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SunnyOrangeFlowers21
John Lewis High Wycombe Gift List scanning evening
SunnyOrangeFlowers21, 17 May, 2014 at 15:52

Anyone else been invited for end of May? I think we've selected everything, but would be lovely to meet up!

SunnyOrangeFlowers21, saturday 17-May-14 359
RoseArcana
Viewing A Venue... What to ask?
RoseArcana, 16 May, 2014 at 10:55

Morning Hitchers We're viewing our first venue in a couple of weeks. What sort of things should we ask apart from the obvious? Thanks x

Peter, saturday 17-May-14 9 1,248
StaffsLass
Wedding Competitions?
StaffsLass, 12 May, 2014 at 16:53

Hi everyone, Does anyone know the best way to find wedding competitions, specially for photography and dresses? And any tips on entering to win? We have a lot sorted now for our wedding, but we have a...

Bruce Neville Photog, friday 16-May-14 14 4,071
emabee
Occupation on wedding certificate........
emabee, 16 May, 2014 at 10:44

So we gave notice of marriage at our local register office a few weeks ago and yesterday I picked up the certificate to go to the registrar. It might sound a silly little thing but they've put my job...

HeavyMetalMaiden, friday 16-May-14 12 18,907
daisymoo86
No confetti allowed. What do you think of bubbles?
daisymoo86, 15 May, 2014 at 16:10

We are not allowed confetti at our wedding. We would like some form of group shot that is confetti like, what do people think of having bubbles? Has anyone ever seen this?

emabee, friday 16-May-14 15 3,684 1
adgabe
Fellow photographers... HEEEELLLP! What to do about my own photographer?
adgabe, 10 May, 2014 at 17:11

Okay, so maybe some of you photographers in this here place had the same dilemma if you were already a professional photographer when you got married.. The *Do I tell?* problem: We are gettimg married...

One Little Daisy, friday 16-May-14 36 3,430
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Seating plan on luggage tags
, 16 May, 2014 at 08:14

Does anyone know how you print seating plans and table names on to brown luggage tags? I'm stuck!

LittleSnowflake, friday 16-May-14 2 1,024
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Overnight bag for wedding night
, 15 May, 2014 at 09:22

I'm trying to be super organised and get my bag packed for the night of the wedding. So far my list includes: lingerie clothes and shoes for the next day deodarat, makeup wipes, shower gel, toothbrush...

LittleSnowflake, friday 16-May-14 11 2,169
daisymoo86
Chocolate fountain problems....
daisymoo86, 15 May, 2014 at 09:04

I have recently booked a great package where I get chair covers, table decorations, favours, candy cart, post box, popcorn machine, photobooth and a chocolate fountain for our wedding in 2016. My mum...

Wedding Photography, thursday 15-May-14 9 1,943
JellyBellyBride
Any *ahem* 'larger' ladies done a boudoir photoshoot?
JellyBellyBride, 14 May, 2014 at 12:48

I've seen a deal on Groupon this morning for a Boudoir Photoshoot and I don't know if I have the guts to do it!! I've been toying with the idea for a few weeks now as I think it would be a really nice...

Embrace Bridal Bouti, thursday 15-May-14 3 960
Bean2304
So upset, mum & dad ruining everything!!
Bean2304, 14 May, 2014 at 13:55

Sorry just need to come on here and have a bit of a rant my mum and dad are driving me crazy!!!!! We are getting married up in Edinburgh in October so my BF and I have been backwards & forwards...

Hotchilli999, thursday 15-May-14 18 3,419
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Butterfly venue
Dillymint, 13 May, 2014 at 19:26

Hi all Am looking for a special venue. What I had in mind was a butterfly house that's registered for the ceremony. Be nice to have the reception inside too! Think Victorian glass conservatory/small...

porkchop, thursday 15-May-14 27 3,315
SecretlyEloped
Today's exciting news!
SecretlyEloped, 13 May, 2014 at 16:22

So today we heard that our witnesses (Chelsea Pensioners) will be Walter Swan and John Short - They are apparently pro's at the wedding witness job!! Then I got a call from the jewellers saying my...

Mispinkprincess, thursday 15-May-14 13 1,949
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Mother of the bride outfit
Natalielousie, 10 May, 2014 at 02:16

Hello ladies, I am hoping some of you may be able to make some suggestions. My mum has been looking for her outfit for a few weeks now and can't find anything she likes. She is in her early 60s but is...

BeccaM2b83, wednesday 14-May-14 9 1,958
Love&Lavender
Wedding invitation grammar issues
Love&Lavender, 13 May, 2014 at 14:47

Hi all, I am having a bit of a moment- we have designed our own invitations and now I am not happy with how they are written grammatically. I realise this sounds like it should be really easy, but I...

terri_cramp, wednesday 14-May-14 29 2,659
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unusual bra size
pennyh, 13 May, 2014 at 16:04

Hi ladies - im hoping one of you can help im at my wits end ... Im really struggling to find a nice strapless bra that is a size 38A ..... I have a really broad back but nothing in front so to speak...

