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Grecian Chiffon Brides Dress?
, 3 March, 2012 at 20:01

I was wondering if anyone had any ideas on where I can find a bridal chiffon Grecian style dress? I have seen plenty of evening gown style ones, I wanted one that looked more "bridal", with straps,...

KateyP, monday 5-Mar-12 13 9,028
xMissyLoux
Evening Food....Help!?
xMissyLoux, 3 March, 2012 at 18:04

Firstly, apologies first for the long winded post but wanted to give you all the full details etc. When we first started looking at our hotel venues we knew right away that our budget would not...

xMissyLoux, monday 5-Mar-12 15 4,289
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Anyone heard of the Kemistry Duo in Essex?
rachaelpeachey, 3 March, 2012 at 16:36

Im thinking of having Kemistry at my wedding, they are a live band and dj inbetween. Has anyone heard of them or used them before?

Peter, sunday 4-Mar-12 2 867
Purple Pixie
Bathroom baskets
Purple Pixie, 16 February, 2012 at 13:34

Those of you that have done/are doing/are thinking of doing bathroom goody baskets, what are you putting in them? And what type of container are you going to use? Thanks, PP x

cookiekat, sunday 4-Mar-12 39 4,755
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Looking for wedding shoes - size 9 ballerina style
princessa81@live.co.uk, 4 March, 2012 at 10:55

Hi Guys! Am finding it really difficult to find ballerina style shoes for my wedding. I am a wide size 9 and finding anything suitable is becoming a nightmare as I've damaged my right foot and thus...

leni-lw!, sunday 4-Mar-12 9 3,139
Hypnopoison
Typically flowers don't come in my bridesmaids colour ... Why do I choose things that don't exist!!!!
Hypnopoison, 3 March, 2012 at 20:44

Had my first flower appointment today and typically flowers don't come in petrol/peacock blue! My florist is looking into colouring white flowers ... Anyone else had this done and is it wildly more...

Hypnopoison, sunday 4-Mar-12 13 3,444
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What to be doing with 17 months to go?
Bee26, 2 March, 2012 at 18:16

Hi girls well I have 17 months til my big day and my mind has been completely taken over by thoughts of weddings! Planning it is all I want to do but with so many months to go I don't want to do it...

DarkMoomin, friday 2-Mar-12 6 1,558
pcrmummy
So after my Bridesmaid laughed at my choice of bridal entrance song..............
pcrmummy, 2 March, 2012 at 12:52

Ive decided to go ahead and have this song anyway. I have had my heart set on this song from day one. I think it is so beautiful. Its Angry Anderson, Suddenly. The reason she laughed is because this...

lurvlytwink, friday 2-Mar-12 15 2,945
Purple Pixie
Table Plans
Purple Pixie, 2 March, 2012 at 09:45

Most table plans I've seen list guest names by table. This looks nice, and is good for showing the layout of the room, but if you have lots of guests it's hard (relatively!) for them to search through...

*sweetpea*, friday 2-Mar-12 14 4,655
lady_lyla
Daffodils in September
lady_lyla, 1 March, 2012 at 12:52

I'm not very up on flowers, but wondered if there was any way of getting daffodils in September?! Are there any other flowers that are in season this time of year that are easily available but look as...

CraftyBride, friday 2-Mar-12 6 4,402
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Has anyone used Levida Beauty for hair and make up?
fryer83, 29 February, 2012 at 10:00

Just wondering if anyone has used this company for their hair and make up - they seem very reasonable in price so was thinking of booking them (95 for me and 60 each for my bridesmaids including hair...

sarahb3426, thursday 1-Mar-12 2 1,345
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Wedding Band in North West Area
01sept2012, 1 March, 2012 at 14:39

Hi, I am getting married in September in Bowdon Altrincham (Cheshire) we are looking for a band to play in the evening in between a DJ Can anyone recommend anyone in the area Thanks

skyrocket, thursday 1-Mar-12 1 526
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Is the groom supposed to look backwards?????
, 27 February, 2012 at 11:11

As the bride walks down the aisle I mean. I've done my tellyvisual research and Prince William kept looking straight ahead but some of the grooms on Don't Tell The Bride look back. Is it bad luck or...

BridalButterfly2012, thursday 1-Mar-12 198 29,250
moonpie1985
Is there anyone planning a leap day proposal?
moonpie1985, 28 February, 2012 at 18:42

I think its a great idea. I have two very close friends who have long term patners and are desperate to get engaged, but will not give even the slightest hint to their men! This surely is the perfect...

Peter, thursday 1-Mar-12 42 3,936
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Dress arriving late to shop?
Bride2012, 29 February, 2012 at 07:26

Hi, I ordered my wedding dress back in September and at the time was told it was due in January. Anyway January came and went and no phone call from the shop so I called them to be told it was due at...

fashionistabride, wednesday 29-Feb-12 7 2,173
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Do bands like to have a minimum number of guests?
julesey1978, 29 February, 2012 at 15:46

I would really like a decent live band at our wedding reception but we're only having a "small" wedding - approx 90 guests once you include the evening invitees. I keep having a nightmare that we've...

