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Blackkat
Movie theme favours
Blackkat, 20 December, 2009 at 15:08

My OH have decided that our wedding is gonna have a movie theme to it. We're aiming to recreate famous movie posters to name our tables after, we've also decided to write our invitations in the style...

Caqcutapp, 18 hours ago 24 4,902
Siân
Customising emails to guests
Siân, 3 March, 2024 at 20:25

Hi, is there anyway of changing the look of the emailed out invitations and RSVPS as they are quite boring looking

Rodney, yesterday at 23:32 5 69
emjjarvy
Alternative to canapes??
emjjarvy, 15 April, 2014 at 11:41

Hello! Some advice / ideas please!! We are heading to our venue this weekend (in SW France) and have a menu/wine tasting booked amongst other things! CANNOT WAIT!!!! Will likely do a mega flash when...

Raja, yesterday at 22:58 18 1,708
Matt
dj recommendations
Matt, 23 February, 2026 at 08:57

Hi all and wishing you the very best for the future, I'm looking for a wedding DJ to play in Wolverhampton who uses light up dance floor, dry ice and indoor pyro's. Any recommendations please. Thank...

Bell, yesterday at 21:05 58 237
Lucy
Save the date cards
Lucy, 18 June, 2025 at 08:20

Hi everyone! What is the cheapest way to get saved the date cards printed? Unsure how to go about printing my own.. Thank you!

Renalena, yesterday at 19:26 23 195
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Games for family get together!
PenelopeP, 25 September, 2008 at 11:22

We're having a family get together the day before our wedding. Most of our families have never met because mine live abroad. We're getting together in the afternoon for afternoon tea and I was...

Herry, yesterday at 14:14 120 10,635
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ER white gold and scratched
clevercroc, 4 May, 2015 at 21:31

Hi all, last week my boyfriend proposed to me me with the ring we chose together. It's a blue topaz with diamonds in a 9ct white gold band. I've only worn it a week and today I noticed the underside...

Fury, yesterday at 13:31 27 2,876
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How can I incorporate cricket into my wedding without it being tacky?
hannahstorey17, 17 February, 2015 at 14:44

I'm currently planning my wedding which is this summer, set in a barn. It is going to be very classic and chic with lots of white and pastel colours with flowers everywhere. My husband to be is a...

Rakhi, yesterday at 12:57 7 2,881
Twists
Buttonholes
Twists, 31 July, 2011 at 20:04

Can someone answer this for me please.... We went to a wedding on Saturday and not only did all the male members of the wedding party have buttonholes but so did the mother of the bride and the mother...

Novaaura, yesterday at 12:54 15 9,985
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Furniture hire for diy reception
glaelia, 27 September, 2010 at 22:49

Hi there, looking for some advice re hiring chairs, tables, linens and crockery/cutlery etc for my wedding on 01/10/11. We're doing a DIY reception at a lovely village hall, and looking to be able to...

Harry, yesterday at 12:30 190 2,062
Arpee
Soft drinks
Arpee, 10 August, 2016 at 22:42

Wedding this weekend, we have gallons of wine, prosecco and beer, but no soft drinks yet. Don't want to buy loads of different things, but what would you suggest? Juice? Coke? Something else?

Mohsin, yesterday at 10:57 12 1,580
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Traditional Wedding Ceremony
Abi, 1 February, 2026 at 22:57

I’m sure I’m not the only one looking for threads specifically related to the different ceremonies that take place in the Yoruba (Nigerian) culture. There’s so much to think about, considering there’s...

Dark_, yesterday at 09:25 10 46
tinkerbelly1983
Mole removal
tinkerbelly1983, 12 February, 2011 at 15:57

Had a consultation with a cosmetic surgeon today about having some moles removed from my face, I've been so conscious of them forever, even more so now that I'm getting married. He has quoted me a...

Madison, yesterday at 08:52 11 1,727
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Honeymoon - straight after the wedding or wait????
Germanbride, 18 August, 2013 at 17:27

Hi all, we have been to the travel agent today to see what the options are with regards to our honeymoon. Now this is the second marriage for my OH so he is not too bothered for a typical honeymoon....

Mandre, yesterday at 08:28 25 6,533
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Acceptable travel time
Sam, 20 May, 2024 at 20:18

Hi! I’m getting married next year and getting married in Norfolk. The venue for the ceremony is 50 mins away from the reception venue… We’ve done this as the place where our reception is special to us...

Harrys, yesterday at 08:15 20 757
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Wedding breakfast
Katie, 9 November, 2025 at 21:07

We have booked our venue for March, 2027 and I was wondering what the general practice is for the bride and groom when it comes to the wedding breakfast. Our venue is catering (so there's no separate...

