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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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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... ??
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...
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...
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)
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...
What has been the best/most fun/enjoyable thing you've ever seen or experienced at a wedding?
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Is anyone or has anyone got married here before?! Pros and cons - any tips? What did people think of the staff / service?
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...
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.
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?...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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...
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! ...
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....
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...
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...