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Pinkman'sBitch
Is it really sad to organise your own hen do?
Pinkman'sBitch, 9 January, 2013 at 22:22

I do have a MOH but I'd feel a bit cheeky saying 'look organizing my hen do is your role' but I've got the impression that your a bit of a saddo if you have to organise your own? what are you guys all...

Samiad, thursday 10-Jan-13 20 7,049
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Marquee vs Venue
Laurielou88, 10 January, 2013 at 12:41

Hello all So new to this forum and am gettin married Jul 2014. The plan was to have a church wedding and then have a reception in a marquee at a field nearby... which I REALLY had my heart set on......

A.J.Bryan, thursday 10-Jan-13 10 4,203
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Kids Table - Vintage Wedding. Entertainment?
Future_Mrs_Mc, 3 January, 2013 at 15:45

Afternoon All, Need a bit of advice. Planning of having a childrens only table at my wedding. With Children on there ranging from 2 1/2 up to 12 and would like some ideas of what to use for quiet,...

Lemon Violet, thursday 10-Jan-13 6 1,417
SingleNoMore
M&S Wedding Cakes... When to order?
SingleNoMore, 10 January, 2013 at 12:23

We're buying tiers of a plain M&S wedding cake for our wedding in April, question for the OMs - when do you order it? I hate being three months away and not having "done" anything to order the...

SingleNoMore, thursday 10-Jan-13 2 1,336
EAC13
What are your day/evening numbers? What's classed as a small/big wedding?
EAC13, 9 January, 2013 at 20:09

Hi, We're having approximately 70-80 day guests and about 30-40 extra evening guests. I keep saying to people we're having quite a small wedding because I'm used to going to weddings with around...

Cette2301, thursday 10-Jan-13 24 7,002
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Essex bride2b
princess_bex1985, 3 January, 2013 at 18:51

Hello fellow brides to be Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials!!! what budget have u all set?? i am trying to find a venue in Essex that is within our budget any luck with ur venue??? X

Emma158, thursday 10-Jan-13 20 2,267
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Can you honeymoon straight after the wedding with your old passport?
morristobe, 10 January, 2013 at 08:51

Sorry ladies, this has probably been asked so many times. I am getting married on a Saturday and going abroad on my honeymoon on the Monday, is this still ok as it will be my maiden name? And am I...

Skeptical78, thursday 10-Jan-13 4 4,754
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Band - too OTT for a small wedding??
SouthB2B, 9 October, 2010 at 13:06

We're still having the band V DJ debate but I think both of us much prefer the idea of a band; just a little nervous as our venue is quite a small barn with no where for guests to escape if the...

LC to be, thursday 10-Jan-13 7 1,996
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Asking people to RSVP 3 months before?
august-bride-2013, 10 January, 2013 at 10:00

Is this a good / bad idea? I want to invite family first, and ask them to have their RSVP back 3 months before the wedding. The reason being that depending on how many accept / decline effects how...

august-bride-2013, thursday 10-Jan-13 1 1,167
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Candlelit wedding venue?
, 20 December, 2011 at 10:49

Hi everyone, Does anyone know of anywhere for a civil ceremony in London or the South East that would work for a candlelit wedding? I love the idea of a romantic ceremony, but we want to have it...

ngrieve4, wednesday 9-Jan-13 3 1,749
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Self catering venues in Bristol/bath/wilts/glos with CHEAP venue hire?? HELPPPP PLEEEEAAASEEE
Jenna700, 7 January, 2013 at 00:11

My brain is frazzled from google searches lol......this seems like an impossible task Does anyone know of any wedding venues that allow your own catering services? That are cheap to hire, I've found...

Jenna700, wednesday 9-Jan-13 3 5,772
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What did you do after you'd booked your venue?
vintagegirl, 9 January, 2013 at 16:11

Hi everyone. Im hoping to have my venue booked possibly by the end of January/beginning of Feb and I was wondering..what did you decide to work on next?? Obviously I need to decide my colour scheme...

BlossomJ, wednesday 9-Jan-13 12 892
Unlikley Bride
July wedding inspiration flash!
Unlikley Bride, 8 January, 2013 at 16:14

Hello all - apologies I've never introduced myself. I'm posting some parts of my wedding and some inspirations for things yet to be decided on. I hope this helps anyone planning a similar style...

Unlikley Bride, wednesday 9-Jan-13 16 3,276
Bluebell25
Has anyone seen any wedges?
Bluebell25, 8 January, 2013 at 15:07

Hi all, I am considering getting some wedge shoes to wear for my reception, as it's mainly outdoors and I don't want to sink all the time if the ground is soft. I'm not the biggest fan of wedges, so...

mariannechuaphotogra, wednesday 9-Jan-13 4 1,434
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Wedding in 3 months....and no dress!
mrsmitt, 4 January, 2013 at 21:40

Hi everyone, I need an opinion! I have a wedding dress and was trying to find a lace bolero or coverup to wear with it. I like it but I don't like my arms too much and it's not at all the kind of...

kharv, wednesday 9-Jan-13 25 2,743
mandspice
Ordered Bridesmaid Dresses and Flowergirl Dress - UPDATE: ARRIVED
mandspice, 4 January, 2013 at 08:57

SEE UPDATE BELOW PICS At last! Have literally looked at 100s of dresses and it's still early days but I'm keen to get this task done. Finding these was harder than finding my dress! Trying to please...

mandspice, tuesday 8-Jan-13 9 1,474
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Ideas for children's activity/party bags?
LeicesterBride, 16 January, 2012 at 11:31

Hi all, We have around 25 children aged 2-8 coming to our wedding, and a further 10 aged 8-12. Originally we'd thought of having a children's party in an adjoining room for a couple of hours whilst...

