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Mandkell
Orsett Hall
Mandkell, 22 January, 2012 at 19:42

Hi Everyone this is my first post! I am getting married at Orsett hall in june of this year. has anyone got married there and did you have any problems? or anything you was not happy with? ...

Sam&Louise, monday 23-Jan-12 8 1,006
sam89
what to include in my order of service??
sam89, 23 January, 2012 at 14:08

Hi ladies i was wondering if you could help me, what do i put in my order of service?? i am getin married in a church, im having 2hymns and 1 reading if you could also flash your order of service that...

sam89, monday 23-Jan-12 3 2,288
xtine88xx
hen do abroad - help please!
xtine88xx, 23 January, 2012 at 15:57

Hey did anyone, or is anyone, planning their hen do abroad? I really fancy a weekend in Marbella and my friends all seem up for it. Has any one used any hen do planning companies for theirs and had...

xtine88xx, monday 23-Jan-12 1 860
Trouble_gb
Advice on Dessy Bridesmaids dresses ( Alfred Sung)
Trouble_gb, 23 January, 2012 at 11:40

Hi, I found some amazing bridesmaids dresses from Dessy ( Alfred Sung) and I just love them and they are the right colour. But without going to the shop I'm wondering what I should be budgeting for...

Mrs_imp, monday 23-Jan-12 11 8,542
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Non matching wedding rings??
MrsMeldrew, 22 January, 2012 at 11:52

Hi everyone! H2B is adamant he wants a platinum ring (argument being he will wear this for ever and I'll only be wearing an expensive dress for one day -he's got me there) but my ER is 9ct gold so I...

Celtic B, monday 23-Jan-12 14 3,421
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Hair in that awkward growing out stage - any ideas?
MrsMeldrew, 18 January, 2012 at 15:31

Hello all, I'm currently growing out my invited bob for my wedding in October and it's currently not quite at the base of my neck. I'm sure this isn't going to grow much longer for the wedding so I'm...

EmmaRose33, sunday 22-Jan-12 8 2,089
kiiradee
Rememberance/poppy themed wedding?
kiiradee, 24 May, 2011 at 21:42

I love military/war/history lot of family have been in the army & i myself want to go in one day as a fitness instructor (im in training) ive always liked to make a big deal of rememberance day so...

sheree_heptinstall, sunday 22-Jan-12 18 5,256
mummymrs2b
do you include yourself in numbers?
mummymrs2b, 22 January, 2012 at 16:16

Probably a silly question but do you include yourself (the bride and groom) in numbers for venue, wedding breakfast, reception buffet, etc? x

Random Name, sunday 22-Jan-12 4 6,841
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Wedding Hymns
blushing_bride, 16 January, 2012 at 18:59

Hi Everyone, I'm starting to feel the pressure of organising a wedding and thought I should get advice (and hopefully give advice too!) from others in the same situation. I got engaged in August and...

irrelephant, sunday 22-Jan-12 30 10,789
bluebell16
Help - Pregnant Bridesmaid!
bluebell16, 20 January, 2012 at 22:42

Hi guys, i dont post often but i'm really struggling as what to do. my cbm has found out she is pregnant and her due date is only 3 weeks before the wedding. she's my cousin but we are more like...

pezgirl, sunday 22-Jan-12 12 3,769
shell657
Who buys the groomsmens suits/bridesmaid dresses?
shell657, 21 January, 2012 at 21:52

When i googled 'who buys what' for a wedding, a lot of the resuts that came up said that the men pay for their own suits & also bridesmaids pay for their own dresses? I'd like to know peoples...

BridalButterfly2012, sunday 22-Jan-12 11 4,276
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Wedding dress wobbles
pink_tink, 21 January, 2012 at 21:22

Hi all, I`m not sure what to do. I`ve had wedding dress wobbles since I paid my 50% deposit last year for my dress. I went back and tried it back on and was reassured. However, that was over 6 months...

Sarah-March-2013, sunday 22-Jan-12 6 2,607
ESW
DIY Invites - Petrol Blue!
ESW, 21 January, 2012 at 21:40

Ok, so I've decided to make my own stationary, I've bought the cards and gems that I wanted but I need ribbon, I'm after Petrol Blue to match my BM's dresses does anyone know where I can get this...

SR, saturday 21-Jan-12 2 950
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favourite games for hen nights
teamAJ, 21 January, 2012 at 17:56

Hi all, i'm looking for some games to play on a hen night i've organised, I'm CBM. Nothing too too out there as the brides (strict catholic) mother will be there but fun enough for 18 other younger...

jojo2, saturday 21-Jan-12 4 1,034
bexybexy
Opinions please.....Best Man Dilemma
bexybexy, 21 January, 2012 at 18:11

Hi all Now my OH asked his best friend to be best man when we first got engaged a year ago....he was best man for him and was honoured to do it for him...when we asked him to be best man he was very...

soon2bmrsRB, saturday 21-Jan-12 3 954
MrsA2012
Alterations/Dressmaker in South Hampshire
MrsA2012, 20 January, 2012 at 17:13

Can anyone recommend a good dressmaker to do alterations to my dress in South Hampshire area? I need to get the ball rolling with this! Thanks!!

