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Centerpieces for a winter wedding - HELP!!!
ScottishBeth, 2 February, 2012 at 10:04

Hi, I am getting married on a small inner hebridian island in Scotland in 2013 during the winter. It is a small wedding and I am struggling with ideas for the centerpieces. Can anyone give me any...

MrsMeldrew, friday 1-Feb-13 14 7,501
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National wedding show @ the NEC
MrsDibb2B, 27 February, 2012 at 19:22

Evening everyone ? I wondered if anyone was going to the NEC national wedding show in Birmingham in March? I wondered if it was worth going to and what the wedding dress stands where like? is there...

Fran @ Hitched, thursday 31-Jan-13 10 2,258
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Wedding dress envy
starbright, 31 January, 2013 at 16:51

Hi All, having a very doubtful day today☹️ Im not sure if i still like my wedding dress[:'(] we ordered it back in October, and the min i tried it on i loved it, but since i ve been having doubts,...

Loopz, thursday 31-Jan-13 10 1,716
2013_Bride_
How long did your reception / welcome drinks last?
2013_Bride_, 31 January, 2013 at 12:13

Sorry for all the questions today. Its so hard working out timings when you have a marquee and no-one to really ask! :-( We have a venue who is serving our food / providing the bar but they only do...

Enjayee, thursday 31-Jan-13 6 4,442
2013_Bride_
What time are your evening guests welcome from?
2013_Bride_, 31 January, 2013 at 10:31

I can't decide between 7 or 7.30. We can either move straight into our evening reception at 7pm (first dance 7.30pm) OR have half an hour break after speeches, have evening guests arrive from 7.30pm...

MrsMeldrew, thursday 31-Jan-13 17 2,260
2013_Bride_
How many slow songs are you having?
2013_Bride_, 29 January, 2013 at 15:18

We will be having our first dance song. Then my Dad wants to do a father / daughter dance but I'm kind of wanting to have this as the one where everyone else can join in as I don't think I can cope...

Tiny-Tiggs, thursday 31-Jan-13 5 1,375
2013_Bride_
Those handwriting invitation names...
2013_Bride_, 29 January, 2013 at 13:15

Are you doing it yourself? Or have you asked someone who can do 'posh' handwriting? My mum suggested one of her friends as they can do that special type of writing, but I just think what a palavour?...

2013_Bride_, thursday 31-Jan-13 15 1,574
mandspice
Gifts for children / page boys / flower girls
mandspice, 31 January, 2013 at 10:43

I see a lot of posts about this and just wanted to share this lovely find from ebay. I'll be getting these for my page boy and flower girl, in addition to gifts to keep:...

venart, thursday 31-Jan-13 2 985
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Scrapbook/mood board
claire2075, 28 January, 2013 at 21:22

Hello..... I am new to the site and trying to create a mood board, I am getting a bit stressed trying to do it but not sure if its cos I am using the iPad rather then a computer. Any ideas???

claire2075, thursday 31-Jan-13 1 466
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Alternatives to confetti
rosiep1983, 30 January, 2013 at 15:33

Hi everyone - I'm Rosie and this is my first post ? Just wondered if anyone could recommend an alternative to confetti? Our venue doesn't allow it, but I'm keen to have something. They've recommended...

Melliejb, wednesday 30-Jan-13 6 611
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Is my wedding too small to justify a band????
Nic78, 29 January, 2013 at 11:40

Ok ladies, since we booked our wedding last summer we were adamant it must involve live music. We decided on a duo as the venue is quite small and we are only have around 45 to 50 guests. But now that...

JSuitsVox, wednesday 30-Jan-13 9 1,413
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DIY wedding invitation - free graphics
ExcitedEssexBrideToBe, 30 January, 2013 at 13:15

Hi, I'm making my own wedding invites but does anyone know where you can get free images or graphics from? I'm thinking birdcages, flowers, nice text box frames? I'm not sure if there is an image...

Sam&Louise, wednesday 30-Jan-13 2 2,988
EAC13
One Option Menus - like or dislike?
EAC13, 27 January, 2013 at 19:53

Just what the title says really - how do you feel about a menu with only one option? Do you think it might be a good idea to put the menu out with the invites where it will state the menu and the...

EAC13, wednesday 30-Jan-13 18 2,854
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your bridal wear... anyone used them?
moomink, 26 January, 2013 at 18:52

Do I tried the dress I want on, your bridal wear offer a copy (from pictures), for £1200 cheaper Part of me thinks to get the copy(they are dressmakers so it will be good) But Idon't know if it'll...

SarahW73, wednesday 30-Jan-13 9 2,226
mummymrs2b
Caricaturist or close up magician?
mummymrs2b, 27 January, 2013 at 12:18

Which would you rather see at a wedding? Can't make my mind up..'

Andy_Magicman, wednesday 30-Jan-13 21 2,341
flowersinherhair
Comparing Essex wedding venues....
flowersinherhair, 19 January, 2013 at 10:00

So we have started the search for a venue! We have quite a low budget so are having to be careful with what we choose. Have looked at three already, the only one we liked out of those was The Reid...

