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Anyone get married at Lillibrook Manor, Monks Barn or Saxons Barn, Berkshire
Mrsgilltobe, 3 November, 2013 at 09:56

Hi These three have made my shortlist but I just can't make up my mind, I wondered if anyone had been married at any of these and could offer some insight, how was it, what did you like, what didn't...

Ruby_nem, friday 9-May-14 7 1,626
*gnashers*
Lillibrooke Manor, Maidenhead
*gnashers*, 20 June, 2012 at 09:57

Has anyone looked here, had their wedding here, or been to a wedding here? We're thinking of going to look at it as it's in a price range we can afford. If anyone has any feedback, it would be muchos...

Ruby_nem, friday 9-May-14 35 11,320
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Hair Trial - want to change my style for the wedding day....possible without another trial?
weddingvirgin, 8 May, 2014 at 18:35

Hey everyone, Today I had my hair and make up trial for the wedding. Very happy with my make up and also really like the hairdresser. Unfortunately there was no mobile reception in the place where my...

ClaireD*, thursday 8-May-14 2 1,694
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Father Daughter dance???
Excited bride to be... the future Mrs Budd :), 6 May, 2014 at 11:07

What are people thoughts on "Wonderwall" Oasis for a father daughter dance. Im getting married in less then three weeks and need to deside by the weekend. Father daughter dances are so hard, I want a...

CrazyRatLady, thursday 8-May-14 9 3,081
Nessa_EssexBride
How much is too much to pay for wedding flowers..
Nessa_EssexBride, 7 May, 2014 at 12:07

Hi all, Just curious to see how much ya'll spending on flowers. Is this somewhere you think, its alright to splash out on it or you think its better spent somewhere else? Thanks in advance for your...

bettybubble, thursday 8-May-14 34 5,723
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Chair covers... how many?
katie80uk, 7 May, 2014 at 21:04

I'm having my evening reception in a separate place to my ceremony n daytime. I have someone dressing the room for the evening, so chair covers, tables,starlight backdrop etc but I'm having around...

pammy67, thursday 8-May-14 8 1,539
beccak
Guest puzzles - are these wedding-related anagrams too hard?
beccak, 7 May, 2014 at 21:44

I saw a cute idea online where some little quizzes were included in the order of ceremony or on the back of place cards, just as something for guests to do if they're sat waiting. I've used a website...

beccak, thursday 8-May-14 7 7,688
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Liability insurance for friends to play during reception
Tashyboomboom, 7 May, 2014 at 15:16

I've just been told that my two friends (who play the violin and the flute) who I've asked to play for an hour during the drinks reception for free as they are amateurs will now have to get liability...

miss_winter14, wednesday 7-May-14 6 2,159
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First Dance... then what should happen?
rach_S_, 2 May, 2014 at 19:13

Hi There, After our first dance, should it then be Father of the bride and bride, then what?? Bit confused :-S thank you!

Melancholie, wednesday 7-May-14 24 5,009
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Bridesmaid gift ideas
Haylzlou, 5 May, 2014 at 21:20

Really struggling with bridesmaid gifts.............I have two adult bridesmaids and a teenager bridesmaid. Ideally I'd like to get them all something similar. Any ideas would be gratefully...

Haylzlou, wednesday 7-May-14 11 2,839
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Help needed for clueless bride
Sherbill17, 6 May, 2014 at 12:01

I really need help with a few things. I have 18 months until my wedding. I have booked the venue and ordered my dress and feel realy relaxed but friends and sisters keep telling me I should be...

bliss_balloons, wednesday 7-May-14 13 1,823
cymruangel
Mother of the Groom Outfit: Trousers
cymruangel, 6 May, 2014 at 16:44

I'd like to access the Hitched Hive Mind on sartorial choices, if you've got the time... The MoG wants to wear trousers to the wedding. This is absolutely fine by me, I happen to think a smart trouser...

AnnaDawes, wednesday 7-May-14 7 2,424
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Venue booked in South West France - band needed!
lisamoo, 12 February, 2013 at 09:16

Hi, we are recently engaged and have booked a beautiful venue to get married in, in the South West of France. It is a luxurious mill and we simply can't wait!!! Our Wedding planner has given us plenty...

lisamoo, wednesday 7-May-14 6 2,111
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Tenby nightlife - any recommendations?
SunnyOrangeConfetti79, 6 May, 2014 at 13:11

In a few weeks i'll be heading off to Pembrokeshire with five friends for my hen weekend. We're planning to hit Tenby on the Saturday night for a bit of a pub crawl and some dancing. If anyone knows...

Peter, wednesday 7-May-14 2 2,059
Blondie86
New York themed wedding reception, Ideas for a little room!
Blondie86, 6 May, 2014 at 16:33

Hey lovelies, I am getting married in NYC in July and then having a UK wedding reception party in August. We are hiring a permanent marquee, it has an extra quite large room that some people have used...

k.j.w, tuesday 6-May-14 2 1,011
cinnamon009
Guestbook ideas - unusual keepsake ones
cinnamon009, 6 May, 2014 at 13:37

This is the only thing which I really can't decide on. The theme is old Hollywood glamour, so I could go for the straight option of a book decorated on the front in the theme colours but I wanted...

