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Hen Party Bags - Freebies
Alipops1986, 22 February, 2013 at 10:07

Hello Ladies, I'm contemplating putting together Hen Party bags for my Hens [we're not raving, it's a stay in a huge country house and a chill out], in order to keep the cost down was going to...

ATB, monday 25-Feb-13 5 7,183
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Unusual Cake Toppers - HELP!
Janinet, 23 February, 2013 at 15:39

Hi All, Does anyone know of any companies/websites that can provide cake toppers- a Groom in a Liverpool kit or Liverpool shirt on and a Bride in a firefighter's outfit or with Firefighter's helmet on...

bex_boo, monday 25-Feb-13 7 1,170
Going2theChapel
One month Today!! Flash Flash
Going2theChapel, 23 February, 2013 at 16:12

Sorry girls this is going to be a big one! Soooo excited that there are only 4 short weeks left. I know they are going to fly. Next weekend is my hen, the following weekend is OHs stag and then we...

Mrs.P.To.Be, sunday 24-Feb-13 22 4,503
EAC13
Engagement/Wedding Ring Insurance?
EAC13, 24 February, 2013 at 14:27

Is this something that you recommend? Is it a seperate insurance to your home contents insurance? If it makes a difference, my two rings together total around £1800 and my fiances is £550. Pardon the...

havecreditwillwed, sunday 24-Feb-13 4 711
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Kelsey Rose bridesmaids dresses
Emma158, 24 February, 2013 at 15:46

Hiya, After a disastorous day bridesmaid dress shopping yesterday, I have come to teh conclusion I may have to try to up my budget and get dresses froma bridal retailer. I am going to contact the...

Emma158, sunday 24-Feb-13 4 1,572
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Tiaras - dated or classic?
*Matilda*, 23 February, 2013 at 18:07

Hey, I'm just starting to think about what to do with my hair. I know I definitely want something in my hair but can't help thinking tiaras can look a bit dated but also really want to wear one! What...

3d jewellery, sunday 24-Feb-13 17 2,012
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The Caves/Rowantree, Edinburgh?
gnasha-lou, 23 February, 2013 at 15:32

Hi, firstly - I'm new! *Waves* Secondly, has anyone ever been to The Caves in Edinburgh, or the Rowantree, which is a smaller version of the Caves I believe? It's on my shortlist for possible...

gnasha-lou, saturday 23-Feb-13 6 2,654
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HUMANIST CELEBRANTS
leakendrick, 23 February, 2013 at 16:52

Hi everyone I was wondering if anyone was having or had already had a humanist wedding in England? We really want a humanist wedding, but every time we find a celebrant we like they are not available...

2b_MrsB, saturday 23-Feb-13 3 662
2013_Bride_
Anyone tried Two Birds bridesmaid dresses?
2013_Bride_, 22 February, 2013 at 21:30

Can you wear them with a bra? All the designs / ways you style the top seem suitable for no bra only? Thanks

2013_Bride_, saturday 23-Feb-13 11 3,883
*tinkerbell*
my shoes have arrived!!!
*tinkerbell*, 20 February, 2013 at 22:48

So just a self indulgent flash of my amazing shoes! not the best picture and sorry if it huge

Kjay, saturday 23-Feb-13 12 1,440
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Costs/issues in having ceremony in your own garden..
redsunflower25, 22 February, 2013 at 15:20

As title suggests, we are now toying with having the whole ceremony and reception at OH dads house/garden. Is this possible?? In my mind we'd need a registrar to come and perform the ceremony and then...

redsunflower25, saturday 23-Feb-13 14 3,793
Mrs Bass
**Honeymoon Report- Cuba**
Mrs Bass, 12 April, 2011 at 18:20

I thought I would do a quick report on our honeymoon incase anyone is thinking of goint to Cuba or still trying to decide where to go! we had 7 days in Havana staying at the Hotel National and 7 days...

LilLosa1202, friday 22-Feb-13 22 8,070
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How much space do you need to get ready?
soontobenew, 22 February, 2013 at 06:53

Probably one for you OMs out there. I'm getting married away from home so staying at our venue the night before and getting ready there. However as we get married at midday I can't get ready in the...

LEN11212, friday 22-Feb-13 2 733
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Venue dressing and DJ Manchester
Natalie M, 21 February, 2013 at 12:07

Could anybody please recommend a good (and reasonably priced) DJ and venue dresser in the Manchester area? Many thanks!

Numpty217, thursday 21-Feb-13 9 1,855
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Cocktail table names....
BrogstarBride, 21 February, 2013 at 20:30

What are your favs?! I have 4 so far lol x

clarehj, thursday 21-Feb-13 3 1,511
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Unusual Venues in West Midlands
Becky8, 16 February, 2013 at 13:04

Hello! I'm just recently engaged and we're looking for a different venue in the West Midlands. We're in Birmingham and ideally wouldn't like to go too far, but we don't want the traditional manor...

Barefoot, thursday 21-Feb-13 11 5,643
Augustwedding13
First Dance Songs ( :
Augustwedding13, 16 February, 2013 at 20:19

Hello Everyone, Was just wondering what every ones first dance song is? I already know what we are having, but we are having a pianist play throughout wedding breakfast and he has asked us for a list...

