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Bridesmaid
Jrl, 18 of June of 2024 at 12:12

Hi, I've posted before about one of my bridesmaids. She hasn't responded to any messages in the group chat since December. Now we're only 2 months away from the wedding, she hasn't answered me if she...

Ivana, wednesday 26-Jun-24 4 184
Haley
Help, bridesmaids!
Haley, 11 of June of 2024 at 21:02

Hi, so i have no idea who to choose as my bridesmaids. I know i want 2 or 3 but i moved to UK from NZ 8 years ago and haven't really made any friends in this time. I have 1 friend that lives near by...

Micro110, wednesday 26-Jun-24 3 58
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Is anyone NOT having a disco or band?
annie2000, 28 of November of 2011 at 18:04

We are thinking that a disco or band with just 30 guests will be a bit much, trying to find ideas of alternative evening entertainment alongside background music. Has anyone else not had disco or...

Alisher, wednesday 26-Jun-24 4 1,037
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Self-catering in the woods
Nicola, 24 of June of 2024 at 19:00

Hello, I’m planning my wedding and we would love to get married in a forest in the uk and provide our own catering. But I’m finding it hard to find anywhere that does this. Anyone got any suggestions?...

Nicola, monday 24-Jun-24 9
lilbeth
Kilts, honest opinions needed!
lilbeth, 3 of March of 2015 at 19:00

I would like your brutally honest opinions, please, because I know you are good at sharing them! This might be a bit of a rant so I apologise. I am English, lovely OH is Scottish. All his family are...

Thehighlander123, monday 24-Jun-24 19 6,808
Lorraine
Changing locations
Lorraine, 23 of June of 2024 at 21:04

Hi there, we are in the very early stages of planning our wedding and are set on it being in my fiancé’s local church. After that I was really keen on a restaurant for 70 day guests which is a 14...

Lorraine, sunday 23-Jun-24 8
Linda
Day of coordinators
Linda, 23 of June of 2024 at 18:23

The venue where we are getting married offer a coordinator. However, I have been reading it’s better to have your own coordinator as they are there for you as opposed the venue. Any thoughts?

Linda, sunday 23-Jun-24 10
Victoria
Interesting reception entertainment?
Victoria, 24 of April of 2024 at 03:47

We are having an indoor/outdoor reception and I need some inspo for reception entertainment. We already have a digital Photo Booth and dancing set up. I’m waiting on rates for a silhouette artist, as...

Eddie, friday 21-Jun-24 7 365
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Pricing?
Jay, 20 of June of 2024 at 17:39

Are the pricing listed in the hotels eg £60 per person.... All inclusive? Or is that just food?

Jay, thursday 20-Jun-24 7
Justkeepswimming
Hair piece help
Justkeepswimming, 15 of April of 2016 at 22:18

Where did you guys get your bridal hair pieces from? I am after a dainty clip with a few diamantés and pearls to go at the top of my loose bun. The bridal shop ones are about £90 though! I had a quick...

Bel, thursday 20-Jun-24 6 1,361
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Online Guest Photo Uploads
Carly, 19 of June of 2024 at 18:55

I want to use a designated online guest photo upload platform so that all of my guests can add photos to the same place, has anybody used something like this and who did you use? I’m planning to put a...

Carly, wednesday 19-Jun-24 9
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Own catering
Teresa, 19 of June of 2024 at 17:24

Hi I'm looking for a venue in Thanet, Canterbury areas where we can hold the wedding and reception that will allow some outside catering as we have a small budget. Any help will be greatfully received...

Teresa, wednesday 19-Jun-24 3
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Hurricane vases
Karen, 19 of June of 2024 at 12:22

Hi all, I’m just wondering where the people who are having hurricane cases got them from please? I want to do floating candles. Reviews on a lot of Amazon ones aren’t very good or really pricey! IKEA...

Karen, wednesday 19-Jun-24 6
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Bridesmaids..
Lauren, 10 of June of 2024 at 20:23

I have chosen my bridesmaids and have made the decision not to include my SIL as part of the bridal team. There has been issues in the past with my SIL and her husband but we have now moved on and can...

Shay, wednesday 19-Jun-24 4 201
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Luminate ltd
Becky, 18 of June of 2024 at 17:16

Hi, Has anyone else been effected by Luminate LTD Cheshire going into liquidation. So so frustrating!

Becky, tuesday 18-Jun-24 2
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Betting/Gambling Wedding Favour Ideas
LuxuriousRedHair663, 5 of February of 2018 at 19:47

My fiancé and I love betting - football coupons, betting at the races etc! Looking to do a few different things! Iv heard of football coupons, single bets on horses...! Just wanting something bit more...

Garold, tuesday 18-Jun-24 6 1,415
Sarah
Is this a good deal?!
Sarah, 2 of June of 2024 at 18:19

I feel like I've looked at every venue within 30 minutes of both sides of our families, I wanted something that wasn't really expensive but nicer than the Rugby Club, I think this venue is a nice...

