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bamboo
Harpists in Essex
bamboo, 31 October, 2013 at 17:36

Has anyone booked a harpist for their wedding in Essex and can recommend them? I've been looking on the internet but there's so many I don't know where to start!

Andy_Magicman, tuesday 12-Nov-13 1 575
Hoddy
Evening invites
Hoddy, 10 November, 2013 at 12:59

We have 30 day guests and 50 evening guests (hopefully). All are family and close friends so we aren't worried about any declines but I was wondering if you all send evening specific invites? Do they...

Studying&Planning, monday 11-Nov-13 13 1,907
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LVL Lashes
Wifeytobe88, 11 November, 2013 at 09:36

Morning all, Hope you all had good weekends. Sorry another lash related thread from me - has anyone had experience of LVL Lashes?

Wifeytobe88, monday 11-Nov-13 419
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SO self conscious and embarrassed about the whole thing...
harr22, 3 November, 2013 at 10:55

Hello, I'm new on here and am hoping to get some advice as I'm having a massive wobble thinking about my wedding day! Our wedding isn't going to be a massive thing-about 40 guests, a nice registry...

harr22, sunday 10-Nov-13 27 7,275
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Maid of Honour Help!
ALouL, 9 November, 2013 at 12:48

Hi guys, I am my best friends maid of honour at her wedding next August :-D My best friend has 4 bridesmaids (including myself) all together, two are her sisters, one is her other best friend, and...

LoveHimMegaMuch, sunday 10-Nov-13 6 1,662
Hoddy
How did you choose your bridesmaids?
Hoddy, 8 November, 2013 at 10:39

Now I know this is going to sound stupid, but I just don't know who to ask. For all you normal people I'm sure you have a huge list of friends, but I just don't. I'm not close to anyone in particular,...

*MM3*, sunday 10-Nov-13 19 2,065
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Price for pub reception
harr22, 3 November, 2013 at 14:10

I'm loving this site-people are so helpful! Hope you don't mind me asking a few more questions My wedding reception is being held in a nice pub-we're having a two course meal consisting of a starter...

harr22, friday 8-Nov-13 12 11,277
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Wedding Insurance - Public Liability
ExpensiveOrangeCakes62, 4 November, 2013 at 15:56

My first post, so be gentle! We've set the date for our wedding in May2014 and I'm about to sign a contract with a local hotel to provide all the facilities (wedding room, breakfast, evening party...

mirandag, thursday 7-Nov-13 11 3,389
PinkButterfly
Don't tell the bride!
PinkButterfly, 28 October, 2013 at 13:57

Anyone else watch the last episode?? That lady was a nightmare... I know I'm difficult at the best of times... Hence why I wouldn't chose to do the show! (Without coaching hubby first before signing...

InWineTheresTruth, thursday 7-Nov-13 41 23,122
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can anyone help with plus size bridesmaid dresses?
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My sister (MOH) and bridesmaid are both plus size, my sister is loosing weight bless her, shes a size 18 now I think so hopefully if she carries on the way she is she will be a size 16/14 in aug for...

chels15, thursday 7-Nov-13 9 1,135
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London Dry Hire Venues
simone12, 3 November, 2013 at 14:11

Hi, Can anyone suggest any London dry hire venues? We are leaning towards a raw warehouse style but at the moment I am unsure of the budget so want to consider all different prices and sizes, styles...

tams82, wednesday 6-Nov-13 10 8,103
Jenny99
Is anyone having 2 wedding dresses?
Jenny99, 5 November, 2013 at 13:58

What do you think of getting 2 wedding dresses? I've recently started thinking about it I already got my "main" dress, and it's absolutely gorgeous! it's by Christiano Lucci, princess styled dress,...

Jenny99, wednesday 6-Nov-13 18 3,293
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Barn near Manchester/Peak District - getting worried now...
butterfly2016, 30 September, 2012 at 08:14

I would love to get married or at least have a reception in a barn but can't find anything suitable and starting to worry we'll have to settle for something we don't want. I've been to The Ashes and...

a-cheap-date, wednesday 6-Nov-13 30 14,489
carbynel
glass cloche place settings anyone?
carbynel, 4 November, 2013 at 21:06

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone has come across any place settings like these while planning...? I've been searching everywhere and I can't seem to find any glass cloches that are small enough...

stoice, tuesday 5-Nov-13 7 1,397
BlossomJ
High street bridesmaid dresses
BlossomJ, 31 August, 2013 at 09:32

Hiya, I'm trying to look for sage green (or any green for that matter) BM dresses - preferably from a high street chain. Just wondered where everyone has got their BM dresses from (particularly those...

Bookish, tuesday 5-Nov-13 14 5,889
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H2B not keen on having a wedding ring?
missk1989, 2 November, 2013 at 12:09

My OH told me the other night that he isnt really bothered about having a wedding ring as he has never worn one but I should have one as " you like rings". To me a wedding ring isnt about the...

traleegirl, tuesday 5-Nov-13 35 3,256
meandmrjones2014
DIY Candy Buffet
meandmrjones2014, 13 September, 2013 at 13:29

Hi everyone We are getting married in Northern Ireland on 26 March next year and are doing a DIY Sweet table/candy buffet for the evening reception. We have begun gathering up jars and vases from...

