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katiechops
Alternative to flower girl throwing petals? What are you doing?
katiechops, 9 September, 2012 at 18:38

Hi ladies, I hadnt thought about what our flowergirl will be doing until my FMIL was telling her she will walk infront of me throwing petals. Ive quite like the cute little flags that say 'here comes...

leni-lw!, sunday 9-Sep-12 9 1,103
leni
How do you prefer your cake samples at wedding fairs? Market research
leni, 6 September, 2012 at 18:49

I run a cake business and have done many many wedding fairs. I used to give out samples on a plate but then started wrapping in cling film and bagging up with a business card and giving out as I spoke...

vintagedreams, saturday 8-Sep-12 15 5,535
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OM's - did your evening guests arrive earlier than the time you stated?
Chedi, 5 September, 2012 at 15:09

I'm just wondering if we should expect them to arrive early, or if they were generally on time/after the time you stated?

Chedi, saturday 8-Sep-12 12 1,532
WickyWack
West Bridgford, Nottingham Venus ideas - halls, function rooms etc
WickyWack, 3 September, 2012 at 09:24

As the title suggests, we've had a change of heart due to family sticking their two pence worth in and have decided to please ourselves rather than our family who didn't seem to appreciate the...

WickyWack, friday 7-Sep-12 1 3,697
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Help on Calming Nerves?
amanda66, 5 September, 2012 at 12:27

Hi Ladies, 10 days to go today and the wedding nerves are slowly creeping in for myself and OH. Anyone got any tips on how to relax and enjoy the final stages before the wedding. Also, any OM's got...

natalieexx, friday 7-Sep-12 12 1,252
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Self Catering Wedding North West
MrsKLG2be, 5 September, 2012 at 13:50

Im looking for a self catering wedding venue or at least a venue that lets you provide your own alcohol We have 106 guests in the day and 150 at night Has anyone any ideas? Thanks

NorthernMonkey, friday 7-Sep-12 3 3,493
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Stag Night Worries - Help!
hp1986, 6 September, 2012 at 10:08

This is my first post in here... Let's start by telling you the full story... I have had 2 hen nights and am no prude when it comes to these sorts of things. I had a stripper, in a pub, for about 10...

MrsMeldrew, friday 7-Sep-12 84 8,319 1
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Queensberry Albums
, 5 September, 2012 at 21:26

Hi Does anybody know roughly how much the Qeensberry albums cost, and how difficult it would be to put together an album from a disc of wedding photos? I'm just wondering if it would be more cost...

bec84, friday 7-Sep-12 13 15,733
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12 MONTH WEDDING COUNTDOWN!!!!
inspiredbrides, 27 April, 2012 at 21:55

I have recently got engaged and not sure where to begin, I'm getting married in 14 months and decided against a planner. When did everyone decide on a theme by? Do i need to book a florist now? and...

Taylor Made Weddings, friday 7-Sep-12 2 894
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Grooms surprise present ideas please...
Jadeplus2, 31 August, 2012 at 18:13

Hello So my h2b is staying in a hotel the night before the wedding and I wanted to surprise him with something on the morning of the wedding by getting the hotel staff to take him a present or do...

Lofty86, thursday 6-Sep-12 24 7,106
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What time does your evening do finish?
Callalily, 5 September, 2012 at 20:16

Hey, I am still trying to choose a venue for my reception and one of them (prob my fave) has a rule that all music and drinking stops by midnight and everyone is sent home (or to bed if staying...

Vanilla Pod, thursday 6-Sep-12 19 2,873
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London hen night - suggestions needed!!
FutureMrsDubya, 6 September, 2012 at 12:59

Hi there, Can anyone offer any suggestions for my hen do in London? Was originally looking at doing a military / charlies angels activity in the afternoon (people kidknapp the bride-to-be and the...

Jessie_bride, thursday 6-Sep-12 4 1,415
Erin8
Realistic weight loss for wedding dress?
Erin8, 5 September, 2012 at 22:09

I have found a gorgeous dress that l like and is a great price. The only problem is it is too small for me by about 2-3 inches for all of the different measurement. Is it realistic to loss weight to...

Selenalee69, thursday 6-Sep-12 16 2,850
Seaweed
Mrs Scrase (Seaweed) wedding report- 7th July 2012- Athens, Greece
Seaweed, 1 August, 2012 at 16:55

HOW WE MET I met Andy 7 years ago in 2005, in Corfu. I was there with my grandparents, as every summer since I was born (my grandparents are from there) and Andy was there on holiday every summer with...

Seaweed, thursday 6-Sep-12 30 4,855
Tracey86
Sweetie Buffet Question
Tracey86, 5 September, 2012 at 07:08

We're having a DIY sweetie buffet at our wedding. We already have all the jars/vases and all the sweets and the plan is to fill the jars with the sweets and then cover them with cling film and attach...

Tracey86, wednesday 5-Sep-12 7 4,178
mollyjollymolly
Lonely Bride to be- How to get the girls involved?
mollyjollymolly, 29 August, 2012 at 12:27

Hi, I'm new here, and I'm looking for some shoulders of support! We're getting married in April, (my boyfriend proposed 6 months ago) I have been trying to organise everything and it is a nightmare....

