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Hen Do
Crystal, 6 May, 2023 at 18:55

So torn between Liverpool and Bournemouth for my hen do. Anyone been to either for a hen do? Spill me the details!!!!

Crystal, sunday 21-May-23 8 103
August 24 Bride
Help!!! How to word no children under 12 at my wedding?!?
August 24 Bride, 15 May, 2023 at 10:42

Currently in the process of drafting our wedding invites and i need help!!!!! Very controversial - but I simply don't want YOUNG children at my wedding. When i say young, i mean children who are not...

RomanticGreenStation, monday 15-May-23 2 185
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Registry office wedding, how does it work??!
MRSLUXTON2B, 6 August, 2014 at 20:41

Hi all so we are having a registry office wedding now I no each one is different but how does it work with songs? Vows? Readings? Etc I had hoped we can write our own vows and my brother could do a...

Angela, friday 12-May-23 6 21,026
Sarah
Guest transportation
Sarah, 7 May, 2023 at 01:56

When it comes to transport for your guests who should pay? We are having our ceremony and reception in the same place but, do we provide transportation for day and evening guests or not?

RomanticGreenStation, thursday 11-May-23 11 373
cantwait2bMrsC
Do i need a bridal handbag?
cantwait2bMrsC, 17 February, 2009 at 15:37

OK normally i would jump at the chance to get a new bag but i cant help thinking buying one of the typical wedding type clutch bags is a waste of money. There are some gorgeous beaded/detailed/satin...

Geogina, thursday 11-May-23 14 8,946
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need some help with names to put on hen party t-shirts
meganhowatson, 9 May, 2012 at 19:04

Dont mind if they are nice/naughty or tacky i just neep help names are Amy Megan Gail Louise Shelley Sarah Brenda Dot Trica Jill Joan Pauline Angie Tracey Amanda Lyndsay

Kerrie, saturday 6-May-23 30 110,134
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Saving where it can't be touched!
BrideFeb2019, 23 August, 2017 at 23:54

I've been engaged over 2 years now, but just decided a date and started planning! One thing I'm concerned about is saving. I want to be able to see the money going up, but not touch it! Has anyone got...

Jacson, friday 5-May-23 3 1,637
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What kind of kitchen do caterers need?
sugarloaf, 12 July, 2012 at 01:11

I think I've found a reception venue that works for us- 10 min drive from ceremony venue, looks nice, is quite inexpensive to hire, and communication so far has been brilliant. And no extra charges...

Gordon, wednesday 3-May-23 2 873
SoontobeMahoney
Cost of overnight accommodation at our wedding venue- thoughts please
SoontobeMahoney, 24 January, 2012 at 20:22

Hi all Hope your wedding plans are coming along nicely! I wondered if I could get your opinions on this....... Me and my fiance have found the most beautiful and perfect venue for our wedding in 2013,...

Clare, tuesday 2-May-23 48 5,812 1
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Ceremony time/ change of wedding date
Ellen, 2 May, 2023 at 12:38

Hi everyone, Feeling a little bit stressed, I have provisionally booked my wedding on the 24th August next year which is the bank holiday weekend. The registrar can only offer 11:30am or 2:30pm for...

Clare, tuesday 2-May-23 4 241
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Hen do ideas
Lilacbouquet, 5 September, 2017 at 16:20

I am a little stuck for hen do ideas. We are in Lincolnshire. Could I have some inspiration as to what you lovely ladies are doing for yours?? Are you planning it or are your bridesmaids?? Thanks in...

OasisBEE, tuesday 2-May-23 10 1,754
Shnarfy1
OT Annoying postman!!
Shnarfy1, 14 August, 2010 at 23:51

This is so completely totally off topic! I live in a small block of flats which has a video intercom system at the entrance, it has a trade button which postmen can use to access the building. Every...

Helsenki, sunday 30-Apr-23 8 7,937
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Mother-In-Law Nightmare!!
ExpensiveYellowConfetti904, 3 October, 2017 at 13:41

Hi all, A little advice for dealing with a little situation with the mother in law that isn't very nice! My mother -in-law is a known trouble maker and we have had various issues over the years. She...

Helsenki, sunday 30-Apr-23 2 1,471
*Cloud9*
wedding car hire - need a remortgage!!!!!!
*Cloud9*, 11 May, 2012 at 14:48

Blimey...... wedding = noughts I think!! Just rang up to get a quote to hire a sports car (Lambourgini) as a surprise to get my OH to the wedding venue on the big day (I'm staying at the venue the...

Ian, friday 28-Apr-23 18 2,718
MadamRed
Wedding websites - are they worth it?
MadamRed, 24 August, 2014 at 20:58

Seen a good deal on Save the Dates which are about as in keeping with our invitations as I'm going to get without going down the custom design route (and without spoiling the surprise for the...

Mobilunity, friday 28-Apr-23 8 1,743 1
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Real or artifical flowers? Help please :)
Msc, 17 April, 2023 at 20:13

Looking for advice, so many people have recommended artifical or even dried flowers, rather than "real" flowers. Thoughts please? Looking to save some £££ as everything is mounting up of course! Thank...

