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MrsBoo
Black Tie Wedding
MrsBoo, 27 September, 2013 at 11:42

So OH and I are considering having a black tie dress code for our wedding. We are having a hollywood glamour theme so the black tie will really complete this. Our parents and bridal party are all...

venart, thursday 17-Oct-13 29 6,396
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Cornwall wedding
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cornishbride2bee, thursday 17-Oct-13 5 1,634
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Bridesmaid dresses - need same dress in different colours
HappyYellowDecor37, 16 October, 2013 at 17:12

Hello, Has anyone got an suggestions for bridesmaid dresses which are the same style but different colours - I've tried ebay but they are generally tacky and cheap looking. Thanks

Foo, thursday 17-Oct-13 5 4,416
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2nd time around - Middle aged (mature!) bride!
Winnifred, 4 March, 2013 at 22:03

Search the internet and you don't find a lot, so I seem to be more or less starting from scratch. Things have changed since the first time 35 years ago and I don't just mean trends - 36-26-36 is now...

Lemon Violet, thursday 17-Oct-13 70 14,285
Alisha.B
hen do dilemma
Alisha.B, 15 October, 2013 at 12:20

I hope this isn't seen as rude but I was wondering if anyone would like to share: how much per person their hen do cost or is expected to cost? and what you did/will do? also has anyone gone abroad?...

Rosco298, thursday 17-Oct-13 13 2,173
donnyette
santa sleigh cake stand
donnyette, 16 October, 2013 at 12:08

Just wondering if anyone knows where I could buy or possibly hire a cake stand like this. We are getting married next dec and I would really like something like this to make it a bit christmasy for...

MOMB, thursday 17-Oct-13 1 2,888
Bride2Bmarch15
bridesmaids dresses from JJ House online
Bride2Bmarch15, 17 October, 2013 at 08:42

Has anyone bought from this online store before? have you had good experiences with colour matches etc ? my colour theme is coral and the only colour that resembles that on their list is watermelon,...

MinkyPinkyBlush, thursday 17-Oct-13 1 476
emmiejune
MUA recommendation Northampton/Daventry area
emmiejune, 14 October, 2013 at 20:26

Hi, I know there are a few Northampton people on here so hoping someone can help. I have just been told my mua has double booked so she can't do my wedding so was hoping for any recommendations....

emmiejune, wednesday 16-Oct-13 8 1,537
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Marks and Spencer traditional wedding cake
loopy_linzi003, 15 October, 2013 at 16:38

Hi, would be interesting to know and see any pictures of anybody that has used Marks and Spencers traditional wedding cake. You buy them seperate and stack and decorate yourself. Really thinking about...

MinkyPinkyBlush, wednesday 16-Oct-13 11 3,442
donnyette
dress factory outlet birmingham
donnyette, 13 October, 2013 at 16:05

I have seen a website for a wedding dress factory outlet in Leicestershire that does designer dresses etc for a fraction of the retail price. Has anyone been there, x

siany_88, monday 14-Oct-13 15 4,872
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Wedding Breakfast menu/food choice
Rosco, 7 June, 2009 at 10:06

Hi All, it seems 99.9% of venues that have a banqueting style approach to the meal want guests to have the same starter, same main etc etc, which can make for difficult decisions when it comes to...

Alisha.B, monday 14-Oct-13 17 11,759
Penny P
Hen do on a budget! What are you doing?
Penny P, 11 October, 2013 at 13:31

Many of you seem to be going abroad for your Hen do but my budget will not stretch to that. ☹️ I'm thinking of having two hen do's, one for my family in law and my mum and another for my friends and...

AuntieBJ, monday 14-Oct-13 32 3,078
Ohwhatatuesday
What is your favourite part of a wedding as a guest?
Ohwhatatuesday, 11 October, 2013 at 20:56

I think there's been similar posts in the past but I haven't seen one for a while and I love a good wedding so thought I'd start one As a guest what are your favourite moments of a wedding day? Mine...

NathalieSB, monday 14-Oct-13 22 3,690
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'Wisteria' purple wedding theme - help needed
Sept14, 13 October, 2013 at 21:23

Hi I'm new to the forum, getting married next September and have been lurking around but first post... I have decided on a wedding theme of wisteria purple with green and ivory, I'm struggling to find...

Sept14, monday 14-Oct-13 7 1,526
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London Wedding Venues - Help! No venue after 10 month search
janiejuju, 20 July, 2011 at 14:26

Hi all, I'm still searching for a venue after 10 months of looking!!! originally I wanted somewhere that would allow own catering/ no corkage and this was a disaster. I found 3 or 4 venues but they...

