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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 3,681
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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 2,727
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 1,774
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 4,804
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 1 351
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hen do
happyharp, 13 May, 2012 at 11:26

Hi to anyone reading this. I would really appreciate some feedback: I had my hen do last night. It was really good. Some silly hats, good food, dancing, and a pole class activity before hand. 10 women...

~Peanut~, sunday 13-May-12 12 1,900
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Wedding venues in brighton
Brightonbridetobe, 13 May, 2012 at 07:43

Hey there wedding people! So we are looking to get hitched in Brighton next June and are trying to decide on venues both for the civil ceremony and/or the reception afterwards. Neother of us are keen...

Chickster, sunday 13-May-12 10 3,356
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How Much Did You Tip Your Venue?
, 12 May, 2012 at 11:28

Hi All, I got married last week and on the info sheet, I tipped the box that I didn't want the venue to mention a tip on the day as I feel it should always be at the customers discretion (I always tip...

Nik_Nak, sunday 13-May-12 46 8,306
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Table Plan size!
dlees81, 11 May, 2012 at 11:26

Me again! We've worked out who's on which table now, and I mocked up a comparatively 'dense' table plan on bits of A4, my final attempt reached A3 size, but I think the finished product ought to be in...

Vanilla Pod, saturday 12-May-12 8 13,034
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Earring allergies!
jaxxs, 10 May, 2012 at 21:05

I really want to wear earrings for my wedding however my ears aren't so keen on this idea! Recently I bought some from sainsburys which were hypoallergenic and really cheap. They are the first I have...

honeysparkle, friday 11-May-12 8 2,041
BeckyMarie
WEDDING SUITS FOR GROOM HOW MUCH TO HIRE?
BeckyMarie, 19 April, 2012 at 14:02

Hey all was just going through my budget plan, and how much on average is it to hire a suit for the groom. Thanks Becky Marie

*BigBird*, friday 11-May-12 10 26,936
Blonde Viki
My Hen Night Tomorrow!
Blonde Viki, 11 May, 2012 at 08:30

Eeek! I wasn't nervous until now - but I couldn't find a dress I liked and all the comments from the bridesmaids who've organised this have been along the lines of 'oh, you know, it might not...

*BigBird*, friday 11-May-12 19 1,158
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wedding bouquets alternatives
staceylynch6, 29 October, 2011 at 22:19

Hi is anyone not having a flower bouquet? if not then what are you having? flashes would be lovely

Sloth, friday 11-May-12 13 6,741
WickyWack
Flowers in August/September
WickyWack, 9 May, 2012 at 11:27

Hello again!! Anyone clued up on flowers? My theme is blue and vintage and I would like very relaxed medowy/country style flowers that are blue. Is this possible and what would be available. I'm going...

irrelephant, friday 11-May-12 9 2,902
claire_91
what kind of flowers are you having in your bouquet and what are your bridesmaids having? *flash*
claire_91, 22 February, 2012 at 00:10

Hi everyone. This evening I have fallen in love with a bouquet and now nothing else seems close for me. This is what I would love: but not sure what i'd give bridesmaids as I'd like their flowers to...

kookik, friday 11-May-12 17 5,798
helenparki
First Dance Song - I neeeeeeed inspiration!!!!
helenparki, 10 May, 2012 at 15:54

We're really struggling for ideas - I need some inspiration! What are you having?!

Jalapeno, thursday 10-May-12 14 2,617
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Is anyone else going braless?!
, 9 May, 2012 at 09:42

Hi Everyone, I have my dress fitting soon and she told me to bring the bra, if i was wearing one, to the fitting. My dress and quite a low back, when i had my normal bra on when i tried it on, the bra...

*will*b*mrs*c*, thursday 10-May-12 21 4,388
Chickster
Has anyone used the 'Light in the Box' website to buy their dress?
Chickster, 10 May, 2012 at 17:22

Hi everyone, I'm a newbie to this site (hello by the way!) and clicked on the Light in the Box link to look at the wedding dresses. The prices are pretty incredible with pretty good reviews to boot,...

Chickster, thursday 10-May-12 3 1,169
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Exciting Hen Do news!
irrelephant, 10 May, 2012 at 11:59

I am SO excited. I've had two brilliant hen do bits of news this morning. First is that my MoH has asked for my address to send me an invitation (to my own Hen Do ? ) for the super-secret-hen-do in...

irrelephant, thursday 10-May-12 7 703
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For those having evening guests and evening food...
Nicalf08, 9 May, 2012 at 18:37

How many extra people are you catering for? I have no idea what to do. We have 86 day guests, about 70 or so of those adults/teens and then for the evening so far we have an extra 17 adults/teens...

Vampyrbuffy, thursday 10-May-12 12 1,302
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Creative ideas for something old, new, borrowed and blue
, 8 May, 2012 at 23:22

I had seen a safety pin on notonthehighstreet and was thinking of that but then if you buy something with those components you won't get the borrowed element, but was wondering had anyone any creative...

answerbacklou, thursday 10-May-12 13 44,039
shell657
My veil is way too dark :(
shell657, 5 May, 2012 at 09:50

My veil arrived today, custom made from The Wedding Veil Shop, i ordered an ivory one thinking it would match my dress but it's so dark, as soon as i opened the box i was struck by how grey/yellowy it...

fionakt83, wednesday 9-May-12 10 2,534
Flowmojo
Mum and Dad Thank You Cards
Flowmojo, 9 May, 2012 at 12:29

Anyone seen any nice ones that arnt a million quid?!?! We seem to have every other wedding party card but cant find any decent mum and dad ones?!

Vanilla Pod, wednesday 9-May-12 12 4,958
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Lunch box ideas for kids
lucy_wilson, 9 May, 2012 at 13:01

Hello fellow Brides-to-be! I'm throwing this out there as keen for inspiration/suggestions. Against my will - we're having 19 children at our wedding - to save on costs (and I think most kids would...

SarahThompson, wednesday 9-May-12 7 2,772
Kayels
Silk wedding flowers?!?!
Kayels, 5 May, 2012 at 16:27

Hi, I am getting married next year and although i wont be getting my flowers till later in the year i have been thinking about having silk flowers. I am getting married abroad and i can have the...

Kayels, wednesday 9-May-12 14 3,175
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Candy Buffet Alternatives
Sparklebright, 7 May, 2012 at 22:27

We've been to a few weddings now where candy buffets are set up and are going to 2 more before ours that will have them. We really want to do something like this for our evening do! I'm really one for...

Sparklebright, wednesday 9-May-12 11 4,082

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