Pink Han-bag, tuesday 8-Jan-13 10 8,691
Apples84
Don't tell the bride on now
Apples84, 20 December, 2011 at 21:02

Christmas don't tell the bride on bbc three now a new one

princesslucyjane, monday 7-Jan-13 11 4,508
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Wedding Breakfast Menu - What's on yours?
Alipops1986, 7 January, 2013 at 18:00

Hello All, So myself and the Hubby to be have been asked to make some suggestions as to the menu we would like for our Wedding Breakfast. We're having 3 courses and have decided, if it's possible, to...

clarehj, monday 7-Jan-13 14 2,082
Embrace Bridal Boutique - Exclusively 16+
Present/treat for the groom?
Embrace Bridal Boutique - Exclusively 16+, 7 January, 2013 at 13:03

Ladies I need your help on a business idea. Have you or will you be buying your groom a present for your wedding day? How about a chauffeur driven Jaguar XKR to take your groom to church? The cost for...

Embrace Bridal Bouti, monday 7-Jan-13 6 934
Katie Baker
Affordable wedding venues in the Cambridgeshire / Suffolk area
Katie Baker, 28 December, 2012 at 22:56

Hello all, My partner & I are looking for an affordable wedding venue in the Cambridgeshire / Suffolk area. Can anyone recommend any venues? We're open to any ideas :-). Many thanks in advance,...

Lemon Violet, monday 7-Jan-13 18 18,354
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Ice Cream Cart Hire.....HELP!
hayleywilliams24, 6 January, 2013 at 12:24

I am getting married in June and would like a victorian ice cream cart for my reception. I live in the west midlands and am getting married in Sutton Coldfield. Can anyone recommend a decently-priced...

Kath @ JohnCharltonP, monday 7-Jan-13 2 3,473
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I only want 1 bridesmaid... will this look odd?
swee_swee_23, 6 January, 2013 at 13:00

Hello everyone, Just wondered what your experiences or thoughts were on number of bridesmaids? I havent been to many weddings myself but the ones I have the Brides had 5 or 6 bridesmaids. Now I feel...

Kim.Chris.2013, monday 7-Jan-13 17 7,439
stoice
Washi tape
stoice, 7 January, 2013 at 11:45

Just found washi tape on ebay - it's Japanese patterned or designed masking tape, there's even lace. Thought this may be handy for any crafty types out there?...

Confused bride...., monday 7-Jan-13 2 441
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Wedding dress hire in London
sjk, 7 January, 2013 at 14:54

Hello there, I am getting married September 2013 and considering to hire my wedding dress. Do you have any recommendations on where I should go within the London area? Thanks for your help, Sarah ...

sjk, monday 7-Jan-13 456
soon2bmrsRB
ideas on aisle decorarion?
soon2bmrsRB, 6 January, 2013 at 12:58

Im trying to think of ideas on aisle decoration but doesnt cost the earth! what are you having/had on your wedding day x

Lemon Violet, monday 7-Jan-13 13 2,079
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Acceptable price for a wedding cake, Cheshire
Future_Mrs_Mc, 5 January, 2013 at 13:06

Please help a bride2be in distress. I have totally under budgetted for my wedding cake. I have never bought a cake before, Birthdays in the family I normally cook my own and decorate them myself. I'm...

Kjay, monday 7-Jan-13 19 4,641
ShootingStar2012
The Grove, Hertfordshire
ShootingStar2012, 6 December, 2012 at 13:10

Hi everyone, just having a think about venues... does anyone have any experience of The Grove hotel in Hertfordshire? It looks gorgeous on the website and is a pretty good location for us. Just wanted...

TheGroveHotel, monday 7-Jan-13 12 7,980
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Dad refusing to attend wedding if Mum is invited
MiasMum, 4 January, 2013 at 13:52

I got engaged over a year ago now and I know exactly what type of wedding I want and cant wait to get started, BUT... My Dad has told me he will not be there if my Mum is there (got divorced over 10...

AmnesiaCustard, sunday 6-Jan-13 33 3,914
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Cheap wedding dresses
babbleg, 6 January, 2013 at 11:47

Firstly, i'm new here so I apologize if there's already a thousand posts similar to this! I've been looking for a low priced wedding dress for my £5000 wedding, and i've found websites like:...

alyj66, sunday 6-Jan-13 6 1,935
Kjay
Non Traditional Groomswear
Kjay, 4 January, 2013 at 16:58

Hello Hitchers, Boyo likes the idea of grey / tweedy for his wedding day fashion (his words not mine!) However he is struggling to find something that fits the bill, basically he doesn't want Black /...

*Funky*, sunday 6-Jan-13 21 14,319
rubyfirecracker
Crafty/ Budget Brides
rubyfirecracker, 11 October, 2012 at 23:26

Hey All, I thought it would be cool to have a thread where we can share our crafty or money-saving ideas! We have a budget of £3000. Our venue is super cheap and super priddy! I'm having Vivien of...

S108HAN, saturday 5-Jan-13 143 10,706

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