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What to do with redundant engagement ring?
Excitedbridetobe2014, 22 September, 2013 at 23:22

I don't know how to make voting buttons, but please can I have opinions on what to do with my much loved but kind of redundant engagement ring. As I've struggled to find a wedding band that matches (i...

slou90, monday 23-Sep-13 406
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I still cant believe im engaged!!!!
missk1989, 21 September, 2013 at 12:57

Hi ladies, ive made a few posts since getting engaged but havent actually introduced myself. Im Steph aka missk. I got engaged 3 weeks ago and have already organised the venue, colour sceme, bm's, a...

miss pickle, sunday 22-Sep-13 11 1,412
StaceyLorraine
Anyone else lost their wedding mojo?
StaceyLorraine, 18 September, 2013 at 21:59

In the last 5-6 weeks my wedding mojo has just completely disappeared and nothing is motivating me to sort it out. I've got under 10 months and not even sent my STDs. Is anyone else having this issue...

HundredMonkeys, sunday 22-Sep-13 10 1,415
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Only inviting parents to our very low key wedding in Greta Green! How to let everyone else down??!
SimpleBrideToBe, 15 September, 2013 at 18:30

My fiancé and I have been together for almost 10 years and he finally popped the question last month with a stunning ring! The idea of a big white wedding sends shivers of pure dread down my spine!! I...

mrsvine2b, saturday 21-Sep-13 11 6,874
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Honesty Bar
Vix7913, 17 May, 2013 at 10:12

Has anyone else had, or been to a wedding with an honesty bar? Does an honesty bar work or do people just end up taking advantage? We got some quotes for someone to come in and provide a bar for us,...

DerbyshireBride, saturday 21-Sep-13 37 14,932
Studying&Planning
[Shoes] Has any one else bought...
Studying&Planning, 13 September, 2013 at 11:33

The Irregular Choice Mrs Lower shoes? http://www.irregularchoice.com/shop/womens/product/4691/ i can only find them online and the pictures vary from really creamy to really white. Wondered if anyone...

Studying&Planning, saturday 21-Sep-13 11 3,418
WickyWack
Venue in Cumbria
WickyWack, 27 March, 2012 at 15:07

Hi all!! My other half and I are planning on getting married in Cumbria Aug/Sep 2013. We have scoured the internet for suitable venues are a really struggling to come up with anything suitable or that...

HM2013, saturday 21-Sep-13 13 10,144
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Non cheesy wedding DJ in Yorkshire
Gezzabelbride, 19 September, 2013 at 18:15

Hi everyone, I am looking for a DJ for our wedding in April however we don't want the traditional wedding DJ because we both have very similar taste in music and would like to reflect that at the...

Wedding DJ, saturday 21-Sep-13 3 1,152
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Bridesmaid dress colours
LouC, 20 September, 2013 at 14:10

Hi! Just wondered if I could please have an opinion? Is it wierd for the bridesmaid dresses to be the same colour as my dress (ivory)? Their's is 3/4 length, with a different neckline... ??

*Pugsley*, friday 20-Sep-13 10 2,978
Elixia
Clutch bag and corsages VS bouquets
Elixia, 19 September, 2013 at 13:20

I thought I've had and i want to see what everyone here thinks too. I'm having a bouquet, but have my bridesmaid I'm thinking corsages so they can have clutch bags! I'm thinking for practical reasons...

LoveSka, friday 20-Sep-13 13 4,107
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Rocking wedding dresses
Anarcala, 17 September, 2013 at 20:59

Hi guys - I'm a bit of a rocker, and I'm looking at 1950's inspired wedding dresses. Something I can flash a bit of colour with the underskirt. Anyway, I started looking at wedding dress shops in and...

PinkButterfly, friday 20-Sep-13 21 2,368
Penny P
Help me pimp my shoes!
Penny P, 19 September, 2013 at 17:36

These are my shoes, the colour matches the sash that will be added to my dress (pic here of the dress on a model - my dress is ivory not white)

Ddpunk, friday 20-Sep-13 5 2,553
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Personalised jute bags for bridesmaids gifts...Help!
Miss B 2 be Mrs H, 19 September, 2013 at 17:19

Hi all! Would really like your opinions... I really love the idea of getting one of those personalised jute bags for each of my bridesmaids and one for myself (of course!) for the morning of the...

Icklefee, thursday 19-Sep-13 3 3,045
*Pugsley*
What's the best thing you've ever seen at a wedding you've been to?
*Pugsley*, 19 September, 2013 at 17:14

What has been the best/most fun/enjoyable thing you've ever seen or experienced at a wedding?

Holey, thursday 19-Sep-13 17 2,663
germaki
Help-father daughter dance :(
germaki, 7 September, 2013 at 22:13

Hi, My Dad passed away few years ago now, and my uncle (his younger brother) is giving me away. Since Dad died he's really stepped up and been like a second Father to me so I would like to have a...

*Pugsley*, thursday 19-Sep-13 13 1,967
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First Dance, Disability and Dealing With People's Expectations! Walking Down the Aisle Too...
ElizabethEliz, 16 September, 2013 at 01:38

I got engaged in August this year and my boyfriend and I are getting married on 30 November. One of the things that has come up is the first dance. At first we agreed not to have one as we are going...