Selenalee69, wednesday 5-Sep-12 34 4,732
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Kids table at wedding breakfast ...good idea or not??
MrsMtobee, 4 September, 2012 at 01:55

Hi This is my first post and could really do with some opinions. We have lots of children coming to our wedding (27 so far and have not had all RSVPs back yet) Most of our guests have young children...

LEN11212, wednesday 5-Sep-12 13 7,066
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Second thoughts on the dress
LC to be, 5 September, 2012 at 09:14

I'm having a mild panic about my dress at the moment. I'm not sure if made the right decision. I was in between two towards the end, two completely different styles Maggie Sotero Jovi Essence of...

~Lee~, wednesday 5-Sep-12 12 1,519
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anyone else feel like their wedding has been taken over by others?
marie84, 4 September, 2012 at 18:07

Me and my partner started thinking about what we wanted from our wedding and realised getting married abroad was more us than a traditional wedding. Trouble is he is an only child and my family tried...

Barefoot, wednesday 5-Sep-12 10 2,052
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Red lipstick for a bride?
KimB1980, 21 August, 2012 at 11:23

Ive been looking at the flashes of all the beautiful brides on here and have noticed most have simple elegant make up. I'm going to wear red lipstick & nail varnish - my fiancé always comments how...

Cheshire Hair and Be, tuesday 4-Sep-12 18 5,100
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fishtail hoop under dress- advise needed
rosie2013, 3 September, 2012 at 16:44

Hi everybody, This is my first post so here goes!! I have found my dress and i was wondering what my choices are when it comes to a hoops for a fish tail dress? At the shop i tried on the dress...

*Pugsley*, tuesday 4-Sep-12 10 8,623
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Arrival Drinks?
, 3 September, 2012 at 16:15

I started a thread earlier RE red or white wine, this was for our arrival drinks reception. Someone commented that something sparkly is normally given out as the first drink and I thought ah! Good...

jojo2, tuesday 4-Sep-12 18 3,180
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rothley court marquee??
Catladkinsoontobesymmonds, 15 August, 2012 at 14:05

Hi i was wondering if any one out there has had their wedding or been to a wedding at rothley court hotel leicestershire that has used the marquee. i am getting married there next year and bit worried...

BlossomJ, tuesday 4-Sep-12 2 1,378
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Halterneck/strappy wedding dresses
conwc002, 10 August, 2012 at 22:20

I'm not getting married till September 2013 but really like the idea of a halterneck dress or strappy dress but can't see many online! Just wondering if any of you have seen any and if so can you send...

Kriek, tuesday 4-Sep-12 21 7,038
claire_91
Wedding Breakfast Menus. What are you having?
claire_91, 29 August, 2012 at 14:11

So I am currently sorting out our wedding breakfast. What are you having for your food? We are on quite a tight budget so the choice was fairly limited especially as my fiance has coeliac disease too...

xlovebirdsx, monday 3-Sep-12 33 4,023
callbarney
I need your opinion all
callbarney, 29 August, 2012 at 23:51

Hi everyone, Hope all is well. I have a question. Below is a photo of a product that we sell as an extra for weddings (however thats not what I'm here to do). If YOU where looking for this product for...

SingleNoMore, monday 3-Sep-12 37 3,736
~Peanut~
Christmas cracker favours - what to put in them?
~Peanut~, 2 September, 2012 at 15:52

I really want to have Christmas crackers as favours for my December wedding, however my mind is completely blank as to what gift I could put in them. Suggestions please!

LEA2012, monday 3-Sep-12 11 7,020
Chris Giles Photography
Jam Doughnut Tower?
Chris Giles Photography, 2 September, 2012 at 10:51

It's Sunday morning, the future Mrs CGP is asleep and I had an idea for our wedding cake. A Giant Jam Doughnut tower. Now, usually I'd shout over and run the risk of getting shot down for suggesting...

teapotty, monday 3-Sep-12 29 5,600
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How much for a maggie Sottero wedding dress?
conwc002, 1 September, 2012 at 19:46

Just want to know if it's completely out of my budget!

FutureMrsWilliams, monday 3-Sep-12 20 20,078
MrsMeldrew
Will bucks fizz look crap as a toast??
MrsMeldrew, 2 September, 2012 at 22:07

As it says in the title really. We looked at prosecco/cava for the toast wine but on thinking about it, I don't think a massive amount of people even like it so I thought about bucks fizz instead...

onetwothree, monday 3-Sep-12 16 4,079
hazyclaire
H2B is on his stag do...
hazyclaire, 2 September, 2012 at 20:45

... and I'm really missing him. He's gone for 5 days and I hadn't really thought about how long that would feel to be without him. Also pics of him downing shots and wearing a stupid costume are now...

Nutella, monday 3-Sep-12 6 1,084
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Entertaining Kids at a Wedding (Ideas Please)
traciehavard, 30 May, 2011 at 08:24

Hiya Everyone, I know my weddings a while off (6th oct 2012) but i'm looking into ideas on how to entertain the kids, by that time my kids will be 5 and 4 and also have another 8 children coming, have...

Zoomo13, monday 3-Sep-12 15 19,309

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