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Pink Han-bag
Two MOH/Chief Bridesmaids or no MOH?
Pink Han-bag, 8 March, 2012 at 16:21

I've decided I'm having three bridesmaids, my step sister, kmw from here and my oldest friend who I've known since I was 5. My step sister is ditzy and a bit of an 'air head' so I will be giving her...

SarahThompson, friday 9-Mar-12 19 2,169
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Willington Hall Cheshire, any venue twins :)
noobride, 16 January, 2011 at 18:57

HI we're getting married at Willington Hall 16.6.12. Went and paid the deposit today and we're so excited! Wish it wasnt so long away - but more time to save Anyone else getting/got married here?? ...

noobride, thursday 8-Mar-12 11 2,903
Mrs C
Kids Camera Scavenger Hunt/I Spy ... list required
Mrs C, 15 March, 2011 at 12:22

I have some... but need more!!!! Thanking you!!! A picture of yourself The Bride and Groom Someone else taking a photo A Hat Someone pulling a funny face A bouquet of Flowers Someone sticking their...

greenbean, thursday 8-Mar-12 5 7,807
MonaLisaBrideToBe
Wedding Favours HELP!!!! Travel theme????
MonaLisaBrideToBe, 16 June, 2011 at 22:33

As above we are having a European Travel theme for our wedding and are having each table named after a European City we have visited! I would love some unusual favours to fit with the theme and would...

pinkle86, thursday 8-Mar-12 11 6,110
nicolajane82
Veil over the face or not?!
nicolajane82, 7 March, 2012 at 10:00

Hello :o) Had a bit of a debate with my hubby to be last night....veil over the face or not? I had mentioned that one of my bridesmaids has offered me her veil as my something borrowed and I was...

Blonde Viki, thursday 8-Mar-12 43 26,342
Nubbin
Catering - Advice needed!
Nubbin, 8 March, 2012 at 14:47

Hello Hitched! I'm looking for some thoughts/experiences/knowledge with regards to caterers. We are having a really small wedding up north, and a week later having a big party in a town hall in...

Kriek, thursday 8-Mar-12 14 3,660
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Is anyone wearing a corset under their dress?
summer68, 29 February, 2012 at 00:09

Hi, my wedding dress doesnt have a corset built in, but I love the shape that the corseted dresses give. However I read that they are uncomfortable so im not sure weither to wear one or not. Can...

summer68, thursday 8-Mar-12 5 1,344
Mrs Mack
H Samuel Rings
Mrs Mack, 6 March, 2012 at 13:06

Just to let you ladies know that if you bought your ER from H Samuel, and can prove it either with receipt or bank statement, then you get 10% of wedding rings! They didnt tell us this when we bought...

MrsB2013, thursday 8-Mar-12 12 4,080
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November wedding???
chevo82, 7 March, 2012 at 22:01

I had decided on a spring/summer wedding in May 2013. I have a scrapbook with all my ideas and thought i had it pretty much sorted. We have a venue in mind that is currently holding our date for us....

chevo82, thursday 8-Mar-12 10 1,936
kharv
Disposable cameras
kharv, 7 March, 2012 at 22:35

Does anyone know where I can get cheap disposable cameras? Not bothered about quality - they're for the kids.

Saisi, thursday 8-Mar-12 9 1,159
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Hen-do attire (non fancy dress)
Wherts2b, 7 March, 2012 at 10:14

I need to start shopping for a dress for my hen and need some inspiration. Anyone got flashes of theirs??

schiocco, thursday 8-Mar-12 11 2,753
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Paying for a wedding dress
Chedi, 7 March, 2012 at 16:26

I went and had my first look at some dresses today and forgot to ask whilst I was there, so I was hoping you lot may have an idea. I have an idea of how much I can put aside each month for my wedding...

ilovejay, wednesday 7-Mar-12 6 755
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Glasgow Old Fruit Market
ShortandSweet91, 7 March, 2012 at 15:50

Hello everyone! I've been browsing the internet for venues in the Glasgow area and recently came across The Old Fruit Market and The City Halls in Glasgow and myself and my Fiancé fell in love with...

Kriek, wednesday 7-Mar-12 1 1,404
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New VERY petite bride to be looking for dress advice
ShortandSweet91, 6 March, 2012 at 15:58

Hi, I'm just new to the website and thought I'd get stuck in straight away! I and 4'11, very thin and have next to nothing up top. I generally wear kids sizes or occasionally I get away with a petite...

ShortandSweet91, wednesday 7-Mar-12 14 7,526
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Kate Moss Adult Bridesmaid dresses - help me find similar!
kelnick, 7 March, 2012 at 15:15

Hi everyone, Please can you help me in my search for bridesmaid dresses - I want dresses for the adults which are similar to the style kate moss had for her maid of honor and older bridesmaids. I know...

kelnick, wednesday 7-Mar-12 713
DaffyB
beach hut post box - HIBs please
DaffyB, 4 March, 2012 at 13:39

As our wedding is on the coast we're having some beach related decorations etc and I really want a post box in the shape of a beach hut. I've found someone who can make me a wooden one but it seems...

