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bettylu88
Brides with Military OH's
bettylu88, 6 January, 2014 at 15:30

Having a panicky moment. Booking our venue soon, terrified we will have to cancel due to deployment or something. Anyone in same boat as me or with some 'pull yourself together girl' advice?! xx ...

bettylu88, wednesday 8-Jan-14 14 1,699
meandmrjones2014
Mother of the Bride and Father of the Bride Gifts
meandmrjones2014, 8 January, 2014 at 15:19

Hi there I am trying to think of a small token to give to my mum and dad the night before the wedding. Wanted to get them mugs done but they look a bit naff the ones I have seen. Also thought of...

*PN*, wednesday 8-Jan-14 3 1,036
MischiefMumma
Radical Face - Welcome Home
MischiefMumma, 8 January, 2014 at 10:38

Hello Ladies, I know two threads in the space of 30 minutes! Just a quick one though, I foun d the song from the Nikon advert (other camera brands are avaialable ? ) its called Welcome Home by Radical...

MischiefMumma, wednesday 8-Jan-14 2 1,050
MischiefMumma
Beaux and Belles Sheffield
MischiefMumma, 8 January, 2014 at 10:29

Hi ladies just a quick post for all you lovely Hitchers!! I am looking at using Beaux and Belles of Sheffield for their chair covers and function room decoration. I just wondered if anybody has used...

MischiefMumma, wednesday 8-Jan-14 292
Erin8
Any suggestions for a hen weekend in Brighton?
Erin8, 4 January, 2014 at 21:34

I am having my hen do in Brighton in early May and l need to start planning it. There is probably going to be 10-12 of us and l am trying to find a large house or 2 flats where we can stay. The ones l...

*gnashers*, wednesday 8-Jan-14 7 1,518
~Curley~
Making a Church donation
~Curley~, 7 January, 2014 at 11:44

We are getting married in Scotland and the Rev. has just emailed me about the price for the Church. He has said aslong as we pay for the organist then a donation as we see fit for the use of the...

~Curley~, tuesday 7-Jan-14 13 5,688
Eskimo329
DIY pocketfold invites
Eskimo329, 5 January, 2014 at 21:38

Hi all Im sorry if this has been asked before but does anyone know where I can buy kraft style pocket fold invites with matching envelopes and inserts that arent going to cost the world Or anything...

Eskimo329, tuesday 7-Jan-14 9 1,269
broganj
Engagement ring wrong size
broganj, 31 December, 2013 at 15:41

So after OH and I got engaged we sat down together and started looking at rings. I found the perfect one on Etsy from a seller who has a ton of good reviews. We ordered it, paid for it and waited and...

broganj, tuesday 7-Jan-14 10 1,945
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Bridal shop may have ordered me the wrong size dress! Please Help!
Miss-november, 6 January, 2014 at 19:44

Hi everyone, I have a massive problem with my dress and really need advice! I went to try my dress on today as it had arrived. I WAS a little worried that I had put on a bit of weight but when I tried...

DrBuffles, tuesday 7-Jan-14 8 4,781
DrBuffles
Help with wording on Hen do invite
DrBuffles, 5 January, 2014 at 21:06

I need some help with the wording on my hen do invites please. I'm rubbish with words - more of an artist!! I am having a long weekend in France next summer and my incredibly talented friend has...

DrBuffles, tuesday 7-Jan-14 3 4,242
Miss Belle
Plus size drama! Please please please help!
Miss Belle, 6 January, 2014 at 19:13

Ok ladies, I really need some help! I am a plus size (size 22) and I get married 1st March 2014! I have had MAJOR trouble finding a cover up for my size ? I found one on lightinthebox.com that I was...

ATB, monday 6-Jan-14 7 1,970
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I don't want children at my wedding :(
2013Wedding, 27 April, 2012 at 19:33

This is going to sound awful, but i don't want any children at the wedding. My partner has 11 brothers and sister, they all have children, they all have children.... it would be about 40 children....

ThefuturemrsG, monday 6-Jan-14 49 9,867 1
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Somerset field or venue for a teepee wedding
rjm563, 5 January, 2014 at 19:00

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows of a field or cottage with land for hire in Somerset (around Taunton) for holding a teepee wedding? We're planning on having the ceremony at Hestercombe Gardens...

rjm563, monday 6-Jan-14 1 2,102
#MrsF
National wedding show promo code
#MrsF, 5 January, 2014 at 15:19

Anyone know it? Last year I went and got 20% off!

jen-lou, monday 6-Jan-14 2 4,171
Katianne
Popped out for milk...and ended up trying on dresses!!!!
Katianne, 28 December, 2013 at 19:36

Well not quite, went into town with OH so he could spend some vouchers. Decided to wonder up to see if a bridal shop was open and it was. Asked if I could have a look at their dresses, as it happened...

jen-lou, monday 6-Jan-14 18 2,082
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11am wedding - an hour to fill - ideas please!
Michelle.Burley, 6 January, 2014 at 09:37

Hi, We are getting married at 11am with a registrar in a hotel. The ceremony will last until 11:30am and then we are having a drinks reception with canapes for an hour and an half. I want the wedding...

