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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 3,825
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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 3,201
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 5,167
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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 3,852
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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...

slou90, monday 7-Oct-13 46 8,785
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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
Pinkboo
Wedding Guest Quiz Ideas?
Pinkboo, 27 September, 2013 at 13:56

Hey! Need some advice on a little quiz I want to do for my Wedding. I'm wanting to put picture frames on each table with a "getting to know you" quiz on about the other guests on the table. I'm hoping...

MrsOh, monday 7-Oct-13 11 2,866
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Songs to walk down the aisle to?
Lankylil, 6 October, 2013 at 23:29

I'm having a hotel ceremony with 5 bridesmaids. Do I have a different song for when I am going to walk in or just the same one? Also what are your thoughts on songs for the wedding walk? I like David...

MrsOh, monday 7-Oct-13 4 1,880
emmamc2
Bridesmaids not pulling their weight??
emmamc2, 1 October, 2013 at 15:53

Hello, Is anyone else having/had problems with bridesmaids not pulling their weight? We’re getting married in January and literally cannot wait, however, I've got four adult bridesmaids, who have all...

*Mini*, sunday 6-Oct-13 16 7,088
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Trying on dresses for first time! Advice and Manc/Cheshire recommendations please!
MancBride, 2 October, 2013 at 08:55

I've booked a couple of appointments to try on wedding dresses for the first time this weekend, and I'm a bit scared!! Everything for the wedding (so far!) has been a joint decision between my h2b and...

Blondie28, saturday 5-Oct-13 13 2,023
meandmrjones2014
Sign for cake table
meandmrjones2014, 3 October, 2013 at 15:10

Ladies! I was trying to source a sign/wording for our cake table that simply says "cake" like the pic attached. We aren't having a traditional silver cake stand as they arent our cuppa tea instead we...

Trish2014, thursday 3-Oct-13 12 1,805
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Alba rose advice
Wifeytobe88, 17 August, 2013 at 17:44

Hi everyone, sorry another wedding ring thread. I've looked on Alba Rose's website and it looks like a great place to get both mine and h2b's wedding rings - I need a shaped one to fit my ER, and...

Alba Rose, thursday 3-Oct-13 10 2,430
Gemini_Bride
Recommended MUA in Wirral/Manchester
Gemini_Bride, 30 September, 2013 at 09:52

A plea to expert TOGs, OM's and those who have already booked an amazing MUA for their wedding day! Can you recommend a MUA for my wedding which is taking place in Wirral? I don't need high fashion,...

Laura Radford Photog, tuesday 1-Oct-13 4 978
S108HAN
Groupon: £2k, 60 guest, wedding package, Liverpool
S108HAN, 1 October, 2013 at 07:23

Http://m.groupon.co.uk/deals/liverpool/blenheim-lakeside-hotel-non-accommodation/27358696?p=1&nlp=&CID=UK_CRM_1_0_0_274&a=13&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&sid=f0925df7...

S108HAN, tuesday 1-Oct-13 1,246
michonne
Cherry Blossom Centerpieces???
michonne, 29 September, 2013 at 14:56

Do you know anyone who can do Centerpieces like this? I love them.

kharding2014, monday 30-Sep-13 6 2,454
Katianne
Torn between two venues - HELP!!!
Katianne, 10 August, 2013 at 16:36

Some of you may have read my previous thread where I explained that we have had to cancel our wedding that was booked for this February, do to costs and a few other issues. We have decided to go for...

Leedsbride2015, monday 30-Sep-13 26 5,236
woowoo83
Anybody used Nytol?
woowoo83, 30 September, 2013 at 17:17

So with the wedding on Saturday, I've been struggling to sleep for about the last 5 nights which is really unusual for me, I'm fine once I get to sleep but as soon as I go to bed, my mind starts...

woowoo83, monday 30-Sep-13 6 1,972
Fran @ Hitched
***Poll about flower girls and page boys***
Fran @ Hitched, 25 September, 2013 at 15:06

To celebrate the launch of the brand new Flower Girl and Page Boy sections within the bridalwear tab on our main toolbar, we wanted to find out whether or not you were planning on having little ones...

Erin8, monday 30-Sep-13 15 2,512
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Wedding dress deposit query
Emmabride2b, 28 September, 2013 at 23:19

Hi I've put down a deposit for a dress today. Is it too late to back out (paid £200), it was 10% off in September. I'm torn between another dress (different style). One is traditional & lacy and...

MrsW-to-be, monday 30-Sep-13 2 726
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Affordable catering in Sussex
BIC, 29 September, 2013 at 10:42

We've hit a bit of a wall and could do with some help! My partner and I are getting married next September, at a lovely barn venue in Sussex. We have a limited budget for the wedding, so have been...

Chris Giles Photogra, monday 30-Sep-13 2 1,245
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Seamstress recommendations in London
Mary(B), 29 September, 2013 at 10:52

Hi, I have just bought the Carlotta Bridal dress from Monsoon. http://uk.monsoon.co.uk/view/product/uk_catalog/mon_4,mon_4.1/3531574608 Could anyone recommend a very good seamstress/alterations place...

Mary(B), monday 30-Sep-13 4 1,094
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wedding night hotel London
tealbutterfly27, 29 September, 2013 at 08:18

Hi all, We're not planning on going to honeymoon just yet but have decided we'll spend the night in a lovely hotel. I wondered if anyone could recommend lovely hotels in London. Don't want anything...

Foo, sunday 29-Sep-13 6 4,947
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Wedding invitation information sheet - examples
helsbels79, 29 September, 2013 at 16:11

Hi! I'm getting married in Spain in September 2014 and in the process of having my wedding invitations made. I need to include an information insert for my guests and I'm having a bit of a mental...

helsbels79, sunday 29-Sep-13 1,797

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