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chocolategirl
Roald Dahl reading
chocolategirl, 1 June, 2013 at 20:37

I really want to have a children's book quoted but can't find one. (The ones suggested are usually the dinosaur one, The Little Prince, Winnie the Pooh or the Velveteen Rabbit). Surely there must be...

S108HAN, sunday 2-Jun-13 4 17,353
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I've changed my mind about my dress:0((((
vintagerose, 23 September, 2012 at 15:11

Has anyone else out there had a dress wobble? Bought my dress last weekend in a sale so it's non returnable and now I'm beside myself as I think I've made a big mistake! It's is a beautiful dress but...

Mary C to be K, saturday 1-Jun-13 79 11,947
lady_chilli
Wedding Ring Flash please ladies!!
lady_chilli, 23 May, 2013 at 14:51

Hello lovelies, So I'm after some inspiration on which wedding ring design to go for but I always think it helps to see it on someone else I'm torn between a plain or diamond band, even textured so if...

venart, saturday 1-Jun-13 25 5,422
May2be
Wedding themed colouring books and crayons?
May2be, 2 July, 2010 at 10:17

Hi all, in need a of a little help! I am looking for small colouring books and crayon packs to put in activity packs for the 5 children we have attending the day. I would prefer to have wedding themed...

Wozzle, friday 31-May-13 23 7,236
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Bridesmaid's Jewellery *Flashes Needed*
HAG13, 31 May, 2013 at 09:36

I'm after a bracelet and necklace for my 2 BMs and bracelet for my flower girl. I've started to look around (accessorize, not on the high street etc) and I can't find anything that I like which...

golden, friday 31-May-13 8 1,562
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Wedding stickers
YellowDuckie, 29 May, 2013 at 22:02

Hi, Hoping you lovely girls can help me out here. I'm trying to spread the cost of the little wedding bits and this month is children's packs. We have 13 kids coming and I want to make my own activity...

YellowDuckie, friday 31-May-13 6 2,735
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Am I being thick???
Lauradee, 31 May, 2013 at 17:50

Sounds like a really stupid question but I have no idea! Having a church wedding but do I need to be going anything like get a licence or give notice? Thank you x

Civil Ceremonies, friday 31-May-13 14 2,152
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Printing on to luggage tags...
NC53, 29 May, 2013 at 19:45

... has anyone made their own stationery and printed directly on to luggage tags? Ive got all the page margins and template set up, but the printer jams every time I try to print and pops the luggage...

Sazzle85, friday 31-May-13 1 1,213
sophamie
My Shoes have arrived!!! UPDATED WITH PHOTOS
sophamie, 20 March, 2013 at 22:46

After seeing a suggestion on here about Le Soulier bespoke handpainted shoes I kinda fell in love with them. I'm not a shoes girl really, and all the shoes I've ever bought all together probably cost...

loadsagifts, friday 31-May-13 22 4,568
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Who pays for bridesmaid dresses?
SianScullion, 26 May, 2013 at 17:55

Hi everyone. I'm after a bit of advice. I'm having three bridesmaids for my wedding, all of which are adults. What is the general consensus/tradition/tendency regarding who pays for their dresses? My...

Jaysmonkey, friday 31-May-13 35 41,347
MrsA2B2014
Brides wanting Jimmy Choo's at Bicester
MrsA2B2014, 31 May, 2013 at 10:20

Hi Ladies, I've just had a VIP email from Bicester Village with 10% discount for next week in the evenings from 3rd June to 7th June. Their Jimmy Choo shop is meant to be pretty good, and if anyone...

MrsA2B2014, friday 31-May-13 1 1,144
wishfulwhispers
Cardigan in the evening?
wishfulwhispers, 31 May, 2013 at 09:09

I'm rather self consious about my "bingo wings" - Is a cardigan totally hideous? I think its kinda cute.. This of couse opens up the discussion of which colour would you get it in haha

mum-wants-a-hat, friday 31-May-13 4 661
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Cyprus wedding
Topper01, 29 May, 2013 at 18:28

Hi, my partner and I would like to get married in Cyprus in April 2015. We have short listed a venue and reception both at the Nissi Beach Resort Hotel. I am looking for some advise from people who...

MariaGeorgiou, thursday 30-May-13 4 1,100
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Venues in the North West
Anarcala, 30 May, 2013 at 09:20

Hi folks Just popped on here in the hope that someone might be able to give me some advice. We've just started looking at venues in Merseyside, Cheshire and North Wales...and I'm a little daunted by...

Janey4, thursday 30-May-13 14 2,082
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FLASH - Skittles Vodka Favours Made
, 27 May, 2013 at 18:16

Blimey didn't realise how long these would take but really pleased with them:

sabina150, thursday 30-May-13 41 6,165
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eleven year old son giving me away
Jacky73, 28 May, 2013 at 22:09

Hi all My eleven year old son is giving me away at my wedding in June. Does anyone have any ideas on what to get him as a gift to say a big thank you. He's at that difficult kind of age.... wanting...

Jacky73, thursday 30-May-13 6 1,281
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wedding dresses custom made in china advice please !!
kerrybecka, 23 May, 2013 at 21:15

Evening everyone, I just wanted a bit of advice i am getting married in may next year (i know i while away yet) but i have fallen in love with a wedding dress i found on the internet the only thing is...

