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MrsPenguin
Side Tiara help
MrsPenguin, 17 April, 2011 at 19:59

Hello Ladies, Has anyone on their travels seen any side tiara's where the band is brown (ie won't show in my brown hair). Any flashy's welcome! Ta lovelies

nanny plum, friday 22-Apr-11 11 4,281
Princess_Dimples
Hair Accessories help! Updated with Dress!
Princess_Dimples, 14 April, 2011 at 13:29

Ok, I know I have ages, but my hair is my biggest issue... its my biggest issue most mornings ? I've got a family hairdresser doing my hair on the day, as she will charge me a normal price, also she...

babyw, friday 22-Apr-11 13 4,555
lauren700
WORST DRESS Competition - just for fun!
lauren700, 21 April, 2011 at 11:48

No prizes, just for early friday fun!!! Find and post an awful dress!

Gothic_Bride2011, friday 22-Apr-11 74 12,083
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Church wedding and meeting the vicar?
Little Rhi, 20 April, 2011 at 10:14

We are not getting married until next September, church and venue booked, however my mum keeps saying that she is suprised that the vicar has not got in touch with us yet. (we have only briefly...

Little Rhi, friday 22-Apr-11 7 1,378
lovelygirl
Wedding reception music???? CDs???
lovelygirl, 20 April, 2011 at 10:11

Hi this was one of the few jobs assigned to H2b and he has done nothing about it fullstop..... not that i don't have any faith, but i have little interest in music so not going to be doing it myself...

jordas20, thursday 21-Apr-11 2 3,074
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wording for post box front..
loopyjennie, 21 April, 2011 at 20:31

What has everyone put on the front of their post boxes if they have had one??

Mrs M*, thursday 21-Apr-11 1 1,785
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Just when we thought the guest list issues were over....WWYD?
, 21 April, 2011 at 11:34

My sister is an eejit and that is the polite way to put it! Sorry this is long! Some of you may remeber that when our invites were sent out she had split with her partner and was adamant there was no...

lovelygirl, thursday 21-Apr-11 32 2,275
overtherainbow
Shoes - Vivienne Westwood Sale!
overtherainbow, 21 April, 2011 at 15:11

I know a few of you were interested in the shoes my daughter had for her wedding:- Well, just had an email from VW to say there is 20% off in the sale at the moment.

overtherainbow, thursday 21-Apr-11 1 1,218
WhiteRose84
Hen do weekend - shopping list?
WhiteRose84, 21 April, 2011 at 11:13

My hen do is next sat, 30th. My uni friends are coming here friday nite - and staying 2 nites. What else do I need to buy? Here's my list so far..... Cider Wine Vodka Coke Lemonade Orange...

bec84, thursday 21-Apr-11 3 3,597
pandorasbox
Anybody NOT having readings at their civil ceremony?
pandorasbox, 20 April, 2011 at 17:26

As part of my next research project (thanks for suggestions btw!) I am now looking into readings and vows. OH says he didn't imagine having any readings, he likes the idea of just the registrar...

ajdown, thursday 21-Apr-11 28 5,342
FutureMrsWilson
How much did your gown cost? **Stressed about budget**
FutureMrsWilson, 18 April, 2011 at 20:14

Sorry if this sounds nosy, but how much did your gown cost? Also, who was the designer and were you able to pay in installments? I've been looking at gown online, and I'm really shocked at the prices....

sapphire_22, wednesday 20-Apr-11 78 10,125
Feather
what colour shoes with a purple dress?
Feather, 20 April, 2011 at 21:27

Hiya What colour shoes have you had or are you having with purple dresses? Im want dark purple bridesmaid dresses, like th aubergine colour. Not sure what colour shoes would go with these? Thank you ?...

knitting_vixen, wednesday 20-Apr-11 7 6,501
FutureMrsRon
Irregular choice shoes - how comfortable are they really?
FutureMrsRon, 20 April, 2011 at 12:52

I love so many of them but I never wear heels so am a bit dubious about getting some - anyone else out there who doesn't normally find heels comfortable but has miraculously found that Irregular...

Joanna C, wednesday 20-Apr-11 8 11,042
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Confused Bride to Be!!
sophielou88, 20 April, 2011 at 12:25

Hi girls, im new to this forum! Ive been engaged for just over a year, but have only just started to plan our wedding! I have a few ideas in mind, but im so split between getting married in the UK or...

Fleur10, wednesday 20-Apr-11 6 588
Panjita
Uplighters?
Panjita, 24 March, 2011 at 15:05

Has anyone used uplighters to transform their function room? We've had a quote today of £152 to have uplighters all around the room to match our colour scheme. I absolutely love the idea but with us...

knitting_vixen, wednesday 20-Apr-11 35 9,033
(Claire)
Usher Dilemma - Help!
(Claire), 20 April, 2011 at 11:12

Really need your advice on this one – I have one sister and one brother, my sister is bridesmaid her children and my brothers daughter are flower girls, my OH has one brother who is his best man and 2...

Randomsabreur, wednesday 20-Apr-11 34 2,074
RebeccaLou87
Toastmaster/Master of Ceremonies?
RebeccaLou87, 17 April, 2011 at 15:08

Hi ladies We met with our Toastmaster yesterday. He is really lovely and me and OH are both confident that he will make the day go really smoothly without us or anyone else in the wedding party having...

