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gift lists?
natsastar, 22 February, 2012 at 11:20

We have no idea whether to go with a company or what to do. we live together but dont actually have anything for a house together of our own...(live with my dad so we can save to buy our own house -...

becomingmrsevans, wednesday 22-Feb-12 9 1,311
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Paying by credit card versus wedding insurance??
ExcitedBride.com, 22 February, 2012 at 09:07

Hi All, Im slightly confused and need some help??!! If paying for pretty much everything via credit card, deposits, final balances etc....is it therefore worth getting wedding insurance?? Any help and...

3d jewellery, wednesday 22-Feb-12 6 3,180
Tallulaha
Hair and make-up HELP NEEDED PLEASE!
Tallulaha, 22 February, 2012 at 11:27

Hi girls (and guys) So the thing I am most worried about on the wedding day is my hair and make-up - I know that makes me sound a little ridiculous but my hair is ridiculous and needs all the help it...

SWEETPEA23, wednesday 22-Feb-12 3 509
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Bridesmaid issues - there is always one!
fryer83, 21 February, 2012 at 16:03

I have 4 bridesmaids - 1 cousin and 3 of my closest friends...but 1 of them is being so uncooperative and I don't know how to handle the situation without causing offence. I am paying for all my...

fryer83, wednesday 22-Feb-12 23 2,448
Mrs*W*2B
How much would you spend as a guest?
Mrs*W*2B, 20 February, 2012 at 23:56

Ok so we were very set on a venue...it's the whole package and set in the countryside etc BUT i have always had my eye on a restaurant in the city centre since somebody mentioned it on here a while...

*Funky*, wednesday 22-Feb-12 34 2,973
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Flowers in September
Banner, 12 November, 2011 at 23:17

I finally found some flowers that I really liked! I really do not know anything about flowers! I have just found out the flowers that I love are Lily of the Valley. After doing abit of reserach these...

Banner, tuesday 21-Feb-12 12 10,988
Barefoot
Remind me how to trace original dresses from chinese sites?
Barefoot, 21 February, 2012 at 17:11

I'm having a Dirty Dancing theme to my hen do (having dinner, going to see the show, then onwards for drinks) and have found this dress which would be perfect The site I found it on is, I believe, a...

skyrocket, tuesday 21-Feb-12 6 1,238
BridalButterfly2012
Welcome drink for evening guests??
BridalButterfly2012, 21 February, 2012 at 18:43

I have just been reading another post about how much people spend on alcohol and reading the comments and it has sparked me a little worry. As an evening guest would you expect a welcome drink on...

BridalButterfly2012, tuesday 21-Feb-12 5 1,226
Purple Pixie
Show me your wedding rings (please)
Purple Pixie, 20 February, 2012 at 09:50

Would you mind showing me what wedding rings you are having? I haven't got a clue other than that I want platinum to match my ER and that it can't be too wide. Thanks, PP x

Cilla, tuesday 21-Feb-12 46 10,805
IshouldCoco
Decorating The Church...
IshouldCoco, 20 February, 2012 at 14:18

Inside I think I'll just order a few pull ribbons for pew ends and an arrangement of silk flowers for altar. The outside of our church is quite ugly though, it's nearly all concrete and parking...

Vanilla Pod, monday 20-Feb-12 8 2,330
clarehj
Anyone getting married on 21 April this year?
clarehj, 19 February, 2012 at 14:36

Hi everyone Amyone getting married this 21 April? I can't believe how quicky it has come up! Feel like everything coming together and is going to be the wedding of my dreams! I think I will be nervous...

Natjay, monday 20-Feb-12 7 878
venart
Price increases!?
venart, 17 February, 2012 at 19:19

When I first contacted my venue, little more than 1 month ago, the price per person they gave me was their 2012 price. Then, 3 weeks ago when we visited the venue, they gave us the tariff for 2013,...

venart, monday 20-Feb-12 16 2,247
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sunday wedding
AmandaDixon, 19 February, 2012 at 22:07

Me and my H2B are getting married on a sunday And we have a few weird comments about it. Im just wondering if anyone else is getting married on a sunday and did they get weird comments from guest...

Vanilla Pod, monday 20-Feb-12 23 2,579
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Mother of Bride Shoes - Wide Fit??
, 20 February, 2012 at 11:50

Anyone know where we might find some MOB shoes in wide fit? Mum is 60 and is not looking for a pair of killer heels that an 18 year old would wear but a lot of the wider fitting shoes look really...

overtherainbow, monday 20-Feb-12 2 2,934
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Anyone else not having a "blow out" hen do?
Vintage84, 16 February, 2012 at 20:49

Evening ladies! I just wondered if anyone else doesn't want the "traditional" hen do of going out with an L plate stuck to their butt and getting drunk off their face? My sister is all excited about...

Purple Pixie, sunday 19-Feb-12 23 2,693
NorthumberlandBride
security deposit - suits (MOSS_
NorthumberlandBride, 18 February, 2012 at 22:57

So were thinking about getting our suits from moss (quality is LOVELY, service seems good and theres a branch everywhere we need one) but the security deposit is scsaring/confusing me they say the...

