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I feel a nervous breakdown coming...
, 18 April, 2013 at 11:31

So our venue has been messing us about...ALOT, the events manager has left TWO weeks ago and we didnt get told until I rang up asking why noone was responding to our emails, we now have to find a new...

bex_boo, monday 22-Apr-13 17 2,604
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Table names at reception
, 21 April, 2013 at 12:15

Hi all! Up until just now, I was just going to name our table numbers 1,2, 3 etc but I just had a revelation and thought about naming them possibly as either the neighbourhoods of Manhatten (TriBeCa,...

ptb13, monday 22-Apr-13 8 1,512
Carpe Diem
Informal relaxed menswear/boys wear?
Carpe Diem, 5 April, 2013 at 20:07

Is or did anyone's fiancé or husband planning on not wearing the traditional suit and going for a more relaxed look? We are having our vow renewal in the woods with a very relaxed feel. As it will be...

Skeptical78, monday 22-Apr-13 4 3,859
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Bridesmaid dresses drama
ptb13, 21 April, 2013 at 18:18

Hi I'm hoping for some help / inspiration re. bridesmaid dresses. So far, it's been absolutely the most stressful / hardest thing to nail. I have four bridesmaids and because one is quite tall we'd...

ptb13, monday 22-Apr-13 7 2,508
Linz160
Non religious wedding? How did you choose your registrar / celebrant?
Linz160, 21 April, 2013 at 09:19

Now that we have our venue booked, it occurred to me we better get a move on with organising someone to actually carry out the ceremony! How did you go about choosing who would conduct your wedding?

Kentish Gal, monday 22-Apr-13 9 2,990
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Am I supposed to haggle over my wedding ring??
PaintedHales, 19 April, 2013 at 09:26

So I am going tomorrow to get my wedding ring and am just wondering if I am supposed to haggle - monty python style (a grand for that you must be mad!!) ? I'm having it done by a jewellers in Hatton...

cherrybloom, sunday 21-Apr-13 15 6,121
Linz160
Button holes / corsages ... Who do we supply for?
Linz160, 21 April, 2013 at 16:54

I have a consultation with the florist in a couple of weeks and am not sure how many button holes and corsages to estimate for? As a norm, who would we be expected to supply these for? G, BM, FOB,...

MrsI2Be, sunday 21-Apr-13 9 1,253
2b_MrsB
Can you change white gold to yellow gold ?
2b_MrsB, 21 April, 2013 at 19:18

As the title says...can white gold be changed to yellow gold by re dipping or something ?? and does it make a difference if it is diamond set ??

2b_MrsB, sunday 21-Apr-13 5 23,833
Mrs Monkey
For anyone who has bought their ring from Argos (or thinking of it)
Mrs Monkey, 18 April, 2013 at 17:50

Did you know that your ring is covered for one year warrenty and includes FREE resizing (or an exchange) even if you've worn it!! I bought my wedding ring in February - I went in today to see if they...

Mrs Monkey, saturday 20-Apr-13 6 9,173
thefuturemrswallis!
Friday weddings
thefuturemrswallis!, 16 April, 2013 at 13:52

Anyone have a view on weekday weddings as opposed to Saturday weddings. I hadn't really considered not a Saturday, until I saw a good exclusive use deal for a Friday. Is a weekday wedding likely to be...

Mary C to be K, saturday 20-Apr-13 29 9,717
Kentish Gal
Urgent - bunting evening invites
Kentish Gal, 19 April, 2013 at 09:16

Hello! I've spent my budget, I have zero time, I need simple and cheap, summery bunting evening invites. Any recommendations very welcome!! Thanks

Kentish Gal, friday 19-Apr-13 8 2,638
xxdonnaxx
sweet tree :).....and now forrero rocher tree
xxdonnaxx, 11 March, 2012 at 17:35

So pleased with myself...just practised making a sweet tree for our sweetie buffet table...heres a flash...

DaffodilWaves, friday 19-Apr-13 3 19,585
Snyffa
Quirky evening activities?
Snyffa, 2 April, 2013 at 07:12

So i've been thinking about my evening reception. often people will have disposable cameras....or a photo booth....or ive been to a wedding with an old fashioned instant camera, or cd's on tables for...

Babbo, friday 19-Apr-13 15 6,968
ChannyPink
Chair covers?
ChannyPink, 17 April, 2013 at 22:54

Although I wasn't sure if chair covers were really needed, my other half has decided he thinks they are lovely and we should have them, what is average price for this having 50 chairs..

Feb2014Bride, friday 19-Apr-13 3 580
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DIY wedding venue - help...
beep, 18 April, 2013 at 14:40

Hi everyone Does anyone have any suggestions for a diy wedding location in south west England? My partner and I are very creative so like the idea of having a place we can put our own stamp on. We...

beep, friday 19-Apr-13 5 3,579
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How many venues did you view before you booked?
HW7, 18 April, 2013 at 19:31

We have been to see one venue so far, OH is completely convinced that we should get married there and will not listen to anything I have to say about viewing any other venues. I don't feel as strongly...