RebeccaLou87, wednesday 20-Apr-11 46 5,273
ClaireG85
***Huge N + P for Lou Lou Belle***
ClaireG85, 20 April, 2011 at 10:17

Today I received my gorgeous wedding jewellery from the fabulous Lisa. I absolutely love them!! Thank you so much. The photo below just doesn't do them justice, they sparkle soooo much! Thanks again....

lisaloulou, wednesday 20-Apr-11 9 684
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Don't Tell the Bride - series three Jonny and Ayca
emmsypoops, 20 April, 2011 at 08:28

I saw this episode last night (Tuesday 19th April) and I fell in love with the bridemaid dresses. Can anyone tell me where I can find them?

Little Madam, wednesday 20-Apr-11 2 3,766
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Photographers- Hampshire
, 17 April, 2011 at 18:24

Hi All I'm getting married on 24th March next year and am looking a reasonably priced tog- and by reasonably, I mean up to a grand- but most of the ones I'm looking at are £1200+ and I'm beginning to...

lisaloulou, wednesday 20-Apr-11 29 2,819
HayleyMay
MOTHER OF THE BRIDE...
HayleyMay, 18 April, 2011 at 17:05

Really need your help and expertise on this one everyone. Mother of the Bride outfits seem to be ALL dresses and skirts. Where dya have to go to find trouser suits or trousers with a nice floaty...

Saisi, tuesday 19-Apr-11 20 4,042
nanny plum
Anyone else hiring a nanny/babysitter for kids for the wedding.
nanny plum, 19 April, 2011 at 12:57

I have just emailed a company asking for a quote to help with my three year old son at my wedding,there will be a few other kids at the wedding but it is exclusively for him from around 6pm till 1am,i...

Knees, tuesday 19-Apr-11 7 6,091
moonpie1985
Having second thoughts
moonpie1985, 18 April, 2011 at 21:40

I have been engaged since May last year. Being engaged was something I was so looking forward to for years, and I felt like the happiest and luckiest girl when my OH finally proposed. But 11 months...

Panjita, tuesday 19-Apr-11 18 2,187
Big Apple
humanist and civil ceremony on the same day...help!
Big Apple, 18 April, 2011 at 21:57

Hi everyone (Hitched virgin here!!) we're getting married on the day of our 12 year anniversary in 2013. we very much want, and will have(!!), a humanist ceremony but we also want to be legally...

Arquard, monday 18-Apr-11 372
Random Name
Rachel Simpson Shoes
Random Name, 15 April, 2011 at 21:38

Hiya Has anyone bought Rachel Simpson shoes? I have fallen in love with a couple of pairs on their website. One is called Mimi think this is great as thats what I call with my mum. For anyone thats...

AmnesiaCustard, monday 18-Apr-11 10 7,276
Made by Lawrie
Vintage 60s wedding dress anyone?
Made by Lawrie, 18 April, 2011 at 12:57

Anyone after a vintage 1960s gown? This one is on my local Hospice Shop via eBay. Looks crumpled in the photos but could be a good bargain. 1960s Muriel Martin dress

Made by Lawrie, monday 18-Apr-11 628
MandM90
Nero/Manor House String Quartet... Duo vs Quartet!
MandM90, 16 April, 2011 at 08:33

Hi, I've just received quotes for both Nero and Manor House for my wedding in July and was wondering if anyone has seen them play/has any experience dealing with them! Also open to any other...

Panjita, monday 18-Apr-11 4 1,183
mummytofour
Do you like my dress,8 weeks to go & having doubts lol! (about the dress of course!)
mummytofour, 17 April, 2011 at 08:11

Well there you go! lol! I tried it on again last night & loved it but seem to look horrible in the pics! i cant do much about it as i cant afford another one & my mum would be heart broken...

3d jewellery, monday 18-Apr-11 6 1,066
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Can I use the same music for wedding entrance and first dance?
dollyxdimple, 14 April, 2011 at 12:21

We just love, love, love At Last by Ella James. But I can't decide to walk down the aisle to it or have it as our first dance! It would be perfect for both and we don't really have another song that...

dollyxdimple, sunday 17-Apr-11 10 3,861
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Table names and table plan required
robertson2b, 16 April, 2011 at 17:30

Hi all I'm starting to think about what I'd like my table names and plan to look like. I'm looking to name each of the tables 'love' in different languages. Not sure if any HIB's have ever done this...

TheCakeNinja, sunday 17-Apr-11 3 4,248
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seating issue - girlfriends of brothers
, 16 April, 2011 at 10:14

So - traditionally you've got the "guests of the bride" on the left hand side and the "guests of the groom" on the right hand side right? Which we're doing that's fine, and then I'll walk up the aisle...

judeclarke, saturday 16-Apr-11 14 2,718
Kat44
Table Plan ideas needed please!
Kat44, 10 February, 2011 at 11:24

After seeing some lovely threads on here where people have made their table plans match their theme wonderfully and look fab, I started wondering if there's anything I can do different with mine, or...

Babybee12, saturday 16-Apr-11 20 18,328

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