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Erin8
What would your alternative wedding be like?
Erin8, 18 March, 2014 at 23:32

I was just thinking what my alternative wedding would look like... We are getting married in Vegas just the 2 of us and then having a wedding party when we get back. In an alternative universe then l...

Elixia, wednesday 19-Mar-14 23 2,202
lauren700
Save the Date - Evening guests?!
lauren700, 7 May, 2010 at 15:01

We are having a small wedding (60 guests) with a larger evening reception (90 - 100) and getting married on the bank holiday next August. Having confirmed the date with the priest last night I want to...

*MM3*, wednesday 19-Mar-14 16 65,953
Lorns
*FLASH*Stung with 'customs charge' on favours from America from Etsy
Lorns, 14 March, 2014 at 12:58

Hello! I just wanted to share with you and give you a heads up on my STUPID mistake I have made with favours. I ordered from an American seller on Etsy, in total the order was around £96 inc £19...

Lorns, wednesday 19-Mar-14 9 1,732
lilbeth
No centrepieces
lilbeth, 17 March, 2014 at 20:55

Hello all, Have looked for a similar question but couldn't find any so I thought I would write my first question. I am wondering whether to not have any centrepieces. Reason is that we are having a...

rubyfirecracker, wednesday 19-Mar-14 15 1,902
*MM3*
Glasgow hen night..
*MM3*, 11 March, 2014 at 20:21

Wondering if anyone has any recommendations of places to hold a hen night in Glasgow? Struggling to find somewhere to suit all ages, have people coming aged 18 - 50's so ideally a club that would play...

*MM3*, monday 17-Mar-14 9 1,486
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asking my friend to be a bridesmaid
rebajayne81, 17 March, 2014 at 20:37

Hi. I'm getting married April 2015 in vegas and I want to ask my friend to be my bridesmaid but because I'm getting married abroad I feel like I'm putting a lot on her with the financial aspect. Is it...

*MM3*, monday 17-Mar-14 2 905
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12 days to my wedding...I can't concentrate on anything! Is anyone else getting married march 29th?
jenny1500, 17 March, 2014 at 10:27

My wedding is next Saturday (29th March) and I am so excited! I can't concentrate on anything and wish it would hurry up and be here. I am working until next Wednesday but not sure how much use I am...

meandmrjones2014, monday 17-Mar-14 4 1,114
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Welsh table names?
MrsBurton2015, 16 March, 2014 at 10:01

Cany anyone help? Im welsh and my partner is English. Our wedding is taking place in Northampton but would like to incorporate something Welsh into our wedding. Was thinking maybe Welsh table names?...

cymruangel, monday 17-Mar-14 12 4,880
DrBuffles
info sheets and rules on confetti
DrBuffles, 15 March, 2014 at 20:18

My venue has strict rules on confetti 1. It mush be real petals 2. It must be pale pink or white/ivory 3. It can only be thrown inside (for the confetti shot) For these reasons I'm going to be getting...

Wedding Photography, sunday 16-Mar-14 7 3,688
whitewine33
Actually won a Hitched competition!
whitewine33, 15 March, 2014 at 22:10

Im gobsmacked i got an email this week and a letter confimation today that i won a competition on here for 5 suits for my groomsmen and groom Ive never won anything! and it couldnt have come at a...

H3LEN, sunday 16-Mar-14 13 1,761
Cache13
A marquee reception? Advice!
Cache13, 15 March, 2014 at 23:32

Today we were offered the use of my future in-laws paddock for a marquee reception. I was fed up of seeing beautiful outside spaces with rubbish insides, expensive in house caterers, and non exclusive...

lilbeth, sunday 16-Mar-14 7 1,543
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I need some inspiration: Photo pinboard
rach_S_, 16 March, 2014 at 14:21

Hi There, I was thinking about getting a few pinboards to dot around the bar/drink reception area for people to spot themselves and reminisce. I want to include photos of both familes, friends and...

InkedDoll, sunday 16-Mar-14 2 815
kharding2014
Awkward moment in Primark
kharding2014, 15 March, 2014 at 13:14

So I went into Primark this morning to browse and ended up buying a ton of flip flops for my flip flop basket. I got to the checkout and the guy asked me why I was buying flip flops. I told him for my...

FHB, sunday 16-Mar-14 9 3,734
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Busty bridesmaid!
RomanticBlueHair136, 15 March, 2014 at 20:26

Hello! First timer here Im struggling to find a bridesmaids dress for my friend. she's my only bridesmaid luckily, but also lives 200 miles away so shopping is very difficult! She's very busty (making...

Cache13, saturday 15-Mar-14 1 1,027
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No Evening Guests??? Help Please??
stephers01, 11 March, 2014 at 22:31

Hi Everyone, has anyone had a wedding and not had any evening guests? If so how many people did u have all day? Was there a lull early evening as if you were waiting for people to arrive? Similarly...

HannaPinterest, saturday 15-Mar-14 25 7,520
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Fallen in love with a dress way out my budget
MrsB2015, 11 March, 2014 at 13:43

Decided to pop into a dress shop today and tried on a dress I never thought I would like in a million years! Well I completely fell in love with it then noticed the price tag! OH hasn't said anything...

