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miss pickle
Sten Do Invites *FLASH*
miss pickle, 10 August, 2013 at 13:35

Just finished designing our Sten Do Invites and had to share as I am so chuffed with them ;-) My OH works at a printers so is going to see if we can get a good price on getting them printed out....

Katty1234, sunday 11-Aug-13 10 1,749
rachd03
9 months to go...plans so far *FLASH*
rachd03, 10 August, 2013 at 20:23

As today its 9 months until my wedding I thought I would share a flash of my plans so far! wedding colours... bridesmaid dresses, but they will be in the pink colour bridesmaids bouquet, they are...

*Pugsley*, sunday 11-Aug-13 5 1,451
skinnyboyweddings
Groom's shoes.
skinnyboyweddings, 6 August, 2013 at 12:47

Am hoping someone on here might be able to point me in the right direction... My little brother is getting married at the end of the year and we're planning a shopping trip this Saturday to look for...

skinnyboyweddings, saturday 10-Aug-13 10 1,455
Bookish
Rachel Simpson Shoe Sale *Update* Not Happy
Bookish, 9 August, 2013 at 11:14

I've been umm-ing and ahh-ing over whether I can afford the Rachel Simpson Anais shoes for a while but yesterday decided to buy them. Logged on to the website to find their summer sale is on and I got...

suzysimpson, saturday 10-Aug-13 8 2,594
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Best Gifts for Groomsmen
robertmsantiago, 8 August, 2013 at 14:09

My wedding is on this coming September. But still having a hard time finding unique gifts for my groomsmen. Looking forward to your suggestions. Thanks in advance everyone.

*MM3*, friday 9-Aug-13 4 1,234
Miss Twizz
List of often forgotten little details...Any OM input? Please?
Miss Twizz, 6 August, 2013 at 18:52

Hi Ladies I don’t know if this is a good idea for a post or if it has already been done somewhere….. but I thought it might be helpful if we share any points or little details that we think might...

Wedding Photography, friday 9-Aug-13 25 5,896
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stag do strop!
claireanne89, 8 August, 2013 at 21:03

I had my first real bride strop this evening about OH stag do. His best man is arranging it all for him, everyone knows where there going except me and him (there just taking him to the airport and...

becca030713, friday 9-Aug-13 17 2,670
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Can anyone recommend a good FOLK BAND??
AmyJMae, 7 August, 2013 at 11:16

Hello, I am searching for a good folk band for our barn wedding next year... we are getting married in Staffordshire so i'm searching around the midlands area but am happy to search further afield. so...

MOMB, friday 9-Aug-13 3 774
Linz160
Are you inviting your minister / registrar / celebrant for your meal?
Linz160, 7 August, 2013 at 19:36

Wasn't sure what the etiquette was here and if it was the done thing?

murphy88, thursday 8-Aug-13 13 3,755
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I hate my wedding dress
marie84, 8 August, 2013 at 06:47

Im getting married in 3 weeks and I had my dress fitting last week but my beautiful dress I've loved for over a year is now really low cut and so tight it leaves red marks across my back. The shop...

Helybel, thursday 8-Aug-13 7 2,569
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Vintage ice cream van at evening reception- do you think it's worth it?
, 6 August, 2013 at 20:24

Hi all! I'm debating whether or not to hire a vintage ice cream van to turn up and serve traditional ice cream (not mr whippy type) at our evening reception- do you think it's worth it? Is it...

WontBaJonesmuchlonge, wednesday 7-Aug-13 17 4,154
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Evening reception invite gift wording
Lauralizzie10, 24 July, 2013 at 22:12

Me and my OH are getting married in Cyprus next May and have only invited close family and friends to the wedding abroad. We're planning on having an evening reception for everyone else a few weeks...

Sprollie, wednesday 7-Aug-13 3 1,496
Skeptical78
Vintage 'milk' bottles- on the cheap!
Skeptical78, 7 August, 2013 at 09:45

Hey all, Just a quickie- if you're planning on having summink like this at your wedding: Tesco are currently selling Starbucks Frappucinos for £1. Drink the drink, rinse the bottle, peel off the...

*MM3*, wednesday 7-Aug-13 12 3,817
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Old photos at the wedding
morristobe, 7 August, 2013 at 13:33

Hi all I am having a birdcage theme for my wedding next month and I bought a birdcage memo board thing which I was originally going to use as my table plan. However, i've since changed my mind and the...

DaffodilWaves, wednesday 7-Aug-13 8 1,367
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The right venue..compromise?
Antoniastars, 7 August, 2013 at 16:41

Hi everyone! I got engaged in April, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted but I have hit a brick wall with venues! Everything I see I find something wrong with it (mainly carpets!) or I don't like...

*MM3*, wednesday 7-Aug-13 7 1,459
~Curley~
Light in the box......any good?
~Curley~, 29 July, 2013 at 22:58

Hi, I have found the bridesmaid dresses i want but there £240 each and i have 4 bridesmaids. While googling them Light in the box came up and have the same dress for £100.............so i was...

Em1986, wednesday 7-Aug-13 18 2,877
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Honest opinions on wedding dress and bridesmaid dress please - worried!!
JHenson1234, 2 August, 2013 at 22:39

Hi, Really worried my choice of bm dress is plain and wont 'wow' on the day. They are emerald green silk from monsoon (ebay actually as buget tight!) it;s a winter wedding so the idea is for them to...