MrsM2B, thursday 27-Apr-23 16 362 1
Jorge
Looking for York aspiring videographer to capture our October wedding
Jorge, 22 April, 2023 at 14:53

Hello everyone! My partner and I are getting married in York in October of this year and we're on the lookout for a young/aspiring/student videographer to capture our day. We're hoping to find someone...

Jorge, saturday 22-Apr-23 28
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Wedding entertainment advice - Interactive jukebox & Casino
kay_, 3 August, 2015 at 12:38

Hi everyone! I'm new to this forum so hope I'm posting this in the right place! I'm getting married next year - 31 July 2016 - and I've got most things booked & done except the entertainment. We...

Oshosre, saturday 22-Apr-23 9 1,670
MrsLtobe
Hen Night - Facebook?
MrsLtobe, 11 December, 2011 at 15:50

Hey all, I think it might be easier to put my hen night up as a (private) facebook event and give details that way, what do you think? Is that tacky? It's just for a meal and night out really, I'm...

Melissa, wednesday 19-Apr-23 8 2,894
Mrs*W*2B
Ideas for unique evening entertainment
Mrs*W*2B, 25 September, 2012 at 20:29

I feel like we will be putting a lot of focus on the ceremony eg really nice venue, musician during ceremony,champagne, nibbles etc then we will be moving on to a plainer venue for the sit down meal...

Dajes58679, wednesday 19-Apr-23 15 34,023
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Casino Hire
MrsB2015, 17 February, 2014 at 22:21

I was looking to book a casino for our evening reception, I was wondering if anyone else had booked on and how much they paid. I have been quoted £250 for 3 hours with 2 croupiers and 2 tables,...

Vexog54145, tuesday 18-Apr-23 3 813
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Is this song allowable for a registry office- in your opinion?
Umbrellacademic, 31 August, 2009 at 19:10

Hello! Wondered if I could get some advice? Tonight We Fly by The Divine Comedy is 'our' song and OH and I hoped to have it at the end of our registry office ceremony. The original plan was to have an...

Gemma, monday 17-Apr-23 15 5,682
chocoholic_claire
Ikea bits and bobs
chocoholic_claire, 27 March, 2009 at 15:03

I'm at home ill today, so spent a lot of time on the sofa with laptop! Anyway, I was looking for summer/garden stuff on the ikea website and stumbled across these, and thought they might be of...

WalterP012, saturday 15-Apr-23 498
Hjp
Finances….a strange one
Hjp, 5 April, 2023 at 23:40

Hi everyone, Myself and my fiancé got engaged in September 2022 on the beautiful island of Greece. We have just started to look at some venues with a view to get married in 2025 probably September....

Clare, friday 14-Apr-23 6 284
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Pay bar
Daffodil2017, 20 November, 2015 at 11:15

What are people's thoughts on a pay bar at a wedding? Would you begrudge it as a guest? We are on a small budget and planning an informal, intimate DIY wedding but I keep having wobbles about how...

Clare, friday 14-Apr-23 31 4,221
sophamie
Ginger bridesmaids
sophamie, 10 July, 2009 at 03:33

Hi Im trying to figure out what colour to have my bridesmaids' dresses. I'm useless with knowing what colours suit other people, and I have the problem of my bridesmaids being ginger...one *really*...

WilliamLewis, tuesday 11-Apr-23 22 14,514
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Dress deposit?
KJHLee, 30 June, 2015 at 21:18

Hey, I'm about to start looking around and shopping for a dress. I have a very good idea of what I want, and provided it looks good on me, have my heart set on a dress that costs £1295. How much would...

WilliamLewis, tuesday 11-Apr-23 6 2,031
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Pale Bridesmaids!
anna89, 7 April, 2012 at 21:52

Hi, I'm have a medium/tanned skin tone, but both of my bridesmaids are very pale - what colour dress would you recommend? Thinking of either navy or a pale green colour - not a huge fan of...

WilliamLewis, tuesday 11-Apr-23 18 7,160
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Live painters
Anna, 8 April, 2023 at 19:14

Hi, Does anyone have any recommendations for a live painter? I thought it would be a lovely wedding favors for the guests to have as a memory and it's different but some are really expensive.

Anna, saturday 8-Apr-23 37 1
MrsToffee
Wedding Cake
MrsToffee, 1 January, 2014 at 21:57

Hi all; finally started looking into actually booking stuff again now Christmas is over instead of just wasting time on Pinterest! Anyway; have been looking at cakes and have a quick question; do the...

Arun, tuesday 4-Apr-23 7 2,283
BridalButterfly2012
What's your wedding day perfume?
BridalButterfly2012, 1 February, 2012 at 19:30

I have a few in mind and can't quite decide what to go for. Ate the moment i have a top 4 these are 1)YSL Elle 2)Armarni code 3) Jimmy Choo 4) Chanel chance What are you all having? Do the above seem...

Benbenlol, friday 31-Mar-23 85 12,874 1
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Wedding Jewellery
leffers5555, 14 October, 2015 at 22:12

Good evening! Just a quick question from me - could you please recommend some jewellery companies within the UK - sole traders or the big guys for wedding jewellery. I am a little bit overwhelmed so...

FrankReebig, friday 31-Mar-23 14 2,285

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