Embrace Bridal Bouti, saturday 15-Mar-14 14 2,246
Lizzywills
Wedding preparation day at church....what to expect??
Lizzywills, 14 March, 2014 at 21:11

Hi Howe have got a wedding preparation day a church tomorrow. It's from 10-3, with lunch, but we really don't know what to expect. Dies anyone have any idea? thanks

ClaireKB, friday 14-Mar-14 718
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Inspiration needed for wedding shoes - flash me yours!!
Paranoid_Pixie_:), 13 March, 2014 at 15:34

Title says it all really. I am running out of time to get my shoes, I need to have my dress fitting!! I can't find anything that is what I want, please flash me your wedding shoes.

jen-lou, friday 14-Mar-14 40 3,567
Kerfuffle
Toastmaster - How much and do I really need one?
Kerfuffle, 28 March, 2009 at 08:56

Hi, Just wondering if I really need a toastmaster at our wedding and if I do how much do they usually cost? Thanks Kerfuffle

Vicky12345, friday 14-Mar-14 16 25,984
IGB2B
Hair Trial! Flashes!
IGB2B, 13 March, 2014 at 15:25

I had my wedding hair trial this morning. My hairdresser was soooo lovely and made me feel at ease. He did exactly what I wanted! I didn't want anything too stiff and formal. I love how Pippa...

Benjaminsmum, friday 14-Mar-14 13 1,934
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What have you been stupdily excited about?
Hisgirl, 11 March, 2014 at 18:54

So today I got completely over-the-top excited to receive our first official RSVP (yes I know it's a bit early to have sent invites but we have loads of people travelling down so wanted to allow...

Lorns, friday 14-Mar-14 23 2,379
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Registara fees
S2BMRSB, 12 March, 2014 at 10:14

Ok so at long last we have found a venue we love! ? So so excited we have reserved our date, and I called the registrar yesterday to see if I could book the day and time with them which lucky I can...

MrsACF, friday 14-Mar-14 12 1,516
kharding2014
Anyone else at the Meh stage of planning?
kharding2014, 13 March, 2014 at 14:40

So with just over 6 months to go all of the big things have been ticked off the list and it feels too early to start on some of the smaller details/ I don't know where to start with the smaller...

Ohwhatatuesday, thursday 13-Mar-14 19 1,837
CaptainNatX
Choosing Wedding Venue - Kelham Hall, Newark
CaptainNatX, 12 March, 2014 at 20:46

Hi everyone! I got engaged recently and am currently in the process of choosing a wedding venue. We've seen a few but the one that matches our theme the most is Kelham Hall in Newark, Nottinghamshire....

Bruce Neville Photog, thursday 13-Mar-14 1 620
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Ibiza wedding - Wedding Car hire help?
Claireypilch, 23 April, 2013 at 13:22

Hello! Its just a quick post really to see if any of your lovely people can help us. We are getting married in Ibiza on 26.09 this year but i've been trawling the internet for wedding cars and i seem...

LuxuriousYellowFlowe, thursday 13-Mar-14 1 1,139
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Think we've finally decided on a first dance song...what do you think?
beckimas, 11 March, 2014 at 16:28

So the fiancé and I have been searching high and low for a first dance song we both love...came close a while back but still had doubts. But the other day oh came home from work and said 'listen to...

beckimas, thursday 13-Mar-14 3 1,046
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church wedding do we need a choir?
The future Mrs G, 11 March, 2014 at 21:29

We are getting married in church and I was not planning to have any choir or singer for the ceremony. I was simply planning to rely on our guests singing along to the hymns and for the organist to...

DaffodilWaves, wednesday 12-Mar-14 7 2,608
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Ushers and Groomsmen
The future Mrs G, 11 March, 2014 at 21:22

Hi everyone, I'm a bit confused and looking for your help! Is it typical to have both groomsmen and ushers? We were planning to have 1 best man and 2 others that we had been calling ushers but from...

pammy67, tuesday 11-Mar-14 3 694
Lizzywills
Does groom have to wear same suit as ushers etc?
Lizzywills, 11 March, 2014 at 07:54

Hi We are having 6 boys age between 8 and 14, my brother who is giving me away and my OH's BIL in matching suits from a hire shop. My OH Wants a slim fit suit and was going to have it made for him in...

mooshy, tuesday 11-Mar-14 9 5,468
cinnamon009
Garter tossing?
cinnamon009, 11 March, 2014 at 14:01

So was just spending my lunch hour browsing on etsy and noticed that the garters come in pairs - one for tossing. So I googled it and it seems to be an American tradition of 'tossing' one of the...

sophiesofa, tuesday 11-Mar-14 15 2,356
Benjaminsmum
Debenhams wedding dress
Benjaminsmum, 10 March, 2014 at 19:52

Has anyone bought their wedding dress from Debenhams or a high street retailer? I've a lovely one in debenhams which I have actually bought although I still haven't decided on it yet. I will go to a...

Childhood-Sweet<3, tuesday 11-Mar-14 7 2,430
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Bridal hair, Leeds?
Mrstobe2014, 10 March, 2014 at 20:54

Hi there, I'm looking for a mobile hair stylist that can do my hair, my bridesmaids and the mother of the groom and nanna of the groom. They need to be based in Leeds, West Yorkshire as we would be...

Sezwest, tuesday 11-Mar-14 2 747

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