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pandorasbox
What should my bridesman carry down the aisle?
pandorasbox, 11 February, 2011 at 17:30

As above really - I was planning on him just having a matching buttonhole and not carrying a bouquet. But now I wonder if he should, I would feel really awkward not having anything really to do or...

pandorasbox, saturday 12-Feb-11 15 4,012 1
lauren700
My table names ***Flash***
lauren700, 12 February, 2011 at 18:02

We are having our reception in the church where Road Dahl's family worshipped and he was christened. (its an arts centre now) so we are having table names as roald dahl books - top table will be the...

*Nursey*, saturday 12-Feb-11 15 2,860
lauren700
TKMaxx Flower girl dress - now pimped!!! with flash
lauren700, 12 February, 2011 at 17:11

Some of you may have seen the fg dress I bought yesterday from TK Maxx for £17! Well my mum didnt seem so keen from the picture I sent her as we need to do some Gok style pimping for it to match the...

Mrs-HFA, saturday 12-Feb-11 1,468
Rod
My Garter is here! Flash!!
Rod, 12 February, 2011 at 15:40

My OH is a West Ham fan and I wanted a little nod to his 'faith' (!) on our wedding day. As well as gettng a letter sent to us from West Ham I have bought this! I love it...such good quality and the...

Rod, saturday 12-Feb-11 2 919
Kat44
Organza stair case dressing question
Kat44, 10 February, 2011 at 16:32

So far I've had three quotes for dressing the staircase at my venue with organza, no fuss or flowers, just the odd butterfly on it. They range from £30 (sadly she is unavailable now) up to £70. Can...

LooseLadie, saturday 12-Feb-11 10 3,840
panda2011
How do you choose your DJ?
panda2011, 24 January, 2011 at 13:42

We need to book our DJ for our evening entertainment but I'm confused! The prices seem to vary from as cheap as £150 (what's wrong with them & are they naff?) to £400 (are they actually any better...

beeZwaxIbiza, saturday 12-Feb-11 17 1,589
MrsWill2b
Anyone getting married on the 13th of any month?
MrsWill2b, 11 February, 2011 at 17:18

Hi I'm going to view a venue on Monday and the only date they have available in August is the 13th. Why is that? Is anyone, has anyone got married on the 13th? Just interested ?

Noodle2Be, saturday 12-Feb-11 10 10,507
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Wedding Wellies?!
WhiteSparkles, 9 February, 2011 at 21:43

Bizarre question but here goes- I'm getting married in April and have this feeling that it will rain! There are beautiful grassy grounds and a canal surrounding our venue and I have such pretty ivory...

Soybean, saturday 12-Feb-11 19 10,501
freb2reh
Just for fun - carried over the threshold
freb2reh, 11 February, 2011 at 19:25

As it says, Do you think or would you like OH to carry you over the threshold? And those Om's were you? Personally, I think it would be a lovely, if a little old fashioned, thing to happen.

Storky, saturday 12-Feb-11 13 1,069
knitting_vixen
What's your opinion on church/registry office weddings and why?
knitting_vixen, 11 February, 2011 at 15:25

I am posting this in response to people's comments on registry office weddings. I am getting married in a registry office because I am an athiest and my h2b is agnostic. My family are all Christians...

stripeyrache, friday 11-Feb-11 39 5,692
Roll on July!
MOB and MILTB presents
Roll on July!, 10 February, 2011 at 22:59

Apart from the traditional bunch of flowers, what are you getting the Mothers? I'd like to get something that will last longer than a bunch of flowers and remind them of the day but apart from...

FutureMrsRon, friday 11-Feb-11 15 1,902
MrsMac2be
Honeymoon Clothes?
MrsMac2be, 10 February, 2011 at 12:26

I already have 3 really pretty maxi dresses that I bought last year for my holidays, which will be coming on HM with us, I am looking for more dresses to wear and have just bought this from e-bay......

MrsMac2be, friday 11-Feb-11 18 5,318
sarahb3426
Engagement Ring scratches....
sarahb3426, 10 February, 2011 at 21:34

☹️ Am a bit worried about my ER, we only got engaged in October last year and yes I wear my ring every day, but take it off and put if in it's box at night when I go to bed, but it has lots of...

1Lucie, friday 11-Feb-11 28 47,080
Rod
FLASH me your knickers!!
Rod, 10 February, 2011 at 15:51

? Hee hee! Not as pervy as it seems - I am on the lookout for sme nice underwear...preferably a Bustier and some nice knicks to go with - what have you all got and have you seen any nice bits that...

jen_hhl, friday 11-Feb-11 14 3,717
sproggers
Should I worried that I won't like my dress in the wedding photos?
sproggers, 10 February, 2011 at 20:41

I've bought my dress already even though we're not getting married till next year, it was exactly what I was looking for. My problem is that I took a photo of it so I had something to look at to match...

Teri_M, thursday 10-Feb-11 9 984
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No children to wedding - text
robertson2b, 10 February, 2011 at 14:04

Hi I imagine this has been posted loads of times before but I can't seem to find anythign when I carry out a search. Anyway.... We are only going to have immediate family children at our wedding and I...