CraftyBride, wednesday 29-Feb-12 440
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Dry Hire Venues Bucks / Hertfordshire
hannah_2308, 29 February, 2012 at 10:46

Hello everyone I am new here, just having a look around the forums having previously only used the Venue Search tools. I have exhausted all the possibilities on the Venue Lists and have found a few...

Trouble_gb, wednesday 29-Feb-12 1 2,834
Red Baroness
Makeup Trial Disasters
Red Baroness, 27 February, 2012 at 09:02

I was recommended a makeup artist by someone I know, and went along for my trial at the weekend. I had no idea what to expect as there was no website/portfolio. It wasn't very good. I ended up with...

kelly1988, wednesday 29-Feb-12 29 3,944
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bf wants to delay honeymoon but not stag for his studies
happyharp, 25 February, 2012 at 03:32

Hello everyone, I am new to this forum. I could really do with outside opinions on my issue above. My boyfriend and I got engaged last April 2011. Around this time we agreed to get married in May...

Cilla, tuesday 28-Feb-12 23 3,370
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How Many Meals?
SpottieDottie, 28 February, 2012 at 13:57

Hi All Directly after our ceremony which will be in a garden at 1pm, we're planning to have an afternoon / vintage style tea set up in the garden (weather permitting) eg. sandwiches, scones, tea,...

SpottieDottie, tuesday 28-Feb-12 12 2,315
bexybexy
Wholesale flowers
bexybexy, 24 February, 2012 at 13:03

Hi all Has anyone ordered their own flowers direct from a wholesaler...My MIL is doing mine....just want to know if anyone has experience in this....

bexybexy, tuesday 28-Feb-12 3 396
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Tradition: Brides being married in their hometown.
Kadypants, 27 February, 2012 at 17:18

Just wondering how many of the brides on here are getting married in their hometown (the town they were born in)? And also, what is everyone's opinion on this tradition? We're just starting out with...

sue250, tuesday 28-Feb-12 23 5,640
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Intimate wedding venue wanted, north west of England
Adam Mac, 28 February, 2012 at 12:36

My fiancée and I are looking to get married at some point over the next year. We don't want a big fuss and ideally would like it to be just the two of us, so were looking for an intimate venue that...

pandorasbox, tuesday 28-Feb-12 1 875
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Pacman Wedding Theme!
PaulMorris, 27 February, 2012 at 20:56

Hi guys. Me and my Fiance are planning to get married summer next year but weve already hit a bit of a snag. Were both geeks and love to idea of having afew Pacman themed decorations around the...

misslizm, tuesday 28-Feb-12 9 2,839
butterpopcorn
White and Green - flash
butterpopcorn, 26 February, 2012 at 16:23

Hi, I'm getting married on 6th April 2013, and love white and green for the colour scheme. Here's a flash of some very early thoughts and ideas (my very first flash - hope it works properly!!), would...

Country Flower, tuesday 28-Feb-12 22 3,286
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Cheap Wedding Photographer in Liverpool creamphoto.co.uk
katie_B, 25 February, 2012 at 12:46

Hi has anyone used Creamphoto they do a pay by the hour service, have had a few photographers come round to see us and not found what we are looking for, hence our budget is very tight. I have come...

sgreen, tuesday 28-Feb-12 23 4,482
Lola-Belle
Wedding Plan Excel doc - Anyone want one?
Lola-Belle, 24 January, 2012 at 12:15

Im far far far to organised and running out of things I can do this early as ive still got over a year to go Sooo im a complete geek! ? Found this online about a year ago (very american and formatting...

TWGal, monday 27-Feb-12 107 8,821
Red Baroness
FAO Hitched Admin
Red Baroness, 27 February, 2012 at 10:06

Only half of the threads on OT are showing for some reason. Also, why when I go to post a comment do I now have a box that is half the size to write in? The other half of the page is just blank.

Red Baroness, monday 27-Feb-12 11 1,065
Jen31601
How much notice should I give friends of my hen do?
Jen31601, 27 February, 2012 at 13:18

I'm getting married on 2nd March 2013 and want to hold my hen on the weekend of 18th January. How much notice has everyone given their friends about the hen do? I was thinking of making a facebook...

Mrs C, monday 27-Feb-12 7 1,367
looneysh
My dress still hasn't arrived.....leading to nightmares
looneysh, 27 February, 2012 at 09:57

I was originally due to be married on 17 March...but changed my date to May so approx 7 weeks of a difference....so this hasn't became a major issue yet...however I am starting to feel incredibly...

lurvlytwink, monday 27-Feb-12 5 1,439
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Make up artist in Paphos
kfair, 26 February, 2012 at 14:02

Hi ladies, I know this is a long shot but was just wondering if anyone out there knows of a make-up artist in Paphos, i would really like to get my make-up done on the day but dont know how to start...

Jokaty82, monday 27-Feb-12 602
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Moodboard has made me doubt my wedding colours :(:(:(:(
Emotionalwreck2013, 22 February, 2012 at 09:49

Hello all, Firstly I would just like to point out that I am the most uncreative person EVER - when I first got engaged (last june) I was certain I wanted an orange and green wedding. Then when I...

Susiegirl1984, monday 27-Feb-12 20 4,917

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