BespokeTailor, sunday 19-Feb-12 9 4,019
kharv
Gift ideas for a 10 year old usher
kharv, 19 February, 2012 at 18:29

We have the gifts for all our adult wedding party sorted but I'm really struggling with what to buy for our 10 year old usher. The other men are getting engraved tankards or whisky glasses and would...

jen_84, sunday 19-Feb-12 3 3,086
Banana88
Cufflink engraving ideas?
Banana88, 19 February, 2012 at 11:54

I'm considering buying OH some cufflinks for our wedding day as a small gift. I've been looking at something like this.. On one cufflink I would like the date we started dating and on the other the...

Banana88, sunday 19-Feb-12 7 7,244
butterpopcorn
4pm Wedding - how to organise guest list!?
butterpopcorn, 18 February, 2012 at 15:18

Hi, We have just booked our wedding for 6th April 2013 - so excited! The earliest we can have the ceremony at the venue we have booked is 4pm, as it's open to the public during the day. I like this as...

butterpopcorn, sunday 19-Feb-12 9 1,970
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Hello everyone! New BTB 17th August 2012
Crowdpleaser, 18 February, 2012 at 21:04

Hi all! Been reading for ages and thought Id say hi! Became engaged on Valentines day after 8 years and 2 children together and have set our date for 17th August which gives us 6m to organise! Yikes!...

Flamin Nora, sunday 19-Feb-12 6 467
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Sweet Jar Centrepieces
Vintage84, 18 February, 2012 at 21:08

Evening Ladies, I'd like some opinions please! I'm going for a vintage themed wedding and we're on a tight budget so I came up with a cute idea (I doubt it's orginal but I've not seen a pic of this so...

Vintage84, saturday 18-Feb-12 2 926
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Wedding Music
nuttytigger@aol.com, 16 February, 2012 at 20:20

Can anyone help me, ive found a song that i really like but dont know who sings it. I found it on a photographers website. These are the Lyrics You're the one who takes my breath away And you're the...

nuttytigger@aol.com, saturday 18-Feb-12 3 1,870
luckylola
**Table Lanterns for hire** Help please...!
luckylola, 15 February, 2012 at 20:51

Hello everyone... I have looked everywhere and can't seem to find Table Laterns that are can be hired. Do any Hitchers or HIB's know of any companies that hire them out? I am looking for this sort of...

jojo2, saturday 18-Feb-12 6 2,119
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wedding privilege card
AmandaDixon, 18 February, 2012 at 10:22

Hello other brides to be I found out about this card and that it gives you discount in some shops, so i thought i would share this with you. Ive just 10% of my H2B suit. I think, depending on the...

AmandaDixon, saturday 18-Feb-12 1 672
NorthumberlandBride
Family feud is making me sad
NorthumberlandBride, 17 February, 2012 at 22:53

So ive been looking at my wedding invite list - just to give me ideas on numbers since i added some and took some away... theres a stpory here at christmas my paternal grandfather had a little...

kyla25, saturday 18-Feb-12 5 1,099
quackers
Silk and Foam Flowers question
quackers, 17 February, 2012 at 11:14

Where is the best place to buy silk flowers and foam flowers? Thanks

Mrs D - 2 - Be, friday 17-Feb-12 12 3,356
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Catholic wedding
deshie, 7 February, 2012 at 18:52

Having a Nuptial Mass with a priest and deacon--no set rules about how much money to give. Has anyone any idea of what is usual amount? Also any ideas for hymns--no choir--just organist. Thanks

deshie, friday 17-Feb-12 9 3,003
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Where do you get your gems from for customising shoes etc?
clarabella1972, 17 February, 2012 at 16:41

Not much more to add than the title really. :-) Where do you get your gems from for customising shoes etc?

quackers, friday 17-Feb-12 1 2,474
Maid Marian
DIY Table plan kits - anyone used one, are they any good?
Maid Marian, 16 February, 2012 at 12:58

Hi all, As the title says, I am interested to see if anyone has used / is using a DIY table plan kit for their big day, where you got it from and if it is any good? My big day is in just over 4 weeks...

Littlelaura82, friday 17-Feb-12 3 4,919
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Ideas on entertainment
AmandaDixon, 15 February, 2012 at 16:46

Hello!! ? Im getting married in august and need some help Im starting my evening reception at 5.30 but some djs think its too early to have DJ.... What else can i do to entrain my guest until the DJ...

1ents, friday 17-Feb-12 7 1,097
Banana88
Young Bridesmaid headband
Banana88, 17 February, 2012 at 11:54

Can anyone recommend anywhere with headbands for a young bridesmaid, she's 10 but quite dainty. I've seen some online (ebay, BHS etc) but can't be sure if they would fit her. Nothing too expensive...

Banana88, friday 17-Feb-12 5 1,087
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Reading for my 9 year old daughter xx
gabbyanny, 16 February, 2012 at 13:31

Hi, my 9 year old daughter would like to do a reading at my wedding but I cant find anything suitable, does anybody have any ideas?? I have seen the 'owl and the pussycat' and the 'pooh bear' ones but...

friya123, friday 17-Feb-12 10 6,707

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