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joannexyx
ronald joyce brides - opportunity for !flash!
joannexyx, 30 September, 2011 at 19:46

Any ronald joyce brides out there? which dress have u got? post some pics!

VikingPrincess, sunday 2-Oct-11 1 2,155
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Church to venue logistics!
csayej, 1 October, 2011 at 11:23

Help please! I've got my heart set on a gorgeous church (in Berkshire) my family and I have been attending all my life - my parents got married there and I desperately want to marry there. The sought...

la1510, saturday 1-Oct-11 7 1,016
Purple Pixie
The Top Drawer/The Bottom Drawer
Purple Pixie, 30 September, 2011 at 13:57

Just wondering if anybody has ever used either of these? We're looking at using them for our honeymoon and gift list. They have everything we want but I'm sure there must be a catch somewhere ?

milkmaid, friday 30-Sep-11 702
nicnol
Service Charge on Venue cost
nicnol, 29 September, 2011 at 13:30

I have just paid my final invoice for the venue (woo hoo) and have now received an email back about gratuity on the night. It states that the old policy of adding 5% service charge to the final bill...

nicnol, friday 30-Sep-11 17 7,651
K
Do Page Boys have to walk down the aisle??
kc047, 29 September, 2011 at 20:09

Do page boys have to walk down the aisle? The reason I ask is because we are having OH's nephews, who are 6 and 3, and I am worried about it because they are quite young. Their mother and grandmother...

kc047, thursday 29-Sep-11 7 9,315
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Your thought please - getting married on Easter Saturday?
, 28 September, 2011 at 19:09

I am a teacher and really want to get married in the Easter holidays. However, I think the first Saturday I will be exchausted, and the last will be a bit of an anti-climax to have to go back to...

HappyAnnie, thursday 29-Sep-11 13 16,976
Michelle772012
Wedding Fayre alone???
Michelle772012, 28 September, 2011 at 20:52

Anyone been to a wedding fayre alone, my grandmother just cancelled on me and i really want to go as its the only one close to me next weekend 9th oct, my moh is on a cruise and otther bm's only day...

BigRedCandle, thursday 29-Sep-11 15 2,106
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Nervous I'll get jealous
shellsworth, 29 September, 2011 at 15:44

My cousin gets married tomorrow, I know for a fact she is going to have the massive white dress, the perfect church, the posh expensive venue etcc... I'm just worried I'll see it and think "Our...

HappyAnnie, thursday 29-Sep-11 6 1,230
Goldfishbowl
Wedding band in Bournemouth/Dorset
Goldfishbowl, 4 April, 2009 at 21:27

Hi everyone, I am looking for (and currently struggling to find) a good band to play at my wedding in October. I am getting married in Bournemouth so ideally want a local band to play and get the...

Teri_M, thursday 29-Sep-11 3 5,094
Purple Pixie
Talk to me about honeymoon gift lists
Purple Pixie, 27 September, 2011 at 17:03

We need to get our honeymoon sorted and would really like to have a honeymoon gift list. Everybody we've spoken to thinks it's a good idea so we're going to go with it. What do I need to consider when...

ashlil, thursday 29-Sep-11 14 2,236
jordas20
Debenhams wedding dress in sale for £96!
jordas20, 29 September, 2011 at 12:20

I just spotted this absolute bargain of a dress at Debenhams and thought it might help one or two of you out there! Use codes PJ8P and SHD1 and this dress is an amazing £96 delivered!...

jordas20, thursday 29-Sep-11 1,428
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Sample Wedding Dress Reassurance Needed!
Country Flower, 28 September, 2011 at 12:21

Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone has experienced a similar situation and if you have any calming words of wisdom. I found my wedding dress about four weeks ago, after trying on around 30 dresses in...

Panjita, thursday 29-Sep-11 6 1,014
Flamin Nora
RSVP's....your thoughts?
Flamin Nora, 27 September, 2011 at 19:16

I know, again, that I am doing things early but... We have been looking at lots of different invitations and always keep coming back to pocketfolds. We are debating making them (and all the little...

sue250, thursday 29-Sep-11 27 2,691
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giving notice & catholic wedding...
adiesummer2012, 28 September, 2011 at 14:04

Right - I hope this doesn't confuse you all as much as it does me! ? So - me and my h2b live together in London. We are getting married about an hour away, in the area I grew up. My parents still live...

happycamper, thursday 29-Sep-11 7 1,710
Red Baroness
When did you hear from your venue?
Red Baroness, 28 September, 2011 at 14:07

After booking etc, when did you hear from your venue regarding the finer details? We still haven't heard from ours, although we've still got 9-10 months to go.

