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Gretna Green
RomanticBrownFlowers155, 18 June, 2014 at 19:02

Hi Ladies and Gents, I'm hoping that i could have some help please. We (Mark & I) have been engaged since the end of November and have since then been deciding on what we want to do for our...

InkedDoll, thursday 19-Jun-14 2 834
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FAO Fran re Hitched App
Purplemunchkin, 18 June, 2014 at 18:11

Hi Fran The app looks great, apart from the iTunes bit. Will there be an Android version any time soon? Thanks

Aimee @ Hitched, thursday 19-Jun-14 11 1,344
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Celebrity wedding dresses
MRS RB, 13 June, 2014 at 13:51

Happy Friday :-) So this week I was playing around on internet and I saw a pic of Mrs Beckham's wedding dress from all those years ago and it instantly reminded me of my dress. I recall being in my...

DrBuffles, thursday 19-Jun-14 23 4,686
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Who gets a thank you gift?
*CrazyCatLady*, 18 June, 2014 at 00:16

This might sound like a stupid question but as I've probably said before, I haven't been to many weddings and I don't know what the wed-etiquette is... Who do you actually get a thank you gift for,...

AuntieBJ, thursday 19-Jun-14 16 5,501
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Sister or best friend for maid of honour ??????
LaceyT12, 18 June, 2014 at 11:13

Hi everyone I'm recently new to this site just got engaged and currently looking for a venue for our wedding in jan 2016, me n the OH are so excited!!! But it's started ready people giving their...

MRS RB, wednesday 18-Jun-14 22 4,459
SillyWrong
Hen party goody bags / gifts / thank you's
SillyWrong, 18 June, 2014 at 09:16

So my hen party is being organised for me, all I know is the date, that it's a city break in the UK and who is/isn't coming. What's the norm for gifts or thank you's or goody bags? I was thinking...

Sarah_88, wednesday 18-Jun-14 6 2,608
Lizzywills
Are you inviting small children to your evening?
Lizzywills, 15 June, 2014 at 23:45

We are not inviting any children to the evening, in my eyes why would you drag your 1,2,3,4,5 etc year old out at 7.30pm to a wedding reception when you can can get a babysitter and party the night...

HappyPinkConfetti118, wednesday 18-Jun-14 20 4,594
B2B2015
Venues in Swansea area that are reasonably priced/packages?
B2B2015, 16 June, 2014 at 18:21

As the title say really. Im hoping to get married sept 18th next year, I want to keep the costs down so that we can manage to save enough without going short in the meantime. Im going to view the...

JanetJones, wednesday 18-Jun-14 7 2,107
B2B2015
inviting guests to ceremony and evening do but not meal?
B2B2015, 17 June, 2014 at 19:17

I was planning 40 for day and 80 for evening to keep costs down but I've Just done a rough list of guests, some are non negotiable (family members) and including children it comes in at 40, that...

Alreadymarried, wednesday 18-Jun-14 23 10,087
k.j.w
Sweet buffet & favours
k.j.w, 10 June, 2014 at 22:00

Hey everyone. Just starting to think about a budget for our wedding and we want to do a sweet buffet.... Did those of you who had/having one have favours as well or did your favours incorporate the...

k.j.w, tuesday 17-Jun-14 17 4,465
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Bridesmaids live in Australia - how do I get dresses?
Murphs1979, 16 June, 2014 at 20:23

I have two bridesmaids who live in Australia (and two in the UK) - I want to get them dresses that match - does anyone know of any suppliers which operate both in the UK and in Aus so I could just...

Suzie88, tuesday 17-Jun-14 4 1,589
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LED tea lights
Mrsbushelltobe, 17 June, 2014 at 15:06

Unfortunately we can't use real candles unless covered by a glass globe. Therefore we need to use LED tea lights for our votives on the tables and our hanging mini jam jars outside. Can anyone...

Mrsbushelltobe, tuesday 17-Jun-14 6 1,309
RusticBride15
Light in the Box Bridesmaid dresses?
RusticBride15, 17 June, 2014 at 10:10

So i as im ridiculously organised and have very little to plan i thought id move on to bridesmaid dresses and was wondering Has anyone used light in the box, What are the dresses like? Can anyone...

MadamRed, tuesday 17-Jun-14 3 1,459
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What is TOG?
Sazzle24, 17 June, 2014 at 15:06

I can't for the life of me figure out what this is. I know it's probably really obvious and I'm being stupid but I keep reading posts about it and was just wondering ! Thanks!

cinnamon009, tuesday 17-Jun-14 3 1,093
Saralou39000
Photographer **Bristol/Gloucestershire** Student photographer??
Saralou39000, 17 June, 2014 at 12:00

Hi all, Not posted here on a while - I hope you're all well. Enquiring as to whether anyone can recommend a photogrpaher for the Bristol/Gloucestershire area - possibly wedding taking place just...

Sazzle24, tuesday 17-Jun-14 1 1,568
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Fake tan for wedding day- opinions/experiences pls!
Daisycat12, 2 June, 2014 at 22:33

I'm thinking of having a fake tan for my wedidng day, as I'm quite pale and would like a bit of a glow. What are other people doing? Has anyone had any bad experiences? I'm just worried about it...