MrsA2012, saturday 21-Jan-12 6 2,770
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lapland wedding where can i find THE dress?
prettypinkninja, 12 January, 2011 at 20:48

I'm now considering getting married in Lapland as im set on having a winter wedding but have no idea where to start for finding the dress and maybe a cape to keep me warm any ideas would be great...

billieash, saturday 21-Jan-12 12 7,222
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Anyone know a Spanish courtyard style venue?
missmonkey, 19 January, 2012 at 00:55

Hello! We´d love a sort of Spanish style garden courtyard venue filled with flowers - think crumbling building or brick exterior that we can fill with candles and give a really romantic feel to. The...

missmonkey, friday 20-Jan-12 1 716
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Next question...jam jar favours!
claiireee, 18 January, 2012 at 22:31

Hi, I've had an eBay wedding night and my latest idea is to fill jam jars with sweets and cover with material, then stick a label on with the guests name so they act as favours and place names. We...

claiireee, friday 20-Jan-12 11 7,834
AllyMcBear
Wedding dress alterations glasgow/renfrew area
AllyMcBear, 18 January, 2012 at 20:49

Hi folks Its about that time when I need to think about where I am taking my dress to get the alterations done (need hem taken up and also taken in at the bust). I also have 4 bridesmaids alterations...

Mellow_Yellow, friday 20-Jan-12 5 1,100
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Low Cost venues in Essex???
fry12, 19 January, 2012 at 21:33

Me again! Help looking for low cost venues in essex that offer last min packages??? Or venues that are just really resonable... We have a day guestlist of 90 and we have trimmed it down as much as we...

BertB, friday 20-Jan-12 6 10,499
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Ivory feather bolero/shrug
Bronte, 18 January, 2012 at 21:37

Does anyone know where I can get a pale ivory feather bolero or shrug? Thank you

Kriek, thursday 19-Jan-12 2 1,515
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dress and cake anxiety (rant alert)
dlees81, 17 January, 2012 at 21:40

Following on from the 'told not to lose any more weight' thread, I had a little browse for a 'going away' dress in Debenhams today and found a lovely Debut tea length gown. I have generally been about...

westlakedesignsbasic, thursday 19-Jan-12 11 1,438
Chidders
Suit hire
Chidders, 18 January, 2012 at 12:57

Hi, If you have hired suits for the men in the bridal party, could you tell me where from? Cost would be useful and any expereiences you have had, bad or good.

Randomsabreur, wednesday 18-Jan-12 15 4,017
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Mums on hen nights?
lotte_, 17 January, 2012 at 11:01

Is anyone inviting their Mum to their hen night? I'm not sure if it's the done thing. I'd rather not have mine there so I don't have to be on my best behaviour but I feel a bit bad as my sister and...

Sparkly Bride, wednesday 18-Jan-12 34 4,134
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Price range for Watters bridal gowns?
kentishbride, 9 January, 2009 at 19:20

Looking at some dresses to see what type of designs i like and Watters seem to do a great range of styles for wedding dresses. There isn't a stockist that near me but i was wondering if anyone had...

Soulmates, wednesday 18-Jan-12 6 7,186
xMissyLoux
Wedding music for a civil ceremony?
xMissyLoux, 6 January, 2012 at 22:27

Wondering if anybody has any suggestions or would like to share their music for a civil ceremony. I've been told I need 4 pieces of music/songs (non-religious obviously). One for while the guests...

Rhys Parker, wednesday 18-Jan-12 5 2,057
Apples84
Hen party with a youngish bridesmaid
Apples84, 16 January, 2012 at 07:38

Hi Ive been starting to think of hen party ideas, if it was up to me I would probably just go into Leeds and have something to eat and lots of drinks but my guest list will include my mum, my sister...

* Tara *, tuesday 17-Jan-12 6 12,720
Red Baroness
Wedding Dresses At TK Maxx
Red Baroness, 17 January, 2012 at 09:42

Who knew?! Anyway, just thought some of you might be interested to know that TK Maxx sell bridesmaid dresses and wedding dresses, like this one:

LeedsBride, tuesday 17-Jan-12 16 6,118
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Getting married in Kefalonia - legal documentation
Esther12, 17 January, 2012 at 18:25

Hello, I am getting married in June this year in Fiskardo in Kefalonia. I have begun to look into the legal documentation that we need. The advice I have been given is as follows - please can anyone...

NorthernLight, tuesday 17-Jan-12 1 582
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Alternative chair covers?
claiireee, 17 January, 2012 at 17:58

Hi, Our venue is providing chairs for the ceremony, and I don't think they need covering (they're blue, so match our colours) and we're moving to a marquee for the reception so don't want to spend...

claiireee, tuesday 17-Jan-12 3 1,096
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Harpist
sarahpiglet2002@hotmail.com, 17 January, 2012 at 13:43

Can anyone recommend a harpist for my wedding? I have looked on google but would prefer one which is recommended. Many thanks.

*Ducky*, tuesday 17-Jan-12 12 1,700

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