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Elegant Park & Flat Shoes
Lea_1980, 2 May, 2014 at 10:25

Has anyone used Elegant Park for shoes before? I'm struggling to find nice flat ivory pointed shoes and they seem to be the only supplier of plain types without stones that are going to rip the lace...

Lea_1980, friday 2-May-14 1,399
pammy67
Phase Eight wedding dress in TK Maxx
pammy67, 2 May, 2014 at 10:23

Don't know if this is any good to anyone - but what a bargain - a gorgeous Phase Eight wedding dress in TK Maxx for £120...

pammy67, friday 2-May-14 848
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How many is too many on a top table?
cw2b, 30 April, 2014 at 20:46

All our RSVPs are now in so we have the joy of deciding the seating plan... We did a rough plan a while back and originally had 8 on the top table (myself, OH, my mum, my dad, 1 adult bridesmaid (my...

missgeebee, friday 2-May-14 16 9,074
whitewine33
Is anyone using a Wedding gift list from Debenhams ect?
whitewine33, 1 May, 2014 at 09:47

We have decided to have a smaller honeymoon and get our priorities in order, as we havent actually moved in together yet we need everything for a house. From the kettle to towels we need the lot! The...

Paula @ Ollievision, thursday 1-May-14 5 1,789
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Hotel rooms
Eriweg, 29 April, 2014 at 12:59

I am going to a wedding in a few weeks and our hotel room is already paid for I was then talking to a friend about hotel rooms and how many or even if we (and her she is also planning a wedding) are...

Eriweg, thursday 1-May-14 9 1,462
snow bride
Thursday weddings anymore awkward than a Friday?
snow bride, 28 April, 2014 at 15:23

So we're looking at our date, we we're going to get married on a Friday in half term due to lots of teachers in the bridal party. Our venue doesn't have a lisence so the plan from day one was to have...

Bubbahumpska, thursday 1-May-14 62 4,866
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Different age bm dresses
MrsB2015, 30 April, 2014 at 11:39

Hi all I have 6 BM's. 3 are older in there late 20's early 30's there all having matching black dresses with a red sash. I then have 3 more 2 age 11 and 1 age 15. The age 15 is a uk size 14 so can't...

Aykay, wednesday 30-Apr-14 2 616
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Ditsy bride in clone recommendation
MrsB2015, 30 April, 2014 at 22:24

Hi guys just want to say that Tricia at ditsy bride is a superstar. I went to the wedding show in Bolton on Saturday and found a birdcage veil I fell in love with. Driving home I was moaning to oh...

MrsB2015, wednesday 30-Apr-14 502
Mispinkprincess
Walking down the aisle
Mispinkprincess, 26 March, 2014 at 07:58

Is anyone else finding this a total stress? We're marrying in a registry office and I don't feel close enough to anyone to pick,my dad won't be at the wedding and wouldn't want him to if he was! My...

SunnyOrangeConfetti7, wednesday 30-Apr-14 21 2,728
Mispinkprincess
Wire word hangers
Mispinkprincess, 3 March, 2014 at 21:02

Has anyone made them at home? The wooden hangers with 'bride' or 'bridesmaid' moulded out of wire? Any tips as thinking about giving it a go!

MrsF2Bee, wednesday 30-Apr-14 18 2,760
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Where to buy a veil from?
Natalielousie, 30 April, 2014 at 00:54

I am hoping some of you may know where to buy a veil from...apart from wedding dress shops as I have been told they take 2-3months to come in once ordered! I am having my hair trial in a few weeks and...

Sarah MC1, wednesday 30-Apr-14 11 1,988
McFarley
So... my dress from Honeypie Boutique arrived yesterday... *flash*!
McFarley, 25 April, 2014 at 12:32

... and I have to say it is UTTERLY GORGEOUS. I love it! The quality of the material and the stitching etc is excellent! The material is really heavy and it "feels" like a wedding dress if you know...

McFarley, wednesday 30-Apr-14 15 3,470
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Martini glass centerpeice led lights
MrsB2015, 29 April, 2014 at 22:47

Hi all, I have seen on Pinterest some martini glass centre prices with small led lights in. Does anyone know where I would get these from or has anyone else used this idea and have any advice. Thanks...

Paula @ Ollievision, wednesday 30-Apr-14 7 1,473
icklesal
Groomsmen cufflinks ideas
icklesal, 27 April, 2014 at 11:18

So my h2b is having a real stress over cufflinks for his groomsmen (bless him!), he doesn't want matching ones but he wants a theme. For example he was thinking of footie teams but then he realised...

mariannechuaphotogra, tuesday 29-Apr-14 12 2,656
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Chocolate wedding cake???
lauradew, 25 April, 2014 at 14:22

I am a chocoholic at heart, and would love a chocolate wedding cake! I don't like the idea of having icing covering the chocolate cake though, just doesn't go well together in my head. Are there other...

