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Brighton and Worthing registry offices anyone?
redsunflower25, 26 July, 2013 at 10:47

As title... has anyone got hitched in either? Any pics? We are back round to idea of reg' office and knees up at home and wondering what these places are like. If either has a bit of character or just...

redsunflower25, wednesday 31-Jul-13 14 5,956
ShropshireLass
Church flower alternatives?
ShropshireLass, 30 July, 2013 at 19:37

Trying to keep costs down so thinking of alternatives to having a church full of flowers. The church we are getting married in is gorgeous and tbh, doesn't need a great deal of decorating. Other than...

*MM3*, tuesday 30-Jul-13 14 2,953
*J9*
Cakes are so expensive!!
*J9*, 29 July, 2013 at 16:12

Shirelley, tuesday 30-Jul-13 36 3,515
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Donations to charity rather favours
clairemac12, 28 July, 2013 at 18:54

I am after some advice, my mother in law died last year with cancer and was looked after at a marie curie hospice. So rather than favours we have made a donation to this charity who in turn have sent...

Skeptical78, tuesday 30-Jul-13 33 5,544
DaffodilWaves
Groupon wedding package for those local to Worcester
DaffodilWaves, 30 July, 2013 at 09:58

Hope it helps someone...

DaffodilWaves, tuesday 30-Jul-13 439
lilacpearl
Afro Caribbean Bridal Hair
lilacpearl, 13 June, 2013 at 16:02

Hi Hitchers, just wondered if there were any hairdressers that people would highly recommend to do Afro-Caribbean bridal hair in and around the south east London area? Thanks!

sarahblissey, monday 29-Jul-13 9 5,041
*MM3*
Mother of the bride gifts..
*MM3*, 28 July, 2013 at 19:50

Just wondering what everyones getting their mums as a gift? We'll be getting both Mums a big bouquet of flowers from florist, but I'm very close to my mum & she's helped us a lot with the wedding...

*MM3*, sunday 28-Jul-13 18 10,132
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Football themed wedding
Harriers88, 28 July, 2013 at 16:04

Hi all, I am in the very early stages of planning a football themed wedding. I am struggling for inspiration for the little touches. We have plans for the colour theme to match our club's colours (red...

slou90, sunday 28-Jul-13 6 2,192
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nervous about wedding dress fitting
AmzieM, 27 July, 2013 at 10:55

I went on monday for my wedding dress fitting. a lot to be taken off the bottom since i am small as well around the bust. she was having problems putting the pins through as a lot of bones in it. when...

Mrspetal, sunday 28-Jul-13 8 1,862
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Omg I give up! Bridesmaid drama seriously fed up now!
BrogstarBride, 26 July, 2013 at 21:54

So today my 12 year old bridesmaid (who is my stepdads granddaughter) tried on her dress for alterations after trying it on 4 months ago and saying it needed taking in. When I gave it to her to try on...

MOMB, saturday 27-Jul-13 16 2,557
alyj66
Venue deposits paid :0)
alyj66, 26 July, 2013 at 19:46

We popped to Wasdale Head, Cumbria to pay the deposits for our Wedding part 2 - The Blessing. We visited St Olafs Church first so that we could figure out the decorations, I just love that Church more...

DaffodilWaves, saturday 27-Jul-13 7 1,708
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Table plans - etiquette?!
Riablo, 26 July, 2013 at 20:34

Ok...any tips on table plans? Ours is feeling a little like a logic puzzle - Mr X cannot sit within 4 seats of anyone from family Y, Mr A and Mrs A cannot be within line of sight etc etc. We thought...

oggers86, saturday 27-Jul-13 7 2,344
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How many bridesmaids?
ClaireMcewan, 27 May, 2013 at 06:18

Hi everyone! Some advice please! In the throws of engagment excitement I ended up asking 5 friends to be Bridesmaids, after cooling off and coming back to reality I now have 3 (2 very old bestfriends...

EmmaM88, saturday 27-Jul-13 15 2,294
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Order of service what are your wording?
BrogstarBride, 25 July, 2013 at 21:33

I'm struggling with the wording and layout of my church order of service can anyone share there's please? Also is anyone having anything printed on the back like reception details or thank yours etc?...

Dream Team Dean, friday 26-Jul-13 2 1,921
*MM3*
Skittles vodka?
*MM3*, 24 July, 2013 at 22:33

Anyone having this at their wedding? I remember seeing flashes of someones wedding on here (sorry can't remember who) and they looked amazing! Dying to try and make some up in nice pretty jars. How do...

Ohwhatatuesday, thursday 25-Jul-13 15 1,802
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Wedding cars and champagne
AFA2B, 25 July, 2013 at 14:41

At most of the weddings I've been to in the last few years the couples of had a bottle of bubbly in the wedding car when going from the church to the reception and I know that most of these have been...

ShropshireLass, thursday 25-Jul-13 1 767
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The dreaded chair covers...
lgarnham, 12 May, 2013 at 18:21

Hey everyone, need some decor advice! Venue has horrible chairs (think children's library) in a deep burgundy colour. On a tight budget so have shopped around and found somewhere that will do 65 chair...

lgarnham, thursday 25-Jul-13 17 5,865
JellyFishJess
Just your typical metal bride
JellyFishJess, 22 April, 2013 at 21:59

Hello, I'm Jessica and I'm 21 and I'm getting married... And both me and my future hubby love rock music! We do festivals, see hundreds of rock bands together and he even sings in a heavy metal band....

Erin8, wednesday 24-Jul-13 32 2,981
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Monsoon Bridesmaid Dresses
Amora Nail & Beauty, 17 July, 2013 at 13:05

Hi All, Have found some bargain dresses in Monsoon that fit my wedding theme, only problem is wedding isnt until May next year so not entirely sure what sizes the bridesmaids will need and it looks...

Amora Nail & Beauty, wednesday 24-Jul-13 8 2,232
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Small intimate civil partnership venue advice please...
mikey1, 23 July, 2013 at 13:51

Hi all, Firstly, I hope I'm in the right place with this question. I'm not sure whether any of you know much about civil partnerships (because I don't either!) so if you don't and I'm in the wrong...

WickyWack, wednesday 24-Jul-13 17 3,118
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Suit hire - how much?!
, 19 April, 2013 at 15:47

Afternoon all! The Groom and Best Man have had bespoke suits made but we are now looking to set up the 6 bridal party men / ushers with theirs and I am absolutely gobsmacked at how much these cost to...

Sparkly Momma, wednesday 24-Jul-13 20 16,681
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VAT on Wedding Bookings
slbarber, 23 July, 2013 at 20:36

Hello, I have recently been told by my wedding venue that due to a test case brought by HMRC against a wedding venue, they have been advised by their tax advisors that VAT is chargeabale on all...

Peter, wednesday 24-Jul-13 8 7,694
MissKB
Decorating the Church - HELP!
MissKB, 23 July, 2013 at 15:28

Hey Everyone! So we FINALLY got permission from the Archbishop to marry at a lovely little church in the village we live in. Bit of back story - This church was the parish church 500 years ago, but...

MissKB, wednesday 24-Jul-13 13 1,844
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Favour Jars.....WHAT SIZE!!!!
sdurn, 23 July, 2013 at 15:04

Hello, as the title says.... I have no idea what size im ment to go for!! any help would be great. Thanks Sam

Kentish Gal, wednesday 24-Jul-13 7 916
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 3,610
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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 6,255
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 1,068
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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 3,780

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