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DrBuffles
How to stop tiara digging in
DrBuffles, 6 December, 2013 at 11:00

I bought my jewellery and tiara yesterday eeeek! I did a bit of prancing around in it all before OH got back and I noticed my tiara was digging in a little bit behind my ears. It's the same feeling...

lil_2014, friday 6-Dec-13 2 1,124
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wedding in the Dominican Republic. Has anyone had there wedding in punta cana?
Helenuk, 8 October, 2013 at 13:29

Hi I am looking at getting married in Dominican Republic at dreams palm beach punta cana in October 2014. I am really struggling with the planning and I am panicking about booking the holiday encase...

NathalieSB, thursday 5-Dec-13 5 1,049
mooshy
Those with Manchester United supporting grooms
mooshy, 3 December, 2013 at 17:37

So I sent off my request to Manchester United last week for a letter of congrats to give my OH for the wedding. I was expecting a generic letter with maybe a photocopied signature or something. I just...

lil_2014, wednesday 4-Dec-13 5 4,043
Elixia
Secret Escapes Honeymoons!
Elixia, 3 December, 2013 at 22:25

http://www.secretescapes.com well technically they're not honeymoons, just cheap holidays at high class hotels and resorts! But I'f you're flexible and dont mind where you go this could be a option! I...

clareio, wednesday 4-Dec-13 5 1,624
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Caribbean Theme - Wedding Celebrant UK
stacietaylor28, 11 November, 2013 at 18:51

Hi All, We are getting married in the caribbean next year but planning a blessing in the UK after. We want to continue the caribbean theme in keeping with the wedding and have a West Indian Wedding...

tealbutterfly27, tuesday 3-Dec-13 2 1,395
quackers
****2013 Brides List**** 471 Brides so Far!!
quackers, 4 November, 2011 at 14:28

January – Total Brides – 4 8th – hannahlock4 19th- mrscrowther2b & Lau_s 21st - unexpectedpenny February– Total Brides – 15 2nd – BradyBird & Villagirly & tinasharp & Emily-Toni 3rd...

cookiekat, tuesday 3-Dec-13 878 52,959
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My Hunt for a True Bride Bridesmaid dress M974C
clairecole18, 29 November, 2013 at 20:40

Hi Guys, i recently found the True Bride range of bridesmaid dresses in a bridal shop in Kenilworth. My bridesmaid & I really liked the style M974C but unfortunately it is out of my price range....

jo-jo1983, tuesday 3-Dec-13 7 9,927
slou90
Teeth whitening ...
slou90, 1 December, 2013 at 18:19

Hubby to be and I had our first teeth whitening session today! Next one is only on Wednesday as we only went up 6 shades and she thinks she can get them whiter . Then it's a trip to the dentist for me...

Grumps, tuesday 3-Dec-13 19 1,853
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Maggie sottero wedding dress
Turtleiris, 1 December, 2013 at 19:27

Hi is anybody else getting married in a Maggie sottero dress? I tried a few different dresses on and this was the last one I tried on and loved it! Totally not what I thought I would go for, but feel...

Missdanih85, monday 2-Dec-13 9 1,638
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Trying on wedding dresses... with psoriasis!
, 2 December, 2013 at 12:24

Hi I am going to try on wedding dresses with my friend this weekend, but I'm terrified! As if I didn't find stripping to my underwear infront of complete strangers bad enough - I also have psoriasis...

*Mini*, monday 2-Dec-13 11 3,108
donnyette
when to give favours?
donnyette, 27 November, 2013 at 21:29

Please help ladies We have been offered the chance of a 3 bed house to move into and have decided to bring the wedding forward from dec14 to march!! As we wont be able to afford the mortgage on the...

Foo, monday 2-Dec-13 12 1,897
bamboo
Menu tasting? Worth it?
bamboo, 29 November, 2013 at 17:03

I've just received an email from our venue about dates we can book our menu tasting. Is it worth it to go, especially when they are going to charge us £55 per person? They've told me that it includes...

nixy3, monday 2-Dec-13 13 2,402
*Mini*
Mini's wedding report- Flash heavy and now complete!
*Mini*, 12 October, 2011 at 18:24

So here it is the wedding report I have been struggling to think of writing since our incredible day. Just to start I want to say as cheesy as it is it was an amazing day- I had the best fun, danced...

*Mini*, sunday 1-Dec-13 107 17,146
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50s style/vintage headpiece
, 28 November, 2013 at 16:18

Good afternoon ladies, I tried on a beautiful pearl headpiece yesterday but I felt it was more 1920s than the 1950s style I am going for with my short lace dress and vintage movie theme...plus it was...

miss pickle, saturday 30-Nov-13 17 2,834
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The tiara bar....
future.mrs.c, 28 November, 2013 at 21:54

Hi, Has anyone used/brought anything from them? Thanks

future.mrs.c, friday 29-Nov-13 1 677
Bookish
TOGS - How often do you update your blogs/websites?
Bookish, 27 November, 2013 at 21:01

After a few ups and downs trying to find a TOG we finally settled on one we both like. We met up with him and paid a deposit back in the summer. His page hasn't been updated since September (no new...

