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Confetti cones - how many to do?
HAG13, 14 June, 2013 at 08:55

I'm making up some confetti cones as we want a confetti shot and realise that few people will probably bring it so I'm putting together some confetti cones. I want to use the dried petal stuff because...

Wedding Photography, friday 14-Jun-13 6 1,385
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The best ceilidh band ever!
tartan dreamer, 13 June, 2013 at 21:25

I would just like to take a moment to give an extremely well deserved mention to the Robert Nairn Ceilidh Band and tell a nearly unbelievable story. They are without doubt the best live wedding...

havecreditwillwed, friday 14-Jun-13 9 2,191
missmoore
wedding breakfast in same place as reception?
missmoore, 14 June, 2013 at 14:04

Hi guys, i am planning on getting married in 2015 and ave begun looking at venues. i have absolutely fallen in love with a venue however there is one issue - and a big one. the guestlist is looking to...

Jemima Renrut, friday 14-Jun-13 5 1,143
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Fun, casual wedding invitation wording
Wenchinson, 13 June, 2013 at 22:43

Hey bridies, We're having really casual, informal wording on our invites but stuck on the 'come join us line'. I know that it's pretty standard but wondered if anyone had any idea or used anything...

Kjay, friday 14-Jun-13 7 6,592
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Hen Do - Abroad or Stay Home?
rosiep1983, 14 June, 2013 at 12:07

I'm sure I'm not the first person to have this dilemma but what are people's thoughts on having your hen do abroad? I'm keen but at the same time, I'm worried it my alienate a few people I want to...

Jemima Renrut, friday 14-Jun-13 11 2,160
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VENUE HELP!
Sophieg23, 14 June, 2013 at 12:55

Hi, Me and my fiance have just started looking for somewhere to get married and i'm already finding it exhausting!! Everywhere is so expensive and we are going to work to a tight budget. I was hoping...

mariannechuaphotogra, friday 14-Jun-13 8 2,196
Mrspetal
Anyone bored of wedding planning?
Mrspetal, 12 June, 2013 at 21:33

I can't be bothered anymore! Lol I've spent 5 years waiting to get engaged then 3 years engaged, 6 months sorting stuff and now I just want it over and done with. Everytime I see my mum all she talks...

Sambride, friday 14-Jun-13 16 2,047
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stockings?
AmzieM, 13 June, 2013 at 09:56

Has anyone wore stockings before? are they actually worth it? i am undecided if to wear any or not. i don't like it when walking and my thighs rub against each other (sorry forgot the correct term)...

Helenia, friday 14-Jun-13 7 1,065
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do you send save the date cards out to everyone???
sdurn, 14 June, 2013 at 09:09

I was just wondering if evening guests are invluded in this as i dont want everyone thinking they're invited to the wedding day aswell as the evening bash? as it might cause a little tension if they...

kharv, friday 14-Jun-13 8 1,207
Santatranter
How to tell future step daughter about the engagement
Santatranter, 9 June, 2013 at 20:35

My Fiancé has an eight year old daughter that we see every other weekend. It is now three times since we got engaged that we have seen her. The first time I took my ring off because I wanted to enjoy...

Santatranter, thursday 13-Jun-13 22 3,425
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My sister seems to be trying to upstage me :-(
Tinkerbellfairy, 12 June, 2013 at 13:58

My older sister got married 2 years ago, and wore a beautiful evening gown in a champagne colour, she wanted to wear it to my wedding, and I was really unhappy so asked her not to wear it for the...

MrsG2013, thursday 13-Jun-13 20 4,596
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Canape ideas needed!
Irisbride, 13 June, 2013 at 09:12

We're serving prosecco and canapes after our ceremony at the church, before we move onto our reception venue. We're planning to make the canapes ourselves the day before, so looking for some ideas?...

sophieb01, thursday 13-Jun-13 4 1,420
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WANTED: PRONOVIAS EMBRUJO MANUEL MOTA 2012 DRESS
katehurd13, 11 June, 2013 at 22:32

I have been looking for someone selling this dress for months and as the big day draws closer, I'm panicking more and more. I've only found one person trying to sell one for £1000 but I'm sorry...

ATB, thursday 13-Jun-13 2 914
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Wedding Dress - Sylvia by Ghost
JohannaB, 13 June, 2013 at 11:46

Hi I am just after a bit of advice - I have just bought a Ghost dress - Sylvia which is lovely. I was originally going for Ian Stuart Jet Set but had a change of heart & decided to play it safe...

JohannaB, thursday 13-Jun-13 1,261
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Wording for open bar, with restrictions... help!
, 12 June, 2013 at 14:50

So, we're having an open bar, but limiting it to house wines, standard spirits and mixers, beer.... no shots, malts, premium spirits. I was going to put a sign up on the bar so people knew this, but...

BrideCummins14, thursday 13-Jun-13 18 6,456
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CANAPE ALTERNATIVES
MrsKLG2be, 12 June, 2013 at 13:08

Hi, We get married in August 2014. My Fiance and I have looked at the canape options and decided we just cannot justify spending £1000 on 3 canapes per person! We do however want to provide the guests...

