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Nutella
Littlewoods vs Very
Nutella, 28 January, 2012 at 11:25

Just been checking out littlewoods and very (amongst others) for potential high st bridesmaid options. Actually came across a few potentials there but I never realised the 2 sites are linked but am...

Red Baroness, monday 30-Jan-12 9 2,398
DarkMoomin
Civil ceremony song lyrics
DarkMoomin, 27 January, 2012 at 11:25

Hi all, Hoping some of you can help with this... I am planning on having plenty of music for before the ceremony, as I know that guests will arrive pretty early because of travel, and we will be...

Helenia, monday 30-Jan-12 14 2,654
Nutella
Favours that double up as place names
Nutella, 28 January, 2012 at 21:10

To be a bit interesting and also potentially save a few pennies and avoid too much throwaway stuff, I quite like the idea of having place names that can also be used as the favours and people take...

Mellow_Yellow, monday 30-Jan-12 26 8,555
MrsLtobe
Argos rings?
MrsLtobe, 22 January, 2012 at 09:18

Hey all We're on a VERY limited budget and didnt' realise how much wedding rings were! We decided to go to Argos and have a look, I've chosen a £69 one that will fit with my ER and OH has chosen a...

HatTrick, monday 30-Jan-12 34 10,214
mummymrs2b
What's your wedding theme or colour?
mummymrs2b, 29 January, 2012 at 11:12

I'm going for purple but not sure what to put with it. Love the idea of a peacock colour theme, but the venue room is gold and pewter which also look very nice with purple. So can't decide Which to go...

mummymrs2b, monday 30-Jan-12 20 4,334
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Men's suit hire & Haggling
Alipops1986, 29 January, 2012 at 12:30

Hello All, Has anyone had any joy haggling about men's suit hire? My OH and I have our first appointment in a few weeks at our local suit hire company, the cheapest one we've found. £69.99 per suit....

Jason Clark DJ, sunday 29-Jan-12 5 794
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Female Usher - What should she wear???
miss_sunshine, 28 November, 2011 at 15:58

Hi ladies! My sister in-law-to-be is going to be an usher at our wedding. (she is not too happy with this decision and the topic of what she should wear is a bit of a sore subject!!!) Soooooo..........

pandorasbox, sunday 29-Jan-12 19 19,919
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Wedding Reception at the Boatyard, Leigh?
hannah_kate90, 24 October, 2011 at 17:05

Hi getting very confused about choosing a wedding reception venue so wondering if anyone can help! My fiancee and I would love to hold our wedding reception at the boatyard in leigh. I was just...

hannah_kate90, sunday 29-Jan-12 4 3,673
teacup
Sister unable to attend
teacup, 28 January, 2012 at 22:44

We booked our wedding a few months a go, and just recently my oldest sister announced that she is pregnant and is due a few days before the wedding. I knew she was going to be trying to conceive, but...

teacup, sunday 29-Jan-12 16 4,565
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Plus Size Bridesmaid Dresses - need a shop with some in stock!
PhoenixAngelic, 28 January, 2012 at 14:52

After another trip to find the perfect dresses for my adult BMs, we have come to the conclusion that until we can find somewhere which actually stocks dresses in larger sizes (rather than just being...

sugarbox, sunday 29-Jan-12 6 1,630
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Aarrrrrgh Bridesmaid dress horror
Natjay, 19 January, 2012 at 12:46

I was planning on ordering my bm dresses this month but the site I was going to get them from is closed due to relocation. I am now struggling as to where to get my 3 dresses from. I want them all the...

Natjay, sunday 29-Jan-12 11 11,922
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Flowers with BM dresses...Advice please!
engaged2011, 27 January, 2012 at 21:27

HI! I have ordered some BM dresses and I am happy with a duck egg blue theme, I was going to go with orchids as my flowers but it is working out really expensive. So know I want a wild flower theme...

Barefoot, saturday 28-Jan-12 5 1,938
*sweetpea*
Light in the Box - lesson learnt!
*sweetpea*, 18 January, 2012 at 21:38

Well I ordered my bridal shoes online from Light in the Box simply because I couldn't find what I wanted on the high street. I got the UPS delivery note through the door today with a 'Collect on...

Nutella, saturday 28-Jan-12 23 12,948
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50-60cm Martini Glasses to buy
, 27 January, 2012 at 11:27

Hi Am new on here! Am working on a budget (like most!) and I would like to obtain 6 Martini Vases/Glasses which are around 50-60 cms tall and about 20 cms wide at the top I was going to hire these but...

debs35, saturday 28-Jan-12 16 5,646
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One diamond in engagement ring darker than others...?
Larkie08, 27 January, 2012 at 19:12

Hi, After all your help on a previous thread I took my engagement ring to H Samuel to be re-sized. After 2 weeks without it I went and picked it up today. The size is perfect but after getting home i...

Larkie08, saturday 28-Jan-12 5 4,281
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what is the best time of day to get married?
Oz1, 25 January, 2012 at 22:42

Hi All, Woudl it be better to get married at 2.30 or 12.30? The reception is about half an hour away from the ceremony itself. I dont want to be rushing through the day, but I dont want to worry about...

