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Bridesmaid Pandora charms?
morristobe, 16 January, 2013 at 13:40

I haven't got a clue what to get my bridesmaids as presents, andam considering Pandora charms? They all have Pandora bracelets and I thought a charm would be nice. Does anyone have any charm...

bellaZ, monday 19-Aug-13 8 14,565
*J9*
Guest book or fingerprint tree
*J9*, 16 August, 2013 at 11:22

I was planning on going down the guest book route but then a friend suggested the fingerprint tree as her guestbook is in a box at home half empty. She voluteered (as BM) to be in charge of making...

*J9*, monday 19-Aug-13 4 1,392
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Guest Book Prompts
Vix7913, 19 August, 2013 at 09:44

With only a few weeks to go until the big day I am now trying to sort out some kind of guest book. I have pretty much decided I don't really want the traditional style book as every wedding I have...

flowersinherhair, monday 19-Aug-13 1 1,466
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Honeymoon - straight after the wedding or wait????
Germanbride, 18 August, 2013 at 17:27

Hi all, we have been to the travel agent today to see what the options are with regards to our honeymoon. Now this is the second marriage for my OH so he is not too bothered for a typical honeymoon....

Stacey1987, sunday 18-Aug-13 23 5,467
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Bridesmaids...different ages/styles
Miss B 2 be Mrs H, 18 August, 2013 at 12:19

Hi there Would love to hear if you have any solutions to the following...at the moment working this out is giving me the biggest headache so far! I have 8 bridesmaids. Basically I have grouped them...

clareio, sunday 18-Aug-13 3 2,715
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Christmas Wedding - Bauble Help!
MissLMD, 17 August, 2013 at 13:52

Hi everyone, I' m getting married on 21 December 2013 and had thought I would have Christmas Bauble name card holders as my place settings. I had planned on using personalised ribbon with our names...

miss pickle, saturday 17-Aug-13 4 2,931
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Marquee wedding at private venue and DIY - tips please
beckimas, 12 August, 2013 at 19:00

Hi ladies, this is my first post on here so hopefully some pele can help me out. I am getting married 6th September 2014 to my amazing fiancé we are having a church wedding then reception in a marquee...

beckimas, friday 16-Aug-13 9 4,073
Hoddy
OMs - Did the rain ruin your big day?
Hoddy, 15 August, 2013 at 10:15

I know when I booked my wedding some family members said things like "oooh July, at least the weather should be nice" but the weather has never really crossed my mind as being an issue. If it rains we...

Peter, thursday 15-Aug-13 24 7,921
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Background music whilst eating
Em1986, 15 August, 2013 at 16:02

So.. I want to have some music playing whilst everyone is eating but unsure of the kind of music... After recieving some great advice on here we are having New orleans jazz at the reception drinks so...

martinkab@hotmail.co, thursday 15-Aug-13 4 2,494
MrsBeckiW
11am vs 4pm Wedding - Please help!
MrsBeckiW, 14 August, 2013 at 10:59

In the last couple of days my OH and I have booked a lovely venue in Milton Keynes, scraping in on a Saturday in May - the only Saturday they have we can do. We really don't want to change the date....

MrsBeckiW, thursday 15-Aug-13 55 6,892
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Crazy Bear Group wedding
Cupcakebex, 17 February, 2013 at 20:58

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone had ever attended a wedding/looked round venue for a wedding at one of The Crazy Bear's? As there are no prices online I wanted to know roughly how costly it is...

mariannechuaphotogra, thursday 15-Aug-13 10 8,782
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Eeeeeeek! :-D
, 15 August, 2013 at 10:33

I've just booked my first dress shopping appointment for next week!!! I'm so excited I had to tell someone or I'd explode! Apologies for the self indulgent post! Lol. :-D

*Pugsley*, thursday 15-Aug-13 10 1,177
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Slimming body wrap?
Riablo, 15 August, 2013 at 02:01

I'm off to the spa (yippee!!) for my hen do on Friday, exactly a week before my wedding (yippee again!). I'm looking at the treatments they have on offer and can't help being curious about the...

dnellies, thursday 15-Aug-13 2 1,191
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Photographer - feeling a bit let down :-(
, 14 August, 2013 at 12:39

A friend of mine of 15 years owns a very successful photography business so I approached her to see if she would cover our wedding. Initially she said yes and was very excited. I was happy as she fell...

clareio, wednesday 14-Aug-13 19 2,472
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Taupe Bridesmaids Dresses Needed!
MrsCroucherToBe, 13 August, 2013 at 10:37

Hi There! Is anyone able to help me find out where to get my bridesmaid dresses from? I have had a look on Ebay but am rather cautious about the overseas suppliers? Has anyone bought through them...

NorthernBelle_79, wednesday 14-Aug-13 5 2,463
Gemini_Bride
Honeymoon.....so deflated
Gemini_Bride, 14 August, 2013 at 10:19

I have just finished a couple of calls with some travel agents about possible honeymoons for September 2014 - we don't want to book yet but I need to know what our saving target is for both wedding...

ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, wednesday 14-Aug-13 16 3,198
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Videography. Yes or No? Marryoke. Yes or No?
MrsF2Bee, 12 August, 2013 at 22:13

So we only planned to have a photographer. Now I'm thinking I would love a Videographer as we will miss so much of the day. Originally I also like the idea of the Marryoke but now I don't know. Is it...

