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Tigsy87
Marks and Spencer's wedding cake
Tigsy87, 7 February, 2015 at 16:44

Has anyone used or will be using a cake from marks and Spencer's for their wedding day (as their main centre piece cake). I was just googling about wedding cakes as I know they can be extortionate and...

Almost~Mrs~W, tuesday 10-Feb-15 13 3,130
FutureMrsMcCall
Are marquees in autumn a terrible idea?
FutureMrsMcCall, 8 February, 2015 at 21:02

We've picked 26th October 2016 as our wedding date it has to be that particular date to accommodate some of our family, on both sides, and we're both happy with it, because we're both autumn people as...

Emm1983, tuesday 10-Feb-15 12 4,229
FutureMrsMcCall
Has anyone had/is having an open bar?
FutureMrsMcCall, 9 February, 2015 at 11:44

One of the things my fiancé is very firm about is that he doesn't want our guests to pay for their drinks at the wedding. In theory, I agree with him - I would much prefer to have the whole thing paid...

TeamJamiesonLowe, tuesday 10-Feb-15 29 8,564
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Wedding Cars
S and S Wedding , 8 February, 2015 at 11:51

Hi I am starting to look for wedding cars but have no inspiration on what to go for. Neither of us are particularly interested in cars and so do not want to spend too much on them either. Any thoughts...

Moonbeam88, monday 9-Feb-15 11 2,361
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Cheap jar sighting
xxbeckyxx999, 7 February, 2015 at 23:40

Found these in Poundland (I live in Sheffield but the probably stock the same everywhere) I thought they'd be ideal jars for sweeties etc

Inspyre, monday 9-Feb-15 7 1,428
Paul & Dawn
I'm searching for 2 things... help?!
Paul & Dawn, 7 February, 2015 at 18:15

So, I need an L-O-V-E light up sign to sit on a mantelpiece at the venue in Devon, any ideas on where to buy/hire one for a good price? Also, looking to get personalised stickers to put on our favours...

Soon2BMrsJ, monday 9-Feb-15 7 1,802
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Quirky cover bands in the north west (Lancashire/Merseyside/Greater Manchester)
weddingshells, 8 February, 2015 at 18:07

Hi, I'm getting married on a campsite in August 2015 in Lancashire, and I'm struggling to find an affordable fun cover band that fits in with our slightly quirky theme. Ideally I'd like a band that...

weddingshells, monday 9-Feb-15 5 1,490
I-go-by-many-names
periods, ffs
I-go-by-many-names, 7 February, 2015 at 22:36

No nice way of putting this, I am scheduled to start menstruating on the Saturday of my hen weekend in March. We have a spa booked for the Sunday. Then in April I am scheduled to start menstruating...

Vixy1987, monday 9-Feb-15 29 3,037
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Anxious about Wedding Venue... have I got grounds to ask for deposit back?
Ellie85, 7 February, 2015 at 18:39

Hey guys, Just thought I would see what other people thought of our predicament. My Fiance and I put a deposit down on a wedding venue, pretty sizeable deposit for October. However, I've just found...

Peter, monday 9-Feb-15 9 2,275
TreacleTart
Slightly awkward? I may be awful...
TreacleTart, 8 February, 2015 at 10:20

Late last night OH and his brother were texting back n forth about something non wedding related when his brother suddenly sends a message saying 'you know you asked niece (his little girl) to be...

TreacleTart, sunday 8-Feb-15 12 1,710
Daisy Bell
Experience with Berketex Bride?
Daisy Bell, 6 February, 2015 at 20:25

Came across Berketex Bride today while searching for wedding dresses and they have quite a few proper A line dresses that was around or under £300. Does anyone have any experience with them or their...

Daisy Bell, sunday 8-Feb-15 11 6,594
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Wedding Dress Dilemma!
ExpensiveBrownConfetti274, 7 February, 2015 at 01:33

I have found the wedding dress off my dreams, I cannot stop thinking about it. This is the wedding dress I must have!! However I am strugglinyg to trust the site that it is on lunadress.co.uk and...

*Pugsley*, saturday 7-Feb-15 2 1,013
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does a baby count as a guest? BT
NicNic1985, 5 February, 2015 at 20:21

Hi everyone, sorry if this is a daft question. For the legal part of my wedding we have chosen the basic option of just 4 guests max, my mum, FMIL and my best friend and her husband. My friend has...

TrixieSaurus, friday 6-Feb-15 1 815
Sambarine
Birmingham Jewelry Quarter recommendations
Sambarine, 4 February, 2015 at 21:18

After months of nagging, on Saturday we're taking the train to Birmingham, in hopes that we'll find h2b's ring! I already have my ring, but he is looking for a Russian wedding band or Turkish puzzle...

MrsShep, thursday 5-Feb-15 8 2,181
kizzi10000
Rehearsal - civil ceremonies
kizzi10000, 5 February, 2015 at 12:43

Do you get one with a register office ceremony? I did when I got married in a church, but have no idea this time. And it doesn't say anything on the paperwork. a) I hate going somewhere new that I...

Sam&Louise, thursday 5-Feb-15 9 1,355
Daisy Bell
Weddings venues / registration offices in East Lothian or Edinburgh
Daisy Bell, 26 January, 2015 at 15:06

My boyfriend and I just got engaged and we are most likely going to have a small wedding with just a few guests (4-5 guests + us) this summer. We live in East Lothian, and want a civil ceremony... we...

