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Alice_In_Wonderland
Small wedding - entertainment ideas?!
Alice_In_Wonderland, 2 October, 2012 at 14:51

Hi all, So, having been engaged for a year and having the church booked & organised for nearly as long, we have FINALLY now decided on a venue & finalised the guest list! We're looking at...

Alice_In_Wonderland, thursday 4-Oct-12 13 8,448
BadgerBeetle
Baskets in the toilets - what are you putting in them?!
BadgerBeetle, 1 October, 2012 at 22:43

We have quite an expensive (for us) venue, so don't really know what to put in ours?! Maybe some little tins of body spray, breath mints, etc?! I don't think they're really necessary, but I like the...

littlecathy, wednesday 3-Oct-12 14 4,562
Ampy
Disposable cameras - black and white film
Ampy, 3 October, 2012 at 13:26

Hi everyone, We want disposable cameras for each of our tables - these are easy enough to source and are relatively cheape. However, I am swaying towards black and white rather than colour prints but...

Ampy, wednesday 3-Oct-12 16 4,979
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Hire or buy vintage crockery? And any recommendations for hire companies?
, 16 March, 2011 at 12:47

I had been umming over how I wanted my tables for ages and then I saw this picture in Brides and went "that's it!" Sorry for the poor quality photo, it's a camera-phone picture of a magazine page......

Hannahemurphy, wednesday 3-Oct-12 9 2,356
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Just got engaged! :) Tewin Bury Farm Hotel venue anyone??
amberrosepell@hotmail.co.uk, 1 October, 2012 at 21:15

As the title says I've just got engaged & already looking at venues for possible 2013 wedding. Has anyone got married at Tewin bury farm hotel? Off to their wedding showcase on Sunday but wondered...

Jessie_bride, wednesday 3-Oct-12 14 6,610
sian-tiffany
Sian Tiffany Wedding Report 18th May 2012 **With Flashes** - getting flash heavy but i cant help it :)
sian-tiffany, 11 June, 2012 at 15:03

Well where do I start? I have so many things to say as I had literally the best day of my life. Sorry if this is a long one. Background and the proposal I started working at Bank of Ireland Mortgages...

sian-tiffany, tuesday 2-Oct-12 72 11,685
xlovebirdsx
***xlovebirdsx Wedding Report 24/08/2012***
xlovebirdsx, 27 September, 2012 at 21:06

Im married!! ??? It really was the best day of my life ❤️ I sent huours trying to put the report together, and really enjoyed re-living the day. But after numerous attepts at trying to get my report...

Tracey86, tuesday 2-Oct-12 26 5,069
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National Wedding Show 2012 - Birmingham
Nic78, 30 September, 2012 at 12:42

Hi Ladies Sorry of there is already a thread for this but I was just wondering if any of you girls are off to the wedding show in Birmingham NEC next week? If so does anyone know of any discount codes...

lucy_x, tuesday 2-Oct-12 619
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http://www.glamourousgowns.co.uk/ - reviews please!
Athensbaby, 25 September, 2012 at 12:41

Hi all I'm getting 5 forever yours bridemaid dresses ( 79210 ) and they're looking to be £170 each in Special Occassions in Stanford le Hope and they've advised that they won't do discounts on bulk...

Athensbaby, tuesday 2-Oct-12 2 1,013
Mrs*W*2B
Manchester/Cheshire wedding shops - info and experiences
Mrs*W*2B, 28 September, 2012 at 16:56

Following the Essex thread I thought a Manchester and Cheshire area thread would be a good idea feel free to add experiences The wedding boutique -Cheshire Prices: under £1250 Very strange place for a...

pandorasbox, monday 1-Oct-12 3 2,427
natalieexx
Cheap thank you cards??
natalieexx, 1 October, 2012 at 11:46

I want to get some thank you cards sorted so that we can send them out straight after the wedding. Does anybody know where I can get cheap ones? Not bothered about them being personalised or anything,...

Chickster, monday 1-Oct-12 16 1,814
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First dance small wedding help :)
Dolli_dagger, 24 September, 2012 at 12:24

I'm having a small wedding next winter, about 18 guests. At a civil wedding at a beautiful house, how would I encorprate in a first dance as we're not having a disco respection. What did you do or why...

amy@weddingdaydanceu, monday 1-Oct-12 3 1,670
lindsayj89
Wedding Favor Ideas For A Vintage/Shabby Chic Theme
lindsayj89, 30 September, 2012 at 13:33

Hello, has anyone got any ideas of what favors i could have at my wedding. The theme is vintage/shabby chic, white and gold in colour. I had the idea of making my own cake pops and decorating then in...

lumc86, sunday 30-Sep-12 13 4,983
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Anyone know the cost of a Jenny Packham Muscari dress?
MF01, 30 September, 2012 at 17:57

Hi all, Does anyone know how much a Jenny Packham Muscari dress from the 2013 collection will cost please?

MF01, sunday 30-Sep-12 957
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MEGA MEGA MEGA DRESS WOBBLES!!!!!! ***UPDATED***
, 28 September, 2012 at 20:31

? Please please give some advice as my Mum, sister AND best mate don't seem to be answering their flippin texts this evening!!!! Having a major major dress wobble - this isn't just a minor one where I...

chocolatetiger1, sunday 30-Sep-12 26 4,613
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Wedding venue has increased prices by 30%
lolly1970, 30 September, 2012 at 11:23

We booked a local barn for our wedding, to keep costs down we planned a late wedding and straight through to an evening reception. The price we were quoted was approximately £2500 based on their menu...

rachel2012, sunday 30-Sep-12 4 2,194
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**WANTED** Rachel Simpson Tilly Shoes Coral Size 39/6
Amy_G, 28 September, 2012 at 03:13

Hello all, I'm hoping one of you lovely peeps will be able to help me track down a pair of Rachel Simpson Tilly Shoes in coral, size 39 (UK6). I had my heart set on these for the big day, but they've...

