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When to have readings in a civil ceremony
cm_ljw, 28 May, 2013 at 12:18

We have our registrar appointment soon and we need to state when the readings will be. There will be 2, ideally I 'd like them spaced out but have no idea other than that. Please help!

cm_ljw, tuesday 28-May-13 9 3,789
BubblesKM
Southampton Florist recommendations - needs to be creative
BubblesKM, 20 May, 2013 at 19:52

Hi I am getting married at Rhinefield House in Oct 2014. I would like to find a very creative florist that can create centrepieces incorperating big chucks/slabs of wood and greenery. Any...

lisaloulou, monday 27-May-13 9 1,491
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Lace that scratches... ouch!
laura02010, 3 May, 2013 at 12:47

Hi ladies, I tried on my dress last night and I fell in love with it all over again but ouch.... the lace scratches/ rubs against my skin! This was only after a few minutes so god only know what it...

Icklefee, monday 27-May-13 11 15,837
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Church Wedding vs Civil Ceremony
, 14 May, 2013 at 22:11

Just wondering what everyone has gone for!! For me I have never once been religious, in fact I'm an atheist. My fiancé wanted a traditional church wedding but I felt it would be really disrespectful...

Jemima Renrut, monday 27-May-13 77 10,795
2013_Bride_
Where do dresses get taken up from?
2013_Bride_, 27 May, 2013 at 11:02

If you need the length altering on your wedding dress, where does the length get taken from? Is it the bottom or does it depend on the style? My dress needs taken up but it has a tight fitting body...

*Mini*, monday 27-May-13 1 684
slou90
Usher presents ???? HELP
slou90, 25 May, 2013 at 18:55

Hi ladies, I need some help ! I have so many ideas of what to get my bridesmaids ... Age ****... I'm thinking compact mirrors engraved or a silver pendant with initial and our wedding date. But...

*Pugsley*, sunday 26-May-13 7 1,462
Santatranter
Wedding dress to cover scar
Santatranter, 25 May, 2013 at 22:08

Hello, I have posted before almost a year ago whilst recovering from spinal surgery as my boyfriend said he would ask me to marry him after I had my surgery (it was a big decision). Well finally he...

Trish2014, saturday 25-May-13 8 3,615
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Attention all bargain hunters!
kitcat10210, 25 May, 2013 at 13:42

Attention all bargain hunters! I went shopping in town today and popped in to my local pound shop and picked up lots of goodies! They have a new craft section and its packed with...

Piestar, saturday 25-May-13 3 907
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WEDDING VENUE LET DOWNS (BREACH OF CONTRACTS)
Nualabellmua, 24 May, 2013 at 20:16

Hi All, congrats to you all on your engagement!!! Hoorayyy!!! I am not sure if there is a topic on this already but I wanted to share with you my story, and hope that I can at least share with you a...

Nualabellmua, friday 24-May-13 2,319
KateGonnaBMrsB
Same height or taller brides
KateGonnaBMrsB, 21 May, 2013 at 20:56

I am getting married 19th July next year and both me and my other half are around the same height (im 5"7 1/2 and he's 5"8) I was wandering what people do in these situations? I know the dress that I...

KateGonnaBMrsB, friday 24-May-13 19 8,312
Jemima Renrut
wedding dress shop on watchdog
Jemima Renrut, 22 May, 2013 at 20:54

Wedding dress shop being investigated!

RosyP, friday 24-May-13 15 3,704
michonne
What should I do???
michonne, 24 May, 2013 at 14:18

I've fallen in love with a dress but it was custom made for someone else...

michonne, friday 24-May-13 16 3,476
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How much do I need??
LouLaBellexx, 24 May, 2013 at 15:52

Calling all mathematicians... or anyone who had filled jars for favours :-) I will be having mini jars which are 110ml and looking at filling them with someting like mint imperials.... problem is i=I...

LouLaBellexx, friday 24-May-13 3 1,271
ValerieF
How much is too much for a photographer?
ValerieF, 20 May, 2013 at 19:26

Hello there ? Just to get an estimate....how much are you ladies spending on a photographer for your wedding? My soon to be sister in-law is a great photographer and offered to take the pictures for...

Sam&Louise, friday 24-May-13 43 2,956
BrideCummins14
Cheap Choir
BrideCummins14, 22 May, 2013 at 13:05

Hi all I saw a choir at the National Wedding Show months ago and they were amazing!!! SO much so that I was willing to give up anything to have them...thinking about it I'm not that crazy about...

BrideCummins14, friday 24-May-13 7 1,101
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Advice on underwear for deep plunging neckline!
foodieloo42, 23 May, 2013 at 22:47

Hi - I have bought a 1920s vintage style dress made of a drapey fabric with deep V-neck. (I think it is last year's Monsoon so no instore examples to look at). With a lace camisole underneath it shows...

