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Transportation For Guests - A Must?
MAG2FMC, 17 May, 2012 at 10:32

So, I posted on here a couple days ago about a transportation situation we're having. We had hired a vintage bus to transport our guests from the ceremony to reception site, but found out that the...

Selenalee69, thursday 17-May-12 17 1,769
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Linen Hire
lucy_x, 17 May, 2012 at 07:56

Does anyone know how to much it would cost approx to do this: I'm thinking about pulling a 'Don't the bride' to help my budget but before i go off with all these ideas in my head does anyonne know how...

hello@blueleafeventh, thursday 17-May-12 3 538
CharleeA
Help with my button bouquet pls!
CharleeA, 16 May, 2012 at 09:44

Ive been playing around with it for weeks now and iut still isnt quite coming together! Ive tried tying them together, then using a boquet holder, then using flowers as a base! Ive finally got a dry...

CharleeA, thursday 17-May-12 14 5,807
IshouldCoco
Homemade Pew Ends or Tulle/Organza Bows?
IshouldCoco, 17 May, 2012 at 09:15

I need between 10 and 16 really at cost price as overspent everywhere else and only budgetted (sp?) £15 for them. Did anyone do them? Can I see? ?

laura9889, thursday 17-May-12 1 2,073
xlovebirdsx
Where can I buy 60 tealight holders?
xlovebirdsx, 16 May, 2012 at 20:27

Where can I buy 60 tealight holders? and I also need 60 of the little 'coasters' (dont know what theyre called...!) that protect the candle+holder from the table. where can I buy such a large...

honeybee9, thursday 17-May-12 13 1,394
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Wedding bells?
Darren-Sampson, 16 May, 2012 at 22:30

My wife to be would like church bells on our wedding day but we are getting married in a barn. I don't want to have to play a cd to get the wedding bell sound. Does anyone know or has heard of being...

Darren-Sampson, wednesday 16-May-12 1 715
2b_MrsB
Leeds Bridal Village
2b_MrsB, 15 May, 2012 at 16:54

Afternoon Everyone. I did 3 more dress shops today with no ecstatic results to report, but granted I probably wasn't in the best frame of mind to be doing it. I'm now considering going to Leeds Bridal...

2b_MrsB, wednesday 16-May-12 4 1,253
*JLS*
Music Help Please For Marryoke!!
*JLS*, 16 May, 2012 at 14:41

Hello Everyone I am hoping that I can get some good suggestions for something we are doing at our wedding. Our videographer is going to do a marryoke video and we will get groups of people up to sing...

AllyMcBear, wednesday 16-May-12 10 1,509
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timings and food worry.
irrelephant, 15 May, 2012 at 14:02

We're having a bit of a worry over timings here at DWC towers and need some serious help on this. Here is the proposed timetable so far: 1pm ceremony 2pm ceremony finishes 2.30pm arrive at venue...

irrelephant, wednesday 16-May-12 30 2,428
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What sort of petticoat under this dress?
kingfisher1923, 15 May, 2012 at 11:59

Hi there I've bought a dress... argh! It's an ex-sample, which I had from one of these charity bridal shops, and it needs altering a bit to fit me, which I haven't had done yet. When I tried it on...

kingfisher1923, wednesday 16-May-12 8 1,706
xMissyLoux
Crest Whitening Strips
xMissyLoux, 15 May, 2012 at 18:58

Thanks to the help of you lovely ladies I've decided to get these to whiten my teeth for the wedding although I now need those of you who have used them to answer a few questions for me if you can...

Red Baroness, wednesday 16-May-12 10 1,052
Mrs C
** Preloved Wedding Dresses **
Mrs C, 8 January, 2012 at 15:11

We have done this before but not for a long while.... There are a number of us established hitchers who are selling their gorgeous dresses and would love nothing more than for them to go to another...

LeedsBride, tuesday 15-May-12 30 9,047
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Reception Venues; Northamptonshire
camilla89, 15 May, 2012 at 19:48

My fiance and I are on the hunt for venues to have our reception in late summer/autumn of next year. We are on a budget but would really appreciate if any of you know any nice places in...

NatalielovesJustin, tuesday 15-May-12 8 2,941
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Navy and orange wedding colours....help!
choskin, 15 May, 2012 at 17:17

Hi, I've just booked our wedding and I love the colours orange and navy. Do they go?

*Mini*, tuesday 15-May-12 13 2,715
Kylie541
Anyone had personalised M and M's?
Kylie541, 15 May, 2012 at 09:26

As wedding favours and if so how many did you have in the box?

becomingmrsevans, tuesday 15-May-12 7 683
Knees
First Aid Kits
Knees, 14 May, 2012 at 15:13

I'm preparing welcome bags for our guests who are travelling over from the UK with us. They'll include bottled water/bottle of beer/maps and local guide books/info letter etc. One of the things I want...

