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plain or coloured nails for the day?
AmzieM, 14 November, 2012 at 11:17

I am getting married next year. and the only thing i am really having difficulty with is my nails. i know traditionally people have them natural or white tips. but i usually have colour on my nails...

Mrs Bass, wednesday 14-Nov-12 14 2,054
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A5 Wedding Invites?
, 14 November, 2012 at 10:15

Whats your thoughts on them? I said to my parents that we were planning an A5 invite and they pulled a face, not sure if its just old fashioned or not... I thought A5 invites were quite common now? ...

Enjayee, wednesday 14-Nov-12 9 7,048
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Bridesmaid dress from China (ebay purchase) - Would you buy from here?
laura02010, 14 November, 2012 at 09:12

Hello ladies, Hope you're all well and the plans are coming together! I have been searching around for bridesmaid dresses and came across this one on ebay...

Chris Giles Photogra, wednesday 14-Nov-12 1 638
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Ideas for our top table decor?
, 13 November, 2012 at 14:58

Hi All, We are having country table runners, cream jugs and wild-ish flowers as our table decor. Can anyone suggest something for the top table? Its for 8 people so will be a couple of 6ft trestle...

Lemon Violet, tuesday 13-Nov-12 2 6,621
stoice
Pricing for bouquet and buttonholes
stoice, 12 November, 2012 at 09:11

I've only got one quote so far for the flowers I'd like, does anyone know if this is reasonable? For me, Teardrop bouquet - cream roses, brovadia, fressias with soft ruscus and rosemary = £90 (£108...

ellebob, tuesday 13-Nov-12 12 5,797
Sam&Louise
Facebook relationship status
Sam&Louise, 13 November, 2012 at 15:05

Not strictly wedding related, but this may interest those listed as in a relationship/engaged/married on Facebook. Anyone seen the "new" couples pages Facebook has rolled out? Article here:...

ellebob, tuesday 13-Nov-12 6 1,322
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DIY Wedding Invites - Luggage Tags
, 4 September, 2012 at 12:17

Hi All, I honestly feel like the most uncreative bride ever. There is so many lovely vintage things I see that someone could make themselves, but me make it? Pfft! I really like the idea of a luggage...

mrs mac2b, tuesday 13-Nov-12 5 4,271
Nutella
Onesies
Nutella, 12 November, 2012 at 18:54

Am after getting onesies for me and bridesmaids for morning of wedding. Given that means 4, I can't afford the earth so am trying to ideally find some under £20 each (ideally more like £15) which can...

Little Pixie, tuesday 13-Nov-12 17 9,243
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First visit to the wedding dress shop!
Debs12xx, 5 October, 2012 at 16:00

Well, I nervously arrived (late) for my first appointment at a wedding dress shop this morning. I looked through all the dresses, and she pointed a few out one of which was a definite no no and I said...

tulleprincess, tuesday 13-Nov-12 23 1,878
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My Ears Stick out !!! Wedding hair??
, 12 November, 2012 at 16:51

Hi Ppz, Wondered if you had any ideas about wedding hair.... basically my ears stick out and I have never in my whole 24 years wore my hair up!! I envy all the girls that wear there hair up and look...

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Wedding guest outfit help!
mel t 2b, 11 November, 2012 at 22:58

Hi Ladies, I am going to a wedding next March and as I like dresses that cover my arms, I bought one now. (It looks so much better in the flesh than the pic below). I just wanted some advice on...

stoice, monday 12-Nov-12 6 2,960
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What dress code did you have?
LittleMiss4, 11 November, 2012 at 09:19

Hi everyone, I am so confused (as usual) and need your help with the dress code for our invitations. We will get married at 3pm (in May) in a countryside hotel, with only 30 guests and everyone is...

Lemon Violet, monday 12-Nov-12 14 3,164
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Buttonholes for women??
kingfisher1923, 11 November, 2012 at 17:46

Hi there, we're just making our list of who we need to do buttonholes for. They will be pretty cheap because a friend who has access to a wholesale flower warehouse is doing them for us. We're...

Wedding Photography, monday 12-Nov-12 6 18,729
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Wedding day schedule
Ellarosejay, 5 November, 2012 at 18:49

Hiya, Im newley engaged planning to get wed in June 2014. I have been looking on various sites to get some ideas but what I really want to know is what is the schedule of a normal straight forward...

bppmdotie, sunday 11-Nov-12 10 14,266
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Gosfield Hall (Essex)
*ACS*, 25 September, 2012 at 13:53

Just wondering if anyone is getting/has got married here? I love it on the website, but its quite expensive and varies from £8,000 for next year to £15,000 in 2014 ? (which is more than our whole...

beckycop, sunday 11-Nov-12 16 4,532
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Sue Wong Dresses
Ooh, 11 November, 2012 at 09:46

Hello, I've seen lots of fabulous Sue Wong dresses online which seem just what I'm looking for - 20's inspired, beaded, non-meringue. I would be nervous about buying online without seeing the quality...