Daisy Bell, thursday 5-Feb-15 5 2,390
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Self Conscious
, 4 February, 2015 at 14:11

Hi, my wedding is coming up in August and whilst i am really excited about it i am worried about fitting into my wedding dress. i had a fitting in Nov and they needed to take it in around the chest...

elvira-darkside, thursday 5-Feb-15 6 1,344
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DIY ice cream bar!
McHelenz, 4 February, 2015 at 18:33

So, I thought i'd do something different than a sweet cart and do a ice cream bar I have some ideas of how to do it - but has anyone ever done or experienced this? I really wanted a vintage ice cream...

celticcurl, wednesday 4-Feb-15 6 1,671
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Venue.....too far away? Opinions please!
MrsW2b2016, 14 June, 2014 at 17:55

Hey everyone, H2B and I have been to visit our last venue today and absolutely fell in love with it. It's certainly not the cheapest and costs £4.5k to hire but has stunning grounds and is beautiful....

Calella, wednesday 4-Feb-15 41 6,713
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Suit hire - formal affair
Rachela88, 3 February, 2015 at 19:23

Hi, FI went and tried suits on at the weekend, they have given us a price but im not sure if it includes shoes? Both FI and BM tried the full outfit on ( i knew i should have gone!!) and the assistant...

Clairebo, tuesday 3-Feb-15 592
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Glasses vs contact lenses
MrsFRtobe, 30 January, 2015 at 13:22

Hi all, I know there is no definite answer to this but I can't decide if I am to wear my normal glasses on my wedding day or contact lenses (which i use, but very rarely) I wear glasses every day and...

I-go-by-many-names, tuesday 3-Feb-15 27 4,981
Bride2Bmarch15
My dad 50 died last night 4 weeks before my wedding
Bride2Bmarch15, 2 February, 2015 at 10:12

It's only four weeks to my wedding day, I'm devastated . he should have been walking me down the aisle but unfortunately cancer got him , I see him on Thursday and if never seen anyone in as much...

Pipsybus, tuesday 3-Feb-15 47 5,646
CBeckford
MOH Issues *bit long*
CBeckford, 2 February, 2015 at 13:34

Hi all, I wanted to ask some advice regarding my MOH. Things came to a bit of a tense exchange recently and now I’m having second thoughts about things. I apologise in advance if this is turns into a...

CBeckford, tuesday 3-Feb-15 18 2,425
JellyFishJess
Giving Notice - Two Different Councils
JellyFishJess, 1 February, 2015 at 13:04

Hi there! So me and my OH are due to be married on 20th June this year and we need to go in and give notice of the marriage. Now I am really confused and the internet has not helped me at all and you...

excited bride2015, tuesday 3-Feb-15 7 2,748 1
alexandrawedding@hotmail.co.uk
AlexandraWedding Report *sorry I'm so late and so long* been waiting on photos Xxx
alexandrawedding@hotmail.co.uk, 2 February, 2015 at 12:17

Hi everybody sorry I'm so late here it is! Photos at the bottom The beginning Our love story has quite an awkward start! I was 17 and working as a waitress at the local pub when Tay (19) and his dad...

yorkshirekiwi, tuesday 3-Feb-15 19 2,986
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Aqua beads for table decorations?
GiddyPig1987, 31 January, 2015 at 20:57

Hi everyone I just wondered has anyone used Aqua beads in their table decorations, do they look nice? cheap? any examples anyone has? Laura

CrazyRatLady, monday 2-Feb-15 4 919
Bride2Bmarch15
Best foundation for dry sensitive skin, .
Bride2Bmarch15, 31 January, 2015 at 23:12

Any one have any recommendations on foundations that are flash photography friendly , not too shiney like touché éclat yves . Semi Matt finish

InkedDoll, monday 2-Feb-15 4 1,133
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Use of social media at my wedding!!
SunnyGoldHair265, 31 January, 2015 at 08:29

Hello......new to the site and just after some peoples opinions. We are having a small wedding of close family and friends, 45 guests in total. It has suddenly struck me that I absolutely do not want...

Nims, monday 2-Feb-15 11 1,959
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buying vintage croquery for 85 people
JSwin, 1 February, 2015 at 11:17

Hi All, I am getting married in August and having afternoon tea for my wedding breakfast. I need to get all of the croquery, serving plates and cake stands for 85 people. Im thinking someone must have...

Scottish_Sarah, sunday 1-Feb-15 1 576
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Altering Lace Dress
Willow_Hann, 31 January, 2015 at 21:36

Hi ladies hoping you can help me out please? I managed to find my dream dress off the peg as it was just being discontinued when I came across it so I couldn't order it made to measure. It's Justin...

lindabelle66, sunday 1-Feb-15 5 1,205
critter1066
Unhappy at make up trial
critter1066, 1 February, 2015 at 09:39

Hi everyone, just looking for other perspectives really. I had my hair trial last weekend which went fine, it looked a bit lack lustre but the actual style itself was lovely. I have said to my...

Sam&Louise, sunday 1-Feb-15 4 2,490
I-go-by-many-names
advice on fastening suspenders?
I-go-by-many-names, 29 January, 2015 at 13:34

This is a bit of an embarrassing problem, I am so rubbish at fastening suspenders to stockings/hold ups! I have never got the hang of it and very rarely wear them, only on special occasions. I am...

I-go-by-many-names, sunday 1-Feb-15 18 5,159

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