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Vikster79
Are wedding dresses a standard length?
Vikster79, 11 August, 2010 at 09:42

I am getting concerned that the shoes i have bought will be too tall for my dress (cant try it on as its at my dads and hes a way from us at the min!) Do you know if there is a standard length to a...

Vikster79, wednesday 11-Aug-10 5 4,505
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Is ok to propose without a ring??
candyzhang, 11 August, 2010 at 06:40

I had this convo with a friend, she feels that she would prefer a cz at least rather than not having a ring at all. I personally think its ok to propose without one because its meaning behind the...

candyzhang, wednesday 11-Aug-10 17
sparkles1984
Final dress fitting tomorrow.....
sparkles1984, 10 August, 2010 at 19:31

And only 10 days to go until the big day!! I hope it still fits nice and she has done her magic on it! ? I have been trying to stick rhinestones onto FG apron for the meal. Mine turned up and OH went...

sparkles1984, tuesday 10-Aug-10 5 776
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How did you print onto your place name cards?
, 10 August, 2010 at 19:46

Thinking about name cards..... Has anyone printed them and if so... how? Otherwise thinking paying someone to calligraphy them or maybe stop thinking of the pennies and ordering some professionally...

GeordieBarbie, tuesday 10-Aug-10 10 15,742
lamby
Speeches and Toasts
lamby, 10 August, 2010 at 09:31

Morning! Anyone in the know Re the toasts for speeches or does is not really matter rules wise? In OH's book, it says both FOB and Best Man do a toast to the couple - is this right? My...

lamby, tuesday 10-Aug-10 3 762
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table names
steffisue, 6 August, 2010 at 21:36

HELLOO EVERYONE I'M NEW TO THE SITE ME AND MY HUBBY 2 BE ARE GETTING MARRIED SEPT 2011 I WAS LOOKING FOR SOME IDEAS FOR TABLE NAMES INSTEAD OF NUMBERS WE DON'T REALLY HAVE A WEDDING THEME BUT MY...

car822499, monday 9-Aug-10 30 6,572
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Save the date magnets - posting
robertson2b, 9 August, 2010 at 20:37

Hi - this may seem like a stupid question but I'm really unsure!! I need to send out some save the date magnets in the post. Now the magnets I have really are small (86mm x 49mm - ordered from Vista...

agentblackcat, monday 9-Aug-10 7 1,560
debmci
Cake Toppers! N&P for Just Toppers!
debmci, 9 August, 2010 at 21:04

I received my cake topper from Sarah Hunt, who owns JustToppers.co.uk. I have to highly recommend them! Im afraid I havent got a picture to flash for you, but it is a fabulous piece of work and I am...

debmci, monday 9-Aug-10 712
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Not having a church wedding
SoontobeMrsSSmith, 9 August, 2010 at 11:00

Thanks for everyones advice last week ladies! I've now been sitting down and approaching things a little more pragmatcially. I'm still thinking about a few locations, and would like to get married at...

judeclarke, monday 9-Aug-10 15 3,320
Mrs Singleton
Gretna Green anyone?
Mrs Singleton, 19 July, 2010 at 07:05

Hello ladies I am Hayley I am 30 and have been with John for 12 years and and we have been engaged for 10 years and we have a 3 year old son called Harry. I hope its ok to join you. We have made a...

miss_r, monday 9-Aug-10 9 4,004
Amethyst
What to call my 'giver awayer'!
Amethyst, 8 August, 2010 at 19:10

I'm walking down the aisle with a lovely friend. I'm writing a bit of a 'who's who' at the start of our Wedding Programme & I'm unsure how to refer to him. 'Bride's Escort' is all I can think of...

debmci, sunday 8-Aug-10 6 2,601
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Looking for Chocolate Bar with Silver Foil??
, 8 August, 2010 at 12:34

I have been searching for Wholesale that sell Chocolate bar with Silver or whatever foil they got, so i can make my own Paper wrapper round the chocolate bar.. Do you all know where i get them from...

teeheeyoucrazyguys!, sunday 8-Aug-10 4 4,666
Arquard
AAAAAARRRRRRGGGGH!!! The venue saga continues!! [banghead]
Arquard, 8 August, 2010 at 11:08

Alright, there's a moment of mild ingratitude coming up and for this I apologise. My future-MIL and FIL have very, very generously given us £4000 towards the wedding. MUCH more than I ever dreamed...

smyvicki, sunday 8-Aug-10 8 1,119
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Wedding presents... What have you got your h2b/b2b?
lucypez, 7 August, 2010 at 18:36

Just a nosey post really to see what all you lovely hitchers have got your h2b/b2b's as a wedding present? And when/how are you planning to give it to them? Or have you decided not to get each other...