Mrs.T.Talbot2b, wednesday 12-Jun-13 5 1,477
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Canape Alternatives
MrsKLG2be, 12 June, 2013 at 13:14

Hi, We are getting married in August 2014 We have been quoted £1000 for 3 canapés per person...and after the price of the wedding breakfast and drinks we are just not prepared to pay this. We have to...

PFY1980, wednesday 12-Jun-13 653
moonpie1985
What are you wearing on your hen night?
moonpie1985, 25 June, 2012 at 19:38

Its my hen night this Saturday and I want to dress the part. Was trying on my old mini dresses (back from my partying days) and I can just about squeeze in, but they are definitly not 'of the time'. I...

cas90, tuesday 11-Jun-13 30 18,481
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Bridesmaid Dress Shopping in Bristol - HELP! :S
, 10 June, 2013 at 09:48

Hello! I am going to Bristol on the weekend with my bridesmaids to see if we can find some dresses! Can anyone recommend some good places to go? Ill be honest, im trying to stay away from bridal shops...

Sparkly Momma, tuesday 11-Jun-13 11 3,080
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Filling mini jars with sweets - Favours - help please x
*PrincessMeMa*, 11 June, 2013 at 11:59

We're looking to fill mini jam jars with sweets, but not sure how many I should buy I was thinking about getting personalised M&M's but think they may work out expensive... does anyone know how...

*Ducky*, tuesday 11-Jun-13 5 3,127
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Church Weddings - Questions
MissLulabelle, 10 June, 2013 at 14:55

Hello I've been lurking on the forum for a while as I'm planning my own wedding in October and need to ask a favour! As part of my job i'm working with a church and producing an information leaflet...

marmaladejar, tuesday 11-Jun-13 11 4,992
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January Mini-Moon?
, 11 June, 2013 at 10:54

We originally weren't going to go away after the wedding - we just can't afford a full honeymoon straight away so we'll be going later in the year to Mexico. However my dad recently gave us a lovely...

Missmadgiggles, tuesday 11-Jun-13 2 781
Aurora Borealis
A silly question about ceremony seating
Aurora Borealis, 25 May, 2013 at 13:22

I am trying to work out which seats I need to leave free in the ceremony room for the bridesmaids and my Dad. But I'm not sure who needs to sit in the front row. I am having a civil ceremony and there...

kharv, monday 10-Jun-13 4 28,397
fayemichelle
see through wedding dress nightmare!!!!!!
fayemichelle, 9 June, 2013 at 21:18

Hey, I've picked up my wedding dress which is a pronovias dress, which i'm very happy with, apart from the fact that from the waist down its very sheer!! i never really notived this before until i've...

MOMB, monday 10-Jun-13 10 4,784
erincat
Menus in wedding invites
erincat, 8 June, 2013 at 12:30

Hi looking for a bit of help... my reception hotel is requesting we send menus with the invites (not a particular fan of this but hey ho!) This weekends task is to do ours....we have two choices for...

kharv, monday 10-Jun-13 14 4,317
mum-wants-a-hat
'Table Plan' display done. *flash*
mum-wants-a-hat, 9 June, 2013 at 16:00

Not one to be overly traditional OR to make life easy for myself, I have spent the best part of a weekend relabelling the table wines and emptying, delabelling, scrubbing and refilling bottles for the...

Red Kite, monday 10-Jun-13 10 1,812
overtherainbow
Non-waterproof eyeliner - Help!
overtherainbow, 9 June, 2013 at 20:19

After searching for ages both in stores and on line, I can't find a blue eyeliner that isn't waterproof other than the two that I've already tried which are Estee Lauder and Clinique. I've used Avon...

overtherainbow, monday 10-Jun-13 3 3,975
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Alternatives to canapes
LC to be, 7 June, 2013 at 12:02

Does anyone have any ideas on alternatives to canapes that are cheap...our hotel is offering canapes on arrival but starting at £6 a head is way over what is left of our budget Thanks

Bookish, saturday 8-Jun-13 8 8,104
Kentish Gal
11 weeks to lose 2 stone
Kentish Gal, 20 April, 2013 at 09:54

I am a total idiot I don't know what will happen if I don't fit in my dress but it will be my fault entirely! Everything has been so tough and we've been moving around and not had access to kitchen...

SarahW73, friday 7-Jun-13 58 15,315
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Shropshire petals
Lauko, 7 June, 2013 at 11:57

Found this code online if you fancy discount at Shropshire petals WEDDING20 only valid til end of July I think, made me feel better getting some kind of discount!!

Lauko, friday 7-Jun-13 594
Dreamysmiles
Engagement ring too small?
Dreamysmiles, 5 June, 2013 at 13:11

My boyfriend/fiancée (eek) proposed on Monday. The ring was already chosen and just needed my ring size. I have a ring that I wear on my right hand that is size I (I have skinny fingers) the ring was...

Italybride14, friday 7-Jun-13 14 8,095
13JulyLondonBride
Did you change/are you changing out of your wedding ceremony dress to an evening dress?
13JulyLondonBride, 4 June, 2013 at 23:59

I'm having trouble deciding whether I should change out of my wedding dress. I just don't know where to look for appropriate wedding bridal reception dresses? I have tried to steer away from bridal...

Munstermad, friday 7-Jun-13 17 3,167

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