Wedding Photography, friday 29-Nov-13 24 2,294
PinkButterfly
Jimmy Choo Brides
PinkButterfly, 27 November, 2013 at 14:27

I've finally decided to take the plunge and will buy my wedding shoes after Christmas! following something I just saw in another thread! I just wanted to know how many of you had your shoes re-soled...

PinkButterfly, thursday 28-Nov-13 12 3,793
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Can anyone recommend me a hair and MUA in Lancashire? Or the NW
, 27 November, 2013 at 17:33

I'm on the hunt for a hair and MUA and I'm struggling. Who did you use and would you recommend them? I'm in Lancashire so there is preferable but anywhere in the North West would probably be ok. I'd...

Maldives2013, thursday 28-Nov-13 3 1,290
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Dummy cake tiers
KyleighB, 26 November, 2013 at 09:07

So orginally I was going to make the cake myself to keep costs down but Ive now realised that its a crazy idea! Now my thoughts are to use dummy tiers?! I'd like a three tier cake and to use the...

HelenSomerset, wednesday 27-Nov-13 3 1,491
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Small wedding - Seating plan
WelshSam, 27 November, 2013 at 13:28

I'm having a small wedding 27 max and I've been thinking as it's such a small wedding I probably won't be needing an official seating plan to show my guests where they'll be sitting.... I will be...

WelshSam, wednesday 27-Nov-13 11 8,020
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Seamstress in Watford or surrounding areas
LuxuriousBrownConfetti52, 27 November, 2013 at 14:01

Hi all, I need a good seamstress to make some alterations to my wedding dress. This is an expensive dress so i want someone who is very experienced in bridal wear and knows what they are doing! i've...

LuxuriousBrownConfet, wednesday 27-Nov-13 1 1,929
MrsBarlowToBe
Wedding Dress Factory Outlet - Northwest
MrsBarlowToBe, 26 November, 2013 at 19:58

Hi ladies, just over a year to go until the big day and I haven't even thought of my dress, mainly because of my failing diet lol!! I was just wondering if anyone has been to the Wedding Dress Factory...

Mrs*W*2B, wednesday 27-Nov-13 3 4,636
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Charity wedding favours!
Wifeytobe88, 26 November, 2013 at 09:40

Anyone doing this for their favours? I was going to make heart shaped shortbread biscuits as my favours, but my sister's given me the idea of individual cards for each person, with a charity donation...

mickeyandminnie, tuesday 26-Nov-13 22 9,935
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DIY cheque book invitation **cheeky flash!**
, 24 November, 2013 at 11:14

Just had a first attempt at making one and I'm very happy with the result! I am especially pleased with the RSVP page with perforated reply slip! Eeeek!! ? !

*MM3*, tuesday 26-Nov-13 22 4,153
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first dance song... what is/was yours?
AmzieM, 5 September, 2013 at 10:46

When first announced we to be getting married. we wanted a funny uplifting song, but OH has got a few conditions all in the same leg so he can't move it properly. he keeps saying he will dance like a...

smingram13, tuesday 26-Nov-13 57 5,939
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Winding up the Hen before her Hen Do - Is this the norm?!
Follies123, 22 November, 2013 at 11:54

So potentially I am being a bit of a lunatic! My bridesmaids have organised my whole hen do (which is next week) which I'm very grateful for however over the last couple of weeks they have started to...

rachd03, monday 25-Nov-13 11 1,905
Penny P
Covering tattoos with makeup
Penny P, 7 November, 2013 at 15:06

I have a small tattoo on my upper arm that I'd like to cover on my wedding day. I've been looking at camouflage makeup online but also came across a tutorial of covering tattoos with everyday...

jo-jo1983, sunday 24-Nov-13 6 1,385
Sparker1509
Bridesmaid and flower girl dresses
Sparker1509, 19 November, 2013 at 20:23

Hi there i need help! I have 4 bridesmaids which I have found dresses for, but have 3 flower girls which I'm struggling with. 2 of the girls are 2 and a half and one is a tall 8 and I am struggling to...

Mispinkprincess, sunday 24-Nov-13 5 1,209
Alisha.B
engagement party
Alisha.B, 19 November, 2013 at 13:30

What is/has everyone done for engagement parties? Ive planned my own because: A) no one knows yet B) if I held my breath for it I would suffocate (my mam has a hatred of throwing parties for others...

~Peanut~, sunday 24-Nov-13 61 4,357
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Affordable Wedding Venues Nottinghamshire/Derby
Tishab90, 26 March, 2013 at 18:38

Hi all.... Very recently got engaged and have been looking towards my home town for venues for the wedding. Ideally we would like somewhere where we can have the wedding and reception all in one...

HeatherMarie_89, saturday 23-Nov-13 24 14,064
Mispinkprincess
Cake stands
Mispinkprincess, 21 November, 2013 at 07:00

I'm not having a conventional cake, im planning on getting a circular white (chocolate cake with a bride and groom topper) and 24-36 (white) cupcakes which I was going to add toppers too. I thought...

overtherainbow, saturday 23-Nov-13 12 2,277
*Mrs M to be*
Little bit of bling company
*Mrs M to be*, 3 October, 2013 at 18:55

Hey everyone Just stumbled across this in the daily mail... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2442446/A-Little-Bit-Bling-Brides-devastated-wedding-days-ruined-firm-goes-bankrupt.html Was this...

lil_2014, friday 22-Nov-13 4 1,659

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