MOMB, friday 19-Apr-13 25 1,902
mum-wants-a-hat
Cobalt, Tungsten and Titanium rings ?
mum-wants-a-hat, 18 April, 2013 at 00:26

Hi all. OH is still struggling to make a decision on style and material for his ring. He originally thought about white gold like mine and certainly wants a silver tone metal but having read up on...

mum-wants-a-hat, thursday 18-Apr-13 14 8,472
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Tree (finger print) guest book
neo_kat26, 18 April, 2013 at 12:28

I really like this idea. Is anyone else doing this and where did you get yours from?? Is anyone doing anything different for their guest books? I dont fancy only having one people write in.

Inspire Me Designs, thursday 18-Apr-13 10 5,491
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Sweet Centrepieces
EJJones, 18 April, 2013 at 13:51

Hi All I am looking for some help! I am looking at having sweets in jars as my centre pieces on the table so guests have their own pick 'n' mix but i am looking for them to fit in with my colour...

ChannyPink, thursday 18-Apr-13 4 3,099
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Maggie Sottero dress sizes
Newmoongirl, 18 April, 2013 at 16:05

Hi is the dress size label in MS dresses a US size?

Sam&Louise, thursday 18-Apr-13 4 768
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44 days to go :-)
Bridetobe13, 14 March, 2013 at 13:45

Hi all I know I haven't been on here lately but in the last few days I came on here and it told me that I had 47 days to go!! Can't beleive where the times' gone to be honest. I can't wait to see my...

Bridetobe13, thursday 18-Apr-13 11 1,440
HLT
Where to buy a kilt?
HLT, 7 March, 2012 at 23:22

Other than Scotland?! OH usually hires his kilt for formal occasions but always said he'd buy his own for his wedding, and then he'd have his own for future occasions. The problem being, we live in...

havecreditwillwed, thursday 18-Apr-13 7 1,565
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Dress Change
, 15 April, 2013 at 19:37

So...is anyone changing from their wedding dress into something else at the reception? I'm thinking about doing so, as I have a pretty big dress and we have a ceilidh band in the evening and I want to...

suzysimpson, thursday 18-Apr-13 20 2,289
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Sweet carts....
kittypuss85, 17 April, 2013 at 13:16

Hi all, I may have the opportunity of taking over a sweet cart business, but I was wondering if you all could give me an idea of how popular these are now? Has the idea passed or are they still a...

justus, wednesday 17-Apr-13 13 18,447
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black and white wedding theme ivory wedding dress white bridesmaid dress
sarasmind, 16 April, 2013 at 21:59

I am getting married in august my theme is black and white and i have ordered an ivory gown. My bridesmaids have black and white dressess white is on the top and a bit if white on the skirt. will...

Lemon Violet, wednesday 17-Apr-13 3 3,178
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Venue has double booked our wedding
clairemcf, 16 April, 2013 at 12:37

Please help, our venue in Ireland has double booked our wedding which is due to take place in 3 months time on the 20th July. We originally paid the deposit last June and booked the best function room...

Knees, wednesday 17-Apr-13 10 4,432
Katianne
Can a dress that's been altered be taken out again?
Katianne, 12 April, 2013 at 22:01

I have found 'the dress' but it's over budget ☹️ So, not to be deterred, I am looking for the dress as a sample / preloved etc. I have found someone selling a dress that hasn't been worn but has been...

Katie V, wednesday 17-Apr-13 3 4,549
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Anyone else worried about what they're going to wear?
josephine, 6 April, 2013 at 21:55

I'm feeling really fed up, and I don't know how to get over it. I am a size 20. i get married in August and I do not have a dress. I do not know what I am going to wear. I am hoping to lose some...

minuet, wednesday 17-Apr-13 24 4,936
AnnaDawes
Gift ideas for Groom please...
AnnaDawes, 16 April, 2013 at 15:13

I'm going to put together a gift box for my groom to open on the morning of the wedding and would love everyone's ideas of what to put in it. So far I've got.... A watch Socks Miniature bottle of...

Jemima Renrut, tuesday 16-Apr-13 8 9,930
NorthSouthGirl
Just booked our wedding car......**FLASH**
NorthSouthGirl, 16 April, 2013 at 13:24

Ok so i know this is no big deal to a lot of you who have already done this but... EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP i am so giddy about booking my wedding car. My dad passed away nearly 5 years ago...

Jemima Renrut, tuesday 16-Apr-13 5 1,205
2b_MrsB
Vows and Ring exchanging
2b_MrsB, 15 April, 2013 at 23:59

Hi Everyone. I've not been around much for the last few weeks so I hope everyone is ok and their plans are coming together. Our life has been upside down lately and wedding planner has been forced...

2b_MrsB, tuesday 16-Apr-13 4 3,046
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25 days to go...flashing my bits, excited now
jonesy10, 16 April, 2013 at 10:24

venart, tuesday 16-Apr-13 5 1,238

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