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2013_Bride_
I'm getting married next week..
2013_Bride_, 22 July, 2013 at 13:30

Oh my god. ? I cannot concentrate on ANYTHING! I'm useless!

MrsJones2Be, wednesday 24-Jul-13 26 3,608
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What tie with a dark blue suit?!?
Janey4, 23 July, 2013 at 12:42

OH has bought a dark blue (almost navy) suit which he plans to wear with some really smart dark oxblood shoes, but the tie is a real issue!! I wanted dark, slim and possibly black, which we bought and...

Laura DeBourde, tuesday 23-Jul-13 11 6,253
Kentish Gal
Displaying photo booth/other informal photos
Kentish Gal, 23 July, 2013 at 03:37

We haven't looked at the memory card yet, but my son told me on the day that the kids who'd appointed themselves in charge of our photo frame corner had snapped over 1,000 images! Some of those will...

Kentish Gal, tuesday 23-Jul-13 15 1,433
Augustwedding13
LED Starlit Dancefloor Hire...Advice!!
Augustwedding13, 22 July, 2013 at 11:51

Any already married hired a LED starlit floor? They look amazing and I am really considering but they a bit pricey and was wondering if they are worth the money! Thanks xx

The Wedding Singer, tuesday 23-Jul-13 3 1,365
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Lace Bolero's 3/4 length
NovBride, 22 July, 2013 at 21:41

I'm having trouble finding a nice quality lace bolero 3/4 sleeve for my wedding end of November... Size 16/18 I brought my dress on pre loved so I am not going through a bridal shop... I'm London...

cherrybloom, monday 22-Jul-13 1 1,211
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Late licence venues - Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire
maxie, 20 July, 2013 at 15:50

Hi everyone, Just need to pick everyones brains around reception venues in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire - ideally south beds or mid-north Herts. I'm really struggling to find a nice venue which has...

Laura DeBourde, monday 22-Jul-13 1 1,067
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decent strapless bra - D+
Sarah_coxy, 22 July, 2013 at 08:09

So I went for my dress fitting on Saturday to find a) it needs taking in and b) I can't get away with not wearing a bra (I had hoped it would kind of hold everything in place) So, can any of you...

Sarah_coxy, monday 22-Jul-13 6 1,209
missmandymoo
I think this is my dress...
missmandymoo, 3 July, 2013 at 22:16

I went wedding dress shopping for the first time on Monday! Eeek!! After trying on loads of dresses, 2 dresses really stood out... Pronovias Dietrich which I have to eliminate because it was over my...

missmandymoo, monday 22-Jul-13 36 3,778
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Boat ride as part of wedding day
kay22mms, 21 July, 2013 at 14:01

We're getting married in the Lake Disrrict, has anyone else been on a lake cruise as part of the days proceedings? We'd like to but not sure of the logistics and when would be the right time to do it....

Simon and Alison, monday 22-Jul-13 8 1,215
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online dress shopping - Anyone use http://www.eweddingdress.co.uk?
issy2930, 17 October, 2011 at 21:14

I was thinling of using http://www.eweddingdress.co.uk to buy my wedding dress. Anyone order from them? Any good?

chrissie14, monday 22-Jul-13 2 1,267
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am I making a huge mistake?
JHenson1234, 19 July, 2013 at 00:09

Sorry guys but this should be the happiest time of my life, shouldn't it? But I feel absolutely miserable. I feel like im making a huge mistake. My oh makes no effort with the relationship, with me...

slou90, monday 22-Jul-13 50 4,396
WickyWack
My wedding report **with flashes**
WickyWack, 19 July, 2013 at 10:36

So here it is. It's not the best and I don't have any professional pictures back yet. It's very waffly and not very well written, but I hope you enjoy reading it!...... The run up Friday – We go for a...

MrsBeckiW, monday 22-Jul-13 18 3,180
Ohwhatatuesday
Plea to all creative people! I need some invite photo inspiration
Ohwhatatuesday, 19 July, 2013 at 22:21

I'm appealing to all those more creative than me (everyone I'm guessing). I'm looking for some inspiration for an invite idea we have. We're looking to make polaroid style images a bit of a theme of...

Ohwhatatuesday, sunday 21-Jul-13 6 1,189
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NEW FLASH! Bridesmaids dresses - made to order but the wrong colour, what to do??!!
Riablo, 17 July, 2013 at 16:05

Trying not to get all bridezilla, but my made to emasure bridesmaid dresses have turned up a different colour to what we have ordered and the supplier is not being very helpful. I'm getting married on...

Ohwhatatuesday, sunday 21-Jul-13 29 5,201
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Is Pachelbel's Canon in D too cliche?
, 16 July, 2013 at 16:30

Pachelbel's Canon in D has been my favourite piece of classical music since I was about 8 years old, and I think it would be really lovely for a wedding, but as I've got older I noticed that EVERYONE...

golden, sunday 21-Jul-13 17 3,555
Mrs Monkey
Mistake on my wedding certificate!!
Mrs Monkey, 20 July, 2013 at 08:58

We got married yesterday!! It was a lovely day (though felt very surreal) and I was worried I would cry, but I wasn't nervous or over-emotional at all. Anyway, before the ceremony we checked the rough...

