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Tudor Barn, Burnham DJ
VLB202, 16 May, 2013 at 12:47

Hi Guys, I am getting married at Tudor Burnham next year and looking at DJ's at the moment. Has anyone used Mitch the DJ the barn recommends? Or who have you used to DJ there. Any help or...

*gnashers*, thursday 16-May-13 1 1,272
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Plus size Mother of the Bride advice?
Janey4, 10 May, 2013 at 16:02

My lovely Mum is DREADING looking for her outfit for the wedding and I really want to make it as stress free as possible for her. My Dad passed away 11 years ago, so it will be my Mum walking me down...

louise fisher, thursday 16-May-13 14 3,838
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Chiffon dress with or without petticoat?
, 16 May, 2013 at 08:28

Hi, I have a chiffon dress and I was thining about adding a petticoat underneath to make it more poof , has anyone done this with a chiffon dress. I understand thats the style and they are not suppose...

ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, thursday 16-May-13 484
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LOVE dishes
LouLaBellexx, 15 May, 2013 at 21:56

Hello All I have seen LOVE ceramic dishes online however cannot find them anywhere on a UK site/shop reasonably priced Has anyone seen them or know where I can get them?

LouLaBellexx, thursday 16-May-13 1 904
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Exhibiting at a weding fayre
louiset0802, 15 May, 2013 at 14:29

Hi, i have just started up my business and I am wanting to exhibit at a wedding fayre. The only ones I can see that will allow me to sign up to are very expensive and I wondered if anyone knew how to...

Chris Giles Photogra, wednesday 15-May-13 4 759
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centre piece nightmare!
kitcat10210, 15 May, 2013 at 13:11

Ok this is actually driving me insane. Im trying to find somewhere that sells white wooden hexagonal lanterns that hold pillar candles and for a reasonable price. This seems to be mission impossible!...

ATB, wednesday 15-May-13 7 1,812
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Wood slices for centre piece
cm_ljw, 16 March, 2013 at 11:03

I know someone who knows a tree surgeon and this was my plan to get some wood slices for the centre pieces,about 20cm across as the tables aren't huge. However i'm struggling to get in contact with...

cm_ljw, tuesday 14-May-13 15 7,479
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Has anyone got married at Cressbrook Hall in Buxton, Derbyshire?
DerbyshireBride, 28 February, 2013 at 20:54

Hi everyone Still on the hunt for wedding venues and have come across Cressbrook Hall in Buxton, Derbyshire as a potential one to go and look at. Just wondering if anyone else has married here or...

DerbyshireBride, tuesday 14-May-13 18 6,740
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Gypsophila as flowers
Wifeytobe88, 12 May, 2013 at 18:06

Hi everyone I'm getting married Feb 22nd next year, so a late winter wedding. My colour scheme is going to be duck egg blue and silver. For my flowers (four bridesmaids and me) I'm thinking about...

Marilyn, tuesday 14-May-13 19 23,460
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anyone had to change their dress 12 weeks before wedding? Another bride wearing my dress :(
MaddieR, 13 May, 2013 at 22:04

I ordered my wedding dress in November last year and am getting married this August. One of my old school friends got married last weekend and was wearing my dress. I'm devestated. A huge amount of...

Skeptical78, tuesday 14-May-13 11 1,552
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HELP!! Jupon 163 and veil for Florentina by Ian Stuart
Blossom143, 13 May, 2013 at 14:22

Hi please help I have a Jupon Florentina by Ian Stuart I tried a Jupon 116 with my dress but not sure if that is right? I heard the 163 is best for that dress but not tried one as shop did not have...

Blossom143, tuesday 14-May-13 8 2,421
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stuck!!! winter theme table names help
jenbop, 13 May, 2013 at 10:07

Hi all i'm getting married in november so i'm having a winter theme but not christmas, i'm struggling with names for my tables so far i can only think of Snowflake, frost & iceicle which are...

S108HAN, tuesday 14-May-13 10 11,948
Miss Twizz
Venue Contract
Miss Twizz, 13 May, 2013 at 17:59

Well my contract with my venue arrived in the post this morning for me to sign – very exciting ? I think everything is covered but having never booked a wedding venue before I really don’t know so I...

DaffodilWaves, monday 13-May-13 12 1,132
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Paper Pom poms
Cocktail-Couture, 13 May, 2013 at 12:04

Hi, came across paper pom poms at the weekend and i really like them! They look like flower pomanders from a distance! I am wanting to buy about 40 for the ends of the church pews, anyone know...

*Funky*, monday 13-May-13 9 2,072
ValerieF
Ideas for wedding reception activities?!
ValerieF, 8 May, 2013 at 13:46

Hi there! My man and I have been searching everywhere for fun and unique ideas for our wedding reception. Both our families are kind of crazy (in a good way) and we want them to celebrate with us by...

Newmoongirl, monday 13-May-13 11 4,569
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Hate chair covers - alternatives?!!
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So, I was never a fan of the bright white/lyrca chair covers and sahes etc, but I don't particularly like the chairs at my venue, they are very old and a bit tatty. So what is the alternative?! I have...

