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Gbutterfly
Glitzy secrets & Crystal Bridal Accessories discounts
Gbutterfly, 21 March, 2011 at 13:20

If anyone needs these: glitzy secrets: quote discount code bridesweek (25%) or quote WHITEBOOK (20%) crystal bridal accessories: quote discount code PWED54 (10%)

Gbutterfly, monday 21-Mar-11 2,453
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Can anyone recommend a flowergirl dress pattern?
, 20 March, 2011 at 20:48

Would love to make a my flowergirl her dress but can't find any decent patterns to use!

tmr1234, monday 21-Mar-11 3 6,456
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wedding invitation help please!
, 20 March, 2011 at 20:33

Hi Ladies, A friend of mine received a wedding invitation from a friend in America the other day (as always - bigger and more extravagant than the British equivalent!) despite it being a little bit...

CardiffInvitations, sunday 20-Mar-11 6 2,074
Random Name
Inviting evening guests to the church
Random Name, 20 March, 2011 at 17:12

I come from a large family 100+. I cant invite them all to the seated meal so am going to invite some to the evening bit (which will include a buffett) I would however still like them to come to the...

lovelygirl, sunday 20-Mar-11 5 2,914
Missus S
FLASHING my wedding dress for those who missed it xx
Missus S, 16 March, 2011 at 12:18

Well, i say think cos im not sure if it will appear or not ? Tried it on a couple of weeks ago, bearing in mind the date is April 15th eek! Waiting to see if she can get my size, if not the sample i...

septemberbride2011, sunday 20-Mar-11 20 2,112
FutureMrsRon
Anyone applied for/considered applying for Four Weddings?
FutureMrsRon, 10 February, 2011 at 12:37

Hi everyone I LOVE this show but would never apply to go on it - I hate the idea of 3 of my guests only being there to criticise and pick fault. Have any of you ever thought about going on it or have...

2Mummys2wed, sunday 20-Mar-11 34 3,654
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purple theme with sunflowers
, 18 March, 2011 at 13:30

Wondering if you ladies can help... we've decided on purple for our 'colour' for the wedding and I'd love sunflowers for mine and b'maid's bouquets- can anyone flash me some photos of weddings with...

WhiteSparkles, saturday 19-Mar-11 9 11,104
lizzie1982
Presents for Ushers and best man
lizzie1982, 19 March, 2011 at 17:58

What presents have you all got for their ushers and best man, or what ideas do you have? My H2B has been a bit of a diva and is having 4 ushers and a best man so want to try and keep presents to...

lizzie1982, saturday 19-Mar-11 347
nicnol
Ring cushion......are you having one?
nicnol, 18 March, 2011 at 15:41

As the title suggests? I'm undecided on this!

WhiteSparkles, friday 18-Mar-11 16 2,173
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Armed forced wedding insurance
BridetobeMrsW, 18 March, 2011 at 09:05

Hi all, I know u get questions all the time about wedding insurance but I have another one. We've just bought some with e&l and I'm wondering whether anyone has ever had to claim, particularly for...

Little Madam, friday 18-Mar-11 2 510
Kooks
How long before the wedding are you sending out your invitations?
Kooks, 18 March, 2011 at 10:39

I had planned to send ours out about 2 months before but just seeing Knitting Vixen's invite wording I realised that her RSVP date is July and she's getting married in September like me. So when are...

judeclarke, friday 18-Mar-11 16 9,062
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Girls please help me with my hair crisis!!!
Pollyjean35, 17 March, 2011 at 09:28

I get married in 3 weeks and had my hair trial at the weekend, it was a disaster!! I thought I was going for a side bun but ended up looking like Princess Leah so had to sack the idea. I then decided...

Pollyjean35, friday 18-Mar-11 16 4,296
MrsPenguin
Wedding Creche
MrsPenguin, 18 January, 2011 at 22:06

Hi, Has anyone got experience of using a wedding creche - either having one at their wedding, or putting their kids in one? I would like to know jow it all works or if anyone can recommend any...

NotLong, thursday 17-Mar-11 23 6,663
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First dance songs :-)
clarem1986, 19 February, 2010 at 14:35

Hello everyone, hope your well! I had a discussion with OH about choosing our first dance song - we are stuck and can't decide. We both like indie and r'n'b and lots of other stuff, one option so far...

Random Name, thursday 17-Mar-11 38 22,034
(Claire)
For those getting married in a church.....
(Claire), 16 March, 2011 at 19:38

What have you chose as your biblical reading, I need some idea's but I really dont want Corinthians 13 I would like something a bit different.

Pompey, thursday 17-Mar-11 14 2,479
MrsHoff
Bridesmaid / Flower Girl dresses - Please flash me :)
MrsHoff, 16 March, 2011 at 14:56

Hi, would anyone mind flashing me their bridesmaid / flower girl dresses please? Need ideas, thank you thank you xx

monkey_nut, thursday 17-Mar-11 33 5,014
MrsParsons2b
Iron on transfers?
MrsParsons2b, 16 March, 2011 at 18:27

Hi Girls (and guys!) Just wondering if anyone has bought some iron on transfers - the sparkly kind? Not sure which ones to get as there is so much choice, going to put them onto dressing gowns for the...

