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kharding2014
Awkward moment in Primark
kharding2014, 15 March, 2014 at 13:14

So I went into Primark this morning to browse and ended up buying a ton of flip flops for my flip flop basket. I got to the checkout and the guy asked me why I was buying flip flops. I told him for my...

FHB, sunday 16-Mar-14 9 3,815
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Busty bridesmaid!
RomanticBlueHair136, 15 March, 2014 at 20:26

Hello! First timer here Im struggling to find a bridesmaids dress for my friend. she's my only bridesmaid luckily, but also lives 200 miles away so shopping is very difficult! She's very busty (making...

Cache13, saturday 15-Mar-14 1 1,029
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No Evening Guests??? Help Please??
stephers01, 11 March, 2014 at 22:31

Hi Everyone, has anyone had a wedding and not had any evening guests? If so how many people did u have all day? Was there a lull early evening as if you were waiting for people to arrive? Similarly...

HannaPinterest, saturday 15-Mar-14 25 7,762
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Fallen in love with a dress way out my budget
MrsB2015, 11 March, 2014 at 13:43

Decided to pop into a dress shop today and tried on a dress I never thought I would like in a million years! Well I completely fell in love with it then noticed the price tag! OH hasn't said anything...

Embrace Bridal Bouti, saturday 15-Mar-14 14 2,257
Lizzywills
Wedding preparation day at church....what to expect??
Lizzywills, 14 March, 2014 at 21:11

Hi Howe have got a wedding preparation day a church tomorrow. It's from 10-3, with lunch, but we really don't know what to expect. Dies anyone have any idea? thanks

ClaireKB, friday 14-Mar-14 725
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Inspiration needed for wedding shoes - flash me yours!!
Paranoid_Pixie_:), 13 March, 2014 at 15:34

Title says it all really. I am running out of time to get my shoes, I need to have my dress fitting!! I can't find anything that is what I want, please flash me your wedding shoes.

jen-lou, friday 14-Mar-14 40 3,585
Kerfuffle
Toastmaster - How much and do I really need one?
Kerfuffle, 28 March, 2009 at 08:56

Hi, Just wondering if I really need a toastmaster at our wedding and if I do how much do they usually cost? Thanks Kerfuffle

Vicky12345, friday 14-Mar-14 16 26,321
IGB2B
Hair Trial! Flashes!
IGB2B, 13 March, 2014 at 15:25

I had my wedding hair trial this morning. My hairdresser was soooo lovely and made me feel at ease. He did exactly what I wanted! I didn't want anything too stiff and formal. I love how Pippa...

Benjaminsmum, friday 14-Mar-14 13 1,940
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What have you been stupdily excited about?
Hisgirl, 11 March, 2014 at 18:54

So today I got completely over-the-top excited to receive our first official RSVP (yes I know it's a bit early to have sent invites but we have loads of people travelling down so wanted to allow...

Lorns, friday 14-Mar-14 23 2,387
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Registara fees
S2BMRSB, 12 March, 2014 at 10:14

Ok so at long last we have found a venue we love! ? So so excited we have reserved our date, and I called the registrar yesterday to see if I could book the day and time with them which lucky I can...

MrsACF, friday 14-Mar-14 12 1,522
kharding2014
Anyone else at the Meh stage of planning?
kharding2014, 13 March, 2014 at 14:40

So with just over 6 months to go all of the big things have been ticked off the list and it feels too early to start on some of the smaller details/ I don't know where to start with the smaller...

Ohwhatatuesday, thursday 13-Mar-14 19 1,837
CaptainNatX
Choosing Wedding Venue - Kelham Hall, Newark
CaptainNatX, 12 March, 2014 at 20:46

Hi everyone! I got engaged recently and am currently in the process of choosing a wedding venue. We've seen a few but the one that matches our theme the most is Kelham Hall in Newark, Nottinghamshire....

Bruce Neville Photog, thursday 13-Mar-14 1 625
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Ibiza wedding - Wedding Car hire help?
Claireypilch, 23 April, 2013 at 13:22

Hello! Its just a quick post really to see if any of your lovely people can help us. We are getting married in Ibiza on 26.09 this year but i've been trawling the internet for wedding cars and i seem...

LuxuriousYellowFlowe, thursday 13-Mar-14 1 1,143
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Think we've finally decided on a first dance song...what do you think?
beckimas, 11 March, 2014 at 16:28

So the fiancé and I have been searching high and low for a first dance song we both love...came close a while back but still had doubts. But the other day oh came home from work and said 'listen to...

beckimas, thursday 13-Mar-14 3 1,053
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church wedding do we need a choir?
The future Mrs G, 11 March, 2014 at 21:29

We are getting married in church and I was not planning to have any choir or singer for the ceremony. I was simply planning to rely on our guests singing along to the hymns and for the organist to...