*J9*, thursday 21-Feb-13 27 2,544
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Mr and Mrs beach towels and Personalised bikini???
BrogstarBride, 20 February, 2013 at 20:33

Anyone recommend any websites that do personalised bikinis or beach towels?

BrogstarBride, wednesday 20-Feb-13 1,558
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Mini Cocktail Wedding Favours - Yes or No??
kat739, 20 February, 2013 at 12:40

As cocktail lovers we would like to use the popular cocktails as table names (sex on the beach, cosmopolitan etc) and I have been thinking of making mini cocktails as wedding favours which would...

Chickster, wednesday 20-Feb-13 10 7,969
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Vintage/Tweed Suit Hire
titlemenothing, 20 February, 2013 at 11:40

Hey lovely ladies (and the few gents that have decided to pay this site a visit), I hope you are well. I have a question, does anyone know of anywhere that you can hire vintage or tweed style suits?...

mariannechuaphotogra, wednesday 20-Feb-13 3 13,912
ShootingStar2012
'Budget' Wedding Venue - Hertfordshire
ShootingStar2012, 6 February, 2013 at 13:06

Hi everyone, I was hoping to pick your brains please... OH and I were due to go and see a few venues next weekend, and assuming we were never going to be able to afford to buy a house, had settled on...

EmmaIsEngaged, wednesday 20-Feb-13 22 20,243
SingleNoMore
Dare I attempt to cut my veil?
SingleNoMore, 20 February, 2013 at 14:47

So I had a veil custom made by a lady from a reputable online veil store, we exchanged 42 emails back and forth about what I wanted. I sent them photos of the veil I was trying to replicate and...

SingleNoMore, wednesday 20-Feb-13 3 1,179
Bluebell25
Confetti and leaving the church
Bluebell25, 20 February, 2013 at 13:58

I'd forgotten, but this has always confused me: In films and in pictures you often see the guests gathered outside the church, throwing confetti over the couple as they leave. But at all the weddings...

Wedding Photography, wednesday 20-Feb-13 4 1,613
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Bridesmaid dresses for older and younger girl
Danielsmummy, 17 February, 2013 at 20:23

Hello, I'm having 2 bridesmaids for my wedding. One is an adult and one is a child (10yr old). I would really like them to wear the same dress but I can't find any which are suitable for an adult and...

Danielsmummy, tuesday 19-Feb-13 8 2,917
Carpe Diem
Alternatives to flowers for bridesmaids
Carpe Diem, 18 February, 2013 at 19:37

I am having 1 adult bridesmaid and 2 younger ones aged 10 and 7 years. I am planning on having brooch and fabric flower bouquet for myself but need ideas on what the bridesmaids could carry? I don't...

Lemon Violet, tuesday 19-Feb-13 9 4,387
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Less than 10 weeks before my wedding & venue has added 20% VAT on top of original quote!!
Bobbie1983, 18 February, 2013 at 22:39

Hi ladies & gents - I desperately need some help!! My partner and I booked our wedding venue last May after receiving a quotation that was within our budget. I had contacted them via email asking...

Wedding Photography, tuesday 19-Feb-13 2 1,349
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Very long distance between ceremony and reception
2014B2B, 18 February, 2013 at 11:02

Hi everyone :-) I wondered if anyone had any experience / advice on having a reception venue a (really!) long way away from the church. My fiance and I really would like to get married in our local...

Mrs*W*2B, monday 18-Feb-13 17 2,894
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12pm or 2pm - what would you go for?
sparkles79, 15 February, 2013 at 23:14

In my head I'd decided I'd have my ceremony at 1pm - but the registrar only offers 12midday or 2pm. Which would you go for?! Thanks.

sparkles79, monday 18-Feb-13 17 2,324
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Average cost of a wedding DJ
Hannah72, 15 March, 2012 at 18:46

Hi all, Hoping you could help me out by letting me know how much you're paying for your evening DJ? I really wanted to have a band in the evening but I also want to have a guy to play acoustic guitar...

lynd, monday 18-Feb-13 27 78,850
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Help! Hen Do Ideas Needed Please
lydeep, 26 November, 2012 at 14:37

Hi All, I haven't been on hitched for a while so I do apologise if there is already a thread for something like this. I get married in June 2013 and I am struggling to work out what to do for my hen...

Lemon Violet, monday 18-Feb-13 20 3,988
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Birmingham jewellery quarter for wedding rings anyone?
larsty, 1 February, 2013 at 19:55

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has been to Birmingham jewellery quarter for their wedding rings? Is it actually cheaper their than a high street jewellers? I know the ring I want and have been quoted...

larsty, monday 18-Feb-13 8 3,657
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The Blazing Donkey, Ham - WORRIED!
FutureMrsA23, 18 February, 2013 at 11:00

Hi I am new to this site after getting engaged to my partner on Boxing Day. We went to view wedding venues at the weekend. We feel in love with The Blazing Donkey as it had rooms, away from the...

*Funky*, monday 18-Feb-13 12 1,946

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