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Wedding planner scrapbook
ss85, 27 August, 2012 at 19:20

Hi all My loves weddings and has loads of cut outs from magazines such as dresses, table decorations, brides maide dresses you name it. I want to buy here a scrap book to put all these items in so...

ss85, monday 27-Aug-12 1,467
katiechops
Our shabby chic casual wedding planning ** flash**
katiechops, 22 August, 2012 at 21:56

Hello ladies , I'd thought i'd have a go at doing a little flash of some wedding planning for our Casual Shabby Chic home made wedding....... what do you think? x There big pics but i cant make them...

katiechops, monday 27-Aug-12 32 4,999
Kjay
Bandeoke! What do you think?
Kjay, 26 August, 2012 at 16:30

So my other half has just suggested for our evening entertainment something called Bandeoke! A mix between a live band doing their thing and then you and your guests being able to rock up and be the...

Kjay, monday 27-Aug-12 18 1,904
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Posh lunch nibbles on a bus
chocolatetiger1, 23 August, 2012 at 12:01

Hi all After a great hitcher suggestion we have hired a vintage (open top in October in London ? !!). This is to take us from reg office at 11.30 (early reg appointment) on a tour of scenic bits of...

*Pugsley*, monday 27-Aug-12 19 7,650
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Wedding Quiz/ Questions to print off
amanda66, 24 August, 2012 at 18:22

Hiya, Wedding is in 3 weeks time and I have my hen weekend away this weekend with the older generation. I've been instructed to do a wedding quiz so has anyone got any ideas as to where I can print...

amanda66, monday 27-Aug-12 4 3,102
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HELP! Ideas for snacks for guests at the church!!!!
ljtomlinson1, 26 August, 2012 at 21:26

Hello I am getting married in a church at 12.15 and the reception venue is a 40 minute drive away. I want to provide the guests with something to eat at the church to tide them over - nothing major as...

Gemicle, sunday 26-Aug-12 4 3,253
MrsCToBe2013
Wedding venue booked, what next?? Lots of questions!
MrsCToBe2013, 26 August, 2012 at 16:14

Hi Ladies!! Venue and church is now booked!! wedding has been brought forward one week so We are getting married on 30th August 2013! And I am sooo excited!! I have also found my dress! So questions:...

MrsCToBe2013, sunday 26-Aug-12 2 2,078
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**flash** ooooh sparkly new wedding ring!!
Vintage84, 25 August, 2012 at 11:14

Just bought my wedding ring!!! Didn't think I'd have diamonds in my band but I really struggled to find a plain band that looked right next to my engagement ring.

*Ducky*, sunday 26-Aug-12 19 3,411
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How much are you spending on flowers?
Irisbride, 22 August, 2012 at 21:48

I've contacted a few florists to get some quotes, as I know they vary, but I don't want to arrange meetings with them if I know they're out of my price bracket. Problem is the first one has emailed me...

Hypnopoison, sunday 26-Aug-12 16 4,006
Snowby
Platinum engagement ring and white gold wedding band?
Snowby, 25 August, 2012 at 18:10

I was pretty overwhelmed when my OH presented me with a platinum engagement ring when he proposed. He now thinks I should have a platinum wedding ring to match but I just can't justify the cost -...

Selenalee69, saturday 25-Aug-12 4 7,335
rainbowbride
Wedding Fayre who to take?
rainbowbride, 24 August, 2012 at 13:22

Hi all, wondered about wedding fayre's - do you go with friends and make it a 'girly day out' or take the OH? i would like th OH to come as i would like his input and see what he likes and give him...

zebralea, saturday 25-Aug-12 19 7,455
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Blue Dress.... what shoes??
, 24 August, 2012 at 22:26

Girls, Im trying to sort my colour scheme but its driving me insane. Went bridesmaid shopping today and the colour that was the most striking was Petrol blue, the dress we loved was Mark Lesley...

spaceman spiff, saturday 25-Aug-12 6 3,946
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Awesomest wedding cake ever?!
Caraboo, 24 August, 2012 at 23:49

Just nicked this from Inspire Me Designs' FB page, so apologies for all you who have already seen it .... but isn't this just AMAZEBALLS?!

Kjay, saturday 25-Aug-12 8 4,452
Sparkly Bride
***** Good Luck Juppy2b - 25th August 2012 *****
Sparkly Bride, 24 July, 2012 at 22:17

To my lovely fellow date twin. Your time has finally come! Hope you have the most amazing day ever and everything is perfect for you both. Its been lovely getting to know you and hope we continue to...

LeaLeigh, friday 24-Aug-12 47 2,165
Mrs2013
Wedding Favours - Please Share
Mrs2013, 21 February, 2012 at 08:34

Please share your wedding favours with me - although I dont get married until 2013, this is one thing I am looking forward to and want to make sure I have something lovely. Thanks ladies xX

chocolatetiger1, friday 24-Aug-12 106 14,624
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Non Flower Table Centrepieces- please flash!
Jessie_bride, 23 August, 2012 at 18:57

Hi, As the name suggests really. We have 15-20 tables so even cheap floral arrangements will add up, can anyone share their non floral table decorations to inspire me? Thanks J

**Shelley**, friday 24-Aug-12 13 5,414
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Wedding Insurance > Who did you go with?
Last_Aly, 21 August, 2012 at 14:30

It's just dawned on me that we've not got any wedding insurance. I don't even know where to start!! Ive done a quick search and found a few threads on the subject, but really I'm looking for...

missmandymoo, thursday 23-Aug-12 22 2,923
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Dry hire venue (one that allows outside catering) in london
xx_sophie_xx, 22 August, 2012 at 15:02

Hey everyone, I’m looking for a dry hire venue (one that allows outside catering) in London for my wedding in July 2013. I need a venue that does ceremonies as well as the reception. It will be a big...