BrideCummins14, monday 14-Oct-13 27 7,424 1
*Pugsley*
Alba Rose- bluewater store
*Pugsley*, 13 October, 2013 at 11:42

Hiya, Has anyone been to the Alba Rose store in Bluewater? I was just wondering how big the selection of rings they have there is? Do they have all or almost all the ones they have online there? It's...

goldpants, monday 14-Oct-13 8 1,539
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Food/Snacks for drinks reception
cjones91, 11 October, 2013 at 14:13

Hi, I have never posted on here before, I normally just read everyone elses ideas...but I am struggling with food or snacks to offer during the drinks reception- so that people don't waste away and...

cjones91, sunday 13-Oct-13 9 2,990
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HELP! I need a Very Informal Wedding venue!!
EllyWellyBabyBelly, 12 October, 2013 at 12:14

HI! ME and my partner are planning our wedding in september 2014. I want something very simple and relaxed, I am dreaming of a fun, relaxed day to enjoy with our 3 children and our newborn baby due in...

Peter, sunday 13-Oct-13 10 5,726
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Underwear help!!!
, 11 October, 2013 at 09:45

I need peoples opinions...I've brought a dress (ivory, chiffon empire line dress) and don't know what to wear underneath. I'll probably go for the wonderbra (heard great reviews for larger busts) lol...

RLB, saturday 12-Oct-13 4 939
Mrs*W*2B
Peruga at Woodheys (Marple Bridge)
Mrs*W*2B, 13 April, 2012 at 17:50

outside at the front gardens for pics outside space

Mrs*W*2B, saturday 12-Oct-13 5 3,442
#MrsF
What time to book the Registrar???
#MrsF, 9 October, 2013 at 11:32

I am getting married at a hotel, staying the night before and getting ready there! The wedding isn't untill 26th June 2015, but want to get the registrar booked early!What time have you getting...

Tizzie, saturday 12-Oct-13 29 3,768
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Brighton Bandstand
SammyNorris, 10 October, 2013 at 11:49

Hiya, I have booked to have my wedding on Brighton bandstand and there is an option to have guests on ground level. Has anyone had a wedding or been to a wedding like this? I feel like the people at...

Chris Giles Photogra, friday 11-Oct-13 2 1,300
Elixia
giving notice 4 1/2 months before isn't too late is it?
Elixia, 9 October, 2013 at 19:40

I just need a slap in the face, but i know how councils are .... sloooooooooooooooooow

Elixia, thursday 10-Oct-13 11 1,595
InWineTheresTruth
venue booze is really expensive!
InWineTheresTruth, 5 October, 2013 at 17:51

So we have found a venue that we really like and that can offer the flexibility we are after in terms of it not being a package etc. .. They have worked out a completely bespoke deal for us. The...

jnwindel, thursday 10-Oct-13 21 3,183
Penny P
Civil wedding readings/vows
Penny P, 8 October, 2013 at 17:32

To anyone who isn't getting married in a religious ceremony what are your readings/vows? Are you choosing/creating your own? We have been told they can't have any religious references etc. Any links...

Hotchilli999, wednesday 9-Oct-13 11 2,123 1
MischiefMumma
Lace Yoke.
MischiefMumma, 7 October, 2013 at 16:37

Hi ladies, I bought my dress late last month and have decided to go against my original plan to have my shoulders covered. Long story short I have big muscles on the top of my shoulders where they...

cherrybloom, tuesday 8-Oct-13 7 2,236
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How many reception drinks...
MrsW-to-be, 8 October, 2013 at 11:25

Sorry if this has been asked before but I need to confirm with venue ASAP. Our wedding is at the church at 1pm and we have reception drinks and canapes at 2.45pm/30m until 4.30pm - the venue said that...

*MM3*, tuesday 8-Oct-13 15 2,418
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toastmaster??
ksummers81, 7 October, 2013 at 21:14

Hello i am in two minds about whether to hire a toastmaster. almost everyone i have spoken to has suggested having one as it makes the day go smoother due to having someone tell you all what to do and...

Lainey13, tuesday 8-Oct-13 8 1,477
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Can you ask the wedding DJ to play your playlist?
Bridaldaze, 7 October, 2013 at 16:50

I mean as for the entire evening. To be honest I'm not interested in the DJ's personal musical tastes and am worried if they need to play some of their choices as well, it might be crap lol. During...

gabi5, tuesday 8-Oct-13 12 5,144
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engagement ring scratched?
missk1989, 5 October, 2013 at 08:40

I have only had y ring a month and its already sratched a little. I perhaps naively thought that white gold wouldnt get scratched so easily. Its not like i do any manual labour. Anyone else ring...

Kimblebee, monday 7-Oct-13 9 3,851
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Best wedding favour you've been given from someone else's wedding?
Bridaldaze, 4 October, 2013 at 09:47

As above! I don't ever recall getting a wedding favour, but then it has been years since I've been to a wedding. My Fh wants to give favours. I am thinking chocolate as if people leave it behind, I'll...

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wedding singer in church?
LuxuriousPurpleConfetti51, 3 October, 2013 at 21:21

Hi everyone I'm getting married in February 2015 in a Catholic church. My church is only small and doesn't have its own choir or musician and the priest said I can have whatever I want in terms of...

LuxuriousPurpleConfe, monday 7-Oct-13 2 896

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