Icklefee, wednesday 29-May-13 17 2,959
Lommel
11am or 1pm ceremony?
Lommel, 29 May, 2013 at 13:46

Trying to figure out timings for the day... I thought this for 11am, what do you think? Ceremony 11am 30 mins + register and exit 15 mins Group photos 11.45am 30 mins Drinks/nibbles reception &...

minimorecambe, wednesday 29-May-13 16 3,342
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Gourmet Picnic Hamper
akaelle, 26 January, 2012 at 14:20

Hi Wonder if you could give me some feedback on an idea for my daughter's wedding reception please. The indoor reception is in a barn-type venue. There is going to be a hog-roast early evening. We are...

akaelle, wednesday 29-May-13 3 1,225
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South Wales Venues
hannahgosney, 23 May, 2013 at 12:36

I've got 12 venues on my shortlist. I'm arranging viewings for the next few weeks, but I was wondering whether anyone has booked with them and what their staff/wedding co-ordinators are like. They...

Wifeytobe88, wednesday 29-May-13 11 3,629
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How many to cater for in the evening??
, 29 May, 2013 at 11:30

Hi girls I was wondering if anyone had any experience with how many guests to cater for, for the evening? We are having a three course wedding breakfast for 80 (4:00 sit down) then a BBQ for the...

*Pugsley*, wednesday 29-May-13 1 620
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Wedding songs ... What's yours ?
kellouloud, 26 March, 2013 at 15:54

Starting to think about music ! Civil ceromony so need 3 songs and 1st dance. What you having ?

Foo, wednesday 29-May-13 47 7,496
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Makeup artist/ hairdresser Suffolk
Gemsey2012, 29 May, 2013 at 06:11

Hi, I am getting married at Woodhall Manor in Suffolk in August and I was wondering if anyone could recommend a makeup artist or hairdresser? I have found a few in Essex but I cant find any in...

futuremclaughlin2014, wednesday 29-May-13 2 651
Slatts
HELP!!!!! Irish Bands in Ibiza ---- Does anyone know any????
Slatts, 28 May, 2013 at 23:15

Hi all, So havent been on here in a while but have read loads of posts and its exciting me loads!!! We are planning to get married next June 2014 - and we are going to Ibiza to look at a number of...

kharv, wednesday 29-May-13 3 627
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Flower girl present help
Bride to be Becky from Derbyshire, 27 May, 2013 at 10:14

Hello , 5weeks on Saturday until we get married and I'm a little stuck on what to buy our 2 half year old flower girl. thinking of spending up to £20. What have you brought/ buying your flower girl ?...

louise fisher, wednesday 29-May-13 9 6,289
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Red shoes - help!
EmmaIsEngaged, 25 May, 2013 at 21:21

I need your help please! I'm looking for shoes that are: - bright red - satin or silk - low/mid heel - simple and elegant (e.g. plain court shoes) - available in a UK size 8 (EU size 42) - preferably...

Soon2bMrsCB, wednesday 29-May-13 11 6,746
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Do I need a Verger?? Church wedding packages
HAG13, 28 May, 2013 at 23:53

Our parish offers two wedding packages; basic - minster, banns, marriage certificate Full package - as above including organist, verger and flowers - it's an extra £125 for these. (However they don't...

Wedding Photography, wednesday 29-May-13 5 4,266
Piestar
FAO Lincoln brides - ridiculously cheap wedding dress in TK Maxx!!
Piestar, 25 May, 2013 at 20:48

Meant to post this last night. Went in TK MAXX yesterday in Lincoln and found a wedding dress at an unbelievable price! It's an Ivory Eternity Bride in a size 16, strapless, in a fish tail style....

*Funky*, tuesday 28-May-13 8 2,052
Enjayee
***Good luck Purple*Sparkles! 1st June 2013***
Enjayee, 20 May, 2013 at 16:50

Well, it has been great getting to know you on HOF and following your plans. Wishing you and your soon to be husband the very best of luck for the day and a long and happy future. Always remember that...

Lauko, tuesday 28-May-13 18 2,276
MrsA2B2014
Macaron Tower?
MrsA2B2014, 28 May, 2013 at 18:35

I'm obsessed with these at the moment and as OH doesn't eat chocolate cake (boooo!!) and can't eat fresh cream this is something we're considering for our English reception. They're not as pricey as...

MrsA2B2014, tuesday 28-May-13 6 2,249
KarenJane
Welcome Drinks and drinks reception
KarenJane, 27 May, 2013 at 16:59

Me again! I'm on a roll today! Just ordered our wine for the wedding breakfast (had a great saturday afternoon and evening testing lots!) and now i'm on to the drinks reception. We wewre thinking...

venart, tuesday 28-May-13 9 3,154
ATB
FAO: Clarehj - and anybody else having no evening guests!
ATB, 27 May, 2013 at 09:37

We had mini fish and chip cones and they were very popular. We also had cheese tower and "artisan" bread as part of our picky bits later (didn't have evening guests) Hello, didn't want to hyjack the...

havecreditwillwed, tuesday 28-May-13 17 2,510

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