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Who gives out the gifts and when?
BrogstarBride, 4 February, 2013 at 21:26

Who gives out the gifts to bridesmaids, best man mums and dads etc and who announces it? And when do you do this?

vintagedreams, monday 4-Feb-13 5 2,961
Katianne
Youth Hostel Wedding...?
Katianne, 17 August, 2012 at 07:34

Hi everyone, I'm just starting to plan our wedding and am looking for an unusual venue in the midlands, that offers guest accommodation as I have lots of friends and family spread out across the UK. I...

Kjay, monday 4-Feb-13 21 7,788
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Veil up or down when walking down the isle?
larsty, 27 January, 2013 at 07:52

Hi, I'm sure this has been asked many times before but I can't find a recent discussion so I want to find out what the brides of 2012 have done and the brides of 2013 are doing :-) I think I want to...

okikokikate, monday 4-Feb-13 19 4,885
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Mobile hairdressers near Knutsford - Help!!
crowett, 3 February, 2013 at 17:32

Hi - I'm getting married at Cottons Hotel on Friday 15th March & need a mobile hairdresser for me and my step daughter.... My usual hairdresser is 75 miles away and might not be able to make it....

Jen_P, monday 4-Feb-13 1 1,418
gizmobear
Table Plans
gizmobear, 8 January, 2013 at 20:22

I am getting married in September 2013 and am already starting to panic about the little details such as the table plan. Not who sits where,but the physical making of the table plan itself that people...

aimzxx, monday 4-Feb-13 18 4,464
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Maximum Age of a Flower Girl
Kitles123, 3 February, 2013 at 23:24

Anyone have any idea?

Wedding Photography, monday 4-Feb-13 2 902
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Ikea Vases
Beefzoid, 3 February, 2013 at 21:17

Anyone uses vases from Ikea to make their own centrepieces?? If so I'm looking for some inspiration and would love to see your Ikea vase flashes!!

Skeptical78, monday 4-Feb-13 2 1,421
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How long in between engagement and wedding for you?
, 29 January, 2013 at 12:30

We booked our wedding 19 months in advance. I now have less than 8 months to go and I am a starting to wish it was just here! I have thought about it so much now I just want something to happen. We...

SM2014, sunday 3-Feb-13 68 4,042
mariannechuaphotography
Facebook group for budget brides
mariannechuaphotography, 3 February, 2013 at 18:03

Found this facebook group hosted by a wedding stationers, but generally it's brides selling off their wedding dresses/decorations and the occasional budget supplier. Just thought it's worth checking...

mariannechuaphotogra, sunday 3-Feb-13 369
2013_Bride_
Toasts & Prosecco
2013_Bride_, 2 February, 2013 at 20:28

Hi, Does anyone know how many toast glasses you can get out of Prossecco? We are having a marquee wedding with a pub helping us with food / drink but they don't really know the answer to a lot of our...

S108HAN, saturday 2-Feb-13 5 5,153
bluemoongirly
Birdcage veils.....Pronovias Urturi???
bluemoongirly, 18 January, 2013 at 15:24

Ok ladies, so I have ordered my dress, will try to flash (im not great at it so sorry if it is huge). Its pronovias urturi, do I have any dress twins? Everyone who has seen it has said that having a...

alyj66, saturday 2-Feb-13 9 4,126
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John Lewis or Debenhams Gift List?
morristobe, 1 February, 2013 at 11:58

Which have you chosen or rulled out and why? They both seem to offer similar services but just wondered what peoples experiences were or which you would prefer being a guest?

morristobe, friday 1-Feb-13 8 3,222
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Groupon Wedding package offers - various areas
annie2000, 20 January, 2012 at 19:42

Http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/oxford/the-red-lion-hotel/2764085 - Henley on Thames http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/brighton/marwell-hotel/2748039 - Winchester...

PinkLady3, friday 1-Feb-13 8 7,636
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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 7,503
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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 4,456
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 2,312
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 1,376
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 1,576
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 1,427
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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 2,941
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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 2,342
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 4,505
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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 15,687

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