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Glittery shoes and lace?
lumc86, 23 October, 2012 at 10:44

Ok, so I've decided I really want some glittery shoes to wear with my dress. The kind of ones i'm looking at are something like this...

laura02010, monday 29-Oct-12 17 9,102
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Suits, Wo do you get them for???
BrogstarBride, 28 October, 2012 at 12:24

Do you get matching suits waistcoat cravat etc for your ushers aswell?! Are they in your wedding photos? Or is it just groom, best man, father of groom and father of bride? x

Kjay, sunday 28-Oct-12 7 6,077
Snowby
Ice sculpture table plan/centrepieces
Snowby, 28 October, 2012 at 16:24

We went to a wedding last weekend and the couple had used an ice sculpture for their table plan. This isn't the one (their's had a lot more flowers set in it) but I've grabbed this example from...

Snowby, sunday 28-Oct-12 6 2,250
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Cross stitch table numbers *Flashes*
, 28 October, 2012 at 19:13

I've discovered that having sooooo long to plan our wedding has been a blessing and a curse! It means that I have the time to do lots of little personal touches, but it also means I've ended up...

Kjay, sunday 28-Oct-12 3 2,153
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veromia VR61067
keirrie, 27 October, 2012 at 18:00

Hi there! Does anyone happen to have a picture of the Veromia VR61067 dress in white? Seen lot's in pink and tried the ivory one on in a store but really hoping to order in white and without seeing it...

keirrie, saturday 27-Oct-12 3 573
Katie V
N&P - Stratford upon Avon Wedding at the RSC
Katie V, 22 October, 2012 at 15:27

Hi guys & gals I just had to shout about this place. I was bridesmaid on Friday at the RSC in Stratford upon Avon ( This is my lovely friend, her husband (giggles to call him her husband) and her...

RebeccaC, saturday 27-Oct-12 4 1,442
Nutella
In hindsight, what would you change?
Nutella, 25 October, 2012 at 10:31

I've been pondering this one for a while, our wedding hasn't even happened yet but already there are a few things I wish I had done differently. Not that I regret anything of course, and I love our...

bunny_delicious, saturday 27-Oct-12 32 3,563
Kentish Gal
Tips/Feedback? Black diamond engagement ring
Kentish Gal, 17 October, 2012 at 17:44

We're orf to Hatton Garden Monday morning, with a couple of appointments booked to look at black diamond engagement rings. I'm not a girly girl, physically, (though I LOVE my dresses) and since I was...

kharv, saturday 27-Oct-12 10 1,948
rubyfirecracker
Did you make a button bouquet?
rubyfirecracker, 25 October, 2012 at 20:30

Hiya Am looking into materials for my button bouquet and bridesmaids bouquets and need some help! 1 - Did you use a holder? The ones I can find are cheap but trimmed with nasty looking lace. How do I...

overtherainbow, friday 26-Oct-12 6 3,690
NYE2012SparklyBride
Sweet Jar Labels Template?
NYE2012SparklyBride, 25 October, 2012 at 18:17

Hiya, I was just wondering if anyone had a template they wouldn't mind sharing - I've been googling for ages trying to find one that can be edited but they are all PDF's when I find one... Thanks!! x ...

villachick1972, friday 26-Oct-12 4 2,648
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Sainsburys free glass hire
staranise, 24 October, 2012 at 22:22

Anybody use this service? seems too good to be true to me, nothing is ever totally free, is it? Sounds great through if it is! Anyone used sainsburys for glasses or plan to, I would love to hear your...

SummerLouiseLewis, friday 26-Oct-12 6 27,204
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Help - I need to find the perfect Petticoat/ Hoop!!
, 26 October, 2012 at 11:49

Hiya, I really need help! My dress is below (Mori Lee 1613) - firstly what do you think? It's not what I thought I'd chose but it did look nice on although I'm still not sure if I made the right...

natalieexx, friday 26-Oct-12 8 3,145
Kentish Gal
Surname on passport for honeymoon
Kentish Gal, 25 October, 2012 at 21:10

I know it used to be possible, confess I haven't researched, am just at airport about to go on hols. I want to have a passport with my married name on for the honeymoon. Our wedding is 6th July,...

Purple*Sparkles, thursday 25-Oct-12 3 653
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Seamstress
Spef22, 24 October, 2012 at 23:23

If your from the Cheshire area I strongly recommend kath piper alterations, she has done a number of alterations for shops round Chester and her work is brilliant, if u want her number email me...

Spef22, wednesday 24-Oct-12 445
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Fear of making up my mind - dresses...
Ulli, 19 October, 2012 at 13:31

Hello everyone! I have been lurking around here for a couple of months or so now and have replied to a few posts, but as this is the first time I am actually starting a thread I thought I first say a...