Avni, yesterday at 07:13 24 120
Cherrystar3
Cricket Themed Wedding
Cherrystar3, 30 November, 2016 at 16:04

Hi Ladies (and Gents), I hope you are all well. I am new here so please bear with my while I get acquainted with you all. I got engaged in March 2016 and have booked our wedding venue for 27th April...

Jung, yesterday at 06:35 38 4,226
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Arooj, yesterday at 05:47 171 922
Terri
Travel time??
Terri, 20 September, 2023 at 14:57

Hey…. Help… ergh I keep changing my mind about venues. We thought we had one picked out and there’s something about it I’m not sure of, can’t put my finger on what! I figured I’ll know when it’s the...

Patti, yesterday at 05:41 31 333
Guestlistissues
Sister stated no children at her wedding. Am i wrong for kicking off?
Guestlistissues, 8 August, 2025 at 22:33

My sister is due to get married next year and we have recently received our save the date. My OH messaged her to indicate we, along with our two children would be in attendance but was advised at that...

Illum, yesterday at 04:56 25 655 1
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Surprise package for friend getting married abroad
ricepudding, 22 February, 2015 at 17:49

Hi everyone, One of my besties is getting married abroad in two weeks. I was meant to be a bridesmaid but unfortunately I can't go as lots has happened recently (car written off, redundancy,...

Rodney, thursday 13-Aug-26 8 7,491
InkedDoll
Help! My hair's too soft
InkedDoll, 6 January, 2015 at 11:01

So I had my hair dyed on Saturday (first time ever having it coloured at a salon - check me out, I'm a grownup!) and whilst I absolutely love the colour, I do not love the condition it's in. My...

Rodney, thursday 13-Aug-26 10 14,311
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Entertainment ideas
Zoë, 21 November, 2023 at 15:09

Hi All, Just looking for some entertainment ideas for our guests during welcome drinks/photos and perhaps our wedding breakfast. Desperate bride looking for help and inspiration. TIAZoë ☺️

Alexander, thursday 13-Aug-26 43 638 1
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Finding that wedding planning is testing our relationship
Rahman, 31 October, 2022 at 12:05

Did anyone else experience this towards the big day? We are getting married on jan 1st and my H2B has always been a do it at the last minute kinda guy and it’s driving me CRAZY. When it comes to...

David, thursday 13-Aug-26 5 207
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Berketex Bridal
pooksgirl, 23 July, 2017 at 18:03

Hey folks, I'm starting to look for my dress, and as much as I love some of the ones I've seen online I cannot for the life of me bring myself to pay ££££ for a dress I will wear once (and maybe a few...

anime, thursday 13-Aug-26 39 2,522
Megan
Wedding venue
Megan, 14 April, 2026 at 20:24

We are looking for a reasonable wedding venue for 80 plus people in January

Oliver, thursday 13-Aug-26 3 15
*Pugsley*
How shall I send business card size save the date magnets in the post?
*Pugsley*, 27 January, 2013 at 12:49

Hi My save the dates are business card sized magnets I bought from Vistaprint on one of their freebie offers. We're really happy with how they've turned out as they were a design we uploaded ourselves...

Akmal, thursday 13-Aug-26 18 1,649
Justkeepswimming
Suit etiquette, who wears them?
Justkeepswimming, 2 February, 2016 at 19:35

We are about to embark on suit shopping. Just wanted some advice on what is the norm regarding who wears the same suits. Obviously groom and best man (or men in our case), and ushers? And father of...

Ricardo, thursday 13-Aug-26 13 5,595
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Celebrants
Juliette, 24 December, 2025 at 17:13

Hi We'd love a celebrant, but don't know where to start. What should we be looking for? What questions should we ask?How will we know if they're the right fit for us?

Fatima, thursday 13-Aug-26 4 24
Poppy
Planning Timeline
Poppy, 19 June, 2025 at 19:45

Hi everyone! I have recently got engaged and we have decided on 2028 as the year to get married. The wedding planning space is quite overwhelming but I’m so excited to get going with it. If you...

Jake, thursday 13-Aug-26 48 840 3
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Getting ready morning food?
Senel, 23 January, 2024 at 20:01

Hello everyone, I have quite a large bridal party and I’d like to have food for us whilst we are getting ready the morning of. Our caterers aren’t able to accommodate but they said we could use their...

Alexander, thursday 13-Aug-26 115 1,641
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Not too riske hen party game ideas
Sparkly, 25 February, 2010 at 20:46

Hi all! Not a regular hitcher here - am usually found on Babytalk. It's my sister's hen party this weekend and as chief BM I guess I am responsible for the event. I was looking for some not too riske...

Clibrestock, thursday 13-Aug-26 121 34,223

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