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Signing the register music
happycamper, 5 August, 2011 at 18:57

H2B and I both love Elbow - One Day Like This for the signing. It is probably long enough on its own (6 min 34 sec), but the powers that be are insisting we put another song on the cd. Biiiiiig...

jordas20, sunday 7-Aug-11 12 103,643
Gurzle
The Reid Rooms - Essex
Gurzle, 1 March, 2011 at 13:36

Hi everyone Anyone have any experience of/ opinions of this venue? Has anyone booked it or decided not to book it?

Jason Clark DJ, sunday 7-Aug-11 12 7,341
bride26
First dance alternative
bride26, 6 August, 2011 at 23:00

Just wondering if anyone is having a different somewhat rocky first dance song? My fiance and I quite enjoy rock music (he being an ex drummer) and me a rocker in my teens ? Id love to have Creed - my...

ebony_rose, sunday 7-Aug-11 10 1,643
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Cheap London Venues for 160 people
Claire4Mick, 6 August, 2011 at 13:13

Hello all Although we live in Kent now, we were both brought up in London. We are looking for a London venue/venues for 160 guests who will be at the ceremony and reception. We want a wedding later on...

LJO, sunday 7-Aug-11 2 1,195
yes2011
cheap alternatives to marquee / rain on Aug 13 :(
yes2011, 7 August, 2011 at 11:09

Dear all, according to the weather forecast (http://uk.weather.com/weather/10day-Cambridge-UKXX0028) it will rain on our wedding day, Aug. 13. Since we booked a large garden from 1pm to 5.30pm we want...

BigRedCandle, sunday 7-Aug-11 1 3,381
jordas20
Wedding Cake Ice Cream - on offer at 50p a tub @ Sainsbury
jordas20, 6 August, 2011 at 17:49

It was £2 a tub, now it's 50p, according to HotUKDeals - hope it helps someone! https://www.hotukdeals.com:443/deals/wedding-cake-ice-cream-50p-sainsburys-deeelicious/990665 Just popped into my local...

3d jewellery, saturday 6-Aug-11 701
moonpie1985
Groupon bargain wedding package at The Pinewood Hotel
moonpie1985, 6 August, 2011 at 15:54

Here is a link to the Groupon wedding package deal at The Pinewood Hotel: http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/milton_keynes/pinewoodhotel/614478 http://www.pinewoodhotel.co.uk/weddings.htm Seems like a...

moonpie1985, saturday 6-Aug-11 1,005
Mrs P 2 B
Marquee - How are you dressing yours??
Mrs P 2 B, 16 May, 2011 at 13:20

As the title says... My mum keeps telling me I need height on the tables otherwise it'll look bear.. but I was thinking I could hang bunting then have birdcages with a candle on the table? I have no...

MrsJenLarkin, friday 5-Aug-11 6 3,840
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Ideas for decorating a small marquee
zoealana, 21 May, 2011 at 22:49

Hi everybody. I am having a bit of a blank when it comes to making a decision. Been to see the venue today and the marquee there needs to be decorated. it has 8 sides, 6 with windows and 2 doors. the...

MrsJenLarkin, friday 5-Aug-11 6 7,723
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Marquee Wedding
Snowberry, 5 June, 2011 at 19:51

We are looking at getting married next Summer and have found a beautiful venue that is luckily within our budget. However I am having reservations about it as the reception all takes place in a...

MrsJenLarkin, friday 5-Aug-11 14 6,026
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In which the diamond falls out of my engagement ring...
, 5 August, 2011 at 19:22

...and OH finds it. I'm still in shock! I looked down at my engagement ring earlier and got the most horrible fright when I saw it was empty - I now understand the meaning of the phrase 'my heart was...

Nik_Nak, friday 5-Aug-11 7 2,816
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Popular Hymns
finallyabride2be, 4 August, 2011 at 09:07

Hi all, With 2 weeks tomorrow till wedding im still struggling to pick hymns for church, i want something people are more likely to know and thats easy to sing. i dont want all things bright and...

jm2b, friday 5-Aug-11 27 2,952
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square cake stand?
tallgal, 4 August, 2011 at 19:11

I am having a 3 tier square cake but don't want one on top of the other. Can I have them on a round 3 tier stand or would it have to be square/rectangular. I like this kind of thing but can't find a...

jules40, thursday 4-Aug-11 1 3,504
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Did you bustle your wedding dress?
, 3 August, 2011 at 16:59

I think that is the correct term? I went to have my 1st fitting on Monday. I have had a train added to my dress - a puddle train - that goes out at the back but also at the sides slightly. She asked...

*libby*, thursday 4-Aug-11 41 6,679
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50 year old bride
joolz50, 2 August, 2011 at 00:37

Can a 50 year old frump look good in a wedding dress? I am getting married the day after my 50th birthday, and don't want to look ridiculous. Any older brides out there with any advice?

Barefoot, thursday 4-Aug-11 20 10,681
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work colleagues - who to invite to evening do?
narie, 3 August, 2011 at 18:14

I am a teacher in a small primary school and we are very much like one big family. I have invited 8 close friends from work who i socialise outside of school hours for the whole day but am in a pickle...