Selenalee69, sunday 30-Sep-12 5 2,665
Luna_12
wedding cake woes
Luna_12, 27 September, 2012 at 08:19

H2b and I have decided not to have our wedding cake made by our friend. H2b wanted a fruit cake bottom tier which she was unable to do. She is also a BM and I dont want her running round trying to...

Luna_12, saturday 29-Sep-12 18 4,277
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A Question for 'Well Endowed' Ladies
, 27 September, 2012 at 22:33

Hello there I am wondering what underwear experiences the brides with larger boobies have had. I'm going for a one shouldered dress so will not be able to wear underwear with straps. I'm therefore...

pinkle86, saturday 29-Sep-12 13 2,299
raindrop_eye
It's a bit chilly! What cardigan / shawl / coverup would go with my dress **FLASH**
raindrop_eye, 24 September, 2012 at 11:29

Morning all! I get married in less than 3 weeks, and today's horrible weather has got me thinking about how to keep me and my bridesmaids warm. This is a pic of me in the sample of my dress (it's a...

raindrop_eye, friday 28-Sep-12 11 5,223
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What would you tell friends and family if you could...
, 18 September, 2012 at 22:26

I would firstly say - My wedding is not a random party, it has cost me time and effort and money and therefore we have chosen our guest list very carefully. Whilst we want our guests to have fun we...

Polkadots_and_Pincur, friday 28-Sep-12 48 4,700
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Reading suggestions for my brother
LEN11212, 28 September, 2012 at 14:15

Hi, I know there are a number of threads on readings but I'm after suggestions for a reading for my brother to do at our wedding. I don't want it to be along the lines of marriage advice, or too...

Knees, friday 28-Sep-12 2 4,533
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Nurses and wedding rings
, 26 September, 2012 at 19:15

I'm struggling to figure out what to do about my wedding ring. I can't flash because I'm on my phone, but I've flashed the rings before, if anyone can hunt it down on the engagement ring thread.. The...

~Peanut~, friday 28-Sep-12 37 12,769
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Help!! Skin Issues - Acne outbreak
Anchor, 25 September, 2012 at 23:26

Hello Everyone, I'm hoping that someone may be able to offer me some advice. I have struggled with mild acne since being 12 years old, now I'm 28 and getting married in just 6months time my skin has...

sairzz, friday 28-Sep-12 17 2,295
Sarah-March-2013
Has anyone had peonies in March/April?
Sarah-March-2013, 22 September, 2012 at 18:02

I get married on 30th March and really, really, really want peonies. I can't see anything else I want! My florist said its a hit or miss that I get them, and I'll only know a few weeks before. Has...

Fran @ Hitched, wednesday 26-Sep-12 7 8,999 1
LeedsBride
Poem for my husband-to-be
LeedsBride, 26 September, 2012 at 20:11

I just wanted to share this poem I'm putting inside my card to H2B, I found most of it on another site, but have tweaked and written a bit myself so its personal to us. My darling --------, we shall...

bride2be 21, wednesday 26-Sep-12 3,229
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Venue Help (if you fancy a challenge!)
*ACS*, 24 September, 2012 at 13:21

A small challenge for people who fancy it.... (otherwise known to me as Mission Impossible!) Ok, so we are potentially looking at venues outside of where we live (Kent). I have tried, and I am still...

Lemon Violet, wednesday 26-Sep-12 13 2,085
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Those who had / are going to have DIY jam jar centre pieces......
, 17 September, 2012 at 08:58

... when did you fill them? Was this left until the day? Did you get a florist to do it? I really like the look, and had thought about doing it all myself to save money but not sure if it's going to...

Sarah-March-2013, wednesday 26-Sep-12 10 3,833
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Spray tan or sun bed??
SamJK, 24 September, 2012 at 20:52

Hi, I would appreciate abit of advice, I get marries in 5 weeks and 5 days and was all set to have a spray tan, but my bridesmaid mentioned that sometimes these can "splash" and leave spots which but...

Miss_EmiB, wednesday 26-Sep-12 45 5,245
bexjoe
How to fill in time between ceremony and reception?
bexjoe, 25 September, 2012 at 19:10

We are having our ceremony around 11am (still needs to be confirmed with Priest). It is a catholic ceremony so we have allowed 1 hour. We then allowed around 1 hour for the photos. We have the...

2b_MrsB, tuesday 25-Sep-12 6 1,455
Kjay
Honeymoon in a Campervan!
Kjay, 25 September, 2012 at 16:41

Yo Hitchers, We hoping to road-trip to Monaco for honeymoon- the idea being I get some serious luxury when we get there!! heh heh. Looking at hiring a campervan from these folk and wondered if anyone...

Kjay, tuesday 25-Sep-12 4 1,169
shell657
How dare she tease me like this! JUST MARRIED ***flash heavy***!
shell657, 23 September, 2012 at 20:30

My photographer posted this pic as a taster of what's to come once she has sent me my pics, I only got married yesterday by the way & this is one of my very special bridesmaids, absolutely dying...

shell657, tuesday 25-Sep-12 23 3,231

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