ElizabethEliz, thursday 19-Sep-13 5 1,287
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Invitation wording
Helybel, 18 September, 2013 at 20:07

We're just in the process of having ordering our invitations. Am having trouble with engaging brain on the evening invitation wording- has anyone mentioned food etc in them? I think most people assume...

*J9*, thursday 19-Sep-13 11 1,503
Penny P
I want my boring, ugly venue to look AMAZING! Help!
Penny P, 14 September, 2013 at 09:40

I'm getting wed in a lovely venue that doesn't need a lot of decorating but my reception venue is just a dull ugly function room. Rectangular in shape with a bar in the orner and dnacefloor at the...

alabastamasta, wednesday 18-Sep-13 13 9,666
Vanadesse
Ryecroft Hall - anyone used before?
Vanadesse, 18 September, 2013 at 21:53

Just wondering if anyone has used Ryecroft Hall in Audenshaw? Or even just booked with them. I phoned today and they've apparently been taken over by new events team who haven't sorted their documents...

Vanadesse, wednesday 18-Sep-13 671
BrideCummins14
Hengrave Hall
BrideCummins14, 17 September, 2013 at 14:34

Is anyone or has anyone got married here before?! Pros and cons - any tips? What did people think of the staff / service?

Loopz, wednesday 18-Sep-13 12 1,250
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How much time off did you have BEFORE your wedding?
clareio, 18 July, 2013 at 10:02

So although i'm not getting married until November, I have been asked to book my leave now (and also I want to know how much I want to take!) I have, at the moment, allowed for the week before the...

emmiejune, wednesday 18-Sep-13 37 3,361
Vanadesse
Low cost (but nice!) venues in/around Manchester/Cheshire?
Vanadesse, 15 September, 2013 at 14:35

Just wondering if anyone had any suggestions for any nice venues in or around Manchester or Cheshire? Our budget is £3-5k for the whole thing if that helps.

Vanadesse, wednesday 18-Sep-13 12 3,005
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daytime only wedding - no evening reception
radgeon14, 18 September, 2013 at 11:36

Hi, We wanted to make our wedding unique to us and was thinking if anyone has had just a daytime only wedding without an evening do? Or have ideas for alternative entertainment for the evening?...

DaffodilWaves, wednesday 18-Sep-13 4 2,156
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How far are your guests travelling to your wedding?
Sparkle2015, 17 September, 2013 at 18:59

Just curious really as we have found the perfect venue that we both really love (shock!) Only niggle before we book is the distance. It is a hotel too so the option for people to stay over and we know...

Jaysmonkey, wednesday 18-Sep-13 24 3,033
Penny P
Dress cover up ideas please! HELP!
Penny P, 16 September, 2013 at 20:14

I have been desperately trying to find something to wear to cover my arms that compliments my wedding dress. I have looked at lace boleros, shrugs, wraps, cardigans...but nothing is right! Because...

Pinkboo, tuesday 17-Sep-13 9 3,641
alabastamasta
Ed Byrne on Wedding Planning: Live at the Apollo
alabastamasta, 17 September, 2013 at 17:45

Made me LOL: https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00pkxwx/Live_at_the_Apollo_Series_5_Episode_5 Only on iPlayer till Thursday - worth a watch!

DaffodilWaves, tuesday 17-Sep-13 754
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button bouquet
WelshSam, 16 September, 2013 at 16:35

I'm planning on making a button bouquet. Like this: Has anyone else made one who can offer some helpful tips on how to make it sturdy? Should i use lots of floral tape and bind all the threads firmily...

Sprollie, tuesday 17-Sep-13 4 1,726
Flamin Nora
***Wedding Report - Flamin Nora's Chilled Sunny Wedding Day ***
Flamin Nora, 15 September, 2013 at 17:44

I know I'm not a regular poster, but I have been here since our engagement and contributed over periods of time and I wanted to share my report with you. Once we got closer to the wedding I didn't...

tayto, tuesday 17-Sep-13 16 2,820
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Flash your Unusual Engagement Rings :)
Squidney, 14 September, 2013 at 15:39

Hi Ladies! I'm newly engaged and my FI and I are picking rings together - can you flash me pictures of your unusual e-rings for inspiration? I'm thinking I'd like something like this: Thanks! ...

Jaysmonkey, tuesday 17-Sep-13 24 8,755
KateGonnaBMrsB
advice needed - veil in a registry office??
KateGonnaBMrsB, 14 September, 2013 at 15:05

I have very kindly been gifted a cathedral length veil by my mother for my wedding day - the trouble is that I will be getting married in a register office and a cathedral length veil is a bit much....

AuntieBJ, monday 16-Sep-13 2 2,561
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Grooms wear waistcoats
Groom84, 15 September, 2013 at 18:57

Hi, looking for some advise for grooms wear. Should all groom, best man and ushers all have the same style and colour of waistcoats or should they have a different colour/style from the groom. Any...

MrsMeldrew, monday 16-Sep-13 4 1,204
chloe24
Pregnant bridesmaid :-/ advice needed!
chloe24, 14 September, 2013 at 22:09

Just found out that one of my BMs - also my older sister! Is pregnant. I'm really happy for her but also a bit concerned... Firstly...her due date is bout 6weeks before my wedding so she's going to...

chloe24, sunday 15-Sep-13 24 3,606

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