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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 2,199
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 7,294
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 1,184
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 1,067
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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 3,884
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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 2,742
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
FutureMrsWilson
Corsage and Buttonhole etiquette? Help!
FutureMrsWilson, 16 April, 2011 at 08:04

I'm pricing up my flowers, etc at the moment and I really don't know who are meant to have corsages and buttonholes? I saw online that some people give buttonholes to all male guests, but that alone...

overtherainbow, saturday 16-Apr-11 4 18,223
knitting_vixen
guest minefield- brother's girlfriend and aunt's boyfriend
knitting_vixen, 15 April, 2011 at 10:48

Well, now is the time I need some honest opinions. We are having a small reg office do followed by a larger wedding breakfast. We to the reg office we are inviting family (including aunts, but no...

Saisi, friday 15-Apr-11 8 1,099
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Slightly o/t....what pill do you recommend?
sr3693, 14 April, 2011 at 13:28

Umm i've been thinking about this the last couple of months bevuase my monthlys have been a bit messed up and my skin has been terrible! I have tried microgynon, i was on it for 6 years, had a break...

Knees, friday 15-Apr-11 62 3,934
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theme ideas please :)
, 14 April, 2011 at 21:23

We're having a Middle-eastern/arabian nights themed wedding and I am clueless about ideas for what we could do with it! Ive got as far as purple, red and gold colour scheme, and now have drawn a...

Sherrie H, thursday 14-Apr-11 2 1,484
MrsHoff
Hen Do Theme Ideas?
MrsHoff, 13 April, 2011 at 10:45

I'm getting married in vegas later this year and so i was thinking a vegas theme hen do I've a couple of ideas but not sure. I was thinking me dressed as Elvis and everyone else in Hawaii outfits...

MrsHoff, thursday 14-Apr-11 3 2,270
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Where are you going on Honeymoon?
Hayse-08/10/11, 13 February, 2011 at 10:14

We're currently trying to decide where to go where to go on our Honeymoon and need a bit of inspiration. We like the idea of going to South Africa- Cape Town for a few days and Safari for a few days-...

Jenny1979x, thursday 14-Apr-11 66 4,430
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Chief Bridesmaid dress dilemma...what shall I do?
laura2107, 14 April, 2011 at 13:37

I ordered my BM dresses in October and got a call two weeks ago to say that they are in. My CB has since told me "i hope they can take the dress OUT as i havent lost the weight I thought I would lose"...

*libby*, thursday 14-Apr-11 5 1,196
purpletaff
Got me a dress but HELP!*flash*
purpletaff, 13 April, 2011 at 09:40

Have found my dress (made me cry when I put it on!). H2B wants grey suits, which I like too but not sure about shirt colour? Suit company recommend white but will this look strange with my dress? Got...

Mrs C, thursday 14-Apr-11 9 2,648
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Help - Football Shirt Table Numbers
raucous1980, 14 April, 2011 at 13:57

Does anyone have any idea where I can get these from? I need Blackburn Rovers colours (navy & white) and I want a number and a Footballer's name on. I cannot find anywhere that does them even...

millie&me, thursday 14-Apr-11 2 2,280
Hollie1984
Wedding Day Timings
Hollie1984, 14 April, 2011 at 13:02

Hello Can anyone give advice on how to work out timings for the day? I dont know whether to have my church service at 1pm or 2pm, trying to work out how long to leave for photos, dinner, speeches etc...

Dani1984, thursday 14-Apr-11 8 4,438
freb2reh
Supermarket wedding cake! any ideas?
freb2reh, 14 April, 2011 at 13:08

Hi, I was wondering if any of you guys had any ideas or experience of a good Supermarket wedding cake? Our budget has become incredibly tight, and this is one of the things I am happy to cut back on....

AniaF, thursday 14-Apr-11 9 3,193
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Wedding Favours- Please Help!
cazlwood, 13 April, 2011 at 16:01

Hi everyone, I'm getting married in July 2011 and can't decide on what favours to have for my guests. We are looking to find some favours which are unusal and involve either helping the environment in...

ATB, thursday 14-Apr-11 4 1,727
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What are your biggest worries for your wedding day?
sr3693, 13 April, 2011 at 21:54

As above really....I don't mean running up to the wedding...i would have a list of about 100 things, haaa I just mean on the actual day! I'm worried I wont be happy with my hair & make up - i hate...

daisydooberry, thursday 14-Apr-11 27 2,083
Rizzo
How Many Inflatable Instruments?
Rizzo, 13 April, 2011 at 11:52

There will be between 120-130 guests in the evening and I want to buy some inflatable guitars, microphones and saxaphones for people to mess about with. Once the alcohol has worked it's magic people...

Rizzo, thursday 14-Apr-11 11 2,617
bls14
**Happy Birthday to me!!** last birthday as a Miss!
bls14, 14 April, 2011 at 09:58

Very self indulgent post haha but last birthday as a miss!!!

Sherrie H, thursday 14-Apr-11 5 266
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2nd dance song - for everybody not just bridal party
bit, 13 April, 2011 at 17:39

Wedding on sat and dont know what to play for second dance song. no fathers alive so want a song for everbody to dance to - any ideas? I am getting desperate...

Sandysounds, thursday 14-Apr-11 5 3,857
Vikster79
Handmade confetti bags
Vikster79, 12 April, 2011 at 14:42

Has anyone one made, or planning to make their own confetti bags. Ive seen some lovely glassine envelope style ones which i would add a personal "sticky" on. Similar to these (but without the "toss...

MrsShark, thursday 14-Apr-11 7 3,032
leni-lw!
flowers
leni-lw!, 14 April, 2011 at 02:09

Since i get wed on nov 4th- i really really want gerbra's as my main flowers- and since its fireworks would u stick to pink and cream gerbras or would u go for a crazy mix of brightly coloured...

Sherrie H, thursday 14-Apr-11 4 2,223
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how much can a wedding dress be taken in?
jade12345, 13 April, 2011 at 22:20

Hi, does anyone know how much a wedding dress can be taken in? ordered my dress in august but have started going to gym and that in last few weeks and have lost a few inches from my measurements on...

overtherainbow, thursday 14-Apr-11 3 2,086
Chidders
Calla Lily Bouquet Question
Chidders, 13 April, 2011 at 14:33

Hi, Not sure if anyone can help with this......... I like Calla Lilies and pretty much decided I want them in my bouquet. I was wondering if anyone has had Calla's or are going to, and if you are...

Chidders, wednesday 13-Apr-11 15 4,491
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Advice Needed - Bouquets or wrist corsages for BM's!!!
nicadele, 12 April, 2011 at 11:35

Just as it says do you think wrist corsages or bouquets are better for BM's? I think the corsages look nice and they are practical that the girls dont need to carry them but honest opinions please! xx...

JonCraven, wednesday 13-Apr-11 23 3,903
jojobride
Hen Night Organising - it's getting stressful...
jojobride, 12 April, 2011 at 21:57

This is my first post on here - hello!! I'm organising the hen do for my best friend who's getting married this year. I've been in touch with all the hens for several months now, and am getting...

jojobride, wednesday 13-Apr-11 3 4,076

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