Poppy14, sunday 11-Nov-12 1 996
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Song to walk down the aisle to?
jen110513, 7 November, 2012 at 20:50

Hi there, We have booked an acoustic female singer for our ceremony and drinks reception, she is brilliant and can't wait to hear her on the day! But I've just recently started thinking about the song...

S108HAN, sunday 11-Nov-12 21 8,175
Soon2bMrsCB
How many witnesses?
Soon2bMrsCB, 10 November, 2012 at 09:04

How many wintnesses are you allowed at a church wedding? was hoping to ask maybe 3 x

ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, saturday 10-Nov-12 12 22,264
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Very Cheap Photographer needed in County Durham for wedding on a budget
LisBee, 3 November, 2012 at 11:24

Hi does anyone know of a very cheap photographer who can cover our wedding in April 2013? We have a very tight budget as lots of work being done to the house at the moment. We are thinking we may not...

LisBee, saturday 10-Nov-12 12 3,923
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Terrified my dad will ruin my wedding! Really upset and need advice!
owl, 7 November, 2012 at 13:23

Hi I'm new to this site. I really need some help and advice. My problem is that I'm so worried my dad will ruin my wedding day. He is the one walking me down the aisle and despite the fact we had some...

Kentish Gal, saturday 10-Nov-12 19 4,568
rubyfirecracker
HELP - Vinyl Record Label Template
rubyfirecracker, 9 November, 2012 at 19:09

I am looking for a template in word or publisher to make our own custom 7" single record labels (poss table centres). Any ideas?

rubyfirecracker, friday 9-Nov-12 11 10,004
cake lady
*Flash* CD Invitations
cake lady, 8 June, 2012 at 19:21

Following our Save the Dates, we carried on the music theme & with help from my (graphic design) brother came up with these. We are really pleased & it was fun compiling a vinyl-look CD of our...

LoveSka, friday 9-Nov-12 10 2,321
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What color for my bridesmaids? How to distinguish the usherettes?
, 9 November, 2012 at 15:02

Hello, My wedding is on 29 June 2013. I am having my sisters as bridesmaids (17 & 26 years old). One is fair and very slender and one is dark and a bit more curvy. My finacee is hoping to have...

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Can you get £1000 wedding package venues?
MrsReedtobe, 2 November, 2012 at 14:34

We are on a budget as we only have one wage coming in, we heard there was some venues who do £1000 wedding packages.Is this true?

MissRie, friday 9-Nov-12 22 9,506
Soon2bMrsCB
I love the cake table ideas but how do I ask people to bring cakes!
Soon2bMrsCB, 8 November, 2012 at 14:47

Hi As above! I dont want toseem rude when asking but we are having a country wedding and love the idea of having a cake/cookie table in the evening where people have brought them along and we can...

rubyfirecracker, thursday 8-Nov-12 11 4,290
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What shirt for a cravat?
polarbex, 8 November, 2012 at 15:24

My man has (...without persuasion...) decided to wear a cravat and waistcoat, hurrah!!! But which shirt? Can they be worn with a regular collar or does it have to be a fancy victorian wing thing?...

polarbex, thursday 8-Nov-12 3 2,656
Purple*Sparkles
Bridesmaids walking down the aisle before or after?
Purple*Sparkles, 3 November, 2012 at 19:54

Hi Ladies, As the title suggests, What's your opinion on....Bridesmaid's walking down the aisle before the bride or after? I have 2 adult BM and 2 Children BM. I presumed they would go first but my...

KampKaz, wednesday 7-Nov-12 26 3,036
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Browsholme Hall tithe barn, clitheroe
JGavin87, 7 November, 2012 at 20:10

Hi Is anyone getting married or got married at Browsholme Hall, clitheroe? X

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sovilla
Changed my wedding dress..
sovilla, 7 November, 2012 at 16:04

So I went today to get measured for my dress, spoke to the lady and mentioned I had been having a few wobbles so we had another look around the shop. I saw another dress I really liked and tried it...

Kentish Gal, wednesday 7-Nov-12 4 959
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Wedding dress alterations...
claiireee, 5 August, 2012 at 17:21

Hi everyone, After lots and lots of searching and worrying that I'd never find my dress, I've found it!! Whoopdie woo! At the minute in fashion shops I'm a 14/16, however, the ladies measured me and...

littlecathy, wednesday 7-Nov-12 17 4,498
karenluke22
Wedding dress - Back Fat!!
karenluke22, 2 November, 2012 at 17:13

So I went to have my measurements taken today for my dress. I'm just over a size 14 so they are ordering it in that size. The sample dress is a size 14 so tried that on again today (I totally love my...

chloe_chloe, wednesday 7-Nov-12 13 4,249
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A hotel or pub wedding? North East brides... HELP PLEASE
MrsReedtobe, 2 November, 2012 at 16:01

We have a small budget, do we have a hotel wedding or a pub wedding? Can you think of any where nice please, North East brides please help???? xxx

MrsReedtobe, tuesday 6-Nov-12 8 953

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