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Polaroid camera for photo guest book
SouthB2B, 28 April, 2011 at 09:25

We're hoping to get a Polaroid camera for my teenage cousins to go around and take a photo of each guest / couple which we can then stick into our guest book along with their message. Has anyone done...

wonky, wednesday 4-May-11 15 8,547
pandorasbox
OMs/anyone - honeymoon recs? Short-haul in August
pandorasbox, 3 May, 2011 at 18:25

As above really - we thought we had it sorted and planned to be staying in a villa in Santorini, flights are approx 800quid for the 2 of us which is OK, but then the villa itself was a 'luxury' place...

SouthB2B, wednesday 4-May-11 8 1,016
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Ideas for children's 'goody bags'
SuperSpud, 4 May, 2011 at 12:42

We've got two young children attending our wedding - one will be our flowergirl and the other is our friends little boy. The little boy will be three and our flowergirl will be nearly 2.5yrs. There...

Sherrie H, wednesday 4-May-11 13 7,872
Panjita
OT - Four Weddings last night
Panjita, 3 May, 2011 at 14:41

HOW THE HELL DID SHE WIN!??!?! I wanted the Traveller to win, she seemed the most genuine out of all of them, just a shame her buffet was rubbish. The girl who won had the most vile attitude, awful...

Panjita, wednesday 4-May-11 9 2,930
nanny plum
What music if any are you having to enter the wedding breakfast?
nanny plum, 3 May, 2011 at 21:32

My venue has asked for this..i am not sure if it is to enter the breakfast or for welcome drinks but whichever i need some ideas please.

Little Madam, wednesday 4-May-11 11 2,588
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Dress STILL hasn't come with 9 weeks to go!!
Aleox, 3 May, 2011 at 13:22

As the title says, I am still waiting for my wedding dress to arrive...with less than 9 weeks to go ? I ordered it back in September last year and was told it'd be in the shop around...

Aleox, tuesday 3-May-11 8 1,574
summer_bee
Hiring Dance Floor???
summer_bee, 1 May, 2011 at 22:40

Hi, our venue coordinator was asking if we want to have the disco in the orangery or the main hall. We told her that we wanted the main hall as it has curtain, hence darker and more appropriate for...

summer_bee, tuesday 3-May-11 15 4,237
summer_bee
Anyone just paid import tax on oversea purchase?
summer_bee, 3 May, 2011 at 17:06

If yes, how much is the item declared & how much is the tax payable? I'm getting mine soon and was told that custom has been stricter for the past 1 month so they will be declaring at a much...

VikingPrincess, tuesday 3-May-11 5 3,472
Natalie2011
hen night theme... hair and make up test flash! NSFW
Natalie2011, 3 May, 2011 at 14:32

So the subject says it all really! i am having a hen night in dublin on june 10th and have gone for a burlesque theme, so was bored yesterday and had a play with hair and make up. so first...

JezVonSavage, tuesday 3-May-11 10 3,492
sara.jo
M&S wedding cakes!
sara.jo, 28 April, 2011 at 14:27

If like me, you do not want to spend LOADS on a wedding cake, M&S is a good stop! I have just ordered ours...delivery to a shop right near me 3 days before the date. I went to pay for three tiers...

lenny82, tuesday 3-May-11 31 6,483
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First dance - speechless
, 29 April, 2011 at 01:20

OH has just made me cry floods of tears - in a good, happy way. And he's not here right now and I'm sat here on my own so forgive me coming on here to blather. He texted me earlier to say he had an...

Panjita, tuesday 3-May-11 9 971
lovelygirl
Which is more important to you - Honeymoon or House
lovelygirl, 2 May, 2011 at 20:12

We have a minimoon planned at the family caravan, but we had originally planned to have a honeymoon in a few month after the wedding, but now thinking that a house is more important to us than a 2...

Lillibet, tuesday 3-May-11 28 2,482
skyrocket
Table decor - which size fish bowls
skyrocket, 2 May, 2011 at 22:43

I want to have glass bowls with flowers in (daisies I think) but what size fish bowls do you ladies who have them for your decor. And what size for the top table. What I mean is something like this:...

Sherrie H, tuesday 3-May-11 3 2,665
Jay-Low
Bride on left or right on top table?
Jay-Low, 2 May, 2011 at 20:32

I'm just trying to tackle the table plan and can't work out which way round me and OH are 'supposed' to sit on the top table!

Mrs C, monday 2-May-11 2 680
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Stationery HIBS: Petal Fold Invitations
Mrs B 2 be, 2 May, 2011 at 12:46

Hi, I was planning on making my own invitations, but I changed my mind fast when I tried to make the first one. I really like petal fold invites and wondered if any HIBS have ever made/ could make...

Inspire Me Designs, monday 2-May-11 2 3,024
joannexyx
help!?! colour ideas.
joannexyx, 1 May, 2011 at 21:54

So...i was originally wanting out wedding to be pink pink and more pink. but now that im thinkin about it, i want it to be more then just pink. i then started to think pink and black or pink and gold....

GemmaLouise1986, monday 2-May-11 14 2,456
ButtercupSoph
How long before you bought your wedding rings?
ButtercupSoph, 1 May, 2011 at 14:15

Hi everyone! Was talking to OH today about what Wedding rings we want, and we had a look at different jewelers online and found rings we each want, but we were wondering when we should buy them. It's...

