66
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Engagement ring *flash*, anyone else want to join in? :)
, 4 May, 2014 at 22:25

I can't stop staring at my engagement ring and I was wondering if I was the only one that does this? Lol I thought I'd start this thread as I always love seeing other people's styles of ring they have...

Graham, monday 15-Apr-24 108 17,353
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Alternative to wedding cake
Samantha, 17 March, 2024 at 22:36

Looking for ideas instead traditional wedding cakes - my fiancé likes idea of a donut tree I’m not sure, thought individual cakes maybe. Anyone had anything quite different?

Sarah, monday 15-Apr-24 4 96
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Cloth napkins
Katie, 5 March, 2024 at 17:06

Hi all! Does anyone have any recommendations for ordering cloth napkins? Looking for a peach/coral colour thanks so much!

Victoria, monday 15-Apr-24 4 73
Michelle
Maid of honour drama
Michelle, 13 March, 2024 at 16:07

Okay, so I asked my sons partner of 10years to be my maid of honour. She accepted the proposal. My son is over the moon about it. I asked her as I wanted the wedding to be close family. I'm having one...

Sarah, sunday 14-Apr-24 1 59
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Too early to ask bridesmaids?
Kw, 16 March, 2024 at 14:50

Hi! We’re getting married in August 2026 and I’ve already decided on bridesmaids. Is it too early to ask people yet? I’m worried they’ll think it’s ridiculously early 😂 But I’m such a planner so want...

Sarah, sunday 14-Apr-24 4 107
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Drinks!
Amy, 17 March, 2024 at 13:51

Hey everyone, We are getting married in July 2024, at the receptions we are having cans of beer and pimms! Both myself and my partner really dislike wine so we are trying to think of other options for...

Sarah, sunday 14-Apr-24 4 92
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Venue
Matt, 6 April, 2024 at 10:39

Trying to find a venue in Cheshire or Staffordshire we both like working our budget seems impossible

Sarah, sunday 14-Apr-24 2 35
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Timings
Katy, 7 April, 2024 at 23:26

Hello We are having a very informal wedding and a bit different to usual. We have sent out invites but I’m wondering if my timings sound okay. 2pm private ceremony (20 guests)3.30 reception drinks and...

Sarah, sunday 14-Apr-24 4 103
Vicki
Grooms speech
Vicki, 8 April, 2024 at 13:41

Hi can someone help I need to Wright a grooms speech I what to add about my brides dad who's not hear I need help I'm not good at this stuff

Sarah, sunday 14-Apr-24 65
Weronika
New venue
Weronika, 8 April, 2024 at 22:13

Hi all Would you consider a new venue for your big day? I have found something beautiful, however they don’t have many reviews as it is fairly new.

Sarah, sunday 14-Apr-24 1 41
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Hi all
Dawn, 30 March, 2024 at 20:21

Is everyone partners getting involved with all the prep

Sarah, sunday 14-Apr-24 7 227
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Corkage and overs of wine
Emma, 14 April, 2024 at 19:18

Hello - need some advice from you lovely people. We have gone down the route to provide our own alcohol and pay corkage. Just wondered: how do you know if there are any leftover full bottles to return...

Emma, sunday 14-Apr-24 25
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Withjoy - separate list for evening guests
Janice, 4 September, 2023 at 21:00

Hi there, We are getting married next year and are having guests for the whole day plus some evening guests. We are looking at setting up a wedding website with WithJoy but cannot see if there is an...

Emily, sunday 14-Apr-24 2 2,100 1
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Wedding Website rsvp
Summer, 11 January, 2024 at 16:47

Hi All, I would love to know if it is possible to change the order of the RSVP on the website as mine currently says, Evening, Breakfast, Starter Main Dessert Ceremony. ideally i would like it to be:...

Janet, sunday 14-Apr-24 2 51

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