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jimjams
Welcome drink and toast... Does it need to be Champagne or will Sparkling Wine Do?
jimjams, 26 January, 2013 at 14:02

Just a quick one ladies, What arrival/toast drink are you all having, Champagne or Sparking wine and what type of each...? What I know on the subject really isn't worth mentioning, but I don't want to...

snow-woman, sunday 27-Jan-13 21 2,375
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What can a page boy carry...?!
, 27 January, 2013 at 12:49

Ring cushions really aren't our thing... and would a flower be unacceptable to a 6 year old? I'm not really a kid person, so no idea what he'd like! Any ideas welcome; thank you Hitchers ?

2b_MrsB, sunday 27-Jan-13 5 3,818
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Children to wedding fayre?
monkeynutter, 26 January, 2013 at 23:46

We are going to our first ever wedding fayre tomorrow, only problem being our usual babysitters (In laws) are on holiday. Do you think it will be ok taking them? (they are 6yrs & 4 months) I dont...

soon2bmrsRB, sunday 27-Jan-13 5 3,546
2b_MrsB
Advice re- hair / accessories
2b_MrsB, 25 January, 2013 at 10:50

Hi Everyone, I have touched on this before a while ago but.... I'm not and nor have I ever been the kind of person that ever really does anything different with their hair , Day to day for work and...

babyw, saturday 26-Jan-13 27 4,396
Mrs*W*2B
GRRR groupon!!!
Mrs*W*2B, 25 January, 2012 at 18:18

GRRR groupon have an offer on for the venue we are looking to book for 2014 for: Inclusive wedding package for 50 guests with drinks package (welcome, 1/2 bottle and toast) and wedding breakfast (3...

kharv, saturday 26-Jan-13 12 11,289
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Music during photos harp? string quartet? violinists?
Cocktail-Couture, 25 January, 2013 at 20:33

I am thinking of having music played after the ceremony outside whilst the photos are being taken whilst the guests are having cocktails and canapes. Would you reccomend any particular music,...

Purple*Sparkles, saturday 26-Jan-13 7 1,582
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Anyone struggling to switch off from wedding planning?
Chedi, 22 January, 2013 at 23:18

I will say, I think I'm a tad addicted to the part its getting bad for me. In my free time, I'm either on here, looking through shops for bits for it, arranging meetings with suppliers, and seeing...

Chedi, friday 25-Jan-13 32 2,593
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Help with how to display table plan please ladies!
PaintedHales, 25 January, 2013 at 10:27

Hello. I am having a brain block on this one. Just wondering what you guys used to display your table plan and where you got this from. I have seen popular options are to stick the plan to a nice big...

prettywild, friday 25-Jan-13 18 5,622
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Best friend not bridesmaid..... Title?? x
KcEliMummy, 23 January, 2013 at 20:24

Hello all. question, my best friend isn't going to be a bridesmaid for my very small wedding, simply because I'm just having my son & daughter as page boy & bridesmaid . but I really want my...

2b_MrsB, friday 25-Jan-13 8 1,678
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HELP!! Benjamin Adams Liza wedding shoes
Vintage84, 6 January, 2013 at 01:14

I've fallen in love but they're from last year's collection & I can't find them anywhere!! I need size 6, has anyone seen/got these??

Vintage84, friday 25-Jan-13 5 1,455
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No Bridesmaids?
Confused bride...., 18 January, 2013 at 12:25

Has anyone never had bridesmaids? i don't really have anyone to ask, I'm not close to my sister at all, she's 11 yrs older than me and lives in Singapore. I was 18 and OH 19 when we had twins so...

Confused bride...., thursday 24-Jan-13 27 1,482
Miss_EmiB
First Dance Song
Miss_EmiB, 23 January, 2013 at 12:17

Hi Ladies, So me and OH absolutely love this song: Higher Love - Tyler James http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDOS58Gcsmw I'd like your honest opinions on it. And whether it would make a good first...

soon2bmrsRB, thursday 24-Jan-13 6 2,188
~Curley~
HELP!! Need a wedding venue in Nottinghamshire
~Curley~, 23 January, 2013 at 11:57

Starting to get stressed out already and havent been looking that long! I need a wedding venue in the Nottinghamshire area. Will be about 60 daytime guests and 80 evening guests. Nothing too expensive...

Wedding Photography, thursday 24-Jan-13 16 1,661
Katie V
Gay / Lesbian Gifts & Cards etc....
Katie V, 24 January, 2013 at 10:10

Hey guys Just thought I'd let you know about The Pink Shark. If anyone is afer cake toppers, wedding cards or Valentine's cards for same sex couples check these out. http://www.thepinkshark.com/ Also...

Katie V, thursday 24-Jan-13 579
Angelluvspink
Hen Party Theme
Angelluvspink, 23 January, 2013 at 14:35

My three best friends are organising my hen party for me which will be fancy dress so have asked me for a theme and I don't really have any ideas apart from the usual tv/movie stars, superheros etc....

MrsB2013, thursday 24-Jan-13 8 1,795
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Tea Towel Invites
JLD, 22 January, 2013 at 14:47

Hi New to this so not sure how it all works! Wondered if anyone has used the Tea Towel invite option? Got some questions around naming your guests on the invite and how to you include additional bits...

