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June2012bride
Ronald Joyce wedding dress
June2012bride, 30 November, 2010 at 22:06

Hi I am on a budget for my wedding and I am looking for a 2nd hand Ronald Joyce Chanel 59061/Hollywood-style strapless Wedding Dress size 14-16. The dress is £1023 to buy new but I have fell in love...

June2012bride, wednesday 1-Dec-10 17 4,671
naomiowen
has anyone used www.sweetswholesale.co.uk? i might be in trouble!
naomiowen, 6 April, 2010 at 11:22

i payed them £129 on the 31st march for the sweets for my sweet buffet, there due today and as yet no sign, ive tried phoning them and no-ones picking up, i then tried to check my ststus agin on...

STEPHEN123321, wednesday 1-Dec-10 21 7,106
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Table names or numbers?
jen_hhl, 24 November, 2010 at 16:19

I cant decide wether to have table names or numbers. What is everyone else having? Since my OH is a golf fanatic we were thinking famous golf courses then that way he has a bit more input into the...

Storky, wednesday 1-Dec-10 53 7,528
Storky
Welcome drinks after the ceremony
Storky, 30 November, 2010 at 15:26

Your choices are: Gin and Tonic Champagne Elderflower cordial Orange juice (There'll also be beer and ale if wanted but not offered on trays) What would you have? I'm trying to work out volume so your...

ForTheLoveOfMrsBrown, wednesday 1-Dec-10 60 4,365
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OT - HIBS, Please help me!
, 29 November, 2010 at 20:02

Hi HIBs, Where do you advertise your buisness? xx

Flowmojo, wednesday 1-Dec-10 18 1,469
knitting_vixen
washing dishes and tidying at DIY wedding
knitting_vixen, 30 November, 2010 at 16:48

The thread about setting up got me thinking (great suggestions there by the way!)... We will be hiring crockery from the venue (glassware we will hire from a company who will clean as part of the...

lovelygirl, tuesday 30-Nov-10 8 1,501
Storky
Hen Party invitations
Storky, 30 November, 2010 at 16:52

Are any of you doing them? If so, how will you word yours? I'm about to start the wording for mine - it's an afternoon tea. ️☕️ ? Would love to see any that have been done before the blankness that is...

Mrs C, tuesday 30-Nov-10 6 14,361
Gypsy Lea
Hen Party ideas - Chester / Manchester please?
Gypsy Lea, 30 November, 2010 at 12:33

Just wondered if anyone has any different hen party ideas for either Chester or Manchester please? Any ideas appreciated. Thank you

yummymummy05, tuesday 30-Nov-10 5 2,887
ashlil
Dance Floor fillers...
ashlil, 30 November, 2010 at 10:45

Hi all, any ideas on Dance floor fillers? we have an audience mainly 40+ years and then some children too. Ideas would be gratefully received

Sandysounds, tuesday 30-Nov-10 12 6,771
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Hair & Makeup - what 1st?
, 30 November, 2010 at 12:26

Do I get hair or makeup done 1st? Wearing hair up and it will need washing the night before so it wont be too soft so will only need a shower and not a hairwash shower on the day. Should I get...

Aimee Hicks (Makeup, tuesday 30-Nov-10 4 496
Mrsmcd2b
Anyone used Dave Spink photography
Mrsmcd2b, 28 November, 2010 at 13:02

Hi, As above really, just wondered if anyone has had any experience of him at all? I like the look of the website and his prices are reasonable but there's only one person taking photos on the day so...

SoontobeMrsSSmith, tuesday 30-Nov-10 9 1,837
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Emergency Kit and Bathroom Goodies?
emmamac73, 25 November, 2010 at 15:49

After receiving Kayl's infamous and very comprehensive list I got to thinking about making an emergency kit and a box of goodies for the bathroom at the reception... What are you putting in yours? Or...

Little Madam, monday 29-Nov-10 32 5,181
Suzie&Karl
Bridesmaid in front or behind HELP!!
Suzie&Karl, 27 November, 2010 at 12:03

I wanted my bridesmaids to go before me in the church. My best friend got married in same church as where mine will be. Hers went behind her. I found out last night that she did want them infront but...

Cherry Garcia, monday 29-Nov-10 35 8,117
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White/ivory wedding dress with purple detailing
tinks83, 28 November, 2010 at 21:26

Hiya, Just wondering if anybody knew of anywhere to look for a white/ivory wedding dress with purple detailing? I am a small uk 6, and just over 5ft Thank you

ashlil, monday 29-Nov-10 5 3,391
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Bridesmaid dresses made by dressmaker?
SouthB2B, 27 November, 2010 at 09:52

How many of you are having your bridesmaid dresses made? I'm having a look, just me and mum to start, on Thursday but one of the girls in my team at work has found a lady who's making hers and this...

ashlil, monday 29-Nov-10 5 3,469
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ellis bridal dress *flash*********
leannefreddie, 28 November, 2010 at 21:55

Does any one else have a dress by ellis??? mine is 12105, but havent heard many people who have an ellis dress??? is this a bad sign?

Rizzo, monday 29-Nov-10 9 5,461
SaSaSi
wire heart flowergirl bag
SaSaSi, 26 November, 2010 at 11:09

Hey ladies, My flowergirl will be 3 at time of our wedding and is a real wee girly girl and loves carrying a handbag - so I got this bargain:...