Soontobe.MrsM, tuesday 5-Nov-13 26 2,854
Penny P
Help me with my table centrepieces!
Penny P, 5 November, 2013 at 11:22

Now that the venue has finally been sorted I need to think about decoration of the function room. We'll be having 6 round tables with between 8 - 10 people per table. I have available to use for free...

Penny P, tuesday 5-Nov-13 4 2,710
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DIY Candy Buffet
Shely, 3 November, 2013 at 09:57

Hi all. Just starting to plan my candy buffet. Does anyone know a good site for buying Victorian style glass jars that is reasonably priced? I have also looked at plastic varieties but am just not...

Shely, monday 4-Nov-13 13 3,100
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His friends have booked the same wedding date. What would you do?
Grand_canyon, 2 November, 2013 at 09:58

Hi guys. Just after some advice from people outside of the situation. Found out last night that my partners friends have booked their wedding date and its the same day as ours. No one is to blame....

RLB, monday 4-Nov-13 13 2,368
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Remembering granddad at my wedding
harr22, 3 November, 2013 at 13:05

My beloved only grandfather died a few months ago and I'm absolutely devastated he didn't make it to my wedding. We brought our engagement announcement forward so he could know, and I'm comforted that...

Wedding Photography, monday 4-Nov-13 14 2,061
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Custom made invitations and place names
Surfer Rosa, 3 November, 2013 at 11:50

I really want to add a few personal touches to my DW and as we have both run too many marathons too mention, I am thinking about adding a few running touches. I am going to name the tables after our...

MrsDaysh2b, sunday 3-Nov-13 1 610
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Wedding Insurance - will I be covered for pregnancy?
Iona1651, 31 October, 2013 at 15:44

Hi I posted recently that I've just found out I'm pregnant. We've decided to go ahead with the wedding, even though my due date will be around 1st July and the wedding 1st August (yes, we're crazy!)....

Amora Nail & Beauty, sunday 3-Nov-13 9 2,398
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Do I or don't I make her my bridesmaid?!!
Vanessa1990, 1 November, 2013 at 09:22

Hi thanks for taking a look, I am worrying about making my brothers girlfriend as one of my bridesmaids. I currently have two bridesmaids, one is my best friend and the other is my older brothers...

LEN11212, friday 1-Nov-13 8 2,979
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Essex wedding - venue help?!
chloezgarrard1, 28 October, 2013 at 16:23

Hi, this is my first post as I am new to this website I have been engaged for a little over a week and am excitedly looking for venue ideas! I have been looking for marquee venues and also barn venues...

Sam&Louise, friday 1-Nov-13 23 4,080
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A Cotswolds Barn Wedding Venue Help
Whippet, 30 October, 2013 at 22:21

Hi all Im new to the forum. My girlfriend and I got engaged a week ago and although we are really excited about organising our wedding (summer next year) we are realising just how expensive the whole...

LauraWin, friday 1-Nov-13 12 3,292
rp304
Ill Parent Can't Attend Wedding - Advice?
rp304, 2 May, 2013 at 11:03

Hi, we are getting married on 10th August and my OH's dad has been receiving cancer treatment for a while, when we started planning 12 months ago he was due to have a bone marrow transplant this...

alabastamasta, thursday 31-Oct-13 23 10,234
Sparkly Tyke
Wedding planning guide for a clueless bride?
Sparkly Tyke, 31 October, 2013 at 10:24

I thought my WP days were long gone, but it would appear not! Does anyone know of a book or planner that I could give to a friend who is utterly clueless when it comes to planning her wedding? To...

Sparkly Tyke, thursday 31-Oct-13 4 1,265
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Legal bits
wgp, 31 October, 2013 at 17:35

I was wondering whether anyone could help. We are getting married in a baptist church next year and were wondering if there was any paperwork we need to fill in or any interviews we need to have for...

bellaZ, thursday 31-Oct-13 643
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Eloping abroad
Muppet, 7 October, 2013 at 13:50

Hi everyone! I'm new so please bear with me! My partner and I have decided to get married abroad next year and I was after some advice. It will just be the two of us, so looking to keep costs fairly...

Muppet, thursday 31-Oct-13 33 4,519
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LOST VILLAGE OF DODE
Marchar7469, 31 January, 2013 at 23:36

LOST VILLAGE OF DODE ........ , We are holding our civil ceremony at Dode in August and would really like to hear from any couples who have experienced their day here with Doug and Mary ?? We are...

carbynel, wednesday 30-Oct-13 14 4,249
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First dance song???
Marksmrs, 29 October, 2013 at 14:36

I need some help please I'm trying to sort first dance song but I'm torn between two and could do with some help please Eva Cassidy - song bird i love the simplicity of this song and think it's very...

MischiefMumma, wednesday 30-Oct-13 9 3,848

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