Ohwhatatuesday, tuesday 6-Aug-13 29 3,893
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need ideas for centrepieces for an evening reception
cath4512, 4 August, 2013 at 10:01

I'm getting married in Jamaica in November & just the two of us are going. We are having an evening reception on our return. We are having a luxury buffet, speaches, & seating plans to make it...

cath4512, tuesday 6-Aug-13 9 2,186
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Pew End Hooks- Help please!
hayley1411, 5 August, 2013 at 14:33

Hi Brides! I am having wicker heats as pew ends but have no idea how to attach them to the pew! I have been scouring the net and cannot find anything that would work! Does anyone have any ideas or...

Aardvark, tuesday 6-Aug-13 11 6,558
Linz160
Including RSVP cards with your invitations, yes or no?
Linz160, 31 July, 2013 at 18:52

I was just wondering if it is still seen as necessary to include RSVP cards with your invites? I know the older generations might choose still to send one, but I was thinking or giving options to RSVP...

Linz160, monday 5-Aug-13 27 4,328
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'Sea' wedding
KB-123, 4 August, 2013 at 16:24

Hi ladies I really want to get married abroad for a number of reasons; the weather, the fact it lasts longer than 1 day, it's cheaper, we wouldn't have to invite as many guests (I have a big family),...

Trish2014, monday 5-Aug-13 17 2,358 1
Ohwhatatuesday
Would it be strange to add an extra Bridesmaid? UPDATE
Ohwhatatuesday, 2 July, 2013 at 19:51

Would really like to hear other people's thoughts on this. I'm having between 50 to 60 people in the daytime, increasing to around 100 in the evening. Our venue is fairly small and we're having a...

tayto, monday 5-Aug-13 19 8,600
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Wedding dress shops in manchester
DerbyshireBride, 4 August, 2013 at 21:56

Hi all. I'm having a girly day out in Manchester with my mum, MIL and SIL and would like to do some dress shopping. Does anyone know if any nice wedding shops in Manchester city centre? Thanks

Grumps, monday 5-Aug-13 5 1,497
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Table plan and guests pulling out last minute!!
BrogstarBride, 5 August, 2013 at 10:48

I have just ordered our table plan and I have told the printers to hold off printing it for a few weeks because I have had a guest say she might not be able to come due to a family issue, and that...

blondejenius, monday 5-Aug-13 9 4,857
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winter wedding - when do you wear the shrug?
, 3 August, 2013 at 08:00

I have a marabou shrug but don't know when i am supposed to wear it! We are having a civil ceremony in a hotel with reception etc there too. pics will be outside if weather ok straight after ceremony....

Siobhan200286, monday 5-Aug-13 2 947
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What are you walking down the aisle to??
, 3 August, 2013 at 15:42

Hi all, I think I have just decided on the song I will walk down the aisle to- City and Colour-Northern Wind. It means a lot to me and my fiancé as we are huge fans and I adore the song What song are...

Missmadgiggles, monday 5-Aug-13 26 3,253
gizmobear
Mixed Indian/Christian wedding
gizmobear, 4 August, 2013 at 21:54

Hi all. okay....I need advice on what is "tradition" in Indian families when it comes to sending invites. We are getting married in 8 weeks and guest list is very nearly sorted and invites have been...

pbn, monday 5-Aug-13 3 1,238
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Owl ring beaer West Yorkshire? any idea of cost?
, 3 August, 2013 at 20:33

Hi, My OH and I think we might like an owl to deliver our rings. Does anyone have a rough idea how much this might cost? Can anyone recommend a company in West Yorkshire please? I'm seeing loads come...

Simon and Alison, sunday 4-Aug-13 9 1,025
goldpants
Vegas hen do ideas
goldpants, 1 August, 2013 at 18:59

Hi people - a friend is having her hen do in Vegas next year. Anyone know of any reasonanbly priced places to stay with a party atmosphere? Or things to see/do? She has never been before so is...

goldpants, saturday 3-Aug-13 7 4,936
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Elopement Help
Enasy, 1 August, 2013 at 22:51

Hi guys hubby to be and I would like to elope. Going away somewhere just us two. We have a date that is special to us both January 25th 2014 but we are struggling to think of where to go. We wanted to...

bex_boo, friday 2-Aug-13 5 6,051
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Question about seating plan at Marylebone Town Hall or other Reg Offices
Colyflower, 1 August, 2013 at 17:06

Hello I wonder if anyone can help, I'm a bit confused about the seating plan for our wedding at Marylebone Town Hall. It was all fine until I saw a photoshoot of another wedding in the same place and...

mariannechuaphotogra, friday 2-Aug-13 7 1,134
pandorasbox
***PB's Sunflower-Filled Wedding Report 5/8/12*** (Now with new and improved flashy goodness)
pandorasbox, 22 August, 2012 at 12:33

OK this may be a record for quicket report ever, and possibly our first Hitched August 2012 report. Clearly I have far too much time on my hands! (jet lag means I am sitting around doing not much...

Deb11, thursday 1-Aug-13 66 12,377

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