CharleeA, saturday 28-Jan-12 16 30,587
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Can I get married in a cinema?
CinemaWedding, 26 January, 2012 at 11:52

I'd absolutely love to get married in a restored / historic cinema but the few we've looked at in London don't have a licence and to get one would be quite costly (around £2,000). Does anyone know of...

wintersunday, saturday 28-Jan-12 14 5,277
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thankyou poem for bridesmaid please help!
sammi23, 27 January, 2012 at 19:17

I have made my chief bridesmaid a thankyou card and wanting to write a poem inside i have come up with these could you please help by saying which you like? im really stuck ☹️ but cannot fit all 3 in!...

Emj85, friday 27-Jan-12 4 6,020
Kathryn_Tom
Wedding Timing... how is your day planned out?
Kathryn_Tom, 26 January, 2012 at 20:20

Evening... Trying to get my head around venue rental and catering but one thing always depends on another. So basically just wondering how is your wedding day set up? Early wedding and make a full day...

irrelephant, friday 27-Jan-12 15 2,615
50's pin up bride
Hog Roast cost - what to include? Also drink quantities?
50's pin up bride, 25 January, 2012 at 21:24

We'd like a hog roast for our evening reception. We estimate at having about 110 guests for this part of the day, and are trying to work out budgets. We'd obviously need the meat, stuffing and...

kittypuss85, thursday 26-Jan-12 4 6,336
HayleyMay
Can you help me decide my main course?? Ideas welcomed!
HayleyMay, 16 January, 2012 at 14:03

Can you help me?? We don't want to go down the traditional route of chicken or beef with potatoes, veg etc. OH and myself love food such as steak and chips, chicken and chips, pretty much anything...

Missus S, thursday 26-Jan-12 19 7,817
pandorasbox
*rant alert* stag do related - UPDATE pg 4
pandorasbox, 21 January, 2012 at 13:26

OH has been invited on his mate's stag do. The mate gets married 2 weeks before we do and his stag is going to be in May. They are going to Prague. Every single guy OH would be going with, bar one, is...

Sloth, thursday 26-Jan-12 52 7,432
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Brides with young children
Nicalf08, 24 January, 2012 at 09:33

What is everyone doing with their children during the day and evening? My little terror will be 3.5 when we get married and I'm having sleepless nights worrying about how to look after him! We are...

Nicalf08, thursday 26-Jan-12 17 7,766
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Best Man!!!!!!
christopher smith, 28 May, 2009 at 13:39

My brother has asked me to be his best man for his wedding next year. I have agreed to it as it is my brother but don't have a clue what I am ment to do for the build up to the wedding and during the...

LaurynBanks, thursday 26-Jan-12 27 11,729
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Wedding Pianist
Lusille, 24 January, 2012 at 17:25

Hi, I'm thinking of having a pianist for my ceremony and drinks reception but the venue doesn't have a grand piano, the pianists I've looked at advertise having digital keyboard but I'm not sure...

HatTrick, wednesday 25-Jan-12 5 703
Christmas Bride 2012
Help with A Reading / Poem Incoparating StepFamilies xx please help x
Christmas Bride 2012, 7 January, 2012 at 20:19

Hi there , My sister is also getting married this year and wants some help with a poem / reading that her sixteen year old daughter can read in church. She thought it might be nice to incorparate...

Christmas Bride 2012, wednesday 25-Jan-12 2 911
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Question re wedding photographers and copyright
gheko, 23 January, 2012 at 20:54

Hiya Do wedding photographers get copyright to your photos, i.e. are they able to use them for advertising purposes etc?????

sgreen, wednesday 25-Jan-12 7 4,505
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Is anyone getting married in South West London??? I need help >.
Jenie, 19 November, 2011 at 03:43

Hello my fellow brides. i'm getting married August 2012....I hope.....things aren't going according to my own little schedule. We have paid a deposit on the registry office, have had to change our...

Jenie, wednesday 25-Jan-12 25 7,283
lady_lyla
Wedding Music - Alternatives to DJ
lady_lyla, 23 January, 2012 at 17:37

Hey! I've been looking at DJs near my venue (Midland in Morecambe) and the only one who looks half decent is £450 + £100 for his lights, which I personally think is quite a lot?! I'm worried about...

winyard, wednesday 25-Jan-12 6 3,743
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Moorpark House Hotel, Kilbirnie
Heather89, 1 March, 2011 at 12:45

Hey Just wondering if anyone had been or booked the Moorpark House Hotel in Kilbirinie? I have booked there for my wedding and im starting to get doubts!!!!? xxxx

blushing_bride, tuesday 24-Jan-12 11 3,766
Feather
Bridesmaid Gifts - HIB's (jewellery)
Feather, 24 January, 2012 at 20:19

Hiya Im after accessories for my bridesmaids to also be presents, to thank them for being involved in my day. I would like to get them something made by a HIB, as its alot more personal than shop...

Feather, tuesday 24-Jan-12 4 1,084
*Ducky*
A step-by-step guide for DIY *crystalising* or *encrusting* your shoes...
*Ducky*, 23 January, 2012 at 22:19

I know a few of you have already done this, but I have seen even more questions about how to do it over the last couple of months. So I thought I'd attempt a step-by-step guide. It worked for a...

Peaseblossom, tuesday 24-Jan-12 28 18,915

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