Ulli, wednesday 24-Oct-12 28 2,617
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parents - invitations - nightmare!
swim_bride, 22 October, 2012 at 16:52

Hey, Really need some advice about how to deal with my wedding invite list. Some background: My parents are very generously paying for the wedding. This has been the source of lots of arguments as...

rachel2012, wednesday 24-Oct-12 41 3,839
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Opinions on making your own wedding cake....
Irisbride, 23 October, 2012 at 11:36

I had my heart set on making my own wedding cake. I really enjoy baking although am no way an expert! I have slowly been talked out of the idea, mainly by my Mum..... I think she thinks it will be too...

karenanne229, wednesday 24-Oct-12 14 3,354
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Mrs Rawe Wedding Report **FLASH**
, 14 September, 2012 at 17:19

Bit of background: Chris and I met back in 2008 at Harley street. We were both having consultations for gastric band operations. We met in the waiting room and startedtalking. Short story is Chris had...

karenanne229, wednesday 24-Oct-12 61 9,228
xKellsBellsx
Veggie options on wedding breakfast menu
xKellsBellsx, 23 October, 2012 at 11:58

Hello all - please can anyone who has already designed their wedding menus please help me decide how to display the vegetarian options on my menu; I'm worried about it looking like guests have 2...

xKellsBellsx, wednesday 24-Oct-12 21 10,187
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Anyone getting married in Anglesey?
jobooth32, 23 October, 2012 at 21:27

Hello I've just booked my wedding at Tros Yr Afon in Anglesey for next October. We'll be having a civil ceremony and they have a license at the venue but the room with the license only holds 40-50. I...

Barefoot, tuesday 23-Oct-12 565
stoice
Oily skin - Bare minerals or Airbrush make-up?
stoice, 22 October, 2012 at 11:11

I rarely wear make-up and have been trying to get in touch with my inner girliness ready for the wedding. (Can't believe I've spent weeks discussing diamantes and lace, let alone make-up!) I have no...

natalieexx, tuesday 23-Oct-12 7 1,217
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Ideas for an evening buffet
villachick1972, 23 October, 2012 at 12:57

Hi all b2b's, im really getting into the swing of these forums and loving all the advise and ideas from others. We have decided on our wedding breakfast of a BBQ, as we both like that kind of food and...

Debs12xx, tuesday 23-Oct-12 3 1,802
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Entertainment between ceremony/breakfast and breakfast/reception?
, 22 October, 2012 at 15:39

Good afternoon everyone! A topic of conversation that has been coming up with me and my H2B is what to do between the ceremony and the breakfast and between the breakfast and the reception. As we...

Knees, tuesday 23-Oct-12 11 14,468
*J9*
Black & White theme
*J9*, 21 October, 2012 at 17:39

Thinking of having black and white as my main colours with bits of fuchsia to brighten things up a bit. What do you all thnk of black bridesmaid dresses? I'm having 3 BMs and 2 love the idea but the...

*J9*, monday 22-Oct-12 13 2,675
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Does the Groom wear same colour cravat as the groomsmen??
BrogstarBride, 20 October, 2012 at 19:49

What is tradition? Do they all wear the same colour cravats or does the groom wear a different colour? x

The Little Jewellery, monday 22-Oct-12 16 7,880
katiechops
OM's or brides to be - Is anyone wearing a Juliet Cap Veil? Any veil advice/thoughts on this pic?
katiechops, 21 October, 2012 at 19:08

I have fell in love with these veils but this one in the picture is £350 the flower is an extra £85 so it out of my price range. So i was wondering if anyone has found any any cheaper? Also OM's when...

katiechops, monday 22-Oct-12 12 3,782
Elixia
Should you overinvite?
Elixia, 22 October, 2012 at 14:57

Just wondering if i should, the minimum for the venue is 50, i have rough list of 55 so to avoid missing the minimum and overinvite? i know some people may say no to the day do therefore would it be...

*Pugsley*, monday 22-Oct-12 8 1,080
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Vintage tea party - Hertfordshire - Advice please (new member)
Valentine14, 21 October, 2012 at 19:10

Hiya, After being engaged to my partner of 8 years for 18 months already... We have FINALLY set a date for our wedding - 2nd August 2014. As I am a busy mother of 2 young boys as well as being a full...

*Pugsley*, monday 22-Oct-12 6 1,866
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Ronald Joyce Lola - what petticoat/hoop? Would a Jupon 185 be too big?
ANJELICANJ, 8 June, 2012 at 22:59

Hi girls I hope you can help me! Ive got the Ronald Joyce Lola dress and want it to be as big as possible - has anyone tried this dress with a Jupon 185 petticoat or similar? Or what petticoat did you...

ANJELICANJ, monday 22-Oct-12 3 2,178
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Same Bridesmaid Dress but in different Colours
villachick1972, 22 October, 2012 at 10:45

I am in the midst of my wedding planning and getting ideas together (even though we dont get marred until September 2015) but as i am having burgundy and silver as my wedding theme, i was thinking of...

Teal, monday 22-Oct-12 8 2,833
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Lympne Castle
markandkatieswedding, 21 October, 2012 at 22:36

Has anyone got married at Lympne Castle? We love the place, but aren't sure if we can get a discount. Has anyone managed to get a good price to have their wedding there? And have you seen inside the...

Peter, monday 22-Oct-12 5 3,266
Unlikley Bride
Understated dresses
Unlikley Bride, 17 October, 2012 at 17:04

What's with the word plain ey?! Whenever I try to explain that dresses are too much for the type of wedding we'll be having, the word plain just seems to trip off the tongue. No, just no. Has anyone...

Foote2c, monday 22-Oct-12 25 4,831

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