ButtercupSoph, sunday 1-May-11 18 15,700
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Debanhams hire- Administration????[:S]
steph2325, 1 May, 2011 at 15:59

Hello! has anyone heard that debanhams suit hire has gone in to administration? Im planning on hireing kilts and have set my hole coulour scheam on the kilt!! I know that i have a-g-e-s to go and yes...

happy_feet, sunday 1-May-11 11 959
Chidders
Where did you meet your OH?
Chidders, 27 April, 2011 at 15:07

Just off the back of your first words thread, I am intrigued as to where/how you met your OH....... We met at work, worked at the same place for 6 months (not same dept though) and eventually got...

yummymummy81_123, friday 29-Apr-11 75 4,244
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Wish tree instead of guest book
, 28 April, 2011 at 13:03

I REALLY want one but OH is saying no! He has no valid reason for not letting me have what i want (he is so misbehaved!!) he just says he doesnt like them. My plan would be to make one. Ok, maybe when...

SouthB2B, thursday 28-Apr-11 23 6,736
*libby*
Childrens reading.
*libby*, 20 April, 2011 at 21:49

My 7 year old son wants to do a reading at our wedding (civil ceremony) which Id love but im finding it difficult to find something suitable for a child and not too long. I did have one but cant find...

cassmk2, thursday 28-Apr-11 8 26,025
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Maid of Honour in the UK, and a Bridesmaid and a Flower Girl in South Africa
chilihead, 28 April, 2011 at 14:37

Hi everyone. I'm a newbie to this forum, and am getting married next Feb in South Africa. I would really like my two bridesmaids and my flower girl to have matching dresses, but am having a nightmare...

Saisi, thursday 28-Apr-11 2 504
kathryn4chris
Any one gone as far as to use Melanotan II for getting a tan before wedding?
kathryn4chris, 9 April, 2011 at 17:13

As the title says.. has any one used Melanotan II. I dont tan very well and really dont want to go on the sunbeds to get only a slight glow if that. I have to go on them a LOT if i am to get a slight...

Naboo, thursday 28-Apr-11 28 14,074
1234ABC
Nosey Question -What are you walking down the aisle to?
1234ABC, 20 April, 2011 at 10:18

Just wondered what everyone was planning to walk down the aisle to? I'm having an acoustic guitar playing one of my favourite songs (Red Dirt Road by Brooks & Dunn), which has been my mobile...

knitting_vixen, thursday 28-Apr-11 57 10,761
GemmaLouise1986
Slightly OT - Vivien of Holloway
GemmaLouise1986, 26 April, 2011 at 21:04

Evening ladies! I know some of you have fab taste and have bought your BMs V of H dresses. I've got myself one (finally) and it needs altering, I need about an inch either side taking in under the...

GemmaLouise1986, wednesday 27-Apr-11 20 2,660
Vikster79
Really nervous about Hen Do?
Vikster79, 27 April, 2011 at 16:57

Completely unecessary, but im really nervous about it? Im not worried about what the girls may have or may not have in store for us, im just bothered about everyone getting there and enjoying...

Snuggle-bum, wednesday 27-Apr-11 4 2,292
judeclarke
Wedding website - self indulgent or useful tool?
judeclarke, 29 March, 2011 at 13:32

I started setting up a wedding website last night, but now I'm not too sure. I wanted somewhere that guests could RSVP online (so they've got no excuse that they can't find a stamp), book a room,...

sapphire_22, wednesday 27-Apr-11 18 1,638
sara.jo
A lunchtime wedding wobble......Entertainment ideas...?
sara.jo, 27 April, 2011 at 13:53

As the title suggests, I'm worried that we dont have enough going on at our wedding. Problem is, I cant think of anything that floats my boat which would be a really good added extra. We have...

jojo2, wednesday 27-Apr-11 4 896
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Gazebo colour - does it matter AT ALL?!
SouthB2B, 26 April, 2011 at 13:06

So... I'm hoping you can either tell me I'm being totally OTT and it's not a problem - or let me know whether you'd be at all bothered too - about the colour of our gazebo. Yes, I know, it's the most...

Naboo, wednesday 27-Apr-11 11 1,669
lauren700
Wedding sign post - thoughts?
lauren700, 27 April, 2011 at 10:12

Our venue has a few different areas - dancefloor, gallery where we are having a casino, bar where we are having photobooth and then the lawn where we are having games. To make sure that people don't...

jojo2, wednesday 27-Apr-11 9 3,674
Lynseys Designs
Real Bride V Models
Lynseys Designs, 24 April, 2011 at 23:15

Especially to show Lauren that real brides look better lets get showing off your lovely wedding gowns on you and then on the model. Me with other Hitchers and the model

Little Madam, wednesday 27-Apr-11 58 6,631
septemberbride2011
Please post your wedding dress piccies - in a dilemma!
septemberbride2011, 6 February, 2011 at 23:45

I'm worried about my wedding dress, not sure if I like it anymore - getting married abroad (sept 2011) and think it may be a bit too much, maybe I should've gone for something a bit simpler? It's a...

cassmk2, wednesday 27-Apr-11 202 41,975

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