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wishfulwhispers
Hen Do Etiquette?
wishfulwhispers, 5 June, 2013 at 09:33

Don't know if etiquette is the right word but its the only one i can think of that will fit. my MOH is my sister, whose a little bitter that I'm getting married before her as shes two years older. She...

Wifeytobe88, thursday 6-Jun-13 12 1,604
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Hiring a large house, with a marquee
tumbleweeds, 5 June, 2013 at 21:20

Hello, I've looked at about 10 local venues, and all seem to be not quite right. Either they shut to early, too small, have silly corkage charges, or simply don't feel special enough. I was wondering...

YellowDuckie, thursday 6-Jun-13 3 923
Kentish Gal
Pretty or bride-y sucky-in pants?
Kentish Gal, 6 June, 2013 at 13:28

Just popped in to Debenhams for pants to help suck my tummy in. They all look like something my old Gran would have worn in the 50s. Anyone found anything pretty? Anything remotely bridal? There were...

RebeccaC, thursday 6-Jun-13 3 994
Llamastar
Blue flowers??? Advice needed please!
Llamastar, 4 June, 2013 at 20:34

Hey everyone, I'm well on with all the planning for our big day next year! Most of the 'big things' are sorted and now starting to think about the 'smaller' details - flowers, chairs, centre pieces...

Llamastar, wednesday 5-Jun-13 11 2,730
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Jimmy Choo brides... *updates with flashes*
Cocktail-Couture, 26 May, 2013 at 21:16

How much and where from? comfy? Were they worth it? Should i....hmmmm!

ATB, wednesday 5-Jun-13 18 3,237
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Am I mad for considering buying a wedding dress from China?
these_days, 25 January, 2013 at 17:21

Hello, I realise this may have been asked a million times before but I have spotted a wedding dress online which I really want, the only snag is, the company are based in China and I know there's a...

Cariss1, wednesday 5-Jun-13 72 14,868
Snyffa
Smooch Rings
Snyffa, 29 May, 2013 at 19:38

So i thought what the hell lets do some ring looking in the comfort of my own home, so i contacted smooch and they have a guy coming out to us on tuesday. Has anyone had an appointment and not bought...

Snyffa, tuesday 4-Jun-13 10 1,599
2b_MrsB
Gifts for your Groom
2b_MrsB, 3 June, 2013 at 09:00

Hi Everyone, With 19 days to go I really need to make a decision on a gift for my OH. To begin with I was looking at buying him a dress watch but have decided against it since he has a number of...

Feb2014Bride, tuesday 4-Jun-13 20 3,585
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save the date ideas... anyone want to flash theirs? ??
toezilla, 27 April, 2013 at 23:37

We have set the date! I want to send out save the date cards later on this year (year and half to go) but have no idea what design to have! We are having mint/gold and linen white as our 'colours'....

ShaynaV, monday 3-Jun-13 38 5,114
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Justin Alexander sizing?!?
farming-girl, 3 April, 2013 at 21:48

Hi girls I am having a little crisis! I have seen a justin Alexander dress (8530) which I have decided I love after much deliberation! I am totally baffled by justin Alexander sizing....I realise that...

havecreditwillwed, monday 3-Jun-13 10 11,418
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First fitting disaster.......the dress is too tight - can a dress be let out?
helzbelz200, 1 June, 2013 at 20:58

First dress fitting today, wedding is in 6 weeks. i went for a soft mermaid style so tight round the hips and then flares out which was measured for me in Oct. I tried it on today for first time and...

goldpants, monday 3-Jun-13 7 6,645
RockabillyBaker
Reid Rooms
RockabillyBaker, 24 May, 2013 at 18:34

Hi, We're due to look around Reid Rooms (near Chelmsford Essex) this Tuesday, it's the first venue that we've looked at. Can anyone suggest questions or things that we should look out for? Or has...

artisanwedding.co.uk, monday 3-Jun-13 6 1,638
HollieBerry
Emma Roy - Edinburgh
HollieBerry, 2 June, 2013 at 13:39

Hi Ladies, I bought my wedding dress yesterday and I thought i'd share my amazing experience at Emma Roy in Edinburgh! My other half and I (along with my parents) were down to discuss details with...

suzysimpson, monday 3-Jun-13 3 1,756
WickyWack
Floristry help/enamel jugs
WickyWack, 3 June, 2013 at 10:45

I've bought 6 jugs in various heights to go on the tables during the wedding breakfast. The idea was for me to simply get some gyp and pretty roses etc from Morrison's the day before and arrange ad...

Lemon Violet, monday 3-Jun-13 8 1,627
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 17,377
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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 11,951
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 5,424
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 7,238
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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 41,358
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 1,150
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 2,084
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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 1,290
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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 3,345

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