ATB, tuesday 15-May-12 8 1,189
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anyone having/had a cheese tower in place of a wedding cake?
, 15 May, 2012 at 07:54

Hi Everyone! We're having a tower of cheese instead of a cakey wedding cake, as I know Cricks did last year and I'm not sure if there are many others? Following on from the "how many people ate your...

Knees, tuesday 15-May-12 4 1,024
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Venue wont allow chinese lanterns
rachel112, 14 May, 2012 at 13:27

I had ordered these (the eco ones as i dont really agree with them either) but the venue wont let us put them off as they said the local farmers dont like it. they do look lovely but thats fine....

Jason Clark DJ, tuesday 15-May-12 10 1,638
BadgerBeetle
Something borrowed
BadgerBeetle, 13 May, 2012 at 20:49

Just wondering what you're all having as your 'something borrowed'? I'll be borrowing something from my sister, and she's suggested a bracelet - but we have very different tastes in jewelry and the...

BadgerBeetle, monday 14-May-12 19 1,620
Going2theChapel
invitation etiquette question -r.e menu
Going2theChapel, 14 May, 2012 at 20:48

Just a quick one really, I am working on my wedding invites and wondering if including your 'Set' wedding breakfast was the done thing? Aside from special dietary requirements our venue only offers a...

Going2theChapel, monday 14-May-12 9 1,431
butterpopcorn
Marks and Spencers Wedding Cake
butterpopcorn, 13 May, 2012 at 18:58

Anyone had a Marks and Spencers Wedding Cake? How was it? Thanks ?

Hypnopoison, monday 14-May-12 11 2,614
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What time do you put on your invitations????????
fry12, 14 May, 2012 at 17:59

Ok so our ceromony is at 3pm? I know from discussion with the wedding coord that Ian gets there at like 2.15pm, guests from 2.30pm and i get there at 2.45pm..... do i therefore put 3pm and guests just...

Helenia, monday 14-May-12 10 3,670
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Help needed! August wedding, really afraid of wasps!! what can I do?
Gemma&Chantelle, 13 May, 2012 at 21:53

I know this may seem silly to some.... we are having our civil ceremony outside in our venues garden, Being the middle of August wasps will be out in full force!!!! I am really scared of them and...

Gemma&Chantelle, monday 14-May-12 11 2,724
Sparkly Bride
Pink Margaret Veils Flash Me Yours
Sparkly Bride, 13 May, 2012 at 19:11

I really want to get one from her but when I look at her page it only showed one style. Flash me yours for inspiration. Also does the colour match your dresses?

Sparkly Bride, monday 14-May-12 13 3,590
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Looking for silk florist or simmilar? any good ideas
, 9 May, 2012 at 19:20

Hi ladies, Im having a blue and yellow theme, considering a silk boquet or something like that, any good sellers? Would like a small boquet for myself ( possibly bridesmaid size) And a corsage or...

pandorasbox, monday 14-May-12 15 4,920
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Ice Cream Machine / Cart Hire Liverpool Area
, 14 May, 2012 at 16:36

Hiya We are thinking of having an ice cream (mr whippy) machine or cart or something similar for our reception - can anyone give advice or recommendations of any in liverpool / merseyside / cheshire...

Nik_Nak, monday 14-May-12 1 1,281
AllyMcBear
Alternative to ring pillows???? any ideas????
AllyMcBear, 13 May, 2012 at 23:32

Was thinking about my god son using something different to a ring pillow - does anyone have any ideas????

BadgerBeetle, monday 14-May-12 8 1,402
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flat shoes for the evening...
lannybird, 12 May, 2012 at 13:58

I'm looking for some pretty ivory pumps to wear for the evening as I'm not used to wearing heels and want to be able to dance! The only nice ones I've found are on Dessy but they're £20 and then £17...

laura9889, sunday 13-May-12 15 1,772
UnionJackDream
Hate my wedding ring :-(
UnionJackDream, 13 May, 2012 at 14:27

Grrrr we bought our wedding rings the other day and it turned out to be the most stressful thing to buy! My OH found his easily and I must admit it is beautiful My engagement ring is white gold and...

Puddycat, sunday 13-May-12 19 4,801
UnionJackDream
HELP Flowergirl dresses *Flash*
UnionJackDream, 13 May, 2012 at 14:51

I have 2 big bridesmaids wearing this: What do you all think? xxx

olderbride, sunday 13-May-12 4 842
Costa Claire
Who should you buy gifts for?
Costa Claire, 13 May, 2012 at 17:51

Hi, my fiancé and I are paying for our own wedding. I am paying for my bridesmaids dresses (2 adults). What is the protocol with presents? My fiancé's parents are not interested at all in being...

olderbride, sunday 13-May-12 2 628
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Civil ceremony readings - need your help
The current Miss L the future Mrs H, 13 May, 2012 at 17:10

We are seeing the registrar in less than a week and we haven't decided on any readings yet - oops! Can anyone suggest anything that is not too 'lovey' something thats a bit fun or romantic. Thanks you...

Nik_Nak, sunday 13-May-12 1 349

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