*Mrs M to be*, wednesday 14-Aug-13 19 2,803
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Can't find my dream wedding venue... HELPP!!
m.bridetobe, 23 July, 2013 at 15:14

Hi ladies, I'm have just joined hitched and need some advice!! I have been searching for my dream venue for what seems an age - I am looking for something in the Leeds area. Myself and my other half...

halechap, wednesday 14-Aug-13 10 1,751
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having a farm camping wedding in south east
rachelmason, 7 February, 2013 at 19:13

Hi all, I have some odd requirements for a wedding (i think anyway) and am not sure where to start. I dont want a 'pre-packaged' wedding at an obvios wedding venue. A rough idea of things I like the...

Gemma Lawrence, wednesday 14-Aug-13 7 4,632
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BYOB venues London???
sallyok, 14 August, 2013 at 07:01

Good Afternoon Ladies (and some Gents) I only got engaged last month but keen to get the planning going asap. I want to have the wedding in London although currently live overseas and will have...

mariannechuaphotogra, wednesday 14-Aug-13 5 5,002
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How much are you planning to/did you spend on your wedding?
gc615, 9 August, 2013 at 16:52

Just wondering what people are budgeting (or did budget~) for their wedding? What things are you doing to help you stay in budget?

slou90, wednesday 14-Aug-13 66 6,379
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Wedding Venues Northamptonshire
camilla89, 12 August, 2013 at 21:20

I am on the hunt for a budget wedding reception venue in or around Northamptonshire, or any venues that offer any budget packages. My OH and I are looking to invite about 50-60 guests for the wedding...

karenluke22, wednesday 14-Aug-13 17 2,431
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Wedding Dress Alterations Help in Warwickshire!
clairecole18, 13 August, 2013 at 13:06

Hi, I've bought a dress from a shop in Banbury. I'd like to get it altered closer to home in Warwickshire as i live near Stratford Upon Avon. Can anyone recommend a good seamstress? Is it ok to buy a...

smudge1234, tuesday 13-Aug-13 1 761
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Children at weddings - What are your venues rules?
GLOBRIDE, 12 August, 2013 at 13:48

Interested to hear about what the rules or restrictions are for children at your venue? We have recently included a clause in our wedding contract to stipulate that if there are more than 10 children...

*Mini*, tuesday 13-Aug-13 14 2,773
Mrs Rowan to be
Charity Favours??
Mrs Rowan to be, 13 August, 2013 at 15:11

Had some great discussions over the last few weeks about Favours with the OH. I am for them, he is not. I like the idea, OH thinks that they are a total was of time and money. Someone came up with an...

MiniSuzieQ, tuesday 13-Aug-13 11 1,998
BrideCummins14
Dad and Daughter Dance!
BrideCummins14, 12 August, 2013 at 12:47

Are you having a father of the birde / bride dance? If so what song have you chosen? I am struggling....we have lots of songs that remind us of each other but then when you listen to the words it just...

Feb2014Bride, tuesday 13-Aug-13 19 2,143
alabastamasta
Did you fall in love with your wedding venue?
alabastamasta, 12 August, 2013 at 10:04

Hi all I'm (hopefully) getting married next May, but I'm getting a bit concerned about finding a venue that we like I was wondering - did you know your venue was 'the one' when you saw it, or did you...

Samiad, tuesday 13-Aug-13 29 4,809
Feb2014Bride
MOTB / MOTG Outfit Problems
Feb2014Bride , 13 August, 2013 at 11:19

Is anyone else having a porblem with the MOTB / MOTG outfits matching/same colour? First my FMIL tells me she is thinking of wearing an ivory dress ....... i asked her kindly not to as i think only...

clareio, tuesday 13-Aug-13 5 820
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Looking for a venue in Portsmouth/Southsea area
Muffin3012, 12 August, 2013 at 20:12

Hi everyone! I have just signed on to this site, my first post - hooray! I got engaged in June. I live in Southsea. I am looking to keep the cost down as much as possible (aren't we all?!) and I have...

Pompey, tuesday 13-Aug-13 3 892
stoice
Suspender belt question
stoice, 12 August, 2013 at 21:47

Ok, sorry if Im being a numpty but... How are you supposed to pee when wearing knickers, suspender belt, stockings and a wedding dress? Ive never worn them but OH has mentioned he'd like to see me in...

havecreditwillwed, tuesday 13-Aug-13 12 4,627
*Mrs M to be*
Finding some of my friends a bit disinterested!
*Mrs M to be*, 12 August, 2013 at 21:46

Hey everyone :o) Was wondering if anyone else is having this issue. I got engaged 3 months ago and last month we booked our date and venue. Very exciting! :o) All of our family are really excited and...

*J9*, tuesday 13-Aug-13 12 4,649 1
overtherainbow
YAY! Back in the land of the living!
overtherainbow, 12 August, 2013 at 14:23

Had telephone problems since Friday when our phone kept going dead spasmodically. BT traced the fault to the outside line but couldn't come out until this morning and the poor chap has been here two...

Lynseys Designs, monday 12-Aug-13 758

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