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Linz160
Is my dress too long?
Linz160, 15 October, 2013 at 10:47

I tried my dress on last week and I am concerned it is maybe a bit too long at front? I like the look of it resting on the ground, and can't imagine it not bring on the floor. I don't trip on it when...

Linz160, tuesday 22-Oct-13 19 6,546
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Outlet wedding dress shops southwest
Paranoid_Pixie_:), 22 October, 2013 at 15:23

Hi all Are there any budget or outlet stores in the southwest? Thanks

Paranoid_Pixie_:), tuesday 22-Oct-13 792
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I hate my wedding venue!
Xmasbride2013, 22 October, 2013 at 00:34

Hi, new to the forum and only 2 months to go to the big day! Hoping some of you may be able to share some words of wisdom! We booked our venue almost 2 years ago as we fell in love with it and were...

susanb, tuesday 22-Oct-13 11 5,055
emjjarvy
Wedding dress box
emjjarvy, 22 October, 2013 at 12:04

Not sure if this is allowed but here goes....In case anyone was looking to buy a wedding dress box I have found a 10% discount code for the empty box company, HJ11 gets you 10%off, which more or less...

emjjarvy, tuesday 22-Oct-13 815
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Anyone getting married in the Netherlands?
nocliche, 18 October, 2013 at 12:39

Hi all, I'm a British gal getting married in the Netherlands. I have approximately 4 months to organise a wedding and am struggling to find a cozy, intimate venue (±25 people) for a winter wedding. My...

Izzysaurus, tuesday 22-Oct-13 4 1,154
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DIY cheque book? *flash*
, 21 October, 2013 at 15:36

Has anyone made these? I saw some at a wedding fair and really liked them. The one I saw had a perforated RSVP slop to return with menu choices. Here's a flash of an inspiration picture. I'd like to...

*MM3*, monday 21-Oct-13 13 2,481
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Polaroid Camera
, 1 March, 2013 at 09:45

Hi all I was just wondering if anyone is having or has had a polaroid camera at their wedding. We thought it would be a fun way to get some photos that we could keep, we already have a photographer...

RachaelandKevin, monday 21-Oct-13 18 15,681
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Dessy 6667 bridesmaid dress
Sezwest, 21 October, 2013 at 14:05

Hi ladies I'm after the dessy 6667 bridesmaid dress but shop I've been to is £220 plus £40 alterations. With 3 bridesmaids to pay for this is out of my budget! Does anyone know of any cheaper shops or...

Sezwest, monday 21-Oct-13 432
Bride2Bmarch15
Post your frocks ladies
Bride2Bmarch15, 20 October, 2013 at 21:21

I love seeing what people have chosen my no one choice is this ATM not bought yet but gona try and get this one if I can get the price down

*Mini*, sunday 20-Oct-13 4 530
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Landy / China Wedding Dresses - Help and reviews please??!!!
, 30 June, 2010 at 13:05

I've tried on a few dresses now and have found one that I LOVE!!! The dress is £800 and although this is achievable (if I save like mad!!) my mum says that I'm crazy to spend this much on a dress when...

hattmg, sunday 20-Oct-13 48 16,031
alabastamasta
Bridal shops with unusual dresses: London/Herts area (ideally!)
alabastamasta, 10 October, 2013 at 15:11

Hey guys So I am stuck. I think I like 2 different styles of dress, but have only been able to find the more 'conventional' style in local stores that I can try on and before I commit to anything, I'd...

alabastamasta, sunday 20-Oct-13 19 3,308
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Nottingham Council House Wedding
Autumunum, 3 October, 2013 at 22:09

Hi guys We're getting married at Nottingham Council House next year and I was wondering if anyone knew how long you can hang around the place before and after your ceremony for stuff like photos and...

Autumunum, friday 18-Oct-13 6 3,811
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What colour bridesmaid dresses to go with Stuart tartan kilts?
Iona1651, 14 October, 2013 at 16:43

Hi everyone. I'm in a dilemma about what colour to chose for 1 bridesmaid same age as me and her 5 year old daughter. My htb will be wearing his 'Stuart' kilt and so will his 2 brothers. Anyone else...

JJames12, friday 18-Oct-13 9 4,632
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2nd thoughts on best man
Eazzergood, 6 May, 2013 at 08:03

We booked our wedding two years early and both me and my wife to be picked my best man together. The decision was a friend that I had known for a shorter time than a lot of my other friends, but he...

smoothcrims1, friday 18-Oct-13 12 3,830
snow bride
Lower budget tips on the non essentials?
snow bride, 16 October, 2013 at 12:29

So, those of you that are having a smaller budget (say 3-4k) how are you managing with the extras? We’ve worked out to feed and water 75 in the day and 120 at night (plus hire fee’s and all registry...

alabastamasta, friday 18-Oct-13 30 2,906
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 6,443
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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 2,175
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 11,782
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 3,696
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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 7,426 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 1,540
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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 3,020

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