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Childrens Chair Covers
dressed4theoccasion, 18 August, 2012 at 00:14

We have been looking around at the Venue Dressing market and wondered if anyone had come across chair covers for Kids chairs, something to make the kids feel more at home, and make them feel abit...

kharv, saturday 18-Aug-12 6 2,334
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Flowergirl head dresses
*Sparrow*, 17 August, 2012 at 12:39

Hi I was wondering if there are any om's that had their flower girls wearing flower rings on their heads that could flash pics? I love the idea but can't find any pics??xxx

tortoise, saturday 18-Aug-12 5 3,471
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Evening Reception Timings
Elodia, 16 August, 2012 at 18:46

What time are people starting their evening reception, I am a little stuck. Wedding ceremony is 1.30pm xxx

rachel2012, saturday 18-Aug-12 6 2,626
IshouldCoco
Name Cards, Table Numbers and Seating Plan on a Budget?
IshouldCoco, 16 August, 2012 at 08:38

How did people manage to do these cheaply? I bought name cards myself and crystals, but they look crappy I've 80 guests and need to do it as cheap as poss as wayyy over budget already. Theme colour is...

lady_lyla, saturday 18-Aug-12 6 3,992
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Hair up or hair down on a strapless wedding dress?
jonesy10, 16 August, 2012 at 15:06

I have medium length curly hair and thinking of straightening for wedding day, or is it best to have an up to. Empire line dress with a straight spangly neckline!! What do you reckon?

LeKeuxEvents, friday 17-Aug-12 14 4,020
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short hair for wedding day ... flash me!
sparkle52, 16 August, 2012 at 20:17

Can anyone who had short hair for wedding day flash me? I have chin length bob and not sure what to do? Thx

Pompey, friday 17-Aug-12 11 2,152
RebTheEck
Hilary Morgan Bridal Gowns - Dress Wobble
RebTheEck, 16 August, 2012 at 12:34

Currently having dress wobbles. I've got a deposit on a dress (balance due September when they will order it) & I'm not entirely convinced about it. It's a lovely dress (by Sonsie 91051) but it's...

emmyloo1979, friday 17-Aug-12 1 3,087
psycho_jo
Bridesmaid bags - to have or not?
psycho_jo, 16 August, 2012 at 18:26

Left this one til last min. My mum was going to make some (she's making all dresses and I don't want to stress her out by asking for bags now!!) Have seen some on ebay which would do....but then I'm...

psycho_jo, friday 17-Aug-12 10 2,423
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Has anyone attended a Bengali Wedding
, 16 August, 2012 at 11:23

My OH and I have been invited to a colleagues Bengali Wedding in a couple of weeks. I am close to the bride and very excited to attend, but I am worried about making a plonker of myself as I have...

Caraboo, friday 17-Aug-12 1 908
MummyMoo82
Centrepiece mirrors - glass or acrylic?
MummyMoo82, 12 August, 2012 at 11:17

I think I have finally decided on my centrepieces, but not sure whether to get the round mirror plates made of glass mirror or acrylic? What do people normally use?

cherrylem0n, friday 17-Aug-12 4 567
Pook82
Mrs C's cake stand
Pook82, 16 August, 2012 at 13:01

I'm pretty sure we're going to order our wedding cakes from M&S. I was just searching through old posts re M&S cakes and came across this picture of Mrs C's wedding cake. If Mrs C is on here...

HLT, thursday 16-Aug-12 21 2,614
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Got the church, struggling with the venue - Help!
Shmoo_Legs, 15 August, 2012 at 15:03

Has anyone struggled to compromise on their venue & how did you overcome it? I have my heart set on a church and that's fine, but our venue is the sticking point. H2B has been married before, but...

Saisi, thursday 16-Aug-12 14 2,578
Kadence
Hen Do *Flash*
Kadence, 15 August, 2012 at 20:42

Had my hen do in Liverpool last weekend so thought I would give you a little flasharoo! It was SO much fun - a surprise 'life drawing' class with a hot naked man and alcohol, a gorgeous meal set up...

Ali_G, thursday 16-Aug-12 7 1,589
kyanya
Sample dress advice please :)
kyanya, 15 August, 2012 at 12:45

What are your experiences of buying sample dresses? I've been offered a sample dress in the right size for 35% less than the RRP from a lovely bridal shop. I tried it on last week - unfortunately I...

kyanya, thursday 16-Aug-12 11 2,958
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Please help Hitched Admin - I can't add pics
maxinegallie, 15 August, 2012 at 16:44

If anyone is able to work out the problem, or perhaps it's just me, but I can't add photos. Everytime I try, it says there is an error, try later. Any ideas? I really want to add my report.

RebTheEck, wednesday 15-Aug-12 2 487
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Venue Help in London!!! - Particularly City
ej1981, 14 August, 2012 at 13:10

Hi Everyone! Long time reader first time poster :-) I've just spent about 3 days trawling the archives and have found some brilliant ideas for my reception so thank you to everyone who has posted...