Paranoid_Pixie_:), tuesday 17-Jun-14 22 4,206
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Recommend me a DJ! (Hampshire area)
loves-young-dream, 15 June, 2014 at 08:44

So with less than 3 months to go I still have no DJ! Had a great one that was recommended to me and he was really lovely I said yes id like to book and he said he'd email me confirmation, had nothing...

MRS RB, monday 16-Jun-14 4 921
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I get married in 6 days!!
goingtobemrsmatthews, 15 June, 2014 at 21:44

Gosh i can't believe how fast the time has gone, everyone says when you announce your getting married "ooo it will come round quick!" but with 9 months to go i didnt really believe them! Just wondered...

nemi, monday 16-Jun-14 8 1,491
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Bridesmaid upset
amieandmax, 15 June, 2014 at 21:37

Hi all, new here! So I got engaged last week and have been floating on air. I'm due to be BM for my friend in April coming and when I told her about my engagement I said 'obviously you'll be mine' and...

ClaireD*, monday 16-Jun-14 8 1,635
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Marquee Wedding - Noise restrictions?
RichyP, 16 June, 2014 at 09:43

Hi all, my partner and I have finally set a date after nearly 9 years engaged We are hoping to have a marquee based wedding on a relatives private gardens. I was wondering if anyone knows anything...

traleegirl, monday 16-Jun-14 3 5,307
pink & glitz
where did you buy your wedding rings from?
pink & glitz, 14 June, 2014 at 19:54

I need to get shopping and buy our wedding rings, we both want platinum and probably a plain band each or maybe some bling in mine! Depends on the cost though. What shop did you get your rings from?...

bex_boo, monday 16-Jun-14 20 4,290
Ladykake
Sexy shoes or cool Converse!!!
Ladykake, 7 June, 2014 at 23:17

In my first ever thread, I ask you lovely ladies about wedding shoes for large feet! Me and my man sized 10 feet! I didn't get the best genes!! So after ordering from www.girlsofelegance.co.uk and 3...

artisanwedding.co.uk, monday 16-Jun-14 18 2,544
RoseArcana
Negotiating with Wedding Venue: Corkage!
RoseArcana, 15 June, 2014 at 22:00

Hi all After all your wonderful help... We are now getting close to actually booking the venue. We are booking another viewing in July to discuss things and rejig the quote and hopefully put down the...

Paula @ Ollievision, sunday 15-Jun-14 879
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Wedding Day Timeline
ExpensiveRedBridesmaid46, 15 June, 2014 at 17:42

Hi, I am currently looking into creating a timeline for my wedding (which isn't until November). Do any of you bride to be's have an example of your wedding day timelines including every step? It...

Foo, sunday 15-Jun-14 1 699
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Venue help! Greater Manchester and surrounding areas
BridetobeMrsS, 15 June, 2014 at 18:37

Hi everyone, first post here! I got engaged one year ago and with my BM's help I'm currently knuckling down to sort a venue. I want to get married May 2015 so I really need to get something booked...

Mazza32, sunday 15-Jun-14 6 1,225
MrsCWB
Florin and Clare Videography Services UK ??
MrsCWB, 11 June, 2014 at 19:05

Anyone used them? Are they as good as they seem to be? I haven't seen any reviews! x

MrsCWB, sunday 15-Jun-14 2 435
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Cancelled uk wedding and booked abroad!!
suzannelewington, 14 June, 2014 at 23:23

Hi ladies!! I posted in here over the last few days that oh wanted to cancel uk wedding and go abroad... well today we have now done that! We spent 5 hours in the travel agents... yes 5hours!!! Gettin...

Elderberry Brides, sunday 15-Jun-14 10 1,454
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At what point did you ask your bridesmaids?
HappyPinkConfetti118, 12 June, 2014 at 12:50

Hi I was hoping to get some thoughts on when's the best time to ask my BMs to be my BMs? Over the next couple of weeks I'm going to book my church and venue and it will be for April 2016. I'm very...

MrsW2b2016, saturday 14-Jun-14 10 2,725
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Bridesmaid Gift Ideas
Blondie28, 9 August, 2012 at 12:26

Hi All I'm looking for inspiration - what are you all getting your bridesmaids as a gift please? ? L xx

Melancholie, saturday 14-Jun-14 16 13,831
Hoddy
Table plan etiquette?
Hoddy, 11 June, 2014 at 15:58

Currently designing our table plan and wondering what the 'rules' are on putting peoples names? Do you include surnames? Do you use full names or nicknames? Do you use the bride and grooms names or...

Hoddy, saturday 14-Jun-14 16 4,477
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HELP!! Top Table issues with Step-parents!!
HappyYellowCakes104, 14 June, 2014 at 10:04

I get married in three weeks (eek!) and I submitted my table plans to my venue a few weeks ago. However in the meantime, my father has kicked up a huge fuss because his wife is not seated at my top...

Paula @ Ollievision, saturday 14-Jun-14 6 1,514
SillyWrong
(slightly less than) 6 months to go *Flash heavy!*
SillyWrong, 10 April, 2014 at 12:49

Because I'm bored and undermotivated at work, and in a weddingy mood today ... and let's be honest, love nothing more than showcasing my wedding plans ... here's what we have so far. I'm so excited!...

jen-lou, saturday 14-Jun-14 33 3,261

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