GeordieBarbie, sunday 8-Aug-10 14 2,104
emmy1979
Anyone know where I can get a birdcage veil in the next 2 weeks?
emmy1979, 5 August, 2010 at 16:41

Well, after a series of crappy hair trials I am giving up and admitting to myself that I can't have my hair up ☹️. However, each time I've had a trial the hairdresser has put my hair in heated rollers...

emmy1979, saturday 7-Aug-10 4 1,638
atlonglast
Best place to get printed invites.
atlonglast, 6 August, 2010 at 13:07

I am after some evening dance invitations. I looked at Vista and it was quite a good price until they added postage. So just wondering if any of you lovely ladies know of a cheaper place. x

atlonglast, saturday 7-Aug-10 3 594
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Trying to find a cake stand with hanging crystals...having NO luck, any ideas please??? Example pic
clarem1986, 6 August, 2010 at 20:05

Hello ladies.... I've fallen in love with some cake stands I've seen on the internet but I can't find anywhere to buy anything like it anywhere?!! Here's an example...this has been made DIY I think...

mwnci_bach, friday 6-Aug-10 11 9,613
judeclarke
Superstitions? Rubbish...
judeclarke, 6 August, 2010 at 14:21

Am I the only person in the world who thinks wedding superstitions are a load of old nonsense? I told my friend I was having a red wedding dress - she tutted and sucked air and said 'it's bad luck you...

rebecca2286, friday 6-Aug-10 13 1,912
Arquard
Anyone having a separate legal ceremony and 'wedding'?
Arquard, 5 August, 2010 at 16:29

Bear with me, this might seem a bit out-there.. Because the venues h2b and I have been looking at are miles away from any registry offices, and the only approved venues nearby are mahoosive (read:...

Civil Ceremonies, thursday 5-Aug-10 3 1,441
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(nosey post!) Who is having a 'free bar' for their guests?
, 4 August, 2010 at 12:56

I was watching a wedding programme the other day and some guests were saying the best weddings they have been to is where they get a free bar as they can have loads of fun and not worry about money. I...

Arquard, thursday 5-Aug-10 41 9,615
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Flash your Wedding Ring.........please!
, 4 August, 2010 at 13:19

Following on from Shoeys post about her chav ring dilema ? it has got me thinking about wedding rings. I ahve been on at OH since we got my ER that I wanted a diamond wedding band.... he still says...

katmoore, wednesday 4-Aug-10 20 4,765
Houdini
Thank you card wording help please!
Houdini, 4 August, 2010 at 12:08

Right, I'm trying to write my flower girl thank you cards but my nieces are only aged 7, 5, 3 and 2 so I obvioucly don't want anything too in depth! I also don't just want the same message in all 4......

chocoholic_claire, wednesday 4-Aug-10 7 14,013
emmy1979
Arrgggh, I am about to uninvite my sister to my wedding in a minute!
emmy1979, 3 August, 2010 at 18:44

Sorry about this but if I don't vent my head will definitely explode. My sister sent me a text on sat saying 'X and Y have asked what you want for a wedding present, they are still coming aren't...

lamby, wednesday 4-Aug-10 19 4,492
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Can you have too much sparkle?
northwood, 4 August, 2010 at 17:21

[View:http://www.renewalrus.co.uk/rene-walrus-1-2-woven-grace-tiara-cat-6-subcat-24-product-243:550:0] Hi ladies This is my wedding dress and I am looking to have a tiara and veil. There are no pearls...

Lynseys Designs, wednesday 4-Aug-10 7 2,120
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Orsett Hall Vs Friern Manor (Essex) can anyone help??!
Lulu2012, 6 April, 2010 at 14:17

Hi all, I'm new to this site and would really appreciate some help and / or advice! Me and OH have been looking at venues and have narrowed it down to two (although we have only viewed 4! Is that...

Smuggle, wednesday 4-Aug-10 52 21,120
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asda bridesmaid dresses!
getlaced, 3 August, 2010 at 21:38

I know there was a post earlier about asda dresses for bridesmaids............it made me have a look on george.com and iv just ordered these for my 3 adult bridesmaids!...

crafty em, wednesday 4-Aug-10 1 838
BumbleBrat
Suit Hire Question!
BumbleBrat, 3 August, 2010 at 00:40

Can I be a bit nosey and ask how much suit hire is per person? Approximately. Assuming some of you are hiring that is? We will be hiring suits for H2B, best man and my Dad. Plus H2Bs Dad if he wants...

loobylou1979, tuesday 3-Aug-10 7 4,998
chocoholic_claire
Do you think it's possible to overdose on rescue remedy.......?
chocoholic_claire, 3 August, 2010 at 12:46

I'm sitting here clutching my bottle, my list of jobs to do seems to be increasing, I've had a morning of stressing about flowers and the venue, oh and mother related stresses. I have spent two of the...

chocoholic_claire, tuesday 3-Aug-10 9 5,215
VeeDubLuv
Venue help!
VeeDubLuv, 2 August, 2010 at 21:17

Hi all Me AGAIN! So, we went and had a look at Pembroke Lodge, lovely location and venue but just to akward to get to! The Spa Hotel Tunbridge Well, lovely but not us! We are defo not going with...

Jay-Low, tuesday 3-Aug-10 11 2,211
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Help.. H2B's wedding gift (Football)..
, 2 August, 2010 at 21:28

I have been thinking about getting H2B wedding gift as Manchester United's autographs from players on Tshirt or Pictures? Not fake, real would be lovely.. How i do it? contact email to Old Trafford?...

grace85, tuesday 3-Aug-10 4 830
BumbleBrat
Evening Reception Venues!
BumbleBrat, 2 August, 2010 at 00:26

Why oh why is it so difficult to find a venue JUST for the evening reception without settling for a crappy town hall or cricket club or something! I really want somewhere that allows your own caterers...

BumbleBrat, monday 2-Aug-10 5 2,793
jen52637
Boudoir shoot
jen52637, 27 July, 2010 at 19:09

I have my boudoir shoot this Saturday. I'm pretty anxious about it so please share your boudoir stories and tips! ?

jen52637, monday 2-Aug-10 15 3,021

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