BertB, thursday 24-Jan-13 7 3,008
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Notice of Marriage - Done!
Jennie228, 23 January, 2013 at 19:21

Don't know why I was so nervous; she literally asked about 5 questions and it was done. Pointless post, just relieved!

minimorecambe, thursday 24-Jan-13 9 1,129
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Benjamin Roberts 2228
Jennie228, 23 January, 2013 at 19:45

Can anyone help me find real brides in this dress? Thanks!

Jennie228, wednesday 23-Jan-13 10 5,431
debmci
Northern Ireland Brides!
debmci, 10 February, 2010 at 19:29

Hi!! Just out of interest wondering if there are many Northern Ireland Brides on here!! Also wondering where you are and when you are getting married!!?? Im from Co. Tyrone and getting married on 13th...

Aurora13, wednesday 23-Jan-13 26 8,637
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Aliexpress - has anyone bought from this website?
silver_butterfly, 23 January, 2013 at 16:43

Hello everyone, I'm looking for my wedding dress and I'm not happy with a traditional white gown, yet I am on a bit of a budget. I've seen a few dresses I like the look of online but I have to still...

silver_butterfly, wednesday 23-Jan-13 946
Louby1404
U shaped table plan....
Louby1404, 17 January, 2013 at 14:03

Hiya, Just wondered how you would do this. I have approx 50 people coming to the wedding (evening and day as its abroad). It's quite an informal do so we were going to have a U shaped table and have...

lil_2014, wednesday 23-Jan-13 6 6,156
diamondbride
Church and venue booked - Ramside Hall!
diamondbride, 29 April, 2012 at 17:22

Hi ladies! We've been engaged for coming up to 2 years now and after looking at nearly every venue in the North East we have finally booked our reception venue - Ramside Hall in Durham. I'm so...

Shelenmac, wednesday 23-Jan-13 43 5,437
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Clean Heels heel protectors?
dlees81, 1 May, 2012 at 10:10

I am looking at getting these as I'm going to have to negotiate grass and more worryingly gravel in my very high wedding heels. I know this is a long shot, but any OMs out there used them and found...

alasota@pennyheels.c, wednesday 23-Jan-13 14 7,538
Unlikley Bride
Second Meeting with the Vicar!
Unlikley Bride, 22 January, 2013 at 11:52

We filled in a form during our first visit but I'm not sure what to expect in the second visit we have coming up on Valentine's Day. Can anyone enlighten me and calm my nerves? What sort of questions...

Unlikley Bride, wednesday 23-Jan-13 7 1,287
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Small Wedding
Loulou10, 22 January, 2013 at 20:07

Hi All, My first post and I'm after some advice please. I'm having a really small, intimate family wedding in July this year, about 20 of us will be there including our two children (this is my second...

LisBee, tuesday 22-Jan-13 8 1,123
EllsBells243
Guest Book sign??
EllsBells243, 20 January, 2013 at 21:36

Hi everyone, I've bought a pretty white frame to put next to our guestbook, but just stuck on what to write....of course there's the obvious 'please leave a message in our guest book'' but just...

EllsBells243, tuesday 22-Jan-13 5 3,492
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married abroad alone
vickly, 22 January, 2013 at 10:36

Me and my fiance really want to get married in kenya on safari just the two of us. my fiance's parents are fine with it but i'm really scared of telling my mum and dad. i really dont want to upset...

AmnesiaCustard, tuesday 22-Jan-13 12 3,015
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Bridesmaid dresses stress!!
nikki2801, 20 January, 2013 at 22:32

I am having a major stress over the bridesmaids dresses! Firstly I can't seen to find the colour I'm looking for, either that or I don't really know what it is! Dusky pink is the idea. Also do I go...

Elderberry Brides, tuesday 22-Jan-13 5 1,803
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**Flash!!** My dream, budget busting car!
Shirelley, 20 January, 2013 at 13:25

So, I'm getting married on a bit of a budget, have so far compromised with my dress (£100 from eBay, but it is stunning!) Doing all my own invites, favours, centrepieces etc. We have a caterer who...

*Pugsley*, tuesday 22-Jan-13 13 1,786
soon2bmrsRB
walking down the aisle songs???
soon2bmrsRB, 20 January, 2013 at 22:57

Im sure this has been done a million times but im really stuck on this so thought id ask what you guys are having? x for signing the register we're having all you need is love by the beatles.

Mrs*M, tuesday 22-Jan-13 23 4,270
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short wedding dress cant find any !!
hollyhenbury, 21 January, 2013 at 17:23

Hiya, hope you can help. i'm looking for a short wedding dress thats really unique beaded feathered etc but everyone i've seen is really short of calf length and as i 'nly 5"2 really wan a knee lenth...

zoe@hitched, tuesday 22-Jan-13 6 1,159
gizmobear
Church Flowers
gizmobear, 20 January, 2013 at 22:09

Hi!! In September we are having a church wedding. I originally thought I wouldnt need any Church flowers as it is such a pretty place any way, I thought that was one area we could cut costs and not...

maxinegallie, monday 21-Jan-13 5 2,403

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