Magserelli, wednesday 15-Aug-12 15 13,738
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Emmy Shoes
emmyloo1979, 15 August, 2012 at 14:31

Hi I really want a pair of emmy shoes, they have the style, heel height and colour of shoe I wanted but and there is a big but.......... the price, are they as good as people say, do you think i could...

LC to be, wednesday 15-Aug-12 6 1,456
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Looking for 10 black candelabras!
Katxxx, 5 January, 2011 at 13:15

Hello, I am getting married in July and I am looking for a black candelabra for a centerpiece on each table. Does anyone know where I might find these? I need about 10! Many thanks, Kat x x x

Lemon Violet, wednesday 15-Aug-12 9 6,220
stephanieeff
An outdoor wedding in March
stephanieeff, 15 August, 2012 at 11:58

..am I crazy? With the summer we've had this year I'm thinking of moving the date from July to March, it would save us literally hundreds of pounds having it "out of season" and if i remember we had...

stephanieeff, wednesday 15-Aug-12 8 1,401
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Marquee Bunting
, 13 August, 2012 at 16:11

Hi, Is anyone having / had a marquee wedding and wished to have bunting? If so, did you do it yourself and how easy was it? I've seen some on ebay - but wondering if its something I need to get...

Lemon Violet, wednesday 15-Aug-12 7 3,079
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Bridal Shops in the North West -Recommendations please!
Janey4, 8 August, 2012 at 10:57

I think I am almost ready to start looking for a dress…… The venue is not booked yet, but we are looking to get married in August next year, fingers crossed, and I am starting to think it might be...

Janey4, wednesday 15-Aug-12 9 1,360
samwiches
Make up - West Midland brides!
samwiches, 14 August, 2012 at 17:35

Any West Midland brides heard of/using Chloe McCall for their make-up? I picked up a leaflet for her last time I was in the dress shop and had a look at her website. She does airbrush foundation,...

Kath @ JohnCharltonP, wednesday 15-Aug-12 3 1,574
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Edinburgh Brides
Kitles123, 11 August, 2012 at 23:24

Hello, Just wondering if any of you are from Edinburgh? If so, have you had any good wedding bargains? X

Kitles123, tuesday 14-Aug-12 2 1,150
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Just married ! :D In elgin, Scotland - some recommendations for future brides in this area ! :) x
MrsFD, 14 August, 2012 at 15:30

Hi there ! I have just got married this month yay and wanted to pass on some recommendations for brides-to-be in this area .... Inchberry Hall - this was our venue , very well set up and the people...

MrsFD, tuesday 14-Aug-12 300
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Blue flowers in November?
clairep100, 11 August, 2012 at 18:24

Hi there, I fancy a navy theme for my wedding that's in November (this year!!) and am wondering about blue flowers in season at that time. Does any one know? Thanks!

Jalapeno, tuesday 14-Aug-12 5 5,185
hazyclaire
My Bridesmaid Gift Bags Have Arrived - thrilled! **Flash**
hazyclaire, 13 August, 2012 at 18:48

Aren't they gorgeous? I'm so pleased. I'm becoming a serial flasher lol! Will be filling them with earrings, a bracelet, a "bridesmaid" t shirt, chocs and some mini make-up / perfume goodies. ...

HayleyMay, tuesday 14-Aug-12 11 3,508
missmandymoo
Wedding Insurance - reckon I need public liability cover?
missmandymoo, 12 August, 2012 at 17:42

I'm looking into wedding insurance and there's a few companies that I'm considering - John Lewis, Debenhams and Events Insurance. I've pretty much looked at most suppliers and have shortlisted those...

missmandymoo, tuesday 14-Aug-12 6 14,228 1
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Blue Bridal shoes as your "something blue"?
, 11 August, 2012 at 21:04

Anyone care to flash if you're doing this? These are some that I've found so far that I'm tempted by,

*gnashers*, tuesday 14-Aug-12 16 6,451
amihohu
teal wedding
amihohu, 7 August, 2012 at 12:57

Afternoon all! Has anyone had/is having a teal based wedding? We are thinking of having this as our main colour, but are after ideas for what would go with it flowers wise, so anybody with any...

MrsJenLarkin, tuesday 14-Aug-12 22 3,645
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3pm too late? December Civil ceremony
WinterBrideSoon, 13 August, 2012 at 13:44

Hi Everyone Please help! My OH and I got engaged a few weeks ago and we decided we'd really like to get married in December 2012. Last minute I know but we don't want a big wedding (50 day guests). We...

Chris Giles Photogra, monday 13-Aug-12 5 1,886
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tulle collar - flowers - hit a brick wall!
chocolatetiger1, 13 August, 2012 at 16:06

Hi. I'm doing my own silk wedding flowers. I've put together a small arrangement of really nice ivory silk peonies I like. I really like the look when there is tulle around the back/underneath of the...

3d jewellery, monday 13-Aug-12 2 2,122
missmac13
Macbraynes buses scotland
missmac13, 13 August, 2012 at 17:44

Wondering if anyone can help please, I am trying to get some quotes for the MacBraynes buses to hire for our wedding but can't find a website that has them for hire? Anyone have any information....

missmac13, monday 13-Aug-12 584

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