Jessie_bride, thursday 23-Aug-12 14 13,569
Blonde Viki
Cowboy Traders on Channel 5 - Brides of Ashford
Blonde Viki, 4 April, 2012 at 20:14

Anyone else watching this? I probably shouldn't be, as my wedding nightmares usually involve suppliers letting me down, but I can't imagine how those poor brides felt!

ASwanton, thursday 23-Aug-12 16 5,638
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Diamante Transfers............
fry12, 22 August, 2012 at 14:13

Im looking for transfers to put onto dressing gowns ive bought for the bridesmaids and my mothership (and me) for the morning of the wedding....i found these here......

Knees, thursday 23-Aug-12 6 1,071
Ali_G
How to clean a veil ??
Ali_G, 23 August, 2012 at 11:58

Anyone got any suggestions? I'm borrowing a veil from a friend. It hasn't been cleaned and is a bit grubby at the bottom from when she wore it. Does it need to be dry cleaned or do you think a hand...

sian-tiffany, thursday 23-Aug-12 1 9,504
karenanne229
Underwear for dress trying on....
karenanne229, 21 August, 2012 at 16:54

Hi all What kind of underwear did you wear to your first dress trying appointment? I was thinking something strapless but my first one is on Thursday after work and I'm not sure I will feel...

karenanne229, thursday 23-Aug-12 13 15,323
Snowby
Dress designers under £1000
Snowby, 20 August, 2012 at 21:57

Might be a tad early for me to start thinking about wedding dresses but I just can't wait any longer! ? I know it's a bit like 'how long is a piece of string?' but was wondering if anyone could give...

xlovebirdsx, thursday 23-Aug-12 21 7,150
Jemima Renrut
Alternative/Tight Budget wedding car options
Jemima Renrut, 22 August, 2012 at 22:17

Ok so I've tried searching the forum but if this has been talked about already can someone point me in the right direction as I cant seem to find anything. We are not fussed about a wedding car. Its...

pinkle86, wednesday 22-Aug-12 4 2,219
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Preserving a bridal bouquet - ideas pls
Citygirl, 22 August, 2012 at 14:18

Is anyone doing or done this? My mum mentioned it to me but I hadn't thought about it. Can you not just dry upside down in an airing cupboard? My bouquet is mainly roses. There seem to be a lot of...

Fran @ Hitched, wednesday 22-Aug-12 1 706
Canary
Fun task! Village fete stalls/games
Canary, 21 August, 2012 at 20:49

So ladies and gentlemen hitchers. We are having a village fete style reception so need stalls/games to have alongside the bouncy castle/popcorn & candy floss makers. I have a few ideas but would...

Zoomo13, wednesday 22-Aug-12 9 1,619
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Groom-to-be doesn't have anybody to be his best man
suebanana, 20 August, 2012 at 20:54

....so firstly i feel bad that he doesn't have anybody that he wants to be his b.man and I really wish he had somebody he feels he could rely on (his brother is not an option btw before anybody...

unexpectedpenny, wednesday 22-Aug-12 11 2,842
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Getting Married In Secret in 2 Months!!
lucywall03, 20 August, 2012 at 13:21

Hi I need a bit of advice. we are getting married in Scotland in 2 months. There will be Me, OH, 4 yr old daughter (and our 2 dogs, we're hiring a cottage that does the ceremony also!!) and our 2...

RedKitchie, wednesday 22-Aug-12 25 3,722
Verity_Elizabeth
Multiway Bridesmaid dresses
Verity_Elizabeth, 18 August, 2012 at 13:23

I'd really like to get bridesmaids dresses that can be worn in lots of different ways like the two birds ones. But two birds don't do the colour I want. Does anyone know of any other companies that...

lilly1984, tuesday 21-Aug-12 3 7,884
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Favours and Evening Guests
Chedi, 19 August, 2012 at 21:09

This may sound silly and me over thinking it - but I was thinking of having wedding favours that guests could take home as like a keep-sake thingy... but then it got me thinking that evening guests...

karenanne229, tuesday 21-Aug-12 7 1,039
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Venue - Crossbutts Stables nr Whitby
JoeBoro, 20 August, 2012 at 15:58

Has anybody been or know anyone else married here recently. Its our ideal venue, have provisionally booked our date for the 28th Sep next year, but we cant get an appointment for a couple of weeks due...

JoeBoro, tuesday 21-Aug-12 1 388
Sam&Louise
Questions to ask venue at first viewing? (Non-traditional wedding)
Sam&Louise, 20 August, 2012 at 15:02

Hi everyone, I know this is likely to have been covered before (many times) but the search function keeps crashing on me....good old hitched. On Friday, we're going to view our venue for the first...

Sam&Louise, tuesday 21-Aug-12 13 2,057

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