Jayned, wednesday 7-Mar-12 4 3,482
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Average cost of a marquee wedding...
MrsLMtobe, 6 March, 2012 at 22:49

Hi all A possible option for my wedding is a marquee. I've seen on a tog's website that some land near me has hosted a marquee wedding but was wondering what the average cost would be for marquee hire...

kharv, tuesday 6-Mar-12 2,256
*Bea*
Anyone getting married at Sarah Beeny's mansion?.... Rise Hall
*Bea*, 25 November, 2010 at 21:00

Ive just been watching Sarah Beeny's new program about restoring a mansion for a wedding venue Rise Hall. https://www.dine.co.uk/venues/rise-hall/rise-hall-weddings/ Just being nosey and wondered if...

florallounge, tuesday 6-Mar-12 10 9,522
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Quaich Ceremony Wording
scarybiscuits, 6 March, 2012 at 09:54

Hi, We want to include drinking of the quaich during our ceremony. We are having a civil ceremony. Has anyone done this or planning to do it? I cant seem to find any wording for the registrar...

2b_MrsB, tuesday 6-Mar-12 2 13,297
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Reception ideas - alternatives to DJ?
MrsPearcetobe, 18 February, 2012 at 16:20

Hi all, I know there are tonnes of posts about receptions on here but I couldn't find what I was after so thought I'd do my own post to try and get inspiration! We're getting married in December and...

Jason Clark DJ, tuesday 6-Mar-12 9 2,093
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Marquee: hire vs purchase
betsgood, 6 February, 2012 at 23:24

Hi all! I am having an outdoor blessing ceremony and reception in the Tunbridge Wells area in May and feel I should hope for the best weather but have a back-up plan incase of rain! I've been...

harriet2291, tuesday 6-Mar-12 9 4,531
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Marquee reception on a budget!! Help...
Lauren2011, 12 February, 2012 at 23:07

Hello We haven't been engaged very long, and aren't sure whether to get married next year or the year after. Basically we got engaged on the OHs mothers birthday (unfortunately she isn't with us any...

harriet2291, tuesday 6-Mar-12 5 1,543
moonpie1985
Charging guests to stay at the venue
moonpie1985, 5 March, 2012 at 21:17

So we are looking to book a venue that is around 250 miles away from everyone who will be attending. It will be a small wedding of around 35-40 people, of which all will be staying in the venue. I was...

venart, tuesday 6-Mar-12 9 3,897
lady_lyla
Who does readings at civil ceremony?
lady_lyla, 5 March, 2012 at 12:33

We weren't going to have any readings but now I've been told our ceremony will be super short without them, I'm definitely considering it (although struggling to find non-religious, non-cheesy...

vicster, tuesday 6-Mar-12 10 5,497
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Alternative to Bridesmaids Posies
soon-to-be-Mrs-King, 5 March, 2012 at 14:07

I have 8 bridesmaids, which is great and I wouldn't be without any of them, but it means 8 lots of everything. Since i've been getting quotes for florists i'm realising just how expenisve the posies...

soon-to-be-Mrs-King, tuesday 6-Mar-12 14 2,351
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Advice needed - should you invite someone you know doesn't like you??
Daisy_1985, 5 March, 2012 at 01:47

Hi All, So far all the wedding planning is going well, we are getting married in November and having a ceremony & reception for around 75 people. Basically (I will try and keep this as short as...

Going2theChapel, monday 5-Mar-12 19 2,453
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Help Me Find This Dress :(
AliMarie, 5 March, 2012 at 19:42

I'm newly engaged and in love with a dress I saw an image of online. However, I can't find out who it's by or where it is sold! I can only find the image I figured you all are the pros, so maybe...

50's pin up bride, monday 5-Mar-12 3 2,387
celo1
Best Man gift - having trouble with wording!
celo1, 5 March, 2012 at 12:37

I'm after some inspiration! We are getting our BM an engraved plectrum for his guitar but can only put 40 letters on it and I'm not sure what to go with; Best Man,our names (which are 10...

BridalButterfly2012, monday 5-Mar-12 3 10,471
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Swags, bows and pew ends - and general decor advice
clarabella1972, 27 February, 2012 at 15:39

This is a long one...With 6 weeks to go, I am now paying attention to the details of decorating the venue. I think I would like to make some swags and chair backs to decorate the ceremony room, but...

clarabella1972, monday 5-Mar-12 8 6,819
fizzpop
Personalised sweets (seaside wedding)
fizzpop, 5 March, 2012 at 14:46

Hi I'm looking to sort my favours out this week, and as I am getting married by the seaside I was looking at sticks of rock where we could put our names through the middle. It's quite a small wedding...

Tray1980, monday 5-Mar-12 7 2,756
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Kent wedding venues on a budget!
Hayling4686, 4 March, 2012 at 18:35

Hi everyone New to the site and looking for advice and some expert knowledge! Boyfriend and I got engaged on holiday and are looking for a venue in Kent/ Surrey and hope to get married nect December....

Chris Giles Photogra, monday 5-Mar-12 12 29,516
May2be
Facebook groups?
May2be, 15 August, 2010 at 22:01

Hi there was just wondering if any hitchers were part of any wedding related facebook groups or if anyone wanted to add me as a friend? I really enjoy using this forum but I am finding that I do not...

lurvlytwink, monday 5-Mar-12 19 4,177

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