Little Madam, sunday 28-Nov-10 14 4,059
missmidwife
I may have dreamt this but did someone post?
missmidwife, 28 November, 2010 at 19:24

Ages ago someone had written love quotes by famous couples or something similar for there wedding but never used them. I cannot find the post anywhere. Help Nickie. x

missmidwife, sunday 28-Nov-10 5 1,909
SarB
Ordered the mens suits today...**with flash**
SarB, 27 November, 2010 at 22:04

Thought i would flash you the suits I ordered today. Even the 2 young page boys will be in the suits!! Its a grey suit - looks a bit like tails at the front but isnt as long as tails! With an ivory...

Samantha2704, sunday 28-Nov-10 4 2,008
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What do you think of "replica" china dresses?
, 23 November, 2010 at 19:31

The girls (and guys) at my work were having quite a heated debate today when I mentioned the topic of brides getting "replica" dresses from China made. There was almost a clear split between people...

Kat44, sunday 28-Nov-10 94 8,316
Kitty824
wedding twinny and Im new!
Kitty824, 26 November, 2010 at 23:56

Hello! I just thought I would introduce myself! Ive been reading everyones posts and getting some great ideas! Im getting married on 17th december 2011! I thought I had heaps of time, but some ladies...

floral-exuberance, saturday 27-Nov-10 7 881
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Do I need an underskirt with this dress? HELP
Pollyjean35, 27 November, 2010 at 14:19

This is my wedding dress, I have tried it on loads and love it but in comparison to the picture it seems to have less shape at the bottom and seems a bit flat. I bought this at a sample sale so...

Pollyjean35, saturday 27-Nov-10 1 699
vikmast
Bridesmaid dilemma
vikmast, 26 November, 2010 at 15:50

Hello hitchers, Gonna warn you this may turn into a rant, but I will try to keep it short and to the point. Ive been engaged for over 2 years, and been with my partner over 4 years, so as soon as that...

*Nursey*, friday 26-Nov-10 12 1,725
panda2011
Military Weddings
panda2011, 24 November, 2010 at 22:14

I'm sure I'm not the only Hitcher getting married to a man in uniform. What's everyone doing about uniforms/civvy clothes? My OH will wear his RAF uniform, as will his RAF mates. His brother will be...

Cherry Garcia, friday 26-Nov-10 58 6,888
Missus S
Small and intimate or loud and proud?
Missus S, 25 November, 2010 at 08:00

Would you rather have (or had!) a small ceremony followed by a nice meal with around 15 close members of family, or a large party at a village hall with buffet/hog roast where everyone could be...

Sherrie H, thursday 25-Nov-10 17 2,114
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intimate wedding for 2-4 people.
sharifahrahma, 25 November, 2010 at 11:52

My fiancee and I want to get married with only 2 witnesses. We dont want to do it at a town hall. Does anyone have any idea of lovely intimate hotels where we can do it in the midlands or london area?...

creative wedding pla, thursday 25-Nov-10 1 4,808
Storky
Stag do/usher conflict - what say you?
Storky, 24 November, 2010 at 15:34

So, ladies, I'm going to give you a scenario. What I want to know is: a) do you think I'm right to be miffed? b) do I say anything to anyone (be that Mr CB, the best man, another usher or my brother)?...

Blonde Viki, wednesday 24-Nov-10 25 2,948
Pheonix
Has anyone got ides of how I can display photos
Pheonix, 23 November, 2010 at 16:41

Hi All, I'd really like some photos at my reception, parents wedding photos, engagement shoot, old photos of us and our friends but I don't know how to display them, I'd love small frames scattered...

Sherrie H, wednesday 24-Nov-10 19 5,561
*Nursey*
I'm feeling soppy... and wishing my life away...
*Nursey*, 23 November, 2010 at 21:19

I really don't know why but I feel really soppy today. OH's on a night shift and I miss him. I've just watched best of DTTB and now watching 4 Weddings. I just feel really emotional and reading...

*Nursey*, tuesday 23-Nov-10 7 523
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Late curfew / no curfew venue ideas
Ollyo, 23 November, 2010 at 10:45

Hi there. We're finding it ridiculously hard to find a venue that ticks our three most important boxes: somewhere we can take over for the whole weekend (and get in our own caterers and booze...

Ollyo, tuesday 23-Nov-10 13 12,778
Sherrie H
Word of Warning ~ Postal Scam
Sherrie H, 23 November, 2010 at 08:42

Just got this It has been confirmed by Royal Mail. The Trading Standards Office are making people aware of the following scam: A card is posted through your door from a company called PDS (Parcel...

SoontobeMrsSSmith, tuesday 23-Nov-10 586
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Wedding Dress Shops in the North West/ Manchester area - RECOMMENDATIONS NEEDED
blueeyedgirl, 20 July, 2010 at 09:17

Hey I have been to 4 shops now; Stellas wedding dresses - awful experience! Timeless brides - fantastic but just didnt see 'the one' Nancy jane brides - Saw a possible, nice big shop Sense and...

Steph/Andy, monday 22-Nov-10 7 3,664

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