Newmoongirl, monday 13-May-13 8 9,182
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Cufflinks, Are you buying them for all your groomsmen?
BrogstarBride, 13 May, 2013 at 17:21

At the start of planning my wedding I had all these bright ideas about personalised socks for the men (which i have got ages ago) and cufflinks but now im at the point where im thinking seriously is...

Kjay, monday 13-May-13 6 1,020
Icklefee
MUA in Northamptonshire
Icklefee, 13 May, 2013 at 11:19

Can anyone recommend a MUA in my area? I'm going to use my own hairdresser on the day so just need someone to fill in the wrinkles and hide the bags please.

Juliet Cunnington (M, monday 13-May-13 7 1,092
MrsSkinner2be
No contract from photographer
MrsSkinner2be, 13 May, 2013 at 08:19

So our photographer is all booked and I asked if he had a contract and his response was that he doesn't have a contract as such but he is happy to write anything we like down on an email as it is...

MrsSkinner2be, monday 13-May-13 28 2,901
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Essex based MUA...
NC53, 10 May, 2013 at 19:06

Hi lovelies Is anyone able to recommend any Essex based makeup artists? Preferrably one that uses airbrush makeup :-) Thanks! x

artisanwedding.co.uk, monday 13-May-13 8 1,038
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Vivienne Westwood Melissa heart shoes
xxExcitedbridexx, 30 April, 2013 at 09:10

Hi all Only registered last night and I'm already on my second post!! I have my heart set on wearing Vivienne Westwood Melissa heart shoes for my wedding but have only just found out they are no...

xxExcitedbridexx, sunday 12-May-13 27 11,862
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afternoon tea.menu... what do you think
sarah321, 12 May, 2013 at 18:24

Sandwiches apple and stilton hummus and pepper cream cheese and cucumber ham mustard and rocket coronation chicken scones jam.cream and strawberries cakes carrot cake chicolate brownies feuit tartlets...

sarah321, sunday 12-May-13 9 2,473
2013_Bride_
Father Of Groom - Bridal Suit?
2013_Bride_, 12 May, 2013 at 09:07

Hi, Traditionally are you meant to put the father of the groom in a bridal party suit? We are fully intending to but I just wanted to check that was actually quite normal? Thanks

2013_Bride_, sunday 12-May-13 7 1,705
ValerieF
How much are you spending on alcohol at the wedding?
ValerieF, 9 May, 2013 at 15:31

Hello ladies ? How much are you guys planning on spending for alcohol at the reception? Are you having an open bar.....and what good alternatives are there to having one? we're having about 100...

dollydimple88, sunday 12-May-13 33 20,526
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Father of the bride suit....who pays?
mckenna1980, 11 May, 2013 at 15:04

Hi in February we decided to get married after 10 yrs together THIS AUGUST! this doesn't leave a lot of time to pay for it but we have reasons for wanting to do it so quickly. We thought cost would be...

Sandysounds, sunday 12-May-13 7 6,687
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poems for MOTB
Harry:), 11 May, 2013 at 22:49

Hi everyone, Was wondering if anyone could help me please, I was searching the web the other night and was looking on the forums and came across a message that was posted regarding a poem written for...

*Funky*, sunday 12-May-13 1 558
*Mini*
How many times have you been engaged?
*Mini*, 3 May, 2013 at 20:43

Inspired by a conversation I had- is this your first time of being engaged? If so how far did you get with planning last time? Would you carry anything forwards from the last time or us this a totally...

gippdeer, saturday 11-May-13 70 5,406
Elixia
when did bacon sarnies become so popular?
Elixia, 4 April, 2013 at 23:00

At eveninng does/receptions that is. Odd question but I've been wrecking my noodle about it all day! i need closure!

Dizzygal, saturday 11-May-13 48 4,651
NicolaT88
Engagement Photos
NicolaT88, 9 May, 2013 at 18:44

Hi Ladies, Me and OH are really keen to get some nice photos of us and thought it would be the perfect time to get our engagement photos done. Can anyone recommend a company in Berkshire that would be...

Nick Griffiths, friday 10-May-13 7 1,438
2013_Bride_
What are you looking forward to about being married? :)
2013_Bride_, 9 May, 2013 at 19:50

I cannot wait to call OH my HUSBAND and have that married status!!! Plus I can't wait for our spare cash to not be spent on the wedding and to be able to start spending it elsewhere! What are you...

Amaranth, friday 10-May-13 34 2,834
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Wedding ring - designing your own
louisahebden, 10 July, 2010 at 17:43

Hi everyone Can anyone recommend a wedding ring maker in Hatton Garden, London? We have a fairly good idea of the rings we'd like to have so would like to design our own, which would be white gold and...

Liona, friday 10-May-13 14 4,284
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Flower Girl Wands
MrsI2Be, 4 May, 2013 at 19:48

My gorgeous god daughter is going to be my flower girl. She is 2 and a half. I am really struggling with what I want her to have to hold. Think I want her to have a little wand. Has anyone got any...

Knees, wednesday 8-May-13 14 9,872

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