DaffodilWaves, wednesday 12-Mar-14 7 2,748
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Ushers and Groomsmen
The future Mrs G, 11 March, 2014 at 21:22

Hi everyone, I'm a bit confused and looking for your help! Is it typical to have both groomsmen and ushers? We were planning to have 1 best man and 2 others that we had been calling ushers but from...

pammy67, tuesday 11-Mar-14 3 855
Lizzywills
Does groom have to wear same suit as ushers etc?
Lizzywills, 11 March, 2014 at 07:54

Hi We are having 6 boys age between 8 and 14, my brother who is giving me away and my OH's BIL in matching suits from a hire shop. My OH Wants a slim fit suit and was going to have it made for him in...

mooshy, tuesday 11-Mar-14 9 5,775
cinnamon009
Garter tossing?
cinnamon009, 11 March, 2014 at 14:01

So was just spending my lunch hour browsing on etsy and noticed that the garters come in pairs - one for tossing. So I googled it and it seems to be an American tradition of 'tossing' one of the...

sophiesofa, tuesday 11-Mar-14 15 2,632
Benjaminsmum
Debenhams wedding dress
Benjaminsmum, 10 March, 2014 at 19:52

Has anyone bought their wedding dress from Debenhams or a high street retailer? I've a lovely one in debenhams which I have actually bought although I still haven't decided on it yet. I will go to a...

Childhood-Sweet<3, tuesday 11-Mar-14 7 2,435
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Bridal hair, Leeds?
Mrstobe2014, 10 March, 2014 at 20:54

Hi there, I'm looking for a mobile hair stylist that can do my hair, my bridesmaids and the mother of the groom and nanna of the groom. They need to be based in Leeds, West Yorkshire as we would be...

Sezwest, tuesday 11-Mar-14 2 749
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Please please please help, looking for a venue for a dry hire wedding venue in Hampshire
macym, 11 March, 2014 at 05:41

Hi all, am new to this and hoping that someone can help. We're getting married in August 2015 and are looking for a dry hire wedding venue in Hampshire and maybe Surrey as we live in Southampton. At...

macym, tuesday 11-Mar-14 1,003
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The wedding recessional
fiffle, 10 March, 2014 at 21:28

Hello! I'm here again with yet another nugget of confusion and indecision ? My mother-in-law-to-be today mentioned to me about the recessional for after the wedding. For anyone like me who has no idea...

pammy67, monday 10-Mar-14 631
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tipping
Katty1234, 10 March, 2014 at 11:56

Hi guys! Does anyone know what the etiquette is for tipping suppliers (i.e band, other musicians, caterers) on the wedding day when you pay the balance? Obviously given that they provide good...

Hisgirl, monday 10-Mar-14 11 1,952
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sincerity 3761
suzannelewington, 10 March, 2014 at 14:35

Hi ladies. Just wondering if anyone has bought the above dress? Due to go dress shopping in two weeks. My friend dragged me in a shop before xmas and only tried two dresses on... this being one of...

suzannelewington, monday 10-Mar-14 4 1,027
daisymoo86
Clip Art Images ... where to find
daisymoo86, 10 March, 2014 at 11:03

Hi Does anyone know anyone who can create a 'clip art' image for you to use on invites etc. I've looked on google and not found what I am after, so wondered if anyone knew of someone who could make...

SillyWrong, monday 10-Mar-14 10 1,788
Love&Lavender
Veil Width
Love&Lavender, 6 March, 2014 at 09:30

Hi all, I am just about to order my veil from Pink Margaret and am unsure of what width to go for. I tried a veil on in the bridal shop that I loved, they told me it was Chapel length but didn't...

Love&Lavender, monday 10-Mar-14 10 1,754
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Bridesmaid Bonding...
, 8 March, 2014 at 22:04

Helloooo, So I have four adult bridesmaid all from different parts of my life so even though some of them may have met once or twice they don't really know each other at all. I was thinking about...

cantwait2bmrsj, saturday 8-Mar-14 2 577
DrBuffles
is this worth £600?
DrBuffles, 19 February, 2014 at 11:09

Whilst googling my venue to get inspiration I came across this image. I contacted the supplier for a quote and it's £600. They put it up and take it down for us. Do you think it's worth it? I'm...

ApricotTree, saturday 8-Mar-14 59 6,519
Mrs Rowan to be
HELP - Hen Do Stress
Mrs Rowan to be, 7 March, 2014 at 09:57

Is anyone else experiencing stressful hen do planning. I am getting to the point where i dont want one! My MOH is planning the hen do for me and running things past me before she books - problem is we...

MadamRed, saturday 8-Mar-14 18 3,320
Elixia
Getting married tomorrow!
Elixia, 6 March, 2014 at 06:39

I cant sleep, 1 because of excitement and the other because of a cold (sods law) so after 4 1/2 hous sleeps of sneezing i thought id get up pack the sweet buffet anx the house in ship shape for 8am...

Hoddy, saturday 8-Mar-14 37 3,152
MrsG_to_be
DIY Invitations - pocketfolds
MrsG_to_be, 6 March, 2014 at 12:33

Has anyone had any experience using pocketfolds for invitations - have you purchased them blank or even made them from scratch? I saw a tutorial online for making them from scratch using sheets of...

Cache13, friday 7-Mar-14 16 2,322
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Pre-loved, Vera Wang!
LiverpoolB2B, 6 March, 2014 at 18:28

Hi ladies! I'm having such a dress dilemma & I've never even tried on a dress! (Yet!) I've always had 'the dress' pictured in my head & I've always loved Vera Wang's designs. So I 'stumbled'...

meandmrjones2014, friday 7-Mar-14 15 3,653

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