Randomsabreur, thursday 4-Aug-11 7 1,552
thor1
**Good Luck FutureMrsBrown** 12th August
thor1, 2 August, 2011 at 11:10

Wishing you an amazing day and married life with Mr.Brown! And I am especially excited as I have the honour of joining you on the day-can`t wait ? x

overtherainbow, thursday 4-Aug-11 18 1,340
celticgoddess
Don't tell the bride
celticgoddess, 3 August, 2011 at 20:43

Me and OH have applied to be on it! I trust my man completely to plan our wedding!

bec84, wednesday 3-Aug-11 13 3,149
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Locket Cufflinks
jm2b, 3 August, 2011 at 16:42

I want to get locket cufflinks for my h2b so that he can have a picture of both his Dad and one of his brothers (both passed away) on him on the day. Have seen a few online, most at £113.95 but one at...

judeclarke, wednesday 3-Aug-11 3 1,400
vicster
Disinterested Bridesmaid :(
vicster, 3 August, 2011 at 12:30

I have two bridesmaid's. One is my sister who couldn't be more excited about everything and is absolutely fabulous but lives really far away and so can't do the day to day things with me. The other is...

vicster, wednesday 3-Aug-11 3 1,069
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Bridesmaid dress headache! Where can I find dark purple satin bridesmaid dresses for under £100? I need 5!
Laurie101, 2 August, 2011 at 22:04

Can anyone help? I need 5 bridesmaid dresses, and love dark purple/plum satin knee length dresses but am struggling to find anything for £100 each or under. I'm starting to get stressed out and have...

Rmarie5, wednesday 3-Aug-11 3 3,522
Sparkly Bride
Anyone wearing a grecian style dress?
Sparkly Bride, 2 August, 2011 at 19:00

Hi there was just wondering if anyone was wearing this style of dress. Iv gone from wanting a princess style with lots of blingto now loving the grecian style. Iv tried 2 now and really like them....

Mrs_imp, wednesday 3-Aug-11 8 4,582
panda2011
So upset. My family are useless.
panda2011, 2 August, 2011 at 13:22

We have now got 70% of our RSVP's back (any not back by now are late so thanks for that guys!). OH has got a big family which are spread far & wide living in places like Australia, Thailand,...

Frugal Splurger, tuesday 2-Aug-11 15 2,204
Chidders
Hen night - How far in advance?
Chidders, 1 August, 2011 at 15:25

Hiya, How long was it or is it between your hen night and your wedding day? Thank You

karen945, monday 1-Aug-11 27 3,907
Twists
Buttonholes
Twists, 31 July, 2011 at 20:04

Can someone answer this for me please.... We went to a wedding on Saturday and not only did all the male members of the wedding party have buttonholes but so did the mother of the bride and the mother...

knitting_vixen, monday 1-Aug-11 12 9,566
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LANDY BRIDAL???
DTTB, 21 September, 2010 at 16:24

Hey, I have seen some of you speaking of landy bridal so thought id have a look. The pronovias dress that i love but cant afford (its £3600) is on there for $699 dollars, so thats about £400...

summer_bee, sunday 31-Jul-11 9 8,233
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Introducing Bride2Bride - a place to buy & sell your wedding items!
, 31 July, 2011 at 16:01

Hi Everyone, Just wanted to let you know that my website www.bride2bride.co.uk is now live and ready to use! Sorry if this is the second time you've seen a post like this, I tried to do a post last...

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Ideas for small wedding with complicated family!
MissWin, 31 July, 2011 at 00:44

Hi, Weird situation here. Not engaged yet but on the cards soon. Put it like this, my dp says we will be married by the end of next year. Due to this, and the fact I think he has no idea how long...

septemberbride2011, sunday 31-Jul-11 4 2,907
Josiep00
Landy Bridal reviews please
Josiep00, 13 September, 2010 at 09:07

In particular; LandyBridal... do the sizes tend to come up a) just right b) too small c) too big Please provide details, e.g. too big as in too long. Thanks! My bridesmaids are doing my nut in ? who...

whatgary, sunday 31-Jul-11 2 1,784
panda2011
Back Fat Problem With Dress - Advice Please
panda2011, 29 July, 2011 at 22:33

I had my first fitting today. When I bought my dress I knew I was taking a huge risk because it is only a size 8 but I have lost 1 stone 5lbs in the last 6 weeks & & am now only half a stone...

LeeLee :), saturday 30-Jul-11 15 6,866
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Fish and chips wedding breakfast? recommended suppliers London area?
janiejuju, 29 July, 2011 at 08:48

Hi all, I'm looking into having fish and chips for my wedding breakfast. I've found a few suppliers but I need a supplier that can supply the staff, plates and cutlery also rather than just appearing...

janiejuju, friday 29-Jul-11 2 3,308
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littlewoods wedding dress
mrs jenkins 2 b, 27 July, 2011 at 21:16

Hello everyone,need advice so please help. if you wouldnt mind looking at it,its on the website and its the third one along.Its called embellished corsage wedding dress and was thinking of buying a...

mrs jenkins 2 b, thursday 28-Jul-11 5 2,007

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