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Do brides have bags?!
Wife In Training, 11 May, 2014 at 16:43

Sorry for the randomness of this question are any of you planning (or not planning) to carry a clutch bag at your wedding? I can't imagine holding a bag and a bouquet without loosing one or the other...

Sarah MC1, sunday 11-May-14 16 3,309
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Bridesmaid thank you cards.
, 7 May, 2014 at 20:40

I'm struggling to find nice cards for my bridesmaids. Can anyone help me and let me know where they've bought theirs from? ideally I don't want to spend more than £2.00 per card. Thanks.

LucyLastic, sunday 11-May-14 12 2,791
Eskimo329
Has anyone brought their bridesmaid dresses from etsy?
Eskimo329, 7 May, 2014 at 18:26

Trying to keep costs down and I've seen some great dresses on etsy in budget but I'm bit nervous about the quality and sizing. Has anyone else got theirs on etsy?x

Cache13, sunday 11-May-14 4 2,011
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Debrett's: the final say on etiquette
, 11 May, 2014 at 08:55

For those planning a wedding and having heated arguments healthy debates with their families or future in-laws: Debrett's certainly helped me conclude a few decisions - including evening invitations...

lilbeth, sunday 11-May-14 2 950
mustard_mitt
Save the dates - send to all guests or just ceremony guests?
mustard_mitt, 10 May, 2014 at 16:18

We're just in the final steps of arranging our date & venue and I have some save the date cards lined up to send as soon as we know the date. I was planning to send these to everybody we're...

mustard_mitt, sunday 11-May-14 8 3,751
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Wedding dress HELP NEEDED ***flash***
Sheldon, 8 March, 2014 at 14:30

Hi everyone, I have been wedding dress shopping this morning and found a beautiful dress, however its very expensive it he shop and thought I would search for it online. However, I was told it was a...

suzannelewington, sunday 11-May-14 6 3,418
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London engagement party venue dilemma
Fifa1, 10 May, 2014 at 11:57

Hi there, My fiancé and I are planning our engagement party for mid-July. We have a guest list roughly confirmed and would like to book an area for 30-35 people. Now the venue. Most of us are between...

mariannechuaphotogra, saturday 10-May-14 2 2,415
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6 month meeting!!! need advice !!!
Mrs2014, 9 May, 2014 at 10:43

Morning Everyone, i have been really poorly last couple of months, however i have literally just had a reminder call that im meant to be having my 6 month meeting with the venue tomorrow!!! i have...

Mrs2014, saturday 10-May-14 4 1,910
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Filming church wedding
Smurf84, 8 May, 2014 at 18:52

My fiancé and I booked the church for our wedding last year then we're told during a meeting in January that the service was not allowed to be photographed or filmed. I understand about not being...

Peter, friday 9-May-14 15 3,695
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Game of thrones
RomanticPinkFlowers146, 8 May, 2014 at 10:18

Hello all. Me and my partner are getting married next year and we are having a Game of Thrones themed wedding. Has anyone else done something similar? I am currently trying to plan it all out and save...

mustard_mitt, friday 9-May-14 13 4,523
adgabe
Asking for cash gift instead of a gift list...
adgabe, 2 May, 2014 at 18:50

So we have decided, no doubt like many couples, that we already have everything we need in the house - Many items we have two of each, since moving in together... This being the case we want to ask...

emabee, friday 9-May-14 42 4,164 1
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Anyone get married at Lillibrook Manor, Monks Barn or Saxons Barn, Berkshire
Mrsgilltobe, 3 November, 2013 at 09:56

Hi These three have made my shortlist but I just can't make up my mind, I wondered if anyone had been married at any of these and could offer some insight, how was it, what did you like, what didn't...

Ruby_nem, friday 9-May-14 7 1,628
*gnashers*
Lillibrooke Manor, Maidenhead
*gnashers*, 20 June, 2012 at 09:57

Has anyone looked here, had their wedding here, or been to a wedding here? We're thinking of going to look at it as it's in a price range we can afford. If anyone has any feedback, it would be muchos...

Ruby_nem, friday 9-May-14 35 11,338
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Hair Trial - want to change my style for the wedding day....possible without another trial?
weddingvirgin, 8 May, 2014 at 18:35

Hey everyone, Today I had my hair and make up trial for the wedding. Very happy with my make up and also really like the hairdresser. Unfortunately there was no mobile reception in the place where my...

ClaireD*, thursday 8-May-14 2 1,750
Nessa_EssexBride
How much is too much to pay for wedding flowers..
Nessa_EssexBride, 7 May, 2014 at 12:07

Hi all, Just curious to see how much ya'll spending on flowers. Is this somewhere you think, its alright to splash out on it or you think its better spent somewhere else? Thanks in advance for your...

bettybubble, thursday 8-May-14 34 6,157
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Chair covers... how many?
katie80uk, 7 May, 2014 at 21:04

I'm having my evening reception in a separate place to my ceremony n daytime. I have someone dressing the room for the evening, so chair covers, tables,starlight backdrop etc but I'm having around...

pammy67, thursday 8-May-14 8 1,566
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First Dance... then what should happen?
rach_S_, 2 May, 2014 at 19:13

Hi There, After our first dance, should it then be Father of the bride and bride, then what?? Bit confused :-S thank you!

