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Champagne dress........... what colour of veil?
, 1 February, 2011 at 20:40

Hi there, This question is actually for my friend at work. She's got a very light gold coloured wedding dress (we'd describe it more as champagne) and she was asking what colour of veil would go?...

eveywoo77, wednesday 2-Feb-11 5 5,737
MrsCase2013
Finally found a dress for my engagement party... *flash!*
MrsCase2013, 1 February, 2011 at 20:14

Opinions please? I've ordered it in plenty of time just in case it doesn't suit... I have similar skin/hair colour to the model. I think I'm going to take the ribbon from the waist and replace it with...

Snuggle-bum, wednesday 2-Feb-11 8 901
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Do you need someone to walk you down the aisle and give a speech???
MISSMAYFLOWER, 2 February, 2011 at 11:47

Hi everyone Just having a dilemma over whether or not I need someone to walk me down the aisle and give a speech about me at the wedding. My dad and granddad who I would have wanted to give me away...

MISSMAYFLOWER, wednesday 2-Feb-11 10 2,489
Feather
Candle Centrepieces
Feather, 1 February, 2011 at 22:39

Hiya [waves] I wonder if you can flash centrepieces, particularly if they are candle centrepieces? Im looking for ideas... Ive asked the venues Im going to view if they allow candle centrepieces and...

Feather, wednesday 2-Feb-11 3 3,005
Gurzle
Please help!!! Herts and Essex venue opinions and ideas...xxx
Gurzle, 1 February, 2011 at 18:54

Hi Everyone This is my first ever post, although I have been on this site lots since we got engaged on December 21st...it's just only know that I had a question and this was the first place I thought...

Jason Clark DJ, tuesday 1-Feb-11 9 1,638
Inspire Me Designs
Royal Mail Post Box Opinions
Inspire Me Designs, 1 February, 2011 at 14:43

Hi all I would like to get your opinions if I may. Would you ever consider a Royal Mail Post Box to use at your wedding for your cards and vouchers etc and if so would you prefer a traditional red...

pandorasbox, tuesday 1-Feb-11 17 9,016
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Venues in Hampshire
hannahd78, 1 February, 2011 at 10:54

Hello everyone! We have recently moved to Titchfield in Hampshire and i am finding it difficult to find a venue as i don't know the area very well. We are looking for a venue for approx 200 guests and...

Fran @ Hitched, tuesday 1-Feb-11 5 1,399
knitting_vixen
giving of gifts at the wedding, this is getting ridiculous...
knitting_vixen, 1 February, 2011 at 10:34

Hi ladies, I wanted your opinion on the giving of gifts at weddings... particularly in my situation. I have been to a couple of weddings where the amount of gifts given away during the speeches by the...

kirstycat, tuesday 1-Feb-11 17 2,031
nicnol
Opinions on our wording for information sheets
nicnol, 1 February, 2011 at 10:41

Hi all.......trying to get a first draft together of our info sheets (and have realised I need to get my @rse in gear re looking for accommodation!!) Anyhoo opinions needed on the below fo some of the...

Babybee12, tuesday 1-Feb-11 19 15,181
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may wedding - is navy too dark?
, 31 January, 2011 at 10:11

Hello, I am getting married next may. Do you think navy is too dark? I can decide what colour to have! Thanks, Lynne

eveywoo77, tuesday 1-Feb-11 17 4,149
celticgoddess
O/T just booked a holiday to haven haggerston castle
celticgoddess, 31 January, 2011 at 16:18

Anybody ever been there before? we cant afford abroad this year so this looked like the next best thing......looks great for the teenage moaners i mean kids lol.....loads of stuff to do....might get...

Peter, tuesday 1-Feb-11 19 1,214
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Rainbow Club Else shoes - sizing dilemma!
PhoenixAngelic, 30 January, 2011 at 23:05

Can anyone tell me if a Rainbow Club Else range size 8 is a 41 or 42 in euro sizing? Could make all the difference!

celticgoddess, monday 31-Jan-11 1 938
Kooks
I have slight wedding envy!
Kooks, 31 January, 2011 at 13:06

How gorgeous is this?!

MrsCase2013, monday 31-Jan-11 18 1,168
charliebird7
Short bridesmaid dresses in March?
charliebird7, 31 January, 2011 at 16:43

Is anyone else having short bridesmaid dresses who is getting married at a similar time to me? One of my bridesmaid's (who is my sister!) is being a right pain in the a*se about wearing a short dress...

Kat44, monday 31-Jan-11 9 1,385
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Vistaprint - upload your own design - anyone done this?
MrsDWT, 27 January, 2011 at 16:39

Hello I plan to use vistaprint for my wedding invites as i think they are fantastic value. The only problem is I cant really see any of the standard invite templates that i like in my colour scheme....