Civil Ceremonies, sunday 21-Jul-13 10 6,086
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Shoe dyeing South Wales?
neo_kat26, 20 July, 2013 at 01:31

I've found my bridesmaid dresses but its a funny Raspberry colour so I've bought some ivory satin shoes in the hope I can get them dyed to match the dresses but other than send them off to an online...

neo_kat26, saturday 20-Jul-13 492
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Burnt orange ties for the groomsmen
lharding, 17 July, 2013 at 17:00

Hi, I'm on a hunt for burnt orange silk ties - ideally from stockists based in the UK. It's so difficult to judge from the pics on the web what the colour will be like in real life and the few that...

minimorecambe, wednesday 17-Jul-13 1 1,963
ApricotTree
Dusky Pink Bridesmaid Dresses?
ApricotTree, 16 July, 2013 at 20:28

Hey I've been looking around for some dusky pink bridesmaids dresses that don't cost too much but struggling to track any down. Hesitant to order from china/abroad, but don't want to spend more than...

*J9*, wednesday 17-Jul-13 9 4,614
Ohwhatatuesday
Paying for accommodation for guests/bridal party
Ohwhatatuesday, 15 July, 2013 at 20:52

Just wondered whether people had paid for some of the guests accommodation? We're getting to the stage where we're trying to book out rooms/hotels etc and was originally thinking that we wouldn't pay...

Ohwhatatuesday, tuesday 16-Jul-13 12 5,449
Kimblebee
DJ Prices?!?!
Kimblebee, 13 June, 2013 at 18:05

For those who are having a DJ at their evening reception, how much are you paying?! Ive had a number of quote and they seem to range from £150 - £300.. obviously the cheapest is the most appealing in...

DrBuffles, tuesday 16-Jul-13 26 2,402
ED2B88
Any Norfolk/norwich or near me dress makers???
ED2B88, 10 July, 2013 at 21:04

Really annoying, my H2Bs mum used to have her own wedding dress making business, but now she will only do alterations.... Haha bad times! anyone know of any wedding dress makers in Norfolk or near...

CAT1, tuesday 16-Jul-13 1 1,040
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Make up/sun cream dilemma...advice?
feehendo11, 15 July, 2013 at 18:11

My wedding is on Saturday, and so far the weather forecast is predicting 27 degrees! Which is nice, but I'm a pale redhead and I sunburn incredibly easily! I don't usually wear make up day to day so...

Lemon Violet, tuesday 16-Jul-13 12 1,430
*2014bride*
'Naked' wedding Cake
*2014bride*, 20 February, 2013 at 20:20

Hi I have been researching ideas for my wedding cake and have come across quite a few 'naked' wedding cakes. I like the idea of these as I personally am not a big fan of icing. I just wondered if...

leejdj, tuesday 16-Jul-13 21 3,619
mum-wants-a-hat
~~ MUM-WANTS-A-HAT GOT MARRIED !!!! ~~ ***NOW COMPLETE !! ***
mum-wants-a-hat, 12 July, 2013 at 13:48

So, at the ripe old age of 38 years and 51 weeks, Saturday June 22nd saw me finally become a Mrs ! Now, after much dallying and a final kick up the rear from the lovely T4yto, I get to write my very...

mooshy, monday 15-Jul-13 35 6,917
*J9*
Mix up the table plan??
*J9*, 15 July, 2013 at 11:54

I need help! I'm not sure whether I should keep people who know each other together or whether to mix it up a bit. My mum has suggested mixing it up, mainly becuase it'll get people mingling with...

mum-wants-a-hat, monday 15-Jul-13 26 2,277
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Dizzie Lizzie wedding dress
Vix7913, 4 April, 2013 at 16:20

Just wondering if anyone else has had/will be having a Dizzie Lizzie dress? I have ordered mine, have never heard of them before I started looking for dresses but their main store is in my home town....

Vix7913, monday 15-Jul-13 18 6,006
VIGtobe
relaxed & casual bridal shops London
VIGtobe, 13 July, 2013 at 08:36

Hi all! I live in Dublin but from the UK and planning to fly over to London to do some initial dress shopping (I have no idea what styles or fabrics I'm looking for, so this is more of an...

gabi5, saturday 13-Jul-13 2 1,506
venart
Marry Christmas! Hever Castle 22 June Wedding Report!! ***Pro flashes added page 3***
venart, 6 July, 2013 at 21:50

Venue: Hever Castle Astor Wing Dress: We spent a lot of time over the next couple months in pubs, at each others' flats, travelling, etc, and we got very serious very quickly, but it all felt so...

*Teabag*, saturday 13-Jul-13 38 8,036
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Cost of dressmaker for BM dresses
, 11 October, 2011 at 21:16

Wonder if anyone who had their BM dresses made by a dressmaker would mind sharing the cost of that please? I had previously posted about looking for alternative to dessy that wasn't so expensive and...

Sezwest, friday 12-Jul-13 12 12,962
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Laryngitis....and only 2 weeks till my wedding day !!!!
MrsJones2Be, 12 July, 2013 at 08:21

Just felt the need for a bit of a moan.... I'm writing this from my sick bed having had laryngitis for a week now and only very slowly getting any better ☹️ I've had hardly any voice but that has now...

MrsJones2Be, friday 12-Jul-13 4 1,105
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Has anyone tried to DYE their BHS Wrap Dresses?
punchbowl, 12 July, 2013 at 11:23

Hi guys...I hope someone can help. I need 2 x twist and wrap dresses in a graphite/charcoal colour. The Dessy ones are just too expensive. The BHS ones are lovely but don't have the right...

punchbowl, friday 12-Jul-13 9 2,909

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