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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 5,228
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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 4,602
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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 12,794
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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 9,020 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 5,257
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 1,457
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 3,233
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Wedding Venues in Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire
Emma2994, 13 September, 2012 at 19:10

Hi Guys, I am after some venues in Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire for a Wedding and Reception. Ideally would like a Countryside location that doesnt have the massive price tag. Does anyone have any...

hannah22, tuesday 25-Sep-12 27 7,287
Skinnyrock
HELP Reading required for civil ceremony
Skinnyrock, 23 September, 2012 at 20:21

I am looking for a reading for a civil ceremony that my step-dad can read. We are already having OH's step sister reading a Pam Ayres poem but need something short but heartfelt for my stepdad. I have...

gonnaBMrsF, tuesday 25-Sep-12 2 859
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Wedding Venue in Norfolk
claremlondon, 24 September, 2012 at 21:31

Help!!!!! My partner and I are really stressing out trying to find a wedding venue in Norfolk. We have been to lots of venues but we like something at each venue but not found the perfect venue that...

luru_e, monday 24-Sep-12 2,122
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Any idea where to look for mens suits from the 50's
demree, 23 September, 2012 at 14:52

We are getting married in July 2014 and are planning a 50's style wedding, however we can not find any suits for male members in a 50's style

Made by Lawrie, monday 24-Sep-12 5 7,333
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ferrero rocher pyramid help
nessie84, 23 September, 2012 at 20:39

My fiance said he wanted a ferrero rocher wedding cake at our wedding. I looked online and could not see any and saw things about ferrero rocher pyramids. I just wanted to know hows is the best way to...

teapotty, monday 24-Sep-12 4 3,028
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Bridesmaid dresses for a 14 year old!
Figaro82, 24 September, 2012 at 12:32

Help!! I am stuggling to find options for a bridesmaid dress for my little sister! I didnt want to order one from a bridal shop as my sister is a tom boy and will be changing in the evening. There is...

Figaro82, monday 24-Sep-12 10 3,554
BadgerBeetle
Vicar/Minister/Registrar - thank you gift???
BadgerBeetle, 24 September, 2012 at 01:16

Is anyone getting their vicar/minister/registrar anything?? I hadn't even thought about it, but I've seen thank you cards tonight which have made me think that it would be appropriate - even more so...

BadgerBeetle, monday 24-Sep-12 3 4,087
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Button bouquet - doubting self
Miss Metal, 21 September, 2012 at 22:45

I've loved all the button bouquets I've seen so made myself one but now am doubting myself and not sure if it looks tacky?

Zoomo13, monday 24-Sep-12 15 2,156
MrsCToBe2013
Wedding Colour = Blue. anyone able to flash their flowers?
MrsCToBe2013, 18 September, 2012 at 20:49

Hiya Ladies! Me and OH have finally decided to have pale blue as wedding colour. But I am struggling to look for ideas for flowers and centrepieces. I dont want it to be too blue if that makes sense....

weanio, sunday 23-Sep-12 19 3,466
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New York Themed Wedding - ideas welcome!
Emotionalwreck2013, 20 January, 2012 at 09:28

Happy Friday Everyone!! I am getting married in June 2013. We are having a New York themed wedding due to this being the place we got engaged. I just want to share the NY things I currently have...

lauran24, sunday 23-Sep-12 14 16,799
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Teenage Entertainment!
Mrs F (to be), 21 September, 2012 at 11:33

Hello, I need a bit of inspiration as to what to put in party boxes for teenagers so it keeps them entertained during the wedding breakfast??? I'm sorted for the younger ones, colouring books,...

Loopz, sunday 23-Sep-12 9 1,957
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Civil ceremony music question
oct18bride, 22 September, 2012 at 19:47

I appreciate that this may be a silly question but do any of you clever people know what is classed as 'religious' music and therefore banned from civil wedding ceremonies? Obviously hymns and the...

oct18bride, saturday 22-Sep-12 4 722
Polkadots_and_Pincurls
Am I odd, lol? Hen party opinions
Polkadots_and_Pincurls, 11 September, 2012 at 13:37

I was reading another post about hen parties, and it just struck me that I must be a little odd, lol. There were so many lovely brides saying they are going on big nights out, big drinking weekends,...

rubyfirecracker, saturday 22-Sep-12 59 9,661
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Charity Wedding Favours
becs1975, 29 August, 2012 at 19:08

Stumbled across this http://giveincelebration.cancerresearchuk.org/wedding-favours and wondered if anyone else had done/ was planning on doing this and how it went down. I think we will definitely be...

Helenia, friday 21-Sep-12 16 8,118
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Professional Wedding Band For Hire | Wedding Entertainment
mj_strafford@yahoo.co.uk, 21 September, 2012 at 17:05

Hi All, My name is Matt Strafford. I have 2 different wedding bands playing full time for Weddings, Parties and Private Functions. Off The Cuff are a 4 piece function band playing a huge range of...

mj_strafford@yahoo.c, friday 21-Sep-12 408
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Feeling tearful :.(
, 18 September, 2012 at 22:55

I've had a rubbish evening. My hubby2b's sister told their mum that she won't come to the wedding if another relative will be invited. His mum was in floods of tears on the phone begging him to not...

hazyclaire, thursday 20-Sep-12 21 1,873
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favour idea......wat do u think?xxx
kyla25, 19 September, 2012 at 19:32

So Ive been checking out favours online asnd switching thru ideas and if Im honest everything i come across seems like a waste of money or too expensive, I have been to a few weddings and forgot my...

tortoise, thursday 20-Sep-12 16 2,993
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Strippers abroad and table dancers
waterbaby212, 20 September, 2012 at 14:43

Hi everyone, can anyone tell me if your husbands before you got married had a table dancer abroad? apparently they dont mind you touching them but i thought strippers dont allow it unless you are...

tortoise, thursday 20-Sep-12 16 4,375
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Light In The Box?!?! *FLASHES* or experience please?
, 19 September, 2012 at 08:40

I am sooo tempted to start looking for bridesmaid dresses on LITB. Not only because of the prices (I can not afford over £100 a dress) but they also have all the styles of chiffon dresses I want my 3...

coolartist87, thursday 20-Sep-12 17 2,374

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