Lil'Guy Celebration, monday 31-Jan-11 10 1,842
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What can I buy for a 6 year old page boy?
, 31 January, 2011 at 12:29

So far the only idea I have is a watch. He is a proper boyish boy - loves cars, soldiers, guns etc etc. Needs to be around £15 (we are getting him other bits and bobs to play with on the day) and...

dotcomm, monday 31-Jan-11 5 5,279
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Has anyone stacked there own M&s wedding cake??
fatbride, 30 January, 2011 at 10:47

Hi all, im looking at buying a marks and spencers 3 tier sponge wedding cake and i was going to decorate it myself, but i wanted to know if any of you had stacked theres and if it was possible to do...

fatbride, monday 31-Jan-11 16 11,712
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cheap cake boxes!!
DTTB, 30 January, 2011 at 19:50

Hey just stumbled on these on the poundland website while looking for birthday banners...........thought it might be usefull 2 some of u? Its 10 for a pound x...

Browny, sunday 30-Jan-11 815
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Colours of wedding rings - are yours the same?
happycamper, 25 January, 2011 at 20:31

We are WAY off the buying wedding rings stage, months away, but we have been browsing, as you do. ? I am leaning towards white gold, h2b is leaning towards yellow gold. But we both really like the...

raincloud, sunday 30-Jan-11 27 2,630
thefuturemrsclarke
people getting married on a budget of 10k or less
thefuturemrsclarke, 18 January, 2009 at 18:30

How are you doing it, iv already cut back by about 4k but still cant get to under 10k which is where i need to be, so how is everybody managingit? where are you getting married are you skipping sit...

*Mini*, sunday 30-Jan-11 26 7,487
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Those on a weight loss kick - Drinking water, a qq
niche79, 29 January, 2011 at 10:46

I am currently on a weight loss kick for the wedding and whilst I am doing ok (9lbs lost in just over 3 weeks) I know I am not drinking enough water, not just for weight loss but just in general as...

KEBO Jewellery, sunday 30-Jan-11 5 831
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where to buy Cheap Birdcages *Flash*
Fantastic Caketastic Cakes, 28 January, 2011 at 18:17

Seen these and am in love with them been looking around for prices on them ... Does anyone know where you can buy them in bulk cheaper at all or is £30 a fair price and about right?

looneysh, sunday 30-Jan-11 15 32,721
Kadence
Anybody getting married at Lowry Theatre Manchester??
Kadence, 23 January, 2011 at 19:50

Hi, As a recently engaged 25 year old, im looking for a venue that is chic and modern yet still beautifully classic for my wedding. I have been looking at pictures of the Lowry Theatre, particularly...

lolacp1, saturday 29-Jan-11 7 4,425
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown
Help Yorkshire rose buttonhole
ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, 27 January, 2011 at 17:20

My lovely Yorkshire boy has requested that he and his boys have Yorkshire roses as their buttonholes. As I am pretty much getting my own way in everything else, I am willing to "allow" this he he....

Sherrie H, saturday 29-Jan-11 3 5,505
nanny plum
Finally found a flower girl/bridesmaid dress to suit my 13 year old daughter
nanny plum, 28 January, 2011 at 22:26

? It seems like all i have done for the past couple of months is look for a dress that will fit a tiny 13 year old that is neither too old looking or too young and i have found it!!!! It looks lovely...

miss.understood, saturday 29-Jan-11 8 3,785
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Venues in Essex - All under one roof if possible
srleigh, 3 January, 2011 at 14:44

Hi Everyone. Thought I had signed up to Hitched before but obviously not and got confused with another site! I got engaged 2 years ago and we were looking to get married in 2012 (it was quite far away...

shani14, saturday 29-Jan-11 18 6,219
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Midweek Weddings - Views / Experiences???
, 28 January, 2011 at 18:37

Is anyone else having or had a midweek wedding? Did you have any issues with guests not attending or saying that they might not be able to attend because of work etc etc? We're getting married...

knitting_vixen, saturday 29-Jan-11 10 2,314
Princess_Dimples
Room in the Rodings, Essex - Photo Issue
Princess_Dimples, 17 January, 2011 at 19:48

Hi all, I went to see Room in the Rodings on Saturday, and was a little dissapointed. The venue is a very good price for hire only. Is a big space for my numbers, has a great bar and dance area. The...

loonymoon, friday 28-Jan-11 21 3,741
wee-lou
Martini glass vases
wee-lou, 27 January, 2011 at 15:51

Does anyone know where the cheapest place to buy martini glass vases for my centrepieces? Thanks xxx

SoontobeMrsSSmith, friday 28-Jan-11 10 3,645
ashlil
Morning of the wedding.. breakfast ideas???
ashlil, 27 January, 2011 at 12:18

Hi all, look at me worrying about stupid things..! What are you planning to have for breakfast morning of the wedding?? Is Bacon Sarnies/rolls a good idea?? We will have 5 at the house in the morning...

LooseLadie, friday 28-Jan-11 39 22,648
Red Baroness
Alternative top table plans????
Red Baroness, 28 January, 2011 at 13:15

My 2 sisters are my bridesmaids and have the capacity to drive me insane. Due to this, I don't want either of them on the top table for fear of slapping one of them! My planned argument for my Ma (I'm...

jojo2, friday 28-Jan-11 11 8,435
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did you pay for yourself on your hen do?
MISSMAYFLOWER, 24 January, 2011 at 16:00

Pretty much as the title says really just wondered if you paid for yourself on your hen do (or are planning to) or whether your bridesmaids set it up so everyone covered a bit of your price. This is...

little_miss, friday 28-Jan-11 32 3,768

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