Em1982, thursday 10-Feb-11 11 8,854
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Wedding dress arrived in shop
robertson2b, 10 February, 2011 at 13:12

My wedding dress has arrived in the shop. I haven't seen it for about 8 months and now I'm a bit worried that I might not like it as much as I did originally!! I have an apt on Saturday...eeekk I'm...

WhiteRose84, thursday 10-Feb-11 1 473
septemberbride2011
Wedding dress travel boxes
septemberbride2011, 9 February, 2011 at 19:04

I'm getting married abroad in 6 months time and I'm looking to get a wedding dress travel box so I can take on the plane as hand luggage, basically if my dress gets lost in the hold I'm screwed! The...

FutureMrsRon, thursday 10-Feb-11 8 15,652
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Venue price increase due to VAT?
Wherts2b, 10 February, 2011 at 08:33

Has anyone else been stung by this? We haven't had communication in writing but i noticed that in the most recent wedding brochure for our venue booked last year, the price per head has gone up by...

Wherts2b, thursday 10-Feb-11 8 2,053
looneysh
Coach Companies In Scotland
looneysh, 9 February, 2011 at 15:44

Has any Brides booked coach hire to take their guests to and from your wedding venue? If so how much are you being charged I can't get a quote under £750 and feel this is a bit steep! Thanks very much...

looneysh, wednesday 9-Feb-11 5 859
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Wedding dresses with no train?
happycamper, 8 February, 2011 at 16:22

Can anyone find me any? I have looked and looked, and just not found anything I like. Shoes are much easier, I have found several types of flat shoes I could cope with (I have joint problems) but I...

SouthB2B, wednesday 9-Feb-11 13 4,954
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Vistaprint Invitation Envelopes
, 9 February, 2011 at 18:27

I have just received my Vistaprint invitations in the post and I am very happy with them, however the envelope size is slightly different from the invitation size so they do not fit snuggly! I would...

BumbleBrat, wednesday 9-Feb-11 3 1,945
Dilly2012
Meeting the Vicar
Dilly2012, 5 February, 2011 at 20:22

Hi The hubby-to-be and I have got our first meeting with the Vicar tomorrow and I can't believe how nervous I'm feeling. We've chosen a church in the benefice where my parents live and have been told...

eliz9390, wednesday 9-Feb-11 26 10,134
vicky 84
anybody planning a wedding without a wedding breakfast?
vicky 84, 7 February, 2011 at 19:02

Hi were getting married at 4pm and were planning to not have a wedding breakfast. were going to offer canapes and drinks shortly after the service then an evening buffet. is anybody else doing...

vicky 84, wednesday 9-Feb-11 15 5,209
Browny
Is anyone doing their own bar or buying all their alcohol?
Browny, 16 September, 2010 at 15:32

Its giving me a headache ☹️ This is supposed to be H2B's job but he's done nothing about it. I think we need to be on top of it as xmas is coming up and there will be loads of offers around which...

gemwen, wednesday 9-Feb-11 15 9,772
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Looking for cheap Piper in Glasgow? any suggestions??
deborah9831, 21 January, 2011 at 21:41

Hi, looking for a piper in Glasgow, on a tight budget so as cheap as possible. Anyone know of any???

pinkieg, wednesday 9-Feb-11 3 1,885
MrsMcG
A Big Favour To Ask - First Dance Songs
MrsMcG, 6 February, 2011 at 14:53

It's ages since I've been on WP, I've been more of a BTer since we got married in 2004 and now I only lurk on there, so I hope no one minds me popping over to ask a favour. I'm a freelance writer and...

thecakeylady, wednesday 9-Feb-11 13 4,028
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Portsmouth bride completely in over her head!
Baggins86, 11 January, 2011 at 21:47

Hi All I am completely new to all this wedding planning, am very excited although finding it much more difficult then anticipated! The main reason I have signed up for this website is for some much...

eternallyme, wednesday 9-Feb-11 21 4,205
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Small busts in a dress
SoontobeMrsSSmith, 4 February, 2011 at 13:50

I'm going abroad soon, and I'm going to have my dress made while I am out there. I have a good idea of what I waht, just a simple, very classic dress, tight in at the waist and flaring out out again...

knitting_vixen, wednesday 9-Feb-11 15 2,811
fluffymalone
Birmingham Jewellery Quarter???
fluffymalone, 2 November, 2010 at 17:39

Hi My gorgeous OH is taking me to the Birmingham Jewellry on friday to look for and hopefully buy our wedding rings (yay) Was hoping some of you lovely ladies can make a few reccomendations?? All I...

samdriscoll, wednesday 9-Feb-11 23 4,451
Gurzle
White wedding flowers...any inspiration?
Gurzle, 8 February, 2011 at 15:25

Hello everyone I am looking for all white wedding flowers (maybe with a touch of greenery) for both myself and my bridesmaids...we are getting married in July, so I think most things (except peonies)...

VikingPrincess, tuesday 8-Feb-11 7 3,763
Storky
All things rustic
Storky, 3 February, 2011 at 13:08

Just after some ideas to make my tables look nice! We've got a fairly rustic theme and so have been thinking hessian runners, candelabra, candles, lace, lots of white flowers etc. We will have round...

VikingPrincess, tuesday 8-Feb-11 21 14,619

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