CinematicWedding, wednesday 30-Jan-13 21 4,137
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Cain Manor - Band or DJ - Noise Limiter
JackieBrown, 29 January, 2013 at 12:16

Hi All, We are booked to get married at Cain Manor in March 2014, we undertsand they have a noise limiter and recommend bands to use electric drums. Just wondered if anyone else is due to get married...

CinematicWedding, wednesday 30-Jan-13 4 1,578
tayto
Wedding Stamps for Invitations - UK/Royal Mail
tayto, 29 January, 2013 at 10:45

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Kentish Gal, wednesday 30-Jan-13 3 4,503
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***POLL - how much are you happy to spend on wedding favours ***
Tinbeetle, 29 January, 2013 at 00:55

Ladies, how much would you be willing to spend on personalised, handmade wedding favours? And would you bother at all? What wedding favours are you having, if any? Best of luck for your big day xx ...

Lauko, wednesday 30-Jan-13 26 15,684
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Personalised wax stamp- where did you buy from?
Bride to be Becky from Derbyshire, 23 January, 2013 at 11:29

Hello , has anyone had a personalised wax stamp made for them ? We are looking at putting one on our wedding invites. Where did you buy yours from ?

Bride to be Becky fr, tuesday 29-Jan-13 11 5,693
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Afternoon Tea and Hog Roast - own organised wedding vs wedding package
silver_butterfly, 29 January, 2013 at 09:46

Hello all, so far I have been looking at hotel packages to take the stress out of having to organise everything myself, plus I like the idea of the whole day just being in one place and being able to...

kittykatkat, tuesday 29-Jan-13 2 2,375
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Any Bournemouth Brides?
misscattykins, 28 January, 2013 at 15:45

Hello All, Im looking to get married in Bournemouth this year and wondering if anyone has any recommendations? We are hoping to keep things small and simple, just close family and friends. We only...

lisaloulou, tuesday 29-Jan-13 1 1,079
Fireflies
Hen party fancy dress theme ideas - where the group is all a similar thing?...
Fireflies, 28 January, 2013 at 20:37

...I am desperately trying to think of a good hen party fancy dress theme where everyone can be linked together (so if you just looked at the group you could tell we were all together but different) -...

Zoomo13, tuesday 29-Jan-13 2 2,876
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Sassi Holford Isobel
Weddings By Kate, 29 January, 2013 at 09:47

Morning ladies! Have any of you worn or are you wearing Sassi Holford Isobel? I'm looking for bridesmaid dress inspiration..... At the moment we're favouring neutrals, pastels and particularly love...

Weddings By Kate, tuesday 29-Jan-13 337
2013_Bride_
Kuoni Gift List Or Nothing?
2013_Bride_, 27 January, 2013 at 16:50

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2013_Bride_, tuesday 29-Jan-13 9 3,362
soon2bmrsRB
no seating plan???
soon2bmrsRB, 26 January, 2013 at 16:32

Im thinking of not having a seating plan as we want a more laid back wedding but i was wondering if anyone else has done this and did it work or not??

soon2bmrsRB, monday 28-Jan-13 15 13,835
overtherainbow
Anyone having a medieval handfasting ceremony?
overtherainbow, 27 May, 2010 at 14:57

I'm doing a medieval handfasting wedding next and have just been reading up on the traditions etc. Really interesting reading. Is anyone having one on here? If so, what flowers did you have out of...

Wedding Photography, monday 28-Jan-13 3 1,179
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Thank you present ideas for my Mum and Dad
mrandmrsfossett2b, 28 January, 2013 at 15:15

Hi Everyone, I'm getting married in March and am struggling to decide what to get my Mum and Dad as a thank you present. They've done so much and contributed so much to the wedding and the plans that...

Pink Han-bag, monday 28-Jan-13 4 2,658
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wedding gifts for Mums
starbright, 27 January, 2013 at 14:31

HI All, just wondering what gifts people are getting for their mums and mum in laws to be and of the back of that, do u have to buy a gift for mother in law??? may sound strange, but just wondering as...

MrsA2B2014, monday 28-Jan-13 5 1,596
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wedding venues :-( no luck
Beefzoid, 26 January, 2013 at 20:35

I have googled and searched every wedding venue i can possibly find in the whole of lower essex (romford, brentwood, chelmsford, ongar, north and south weald, the rodings and beyond, pitsea, basildon,...

Sam&Louise, sunday 27-Jan-13 23 2,161
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Non DJ Entertainment options for a small venue (~50 guests)
ChronicChemist, 27 January, 2013 at 14:52

Hi all, I'm having my reception in a small venue with approximately 40-50 guests and am stuck on what to organise for the evening entertainment. Me and HTB do not want a DJ as we're not fussed about...

*Funky*, sunday 27-Jan-13 8 857
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centerpiece ideas please
okikokikate, 26 January, 2013 at 14:36

Need some ideas for cheap centerpieces. Got a small budget, not sure on table names yet. I like candles if that helps. Something easy so it wont take too much of my time in the morning If possible for...

mum-wants-a-hat, sunday 27-Jan-13 20 3,063

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