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manzanita tree
1981Bride, 2 July, 2012 at 21:46

I just want to ask if anyone is having these as there centerpieces? Im having a little bit of trouble. I ordered a 75cm one and it looks naff, a little to much on the skinny side. I want a actual tree...

jules40, wednesday 4-Jul-12 9 4,791
x.Nesh.x
Help! Maid of Honour being a DIVA!
x.Nesh.x, 2 July, 2012 at 18:50

Help! Maid of Honour being a DIVA! Naturally any bride would want their best friend to be their maid of honour - as I have asked of my best friend. I also have 2 other relatives as bridesmaids. My...

SuperDuff, wednesday 4-Jul-12 14 2,600
karenanne229
Alternative to confetti
karenanne229, 3 July, 2012 at 16:40

Hi Just found out that you aren't allowed to throw confetti, rice or petals at my venue. I'm bumed. Any ideas to get around this? All thoughts greatly received! K☹️

Caraboo, wednesday 4-Jul-12 11 7,547
amihohu
Sussex/Surrey brides
amihohu, 27 June, 2012 at 14:05

So, from my other post about organising a wedding 100 odd miles away I was advised to see if anyone had any reviews for our potential venues! So the list is as follows... Christ's Hospital School...

Molly01092012, tuesday 3-Jul-12 7 3,354
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Review on Kidbrooke Park School wedding???
twirlietracy, 2 July, 2012 at 23:59

Hi! We quite like Kidbrooke Park School in West Sussex as a possible wedding venue, and there isnt much info or pictures online. I wondered if anyone had got married there or been to a wedding there?...

twirlietracy, monday 2-Jul-12 442
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Order of service sheets, One each or share?
BrogstarBride, 2 July, 2012 at 19:46

Do you have them printed for everyone attending the church or do couples share? x

Helenia, monday 2-Jul-12 1 738
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Waistcoats for Dads - Flash and help!
BatsGirl, 2 July, 2012 at 16:04

I found bargain waistcoats for the dads but now I'm home I'm not 100% they will look right.Colours are: Me: Ivory dress with beading that looks silvery in certain light BM's : Lilac with ivory...

BatsGirl, monday 2-Jul-12 403
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Distance between ceremony and reception venue
sugarloaf, 2 July, 2012 at 09:50

Just weighing up my options at this stage- wanted to know what people thought. How far between the two venues is an acceptable distance for guests to travel (for a winter wedding, if it makes any...

sugarloaf, monday 2-Jul-12 7 1,316
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Looking for a specific necklace
maxinegallie, 1 July, 2012 at 20:50

Hi wonderful hitchers, I wonder if any one can help me. To briefly explain... My OH is buying my wedding jewellery as my gift, and decided to inform me yest he doesn't yet have it but would like me to...

sugarloaf, monday 2-Jul-12 460
Emmer80
Dress alterations - zip to lace up?
Emmer80, 1 July, 2012 at 13:10

Hi I have ordered my dress and i know it will need altering due to me being only 5ft tall The only thing I was disappointed about with the dress was that it was a zip up not lace up. People I have...

ESW, sunday 1-Jul-12 4 7,825
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hen night favours/thank yous
, 27 June, 2012 at 11:28

For my main hen night i went to spain with some friends and they each had goody bags, now im organising my uk hen night and so far on the list is around 25people, am i supposed to make favours and...

xMissyLoux, sunday 1-Jul-12 12 12,030
mandij87
Having to share my wedding venue and not happy about it!
mandij87, 30 June, 2012 at 15:41

I just phoned my wedding venue to upgrade the reception room, which they said we could do. Then they told me I can't upgrade as they have double poked, and now there is going to be a wedding in the...

Aurora Borealis, saturday 30-Jun-12 15 2,084
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sweet tree done *FLASH**
, 27 June, 2012 at 21:20

Can anyone advise me on what size polystyrene ball i need? i can see them all 80mm 100mm 120mm 150mm 300mm but im not sure which to use ?? this is a kit i got on ebay-not sure what size ball it is,...

xMissyLoux, saturday 30-Jun-12 9 4,835
teacup
Long lanky hair - go for short bridal hair?
teacup, 29 June, 2012 at 19:40

Anyone else thinking of chopping off their hair for an elegant short bridal bob? I have been growing my hair for over a year and am bored of it, it lengthens my face and is so flat. My hair is better...

*gnashers*, friday 29-Jun-12 9 3,170
SingleNoMore
Tiaras - do they hurt your head?
SingleNoMore, 28 June, 2012 at 11:09

I want something sparkly in my hair but I've never been able to wear headbands etc as they're always so uncomfortable and make my head sore and I end up with a headache. I've obviously got a weird...

Elizabeth Clare Tiar, friday 29-Jun-12 14 3,977
teacup
Fed up of long lanky locks
teacup, 29 June, 2012 at 19:20

Hi everyone! Anyone else thinking of doing the unthinkable and chopping their hair to a smart little bob? I have been growing my hair for over a year for our wedding and have decided it is dry and...

HLT, friday 29-Jun-12 5 728
clarksuz
Digital Camera hire for tables
clarksuz, 28 June, 2012 at 19:50

What do you think of this: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Digital-Wedding-Event-Cameras-10-to-HIRE-Not-disposables-/170868078908?pt=UK_Home_Garden_Celebrations_Occasions_ET&hash=item27c887f93c Do you...