Melancholie, wednesday 7-May-14 24 5,456
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Bridesmaid gift ideas
Haylzlou, 5 May, 2014 at 21:20

Really struggling with bridesmaid gifts.............I have two adult bridesmaids and a teenager bridesmaid. Ideally I'd like to get them all something similar. Any ideas would be gratefully...

Haylzlou, wednesday 7-May-14 11 2,849
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Help needed for clueless bride
Sherbill17, 6 May, 2014 at 12:01

I really need help with a few things. I have 18 months until my wedding. I have booked the venue and ordered my dress and feel realy relaxed but friends and sisters keep telling me I should be...

bliss_balloons, wednesday 7-May-14 13 1,825
cymruangel
Mother of the Groom Outfit: Trousers
cymruangel, 6 May, 2014 at 16:44

I'd like to access the Hitched Hive Mind on sartorial choices, if you've got the time... The MoG wants to wear trousers to the wedding. This is absolutely fine by me, I happen to think a smart trouser...

AnnaDawes, wednesday 7-May-14 7 2,429
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Venue booked in South West France - band needed!
lisamoo, 12 February, 2013 at 09:16

Hi, we are recently engaged and have booked a beautiful venue to get married in, in the South West of France. It is a luxurious mill and we simply can't wait!!! Our Wedding planner has given us plenty...

lisamoo, wednesday 7-May-14 6 2,118
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Tenby nightlife - any recommendations?
SunnyOrangeConfetti79, 6 May, 2014 at 13:11

In a few weeks i'll be heading off to Pembrokeshire with five friends for my hen weekend. We're planning to hit Tenby on the Saturday night for a bit of a pub crawl and some dancing. If anyone knows...

Peter, wednesday 7-May-14 2 2,160
Blondie86
New York themed wedding reception, Ideas for a little room!
Blondie86, 6 May, 2014 at 16:33

Hey lovelies, I am getting married in NYC in July and then having a UK wedding reception party in August. We are hiring a permanent marquee, it has an extra quite large room that some people have used...

k.j.w, tuesday 6-May-14 2 1,013
cinnamon009
Guestbook ideas - unusual keepsake ones
cinnamon009, 6 May, 2014 at 13:37

This is the only thing which I really can't decide on. The theme is old Hollywood glamour, so I could go for the straight option of a book decorated on the front in the theme colours but I wanted...

RLB, tuesday 6-May-14 11 3,121
daffodilly
timings. ... civil ceremonies and receptions
daffodilly, 5 May, 2014 at 08:41

Morning all! I was so excited this week as h2b rang and paid the deposit for our wedding. When I came home he said that the coordinator asked what time we'd like to get married ? Oops... forgot about...

miss pickle, tuesday 6-May-14 10 1,307
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Polaroid Wedding Frame Cut Out For Photos
lauradew, 6 May, 2014 at 14:39

Where can I buy, or how can I make a frame that looks like a polaroid photo, but large scale, for people to stand behind and take pictures of at my wedding? If it can be personalised too that would be...

miss pickle, tuesday 6-May-14 3 9,411
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Getting married is so expensive!
Mrs-S-to-be, 5 May, 2014 at 11:44

So I knew the reception etc would cost loads, but I've just gone through my post after being away all week and found the forms from our registry office. £500 for the ceremony, £8 for 2 copies of the...

Mrslizziew2be, tuesday 6-May-14 22 2,946
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Is there any "drive thru" or "quickie" wedding chapel in London? Its for my crazy Italian friend and his mistress...!
AussieLegend, 5 May, 2014 at 23:37

Hi everyone, I am London based and I have a crazy 50+ years old friend in Italy who want to visit London for romantic trip and to have a 'quickie' wedding to his mistress. He has asked me to find one...

Peter, tuesday 6-May-14 8 8,699
lottie.f
How many guests on each table?
lottie.f, 5 May, 2014 at 16:29

Hi all, I'm just tackling my table plan and finding it tricky.. We are only having about 70 day guests and I'm thinking I'd like to have 8 per table, but would this mean guests are too spread out? How...

Suzie88, monday 5-May-14 7 6,034
goldpants
Goldpants Wedding Planning Thread
goldpants, 1 October, 2013 at 16:05

Venue Tick! Booked Vaulty Manor in Maldon for ceremony & reception. Hair & makeup Tick! Booked Dawn Taylor to do my hair & makeup as well as my mum and only bridesmaid. Hope to have hair...

SunnyBrownDiamonds13, monday 5-May-14 45 8,443
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Picture Quiz!
SunnyOrangeConfetti79, 30 April, 2014 at 20:15

...sort of! there is a point to this, which I'll reveal after I've had a few responses but, for now, can you tell me, without looking at any other pics for reference, what colour this suit looks to...

purplewaffle, monday 5-May-14 23 2,450
ClaireD*
2 weeks to go, guest RSVP nightmare !
ClaireD*, 4 May, 2014 at 19:10

? I could really frickin scream right now. A handful of the OH's guests only committed to coming to our wedding this week. All men of course, thinking it's ok to say "yes I'll be there" two months...

ClaireD*, monday 5-May-14 9 1,443

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