Teal, thursday 23-May-13 3 3,032
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Supermarket wedding cake
ptb13, 22 May, 2013 at 22:40

Our florist is decorating our cake for us and so we'll be going for a plain wedding cake from a supermarket. I've heard marks and spencer do a good one. Any body had experience of this type of thing?...

Mrsdsoon, thursday 23-May-13 14 9,897
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When do you toss the bouquet?!
BrogstarBride, 22 May, 2013 at 19:51

A what part of the day do you toss your bouquet? X

louise fisher, thursday 23-May-13 13 4,798
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When do you meet the Vicar & arrange service details?
Alipops1986, 22 May, 2013 at 20:07

Hello All, So we have less than 3 months to go and due to the retiring of our vicar, are having basically any vicar who is able to do the ceremony. When should we meet that said vicar to arrange the...

mum-wants-a-hat, wednesday 22-May-13 2 1,160
Woody13
Wearing a maxi dress as a guest?
Woody13, 18 May, 2013 at 17:38

Aswell as my own wedding this summer I'll also be attending one as a guest. I hate my legs and prefer to wear long dresses to the fitted knee length 'wedding guest' type ones you see in debenhams...

pandorasbox, wednesday 22-May-13 16 34,109
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First hiccups, ugh!!
, 22 May, 2013 at 13:40

Had a bit of a nightmare today. First my OH has gone out suit shopping for the first time today, and was supposed to be going with all three of his best men (I know, greedy right?!). He's been looking...

S108HAN, wednesday 22-May-13 4 1,077
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Thoughts on a Friday Wedding
hannahgosney, 21 May, 2013 at 16:52

I'm recently engaged and after being with my fiancée for 10 years already we want to get married next year. I'm visiting my first few venues on the weekend, but looking at their booking calendars...

Childhood-Sweet<3, wednesday 22-May-13 25 2,228
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Venue headache - Surrey,Sussex,Hampshire
bashmore, 21 May, 2013 at 12:57

Hi folks, I thought I'd post here in the hope someone may be able to offer any advice to help my fiancee as we're having a bit of a wedding headeache at the mo! We got engaged in February and since...

Missmadgiggles, wednesday 22-May-13 20 6,093
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Help!!!!! Dusty purple bridesmaid dresses
emmareynolds21, 7 April, 2013 at 21:06

I need to find Dusty purple bridesmaid dresses for 5 girls, of all different shapes and sizes! I DO NOT want satin as I want more of a relaxed elegant feel so was thinking of a chiffon. Preferably...

louise fisher, wednesday 22-May-13 11 8,697
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Table confetti
sazzajw, 21 May, 2013 at 18:13

Hi does anyone know what material table confetti is made from, the plastic kind i'm on about.. and where i can buy it from?

tayto, tuesday 21-May-13 8 1,591
Skeptical78
It would *seem* that I can't count.
Skeptical78, 21 May, 2013 at 14:50

I appear to have made a *teeny* faux pas with regards to the registry office ceremony. ? I had convinced myself that the maximum capacity for the ceremony room was 50 people. Great! We have us, plus...

*Pugsley*, tuesday 21-May-13 11 1,514
MrsPanda
Winter Wedding vs Summer Wedding
MrsPanda , 16 May, 2013 at 17:20

I joined a few weeks back but for some reason can not log in and there is no record of me! anyhoo I only posted 3 times so not to worry..... I'm wondering what your thoughts are on winter weddings...

Soontobe_mrsG, tuesday 21-May-13 42 6,479
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Having ER resized and recoated.. Any idea of price?
, 21 May, 2013 at 10:28

Hi girls my white gold engagement ring is 3 n a half years old now, and the poor thing is a bit scratched and generally looks a bit 'worn'. Have any of you had yours replated? How much was it? I've...

hannah9000, tuesday 21-May-13 5 1,618
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HEN DO - Ideas and tips, my 10 step plan
Fueca, 20 May, 2013 at 18:10

Hey Guys! I am a bridesmaid, and I have to obviously organize the HEN DO. PEOPLE CAN FIND THIS TRICKY. There is a lot of pressure nowadays to have the perfect hen do, the perfect WEEKEND (its not even...

Fueca, tuesday 21-May-13 16 2,291
KarenJane
Music during drinks reception and wedding breakfast
KarenJane, 19 May, 2013 at 16:44

Well, i think we're nearly there - most things sorted now thank goodness and just a few bits left to do. We're having a great band for the evening reception and just having CD's played during the...

martinkab@hotmail.co, tuesday 21-May-13 16 5,192
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Pastel Colour Themed Wedding Ideas!!
Zoe:), 10 May, 2013 at 21:46

So i need to pick a colour theme in less than a week i have no idea i would love a pastel colour theme but have no idea how to pull this off i would like it to combine with a vintage shabby chic...

bluehouse, tuesday 21-May-13 10 3,787

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