Sirapey, tuesday 18-Jun-24 160
Dani
Explore our most quirky wedding vendors! 💎
Dani, 17 of June of 2024 at 10:00

Hey Hitched couples! Alright, we have a confession to make... We have been gate-keeping these one of a kind wedding vendors, so we thought it’s about time we let you in on how to take your wedding day...

Dani, monday 17-Jun-24 25
MrsKHbutterfly
Downloading Wedding music - Tom Odell Help
MrsKHbutterfly, 27 of June of 2014 at 22:53

Hi Lovelies, I've noticed in a few posts that a few of you are having Tom Odell's Grow old with me as part of your music. We are also thinking of having this.... but..... I can't find a clean...

Emily, monday 17-Jun-24 62 20,923
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Website
Robyn, 17 of June of 2024 at 00:11

Hi all, How do you get rid of the other menu options on the drop down menu? I have choices for mine so have made a drop down as write in notes but loads of others have dropped down and I can't get rid...

Robyn, monday 17-Jun-24 11
pinkandteal
No Smoking???
pinkandteal, 17 of February of 2014 at 11:48

Hi all, bit controversial I fear, but is there a way I can say 'don't smoke here' without being mean or coming off as too judgemental??? The issue is our venue includes a conservatory and outdoor...

Alfred, sunday 16-Jun-24 8 1,599
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Handpainted Cakes -west Midlande
Mon, 15 of June of 2024 at 21:47

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction of anyone who makes cakes and can paint a design on the cake? Just wanted to cover all bases!

Mon, saturday 15-Jun-24 11
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'Alternative' yet affordable wedding dresses
silver_butterfly, 23 of January of 2013 at 16:38

Hello all, I'm currently looking for my wedding dress but I am on a bit of a budget. and as I'm not looking for a traditional white wedding dress, I have a bit of a task at hand! I have found some...

Nancy, thursday 13-Jun-24 13 3,827
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Hylands House Estate, Chelmsford
Soon2BeMrsG, 29 of July of 2015 at 12:59

Hello fellow B2Bs! Has anyone booked (or know anyone that has) or thinking of booking Hylands House Estate for their wedding? If so, were you able to negotiate the hire price or get any little extras...

Metveronicas, thursday 13-Jun-24 9 1,286
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Church to reception
Gina, 12 of June of 2024 at 13:19

Hi all, So I get married in August in a church at 15:00, the service lasts for 1 hour, then the photographer will be doing photos outside the church whilst the florist moves the flowers to the...

PhotographybyBillHad, thursday 13-Jun-24 2 41
Karen
Small Circle
Karen, 11 of June of 2024 at 16:04

I have a very small circle of friends, and an even smaller family. My other half is the opposite! How do I reassure him its okay? I personally am okay with my number of guests on my side and don't...

RomanticGreenStation, thursday 13-Jun-24 3 53
*Pugsley*
How shall I send business card size save the date magnets in the post?
*Pugsley*, 27 of January of 2013 at 12:49

Hi My save the dates are business card sized magnets I bought from Vistaprint on one of their freebie offers. We're really happy with how they've turned out as they were a design we uploaded ourselves...

Duncan, wednesday 12-Jun-24 10 1,470
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Best Wedding Planning Book and Magazine
L Brown, 29 of May of 2024 at 23:44

Hi all, Very recently engaged and am so excited to start planning my dream wedding. Does anyone have any planners and magazine recommendations? Thanks so much!

Katrina, wednesday 12-Jun-24 2 76
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Charger Plate Hire - Chester / North Wales
Amy, 8 of April of 2024 at 14:26

Hi All - hoping for some suggestions for a company that will hire out charger plates in the North Wales / Chester area. Thank you

Alight, tuesday 11-Jun-24 53
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How can I incorporate cricket into my wedding without it being tacky?
hannahstorey17, 17 of February of 2015 at 14:44

I'm currently planning my wedding which is this summer, set in a barn. It is going to be very classic and chic with lots of white and pastel colours with flowers everywhere. My husband to be is a...

Metveronicas, tuesday 11-Jun-24 5 2,424
Chris
Anyone getting married in Yorkshire this summer?
Chris, 2 of May of 2024 at 09:13

Anyone getting married in Yorkshire over the next couple months ? I'm looking to expand my portfolio so offering full day wedding videography for just £200. Please Dm for details or to seem my work...

Jhon, tuesday 11-Jun-24 36
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Has anyone had a dress made bigger?
Future*mrsP, 6 of May of 2015 at 16:38

I bought my dress last year. Bought off the peg. Its a corset back and when i bought it i was fully aware that it was too small, probably by about a size. The shop assistant told me that it would be...

Kihec24, tuesday 11-Jun-24 3 5,598

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