Sawah, thursday 17-Mar-11 1 805
MrsParsons2b
Charity wedding favours... for the men?! :s
MrsParsons2b, 16 March, 2011 at 19:05

Hello! Looking at charity wedding favours - think the one charity that suits our family best is Cancer Research UK. Found this box of pins which I like: Obviously we will remove the card and make them...

LoveSka, wednesday 16-Mar-11 2 3,032
lizzie1982
First dance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
lizzie1982, 16 March, 2011 at 11:19

What are people having for their first dance song? I know this probably gets asked all the time but I'm new to all this!! Me and the H2B have quite different taste in music...I like a bit of...

lauren700, wednesday 16-Mar-11 31 3,010
Rod
My reception Venue - FLASH!
Rod, 16 March, 2011 at 12:41

I posted on here a few days ago about our reception venue being re-furbed and now have pics to show!! This is what the bar used to look like - AND NOW!!! and this is the terrace area these pics were...

Amour Occasions, wednesday 16-Mar-11 7 1,282
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Wedding rolling pin- whats it for & who buys it?
Teal, 16 March, 2011 at 21:23

I saw weding stuff in a shop today & among the usual garters, horse shoes etc, there were silver rolling pins. The ladies in the shop didnt know, & either does my mum. Do any of you know what...

LoveSka, wednesday 16-Mar-11 10 18,146
babybirdandmouse
Ha! I've Changed My Mind About The Rings!
babybirdandmouse, 16 March, 2011 at 19:42

So I received my amended engagement ring and new wedding ring in January and whilst I wasn't overly thrilled with it, I thought I'd give it a chance. I've stopped wearing my engagement ring completely...

babybirdandmouse, wednesday 16-Mar-11 535
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Which is better?
arnold2b, 10 March, 2011 at 09:43

Having a few indecisive moments! I thought where better to get oppinions than on here so thought i would ask you all, hope you dont mind! Daytime wedding in April (NEXT MONTH, EEEK!) Arrival drink...

oldgal, wednesday 16-Mar-11 14 1,862
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something special for hen do!
tallgal, 15 March, 2011 at 20:01

Can anyone help me think up something special for the bride to be on the actual hen do? I'm stumped!! Hope my bridesmaids don't get as stressed as me!!

ATB, wednesday 16-Mar-11 12 18,398
SecretSquirrel123
Bridesmaid dresses that compliment the brides dress
SecretSquirrel123, 16 March, 2011 at 11:24

Hiya, I sooooo should be working but its much more interesting on here! I started looking at some bridesmaid dresses, just for ideas really (and because I'm so excited!!). But my friend said I should...

SecretSquirrel123, wednesday 16-Mar-11 11 5,854
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Hitting Oxford Street On Saturday For Wedding Shoes :0)
Mrs Poon, 15 March, 2011 at 16:08

Well i'm off to Oxford Street with dress swotch in hand on Saturday with my Mum and Aunt in tow to see if I can get some wedding shoes. I have had big problems upto now as it appears that my Benjamin...

niche79, wednesday 16-Mar-11 14 7,265
Panjita
VENUE - Questions you are asking or Questions you wish you had asked
Panjita, 15 March, 2011 at 16:43

We have our final meeting with the venue events planner this weekend and we have gone completely blank on what ew should ask her. Can you tell me what questions you asked or will ask and if you are...

Panjita, wednesday 16-Mar-11 8 1,032
Little Madam
Bridesmaid plus one's - help!
Little Madam, 16 March, 2011 at 08:36

Just wondering if anyone can share any advice before I ask bridesmaids opinon on this. It's long so please bear with me. I have 4 bridesmaids as follows: My cousin, who I am very close to and who just...

Little Madam, wednesday 16-Mar-11 9 1,945
Arquard
Anyone been to Bicester village?
Arquard, 15 March, 2011 at 10:03

We've decided to go there on Saturday to hunt for BM dresses but I've never been before so don't know what it's like. Any tips, recommendations, etc?

Little Madam, wednesday 16-Mar-11 24 7,807
Buzzee
RSVP cards - with a choice menu?
Buzzee, 15 March, 2011 at 20:21

Hi All Was originally not going to do RSVPs and just direct everyone to the website to RSVP online but having second thoughts about that. However, we're having a choice menu (3 options for starters...

CardiffInvitations, tuesday 15-Mar-11 4 45,136
*Mini*
At what point do you take your veil off?
*Mini*, 15 March, 2011 at 18:11

I am such a goon when it comes to wedding related stuff. Im planning on having a birdcage veil alongside my side tiara but when do I take it off? I dont wear it through the afternoon reception do it?...

kirstycat, tuesday 15-Mar-11 10 2,683
Purple Pixie
Do we need a venue dresser?
Purple Pixie, 15 March, 2011 at 17:19

The events team at the hotel said that they are happy to set things up. They'll put place names, table names, favours etc out but I need more things than that setting up and I don't know where there...

*Nursey*, tuesday 15-Mar-11 11 2,053

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