OrdinaryGirl, thursday 28-Jun-12 5 2,648
VIvixen
Blind Groom & Partially sighted Bride Guest book help!
VIvixen, 27 June, 2012 at 19:53

My hubby to be is blind and I am partially sighted. So the usual guest book idea is not going to work for us as we eon't be able to read it. We where thinking about getting some one to video guest...

VIvixen, thursday 28-Jun-12 12 2,012
missmandymoo
If money was no object, which dress would you wear?
missmandymoo, 27 June, 2012 at 19:17

I've been admiring some dresses that are simply out of my price range. So I'm wondering, just for fun... if you could wear any dress and money was no object, which one would it be? It'll also be quite...

Pook82, thursday 28-Jun-12 20 3,363
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Bridesmaid troubles....
PAULAXXPAUL, 23 June, 2012 at 21:37

Hi brides! Just want to off load and have a little rant. I have asked one of my bridesmaids to step down as she will be 39 weeks pregnant on my wedding day! For 2 reasons....firstly because so far she...

lianne22, thursday 28-Jun-12 20 3,670
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anyone having dessy persian plum bridesmaid dresses
furture mrs yates, 3 July, 2011 at 21:33

Hi i am just wondering if anyone was having dessy persian plum bridesmaid dresses? i have picked this colour as i feel in love with it but struggling to get any thing to match the colour for...

oggers86, thursday 28-Jun-12 6 15,058
NYE2012SparklyBride
Top table decorations...inspiration needed!!
NYE2012SparklyBride, 27 June, 2012 at 10:53

Hiya ladies, Started thinking about the top table - we're having the standard long top table and I have no idea what to decorate it with....what are you having or have you seen anything pretty on your...

kharv, wednesday 27-Jun-12 5 3,197
xlovebirdsx
So I ordred my Bridesmaid dresses from China.. WWYD?
xlovebirdsx, 26 June, 2012 at 07:40

I ordered my Bridesmaid dresses from JenJenHouse.com, who are based in China. I have already paid £38.34 for delivery, and was not told at the time that any further payments would be due. So you can...

helzbelz200, wednesday 27-Jun-12 17 4,565
xMissyLoux
Anyone used Diamantes R US / rhinestonetranfersuk.com ??
xMissyLoux, 27 June, 2012 at 18:27

Has anyone used this company for iron-on diamante MRS XXXX? If so, firstly was their service good? Secondly, what kind of garment did you use them on? Did you go for the rounded or scripted font? And...

xMissyLoux, wednesday 27-Jun-12 400
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Wedding dress or dress makers? FLASH!
, 26 June, 2012 at 19:19

I have been having a browse, I love vintage style with a bit of difference and I have known for a long time that I do not want a big dress, It's not very me, I am a bit of a girly hippy! I have fallen...

Caraboo, wednesday 27-Jun-12 6 1,654
rp304
Wedding Insurance with Cover for Hire Marquee
rp304, 27 June, 2012 at 12:12

Hello, pretty new to this but ... we recently booked a church for 10/08/2013 and have been looking into hiring a marquee to put up in the in-laws field to have the reception in. The quote we are...

rp304, wednesday 27-Jun-12 400
karenanne229
Songs for during the ceremony
karenanne229, 26 June, 2012 at 17:08

Hi Getting married next year (I know some time away) and having a non-religious wedding. I'm looking for songs that can be sung during the ceremony (like hymms would be at a church) and would like...

zoe@hitched, wednesday 27-Jun-12 4 853
Sarah-March-2013
Ok girls, I need help! Feeling down about my outfit *flash*
Sarah-March-2013, 26 June, 2012 at 14:02

This is one of these things that, IRL is totally trivial, but in the world of weddings, is really stressing me out! I'm really not liking my outfit for the wedding and can't stop thinking about it....

coolartist87, tuesday 26-Jun-12 14 2,231
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sorted the hen night but just a question now!
, 26 June, 2012 at 09:45

As some of you will remember my little sister is 16 and i was having a tough time booking a hen night she could be involved in but that also involved drinking and dancing! Well iv done it a hotel...

irrelephant, tuesday 26-Jun-12 5 2,214
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Blank Pocketfold Suppliers (UK)
Vintage84, 26 June, 2012 at 15:23

Hi Ladies, I’m trying to design and make my own invites but I’m struggling to find a supplier of blank pocketfolds in a natural kraft paper/card material. Everywhere I look is either pearlised or just...

Vintage84, tuesday 26-Jun-12 5 5,782
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Hen night - my friend is being a cow!
2012wifetobe, 24 June, 2012 at 18:05

I am having problems with my best friends, who have been no help or support at all! The first one offered to plan my hen night, but then put it off and put it off until I ended up organising it...

maryL, tuesday 26-Jun-12 17 4,035
IshouldCoco
Tea Length Dress on Ebay (£79)...
IshouldCoco, 12 June, 2012 at 09:12

£79 delivered on Ebay. Feedback seems good etc, Would you risk it?...

3d jewellery, monday 25-Jun-12 41 5,148

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