Suzie88, tuesday 29-Apr-14 27 2,775
germaki
Fake wedding cakes
germaki, 29 March, 2012 at 21:38

Has anyone heard of or planning on having a fake wedding cake tier/s? My friend has just said that to keep costs down to buy a top tier wedding cake and have fake tiers and to just buy a cutting slab...

katebaking, tuesday 29-Apr-14 15 17,274
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Wedding cake cost
irrelephant, 31 January, 2012 at 13:50

I am pondering my wedding cake. We can't afford a splurge on the cake and I've been adamant all along that I was just going to get the tiers from M&S and put them together myself and then take...

katebaking, tuesday 29-Apr-14 50 23,714
ClaireD*
Dogs in wedding outfits
ClaireD*, 28 April, 2014 at 15:20

I agree, we totally need a whole separate thread for this. Let's get that pug and the scotty dog in the 3-buttoned-kilt on here to start with. Where are you folks? Get posting! ?

yorkshirekiwi, tuesday 29-Apr-14 16 2,390
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Wedding Cake - Lets Flash?
WinterBride14, 18 April, 2014 at 10:42

Hi I thought it might be a nice idea to flash our wedding cake inspiration. This is ours although it will be square with a difference at the back where we're wanting cute sugar people of ourselves, my...

ShropshireLass, tuesday 29-Apr-14 36 5,865
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Colourful wedding
Flowerpotpiebride, 26 April, 2014 at 23:22

I'm new here. Just starting to plan my wedding and am thinking about different coloured bright pastels instead of just one colour. Am thinking perhaps 4 colours but can't decide on which ones...

LucyLastic, tuesday 29-Apr-14 16 2,208
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Can anyone recommend a make-up artist in West Yorkshire
MISSMAYFLOWER, 1 March, 2011 at 13:18

I had a make-up trial and really wasn't impressed with the results. I'm considering doing the makeup myself but thought I might give it one more go with a make-up artist. Or I would if I could find...

MrsB2015, monday 28-Apr-14 17 8,162
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Drink vouchers for day guests
Paranoid_Pixie_:), 27 April, 2014 at 18:29

Hello all A bit of advice, we are not having drink packages, because I didn't like any of them Anyway, the venue has agreed to open the bar and we are creating 2x drink vouchers for each person. I...

alabastamasta, monday 28-Apr-14 9 1,775
Nessa_EssexBride
wedding isle runner
Nessa_EssexBride, 28 April, 2014 at 14:58

What do you think of a personalised isle runner for the big day. I'm having a indoor wedding. I'm thinking about it. Curious to see everyone's thought? Thanks for your response

ClaireD*, monday 28-Apr-14 11 826
laura former bride
I'm a CBM!
laura former bride, 28 April, 2014 at 10:17

Hello girls! Long time no see! Former hitched bride here and now a CBM! Eeeek! ? Re-joined hitched as trying to be helpful to my beautiful bride and hitched girls are the most helpful around! Hope to...

laura former bride, monday 28-Apr-14 326
charliejack
will you be my witness *flash*
charliejack, 26 April, 2014 at 20:06

Im asking my friend to be my witness and i found this and bought it personalised off ebay, hope she likes it!

charliejack, sunday 27-Apr-14 4 1,739
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top table or no top table???
Harpertoes, 25 April, 2014 at 11:15

Hello!!! After some info. I don't really fancy having a top table, I thought I'd just sit on a round table with my friends. However my mother and sister are insisting on a top table!!! I just want to...

Civil Ceremonies, sunday 27-Apr-14 29 4,710
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What does everyone think to mood lighting?
Helybel, 25 September, 2013 at 20:34

Ok, opinions please. Wedding planning is giving me a headache the past few days. I can't make simple decisions anymore! Our DJ company is offering LED uplighters if we want them. They could be on...

Wedding Photography, saturday 26-Apr-14 14 2,506
Trish2014
Shropshire petals - discount code?
Trish2014, 9 April, 2014 at 20:58

I was just thinking about ordering a bit of confetti for the big day and when I got to the checkout it asked me if I have a discount code. I've googled and tried a couple but think they must be out of...

ClaireD*, saturday 26-Apr-14 8 7,276
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Wedding shoes *flash*
Sheldon, 26 April, 2014 at 17:14

Purchased my shoes yesterday, i am not a heel person, or a shoe person for that matter. To me they are an item you need to have, however, i fell in love with these ?

*MM3*, saturday 26-Apr-14 6 622
DrBuffles
Pocket Squares - today's silly thing to worry about
DrBuffles, 25 April, 2014 at 14:50

So, I've just been discussing with the best men what colour shoes they and the Ushers will wear on the day (triggered by another post on here!) OH is planning to wear brown shoes but I am happy for...

alyj66, saturday 26-Apr-14 12 2,550
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Devon Brides :-)
xxmariaxx, 26 April, 2014 at 14:01

Hello Hello! I am newbie and just wondered who else is getting married in Devon? I would love to hear your plans & venues! We are getting Married at Country Ways, little Knowle Farm and having the...

cmchannon, saturday 26-Apr-14 423
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Spray tan advice please....
Pix-e, 24 April, 2014 at 12:24

HI all! I have decided that i would like to get a spray tan for the big day.... I am so pale, that should it be sunny (fingers crossed) i don't want to be washed out wearing a white dress too! Don't...

WeddingInJune, friday 25-Apr-14 10 3,176

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