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How many bridal shops did you visit?
Missmeeru, 24 January, 2011 at 12:03

Hi Ladies How many bridal shops did you visit before you knew the dress was The One? Will be trying on soon xxx

fluffymalone, monday 24-Jan-11 26 8,656
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hurricane vase pics help
red_molly, 23 January, 2011 at 19:22

Hi I`m looking for pics of hurricane vases with fairy lights either inside or around them not having any luck anyone seen any? thanks

Sherrie H, monday 24-Jan-11 6 2,779
SoonToBeMrsH
Venue Contracts?? Advice please
SoonToBeMrsH, 23 January, 2011 at 22:37

Hello, I'm just after a little advice with regards to our venue please... We have chosen our venue and are ready to pay the deposit, the only thing is the owner only likes to hold a few weddings a...

jojo2, monday 24-Jan-11 4 1,033
MrsB_2_be
Hen do lodges with hot tubs- help please!
MrsB_2_be, 23 January, 2011 at 19:22

I'm hoping some of you clever ladies might be able to recommend a hen do location for me? I'm looking for some lodges (preferably with hot tubs!), near enough to a town so that we can go out on the...

Mrs Bass, monday 24-Jan-11 6 4,351
1Lucie
Anyone else having Fuschia or hot pink colour scheme?
1Lucie, 23 January, 2011 at 19:19

Please flash pictures! I'm having colour wobbles!

sarahb3426, sunday 23-Jan-11 10 4,462
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Bridal top hat/fascinator??
kaz79, 23 January, 2011 at 15:07

Hello all I am wearing a burgundy/wine coloured wedding dress and I am toying with the idea of having a sort of black mini top hat/fascinator with it. Dont know if it will look ok or maybe too...

Sherrie H, sunday 23-Jan-11 6 2,708
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Did your OH /you go to a strip club/Is he going to one on his stag do!?!
, 22 January, 2011 at 16:12

No real point to this post,just curious....Mine says he's not fussed on going to one,but i know he'd love to go to one,and 2BH I'm not bothered if he does either! Its not much different to what he...

SarB, sunday 23-Jan-11 40 5,370
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My first wedding dress fitting!
Mrs.Keogh2b, 23 January, 2011 at 13:35

Hi all, I am going wedding dress shopping on friday 28th Jan and wondered what to expect? I have never tried one on before or been with anyone who has. So im a little anxious about it all. Anyone got...

sapphire_22, sunday 23-Jan-11 2 781
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West Midlands stockists of Pronovias Gowns??
ladyhead, 7 January, 2011 at 15:11

Hi I really love a few styles by Pronovias and wondered if anyone could point me in the right direction of stockists in the Midlands - I am West Midlands but do not mind going a short distance....

Wherts2b, sunday 23-Jan-11 10 4,293
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How much input should you have into each other's outfits?
CrazyCanuck, 21 January, 2011 at 10:59

New issue of the week for us, we were creating an excel budget last night and we disagreed over what values to put in the outfit boxes. I wear a suit every day to work and my plan was to buy a new one...

Annah304, sunday 23-Jan-11 24 2,259
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Personalised fish & chip paper
Baggins86, 17 January, 2011 at 21:04

Hi guys! For our sit down meal we are having fish and chips, sausage and chips, that kind of thing. I have seen on a TV programme ages ago that you can order newspaper which is used for fish and chips...

sapphire_22, saturday 22-Jan-11 4 8,866
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How much does it cost..
yellowbutterfly, 22 January, 2011 at 16:21

To hire a Wedding Planner? xx

Wedding Photographer, saturday 22-Jan-11 3 23,932
Fleur10
Wedding cakes - buying them ready made
Fleur10, 18 January, 2011 at 20:27

Hi all, H2B and I are seriously thinking of getting a 2 tier cake from Waitrose, M&S etc and then getting a friend to decorate it for us. If you have gone down this route we would be interested to...

Fcerrino, friday 21-Jan-11 6 5,440
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Any Brides with a fringe?????
MrsDWT, 19 January, 2011 at 17:41

I'm really struggling to find wedding hair pictures of brides with a fringe, hair down and a viel in. I am at the hairdressers on saturday and need to decide to either keep my fringe or start growing...

SarinaCain, friday 21-Jan-11 17 7,466
knitting_vixen
classy hen games/tricks/activities
knitting_vixen, 21 January, 2011 at 15:15

Hi ladies, My SIL's hen party is coming up and we are trying to think of some things to do during the hen party- i.e. a few little surprises for the bride. Her hen do is a rather classy affair- having...

knitting_vixen, friday 21-Jan-11 3 18,909
knitting_vixen
plain scalloped place cards HELP
knitting_vixen, 21 January, 2011 at 12:38

Anyone know of anywhere I could buy scalloped place cards? I want them plain thick card in cream, pink and sage green... can't find anything on ebay.

knitting_vixen, friday 21-Jan-11 5 620
vikmast
romantica dress .... where to find pics
vikmast, 11 July, 2010 at 15:06

Hello, ive tried on a gorg romantica gown, and was told it was called Clara, however cannot find an pics of it on the internet. The designers web page only shows 2010 colection, and its not in that,...

fluffymalone, friday 21-Jan-11 15 6,648
Kat44
FAO xSammix
Kat44, 18 January, 2011 at 12:42

Hi Sammi, just wanted to pick your brains about the venue. When did you start going for planning meetings with Lesley (??), have your menu tasting and how easy is it to just pop in and meet suppliers...

xsammix, friday 21-Jan-11 2 256
Linziloo84
Father daughter song...ideas please!
Linziloo84, 20 January, 2011 at 10:18

Okay, me and my h2b have decided on our first dance even though he's not keen on dancing at all but hey ho lol! But....I'm trying to come up with some ideas for me and my dad. All the websites i've...