Bittersweet, wednesday 28-Sep-11 15 1,810
katie1103
first dance
katie1103, 28 September, 2011 at 13:13

Hello all this has probs we asked thousands of times but what are you having for your first dance ??? in the process of choosing a song but theres soooooooo many we like and none are your typical...

xtine88xx, wednesday 28-Sep-11 33 2,989
katie1103
******* hen weekends abroad ********
katie1103, 27 September, 2011 at 11:44

Hello hitchers, Myself and my CB are starting to plan my hen weekend whooop! its not going to be until july/aug next year but i want people to have plenty of notice to save/ arrange childcare etc,...

katie1103, wednesday 28-Sep-11 11 2,085
Jules73
Pianist/Band/DJ Wanted in Bolton Area
Jules73, 23 September, 2011 at 08:41

I would really like some help if possible.. I’m getting married in Bolton in August next year but live in Hampshire. OH originally comes from Wigan/Bolton area so we decided to marry there instead of...

The Wedding Singer, wednesday 28-Sep-11 9 1,833
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Shoot It Yourself on Dragon's Den!!!
louisepalmer79, 20 September, 2011 at 15:28

I am sooo excited....I've just found out the company I used for my wedding video (www.shoot-it-yourself.co.uk) are going to be on Dragon's Den next week!! I am now wondering whether my wedding video...

pixbyvish, tuesday 27-Sep-11 22 11,561
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UK Beach Weddings and Receptions
CherylSuffolk, 18 September, 2011 at 17:19

Does anyone out there know if its possible to either get married or at least have the reception on a beach in the uk? are there rules against putting up marquees for example. Any thoughts appreciated....

Rizzo, tuesday 27-Sep-11 9 3,171
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Would you be annoyed by this or just ignore it?
, 27 September, 2011 at 14:10

Bit of background - I went to college and was very good friends with a guy (B). When we left college we saw eachother approx once per year until he got married 3 years ago. We were invited to the...

Ali_G, tuesday 27-Sep-11 22 2,205
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My Wedding is ruined - 7 weeks before my big day
NadPaul, 23 September, 2011 at 23:05

Dear all I need a bridal moan I'm afraid ladies! I am supposed to be getting married on 12 November 2011, went to pay my final money to venue on Wednesday and finalise a few last minute bits only to...

shellsworth, tuesday 27-Sep-11 30 8,328
Sparkly Bride
Pew End Ideas
Sparkly Bride, 23 September, 2011 at 19:05

I have no idea how to decorate the church and need ideas!! I dont want to spend lots as the church is beautiful enough and most of the money has been spent on decorationg wedding breakfast room. I...

Banner, monday 26-Sep-11 18 9,769
MrsBarnett2b
to anyone having a late wedding and no wedding breakfast
MrsBarnett2b, 25 September, 2011 at 14:28

When are you doing the speeches/cake cutting? Were having a late ceremony at 4pm at a church then drinks/canapes/photos back at the venue (5:30ish) then striaght into the evening do at 7. Dont know...

Banner, monday 26-Sep-11 6 1,687
warlycarly
Hen Night Dress up ideas
warlycarly, 26 September, 2011 at 01:02

Hello all. I know its a fair way off yet, but i am trying to come up with CHEAP hen night dress up ideas. I wasnt something that everyone can afford, as I don't want people to not come because they...

Butterflycake, monday 26-Sep-11 13 16,251
Vee Tee
Debenhams Gift List service
Vee Tee, 26 September, 2011 at 10:32

Hey, looking for advice from anyone who has used the above service. I was at a wedding fair in january and a lady from debenhams had come up and was doing a prize draw for a bottle of champagne if you...

allymepally, monday 26-Sep-11 5 1,207
Vikster79
Our wedding is featured on Hitched
Vikster79, 26 September, 2011 at 11:41

Https://www.hitched.co.uk/real-weddings/kat-vikki_109/ ?

charliebird7, monday 26-Sep-11 4 788
ellijames
Any Sophia Tolli brides out there??!!
ellijames, 9 July, 2011 at 09:39

After much deliberation, I bought the dress I posted about!!!! It seems so early to have my dress, but also a weight has been lifted, another thing crossed off the massive list of wedding things!! So...

Chidders, monday 26-Sep-11 8 1,686
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Evening reception drinks - What do guests expect?
sarahh123, 25 September, 2011 at 19:30

Hi All, Im getting married abroad, and just having an evening reception in the UK on our return, and just wondering what guests would normally expect drinks wise?a1 We were going to have arrival...

Barefoot, monday 26-Sep-11 11 9,125
cookiekat
photo frame for guests to sign
cookiekat, 24 September, 2011 at 14:51

Anyone had or having a photoframe instead of a guest book? Where did you get them? What did people think? Flashes???

AllyMcBear, sunday 25-Sep-11 13 8,237
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Whats the worst and best hen party you have been to!
christabella6, 23 September, 2011 at 18:13

Hi i am getting married next Aug and i have my bridesmaids busy working away on my hen do. But another friend of mine is getting married in June and i have been picked as the one to organise her hen...

warlycarly, sunday 25-Sep-11 5 8,410
Katscamel
Zebra Hunt
Katscamel, 25 September, 2011 at 11:10

Ok, so Zanzibar wedding with the MOH in turquoise and some flashes of bright pink that's the easy part. Now I need you all to go on a bit of a hunt for me - OH is a safari guide and we'd like to bring...

libracat, sunday 25-Sep-11 7 1,411

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