Chucklevision, tuesday 13-May-14 8 1,435
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civil ceremony music help
SunnyOrangeConfetti79, 7 May, 2014 at 15:18

I'm trying to put together some mash-ups of our favourite songs to be played as guests arrive, thrn during the signing of the register/taking of photograps. Does anyone have any idea how ling roughly...

SunnyOrangeConfetti7, tuesday 13-May-14 7 1,412
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Chief bridesmaid/Maid of Honour.
, 13 May, 2014 at 18:33

If you are having a maid of honour or chief bridesmaid how are you making them stand out? mine is my sister and I want her to look slightly different from the other bridesmaids. They've all got...

Shamy, tuesday 13-May-14 3 1,278
Gurzle
Picture Blast photobooth reviews
Gurzle, 5 July, 2011 at 16:39

Hi all I am going to book a photo booth/ video booth for my reception and I am really pleased with the deal offered by Picture Blast. I was wondering if anyone had used them? I know Lil Miss Red has...

NeonEvents, tuesday 13-May-14 9 7,814
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Dressmaker in Newcastle / area?
thinkerbell, 3 May, 2014 at 16:56

Just wondering if anyone from the Newcastle upon Tyne area knows of any dressmakers? Thanks

thinkerbell, tuesday 13-May-14 5 3,132
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mint green or lilac? Advice needed :)
, 5 August, 2013 at 14:06

Hello I am getting married next May and, like many other people im sure, i have thought of many different colours for bridesmaid dresses. I knew from the start that my flowers would be sunflowers and...

INeverThought, tuesday 13-May-14 28 6,050
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Help! Venue dressers in Manchester/Wigan?
SM2014, 12 May, 2014 at 19:55

So our venue dressers appear to have disappeared off the face of the earth and we only have 9 weeks to go so slightly panicking that we have nothing sorted, argh! Can anyone recommend or suggest any...

Bruce Neville Photog, tuesday 13-May-14 1 640
MrsKHbutterfly
Card box/baskets?
MrsKHbutterfly, 11 May, 2014 at 22:21

Hello lovelies, I was wondering what you have all done/doing about card boxes. Although I like the postbox style it really isn't me, and the plain cardboard ones you decorate yourself don't do it for...

IGB2B, monday 12-May-14 21 2,910
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yourbridalwear!
Elfb, 19 May, 2013 at 17:21

Hi, Im getting married in june 2014 in greece & I have found the perfect wedding dress its an Ella bridal gown but its a bit out of my price range! im on a budget. Has anyone or do you know of...

LuxuriousRedBridesma, monday 12-May-14 23 4,985
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Do brides have bags?!
Wife In Training, 11 May, 2014 at 16:43

Sorry for the randomness of this question are any of you planning (or not planning) to carry a clutch bag at your wedding? I can't imagine holding a bag and a bouquet without loosing one or the other...

Sarah MC1, sunday 11-May-14 16 2,899
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Bridesmaid thank you cards.
, 7 May, 2014 at 20:40

I'm struggling to find nice cards for my bridesmaids. Can anyone help me and let me know where they've bought theirs from? ideally I don't want to spend more than £2.00 per card. Thanks.

LucyLastic, sunday 11-May-14 12 2,784
Eskimo329
Has anyone brought their bridesmaid dresses from etsy?
Eskimo329, 7 May, 2014 at 18:26

Trying to keep costs down and I've seen some great dresses on etsy in budget but I'm bit nervous about the quality and sizing. Has anyone else got theirs on etsy?x

Cache13, sunday 11-May-14 4 2,001
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Debrett's: the final say on etiquette
, 11 May, 2014 at 08:55

For those planning a wedding and having heated arguments healthy debates with their families or future in-laws: Debrett's certainly helped me conclude a few decisions - including evening invitations...

lilbeth, sunday 11-May-14 2 950
mustard_mitt
Save the dates - send to all guests or just ceremony guests?
mustard_mitt, 10 May, 2014 at 16:18

We're just in the final steps of arranging our date & venue and I have some save the date cards lined up to send as soon as we know the date. I was planning to send these to everybody we're...

mustard_mitt, sunday 11-May-14 8 3,621
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Wedding dress HELP NEEDED ***flash***
Sheldon, 8 March, 2014 at 14:30

Hi everyone, I have been wedding dress shopping this morning and found a beautiful dress, however its very expensive it he shop and thought I would search for it online. However, I was told it was a...

suzannelewington, sunday 11-May-14 6 3,408
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London engagement party venue dilemma
Fifa1, 10 May, 2014 at 11:57

Hi there, My fiancé and I are planning our engagement party for mid-July. We have a guest list roughly confirmed and would like to book an area for 30-35 people. Now the venue. Most of us are between...

mariannechuaphotogra, saturday 10-May-14 2 2,414
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6 month meeting!!! need advice !!!
Mrs2014, 9 May, 2014 at 10:43

Morning Everyone, i have been really poorly last couple of months, however i have literally just had a reminder call that im meant to be having my 6 month meeting with the venue tomorrow!!! i have...

Mrs2014, saturday 10-May-14 4 1,782

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