RLB, tuesday 6-May-14 11 3,112
daffodilly
timings. ... civil ceremonies and receptions
daffodilly, 5 May, 2014 at 08:41

Morning all! I was so excited this week as h2b rang and paid the deposit for our wedding. When I came home he said that the coordinator asked what time we'd like to get married ? Oops... forgot about...

miss pickle, tuesday 6-May-14 10 1,304
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Polaroid Wedding Frame Cut Out For Photos
lauradew, 6 May, 2014 at 14:39

Where can I buy, or how can I make a frame that looks like a polaroid photo, but large scale, for people to stand behind and take pictures of at my wedding? If it can be personalised too that would be...

miss pickle, tuesday 6-May-14 3 9,405
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Getting married is so expensive!
Mrs-S-to-be, 5 May, 2014 at 11:44

So I knew the reception etc would cost loads, but I've just gone through my post after being away all week and found the forms from our registry office. £500 for the ceremony, £8 for 2 copies of the...

Mrslizziew2be, tuesday 6-May-14 22 2,938
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Is there any "drive thru" or "quickie" wedding chapel in London? Its for my crazy Italian friend and his mistress...!
AussieLegend, 5 May, 2014 at 23:37

Hi everyone, I am London based and I have a crazy 50+ years old friend in Italy who want to visit London for romantic trip and to have a 'quickie' wedding to his mistress. He has asked me to find one...

Peter, tuesday 6-May-14 8 8,169
lottie.f
How many guests on each table?
lottie.f, 5 May, 2014 at 16:29

Hi all, I'm just tackling my table plan and finding it tricky.. We are only having about 70 day guests and I'm thinking I'd like to have 8 per table, but would this mean guests are too spread out? How...

Suzie88, monday 5-May-14 7 5,640
goldpants
Goldpants Wedding Planning Thread
goldpants, 1 October, 2013 at 16:05

Venue Tick! Booked Vaulty Manor in Maldon for ceremony & reception. Hair & makeup Tick! Booked Dawn Taylor to do my hair & makeup as well as my mum and only bridesmaid. Hope to have hair...

SunnyBrownDiamonds13, monday 5-May-14 45 8,433
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Picture Quiz!
SunnyOrangeConfetti79, 30 April, 2014 at 20:15

...sort of! there is a point to this, which I'll reveal after I've had a few responses but, for now, can you tell me, without looking at any other pics for reference, what colour this suit looks to...

purplewaffle, monday 5-May-14 23 2,448
ClaireD*
2 weeks to go, guest RSVP nightmare !
ClaireD*, 4 May, 2014 at 19:10

? I could really frickin scream right now. A handful of the OH's guests only committed to coming to our wedding this week. All men of course, thinking it's ok to say "yes I'll be there" two months...

ClaireD*, monday 5-May-14 9 1,441
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No seating plan sign
MrsB2015, 3 May, 2014 at 20:52

Does anyone know where I can get some sort of sign or framed poster politely saying "the bride couldn't be bothered with the stress of a seating plan so sit where you want!" Or any advice from anyone...

Shunty, monday 5-May-14 7 4,317
MrsBoo
How long to give guests to RSVP?
MrsBoo, 4 May, 2014 at 16:33

Our final details meeting at the venue won't be until about 4 weeks before the wedding so the end of October but our invitations are going out the beginning of July. How long are you all giving your...

Shamy, monday 5-May-14 12 4,817
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Cake topper recommendations
Paranoid_Pixie_:), 2 May, 2014 at 11:03

Hello I am looking for someone that can make a cake topper with The Flash superhero as the groom Thanks

MrsDaysh2b, monday 5-May-14 5 1,625
Cat In A Teacup
Cake design issues - unreliable supplier or am I being unreasonable?
Cat In A Teacup, 2 May, 2014 at 21:10

For want of a better word, have any of you had to 'sack' a supplier. OH and I met with a baker almost 9 weeks ago to discuss our ideas for the wedding cake. She was amazing and we loved her cakes and...

Trish2014, sunday 4-May-14 13 1,982
Elixia
dvla change of name confussion
Elixia, 3 May, 2014 at 16:54

Oh dvla, how utterly confusing and confused you are. I applied online for a name change so could sent me out a D1 form. Its was addressed to the new surname which was funny, the letter enclosed saying...

IGB2B, sunday 4-May-14 5 2,058
ShropshireLass
My Finally Finished Report ****LOTS OF FLASHES****
ShropshireLass, 23 April, 2014 at 11:59

Finally had the tog pics back yesterday so naturally spent about 3 hours finishing my report! Thursday 10th - Wedding Day Eve I'm getting married tomorrow!!!! So much to do today though, not sure...

LittleSnowflake, saturday 3-May-14 36 3,844
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Bitchy Bridesmaids
weddingvirgin, 3 May, 2014 at 18:10

Sigh, with a week to go until my hen do 2 of my bridesmaids have started sending me bitchy texts about each other to me. One (my best friend) is complaining that the other (my sister) has only got...

SunnyOrangeConfetti7, saturday 3-May-14 1 872
Mrs*W*2B
Anyone ever used a student Videographer/photographer?
Mrs*W*2B, 2 May, 2014 at 20:45

It is looking unlikely that we will be able to afford a videographer (saved a couple of hundred only!) but I really want one!! Has anyone had any experience of hiring a student for any part of their...

yorkshirekiwi, saturday 3-May-14 526

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