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pandorasbox
Getting beyond fed up with wedding guests...
pandorasbox, 6 July, 2012 at 13:05

The latest in the long line of annoyances after everything else is the 14 people we arranged a coach for to take them to and from the evening do have all mainly dropped out saying 'it is too...

icklelea, saturday 7-Jul-12 19 2,944
Seaweed
***Good luck schiocco*** 7th July 2012
Seaweed, 12 June, 2012 at 16:58

As a day twinnie I thought I would honour you with this! Have a great life as a mrs! Enjoy your day MRS TO BE!!!!! XXX

Gemicle, friday 6-Jul-12 56 2,617
Flowmojo
**Flowmojos Wedding Report 26th May 2012**
Flowmojo, 22 June, 2012 at 14:10

Before I begin my report, a big part of it begins with this for those that havnt read OT!! We found out a week before the wedding, literally, so decided to keep it quiet from family until after we got...

looneysh, friday 6-Jul-12 87 16,548
looneysh
****Looneysh's overdue and very long....Italian wedding report****
looneysh, 2 July, 2012 at 09:56

I'm still on my honeymoon as I start this report (the first draft of my report has therefore been completed on my iPhone, so apologies for any typos I may miss when proof reading). OH and I are...

jen_84, friday 6-Jul-12 19 5,434
amihohu
1920s/art deco/great gatsby decor
amihohu, 5 July, 2012 at 16:34

We are thinking of having an art deco/19020s/great gatsby theme for our wedding, does anyone have any suggestions for table decor? Thanks!

MrsA2B2014, friday 6-Jul-12 2 2,196
K
Has anyone tried Adios??
kate246, 3 July, 2012 at 10:21

Just wondered if anyone has tried adios tablets and do they actually make a difference? I have 8 weeks to shred a stone!!! Been going to teh gym for 2 months but this weight is just not budging!!! Any...

Sloth, friday 6-Jul-12 11 2,558
Little Miss Tweety
Flash me your flower girl dresses
Little Miss Tweety, 3 July, 2012 at 22:52

Hey with just over 5 weeks to go I'm still unsure if i'm having 2 flower girls but starting to look at dresses and need inspiration Girls are 7 and nearly 6 I'm wanting ankle length ivory or white and...

*AJS*, friday 6-Jul-12 10 3,538
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Are Lelli Kelly £33 Shoes Too Expensive for Bridesmaids
aliciadavison, 4 July, 2012 at 16:20

OK, so my sister and I have had an argument. I currently have 3 bridesmaids all under 8, one my sisters and 2 my brothers. Call me OCD but I want all the bridesmaids to look identical. I love Lelli...

~Lee~, thursday 5-Jul-12 14 2,551
Mrs-HFA
Bridal Wedges???
Mrs-HFA, 4 July, 2012 at 21:24

Hi ladies, I don't have much time left before I need to decide on my wedding shoes as my measurements for my dress is in about 6 weeks and they apparantley ideally would know my heel height. I'm...

*AJS*, wednesday 4-Jul-12 7 1,876
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Fuschia pink non weddingy shoes
chocolatetiger1, 4 July, 2012 at 13:20

I want some fuschia pink high heels that are comfy.. Tried some on in TK Max today that I loved Paris Hilton - fuschia, sling back, mainly suede, comfy and £39 - hurray - but only pair in shop and had...

*gnashers*, wednesday 4-Jul-12 10 5,222
Lofty86
Underwear
Lofty86, 2 July, 2012 at 19:51

Hi All, I was just hoping for some advice on where to get underwear from? The lady in the dress shop said id need big hold you in underwear but I absolutely hate them! Plus ive lost a few stone so...

Lemon Violet, wednesday 4-Jul-12 8 1,008
50's pin up bride
Crafty hitchers.... gilding flakes??
50's pin up bride, 1 July, 2012 at 22:18

Beginning to regret our spur of the moment purchase yesterday. We're having a wish tree and wanted luggage tags with a leaf stamped on the back for guests to the write on. We couldn't find *quite* the...

Lemon Violet, wednesday 4-Jul-12 4 1,909
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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
M
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 7,828
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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 12,035
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 2,085
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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 3,987
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 3,677

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