Linziloo84, friday 21-Jan-11 9 1,004
Strippy2011
chicken fillets
Strippy2011, 20 January, 2011 at 18:48

Okay - be honest - whos wearing chickend fillets on their day? x

loobylou1979, friday 21-Jan-11 12 1,686
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evening reception table centerpeices?
jen_hhl, 20 January, 2011 at 16:38

OK so this is prob a stupid question. What are people doing for tables at evening reception? I cant remember if there were centrepeices at any receptions I've been to lately. Thanks Jx

Little Madam, thursday 20-Jan-11 7 3,467
SaSaSi
Vistaprint Address Labels - how to?
SaSaSi, 20 January, 2011 at 15:12

Hi, After all the great vistaprint reviews I was thinking of creating address labels for our invites with them - is this possible? We would be needing approximately 200 - 250 address labels, all...

SaSaSi, thursday 20-Jan-11 5 1,517
miss.understood
Poundland :) ....i got lots!
miss.understood, 19 January, 2011 at 18:00

H2B's mother is the manager in Poundland in Cramlington, so we took a trip through there as she said they had wedding/party things in. I got the following for obviously £1 per pack: pack of 6...

judeclarke, thursday 20-Jan-11 18 3,876
BrideMrsT2B
Wedding Breakfast Starter Suggestions?
BrideMrsT2B, 19 January, 2011 at 20:08

Hi, I have a meeting with our hotel on Saturday to discuss menu's and I have no idea what to have for our starter. We get married in June so not sure soup would be suitable as i'm hoping it will be a...

BlushingBride2012, wednesday 19-Jan-11 14 4,484
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What to buy for my husband to be as a wedding gift
Missmeeru, 18 January, 2011 at 21:26

Hi What are you buying for your husband to be as a wedding gift, just need some ideas please.... Kind Regards ClaireX

JezVonSavage, wednesday 19-Jan-11 19 23,097
knitting_vixen
rainbow club shoes- do they come up big?
knitting_vixen, 19 January, 2011 at 14:57

Hi Ladies, I have spotted some very cheap rainbow club shoes on ebay. The seller has them in 5 and 4.5 as she said that they came up big on her. I want to buy them but am nervous about buying shoes...

Babybee12, wednesday 19-Jan-11 4 2,773
Storky
A definitive Readings thread...
Storky, 18 January, 2011 at 13:16

Anyone want to chip in to this? For both religious and civil ceremonies. Would be helpful to loads of us if you can cut and paste in any readings that have caught your eye. 3... 2... 1... GO! P.S....

nanny plum, wednesday 19-Jan-11 23 3,111
Missus S
Does the price of an engagement ring really matter?
Missus S, 17 January, 2011 at 11:15

Just the above really? We havent got my ring yet but the one i have fallen in love with is £250. Certain friends and family have pulled some funny faces, frowned and said he cant possibly spend that...

Baroness, wednesday 19-Jan-11 64 7,118
WelshBride-ScottishGroom
ribbon tiara headband help please
WelshBride-ScottishGroom, 18 January, 2011 at 10:21

Hi all, ive been searching for ages for ribbon headbands similar to these [View:http://s3.amazonaws.com/wedding_prod/photos/d4c31883627d257c49201713106ac969_s] but can only find them from american...

tmr1234, wednesday 19-Jan-11 12 5,116
Fleur10
Rough guide to cost of flowers...
Fleur10, 18 January, 2011 at 20:24

Hi all, I'm going to go round a few florists at the weekend and start looking at flowers, can you give me an idea of what roughly to expect to pay for A hand tied rose bouquet for me, 2 smaller hand...

Bittersweet, tuesday 18-Jan-11 5 864
Missus S
Flash me your E/R please xxx
Missus S, 18 January, 2011 at 09:43

On the back of yesterdays post regarding engagement ring prices, can you flash me yours? Pure nosiness, but i love looking at peoples rings! The more quirky the better! xxx

Saisi, tuesday 18-Jan-11 22 1,738
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Venue Deposit Paid..... I really am getting married NEXT year!!!
Mrs B 2 be, 17 January, 2011 at 22:12

Me and the OH have finally paid the deposit on the venue after 7 months of searching and the reality of the situation has only just kicked in!!! I am going to be getting married next year, 2nd June,...

Mrs B 2 be, tuesday 18-Jan-11 13 927

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