DaffodilWaves, monday 6-Jan-14 4 823
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Hen Party Pass the Parcel Forfeits
Fruitbat, 4 January, 2014 at 18:32

Hi, Im planning to play pass the parcel at my hen party, and to make it a little more interesting, as well as silly things to wear such as glasses, hats, bunny ears etc I also wanted to include...

Fruitbat, sunday 5-Jan-14 2 4,890
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Minimum numbers- slight panic!
Wife In Training, 5 January, 2014 at 20:01

Hi all, Does anyone know what happens if you can't/don't meet minimum numbers for your wedding breakfast and/or reception? We have an inclusive package with our hotel which requires a minimum of 50...

claireanne89, sunday 5-Jan-14 6 1,434
F&GBride
Signing the register music
F&GBride, 5 January, 2014 at 15:57

What are you all having as your music for signing the register? I'd not given it a second thought until one of our musicians asked when we booked them. Plenty time to decide yet but looking for...

Tiny-Tiggs, sunday 5-Jan-14 11 5,524
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venues: blank canvas or fully organised?
beckyg85, 5 January, 2014 at 16:50

Evening, I'm torn between two venues that are COMPLETELY different. One is a barn in North Yorkshire that isn't even open yet (first wedding booked for May) but offers great potential for being able...

*Funky*, sunday 5-Jan-14 5 2,802
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YAP Bridal in newcastle
Miezy83, 4 January, 2014 at 15:38

I have just booked my first dress appointment here and wondered if anyone has any feedback from it. Is it expensive?

Miezy83, sunday 5-Jan-14 5 2,611
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Anyone worried about seeing your dress again? *** now with flashes***
, 4 January, 2014 at 20:53

I ordered mine in August and it should be in the shop in February to start alterations. But I've convinced myself I picked the wrong dress. I'm worried I'll try it on and hate it. Has anyone else had...

ShootingStar2012, sunday 5-Jan-14 13 1,643
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Top table decoration
WelshSam, 4 January, 2014 at 12:34

I'll be having quite a long top table of 11 and I'm just wondering how best to decorate it. Should I just go for a few these down the middle or actually get a top table flower arrangement? I was just...

F&GBride, saturday 4-Jan-14 5 933
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Personalised labels for mini champagne bottles
b-e-c-k-y100, 3 January, 2014 at 19:24

Hi Everyone, As part of our day we wanted to give mini bottles of champagne with personalised labels on but cant seem to find anyone that does them at a reasonable price?! Have seen some as much as £8...

reversehalo, saturday 4-Jan-14 3 1,722
*Pugsley*
Present for husband on wedding day
*Pugsley*, 3 January, 2014 at 14:05

Hi Girls and Guys, What did you or are you getting your husbands for a present on your wedding day? I want to get him something but I just can't think what. I thought about a watch but if I were to...

alabastamasta, friday 3-Jan-14 17 32,533
Hoddy
Who is on your top table?
Hoddy, 3 January, 2014 at 16:07

As asked in title. I know traditionally it goes: Chief Bridesmaid | Grooms Father | Brides Mother | Groom | Bride | Brides Father | Grooms Mother | Best Man For us this changed a little because my Mum...

LoveSka, friday 3-Jan-14 13 1,060
MrsB88
Help! How do i make sure everything is the same colour??
MrsB88, 3 January, 2014 at 16:47

Sorry if this is a silly question! So we've picked red for our colour scheme. Based on the fact that I love red roses & want them to be my flowers. But how do i make sure everything is the same...

*Pugsley*, friday 3-Jan-14 9 1,396
ShropshireLass
Sack the maid of honour!!!!
ShropshireLass, 1 January, 2014 at 16:53

She is driving me INSANE!!!! I bought dresses for bm's back in the summer. All fine as far as I was concerned, until... My MoH (younger sister) told pretty much everyone except me that she didn't like...

cantwait2bmrsj, wednesday 1-Jan-14 6 1,542
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JJs House Bridesmaid dresses
Sash87, 1 January, 2014 at 09:40

Hi I'm looking at bridesmaid dresses on this site. Has anyone used them or know if they are any good? Thanks

donnyette, wednesday 1-Jan-14 1 706
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Reception without Wedding Breakfast
SunnyGreenFlowers76, 31 December, 2013 at 21:41

Hi Everyone I wondered if anyone could offer any advise please. ? I am hoping to get married at xmas 2014 but I am not sure what I am doing. ? ? Im not into the typical traditional wedding and my...

*Funky*, wednesday 1-Jan-14 5 1,972
BubblesKM
Manzanita tree/branch centrepiece help please!
BubblesKM, 1 January, 2014 at 11:29

Hi all i am having an autumn wedding in the new forest. One of my bridesmaids is very creative and we are thinking of making the centrepieces rather than paying extortionate costs for them. I need...

kharding2014, wednesday 1-Jan-14 1,380
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Wedding dresses.... Boring?!
MissMoo, 21 December, 2013 at 17:33

Does anyone else find wedding dresses boring and very samey? Or us it just me? I am really struggling

Lee Lou, tuesday 31-Dec-13 7 2,670

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