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Scam catering company - are you allowed to name and shame on here? (North West brides)
Flowerfairy, 1 August, 2010 at 11:22

If it's ok - I'd like to warn any North West brides on here about a scam catering company. Thanks x

COCOCHIQUITA1984, monday 2-Aug-10 8 2,467
lovelygirl
How would you make a round top table special?
lovelygirl, 1 August, 2010 at 21:52

How would you make a round top table special? I was thinking about having the normal long table - thus we would have our own special flowers that are long and thin... this obviously won't work on a...

debmci, monday 2-Aug-10 10 3,545
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has anobody had a susan york tiara?
getlaced, 2 August, 2010 at 11:24

Hi everyone, iv been looking online at tiaras, i wasnt going to wear one and have even bought a fascinator but the more i look at it the more i think id regret not having a tiara or something more...

Lynseys Designs, monday 2-Aug-10 2 1,018
debmci
Back to work after a long weddingy weekend
debmci, 2 August, 2010 at 09:16

Well its back to porridge for me after a fab long weekend! On friday I went to the dressmaker and got my dress sorted for its alterations, came home and worked on my invites for a while and I've...

debmci, monday 2-Aug-10 6 597
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Asda bridesmaid dresses
MISSMAYFLOWER, 30 July, 2010 at 13:59

Hello Just wondered if anyone has ordered any bridesmaid dresses from Asda. My BM has seen some on there that are only £30 so just wondered if anyone had seen these as well and seen what quality they...

car822499, sunday 1-Aug-10 17 4,985
1Lucie
Romantica bridesmaid dresses cost?
1Lucie, 1 August, 2010 at 12:09

Can anyone tell me roughly how much romantica bridesmaids dresses cost ? Thanks

fiona1984, sunday 1-Aug-10 2,055
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wax seal
, 1 August, 2010 at 08:46

I have decided to make my own invites and thought of a wax seal to use on them. has anyone had any experience with this?? xxx

nicky1980, sunday 1-Aug-10 7 1,419
Mrs_T2B
O/T No bra under dress?
Mrs_T2B, 30 July, 2010 at 12:16

Hey ladies. Sorry if this sounds like a bit of a strange question, and quite intimate, but are you wearing a bra under your dress? My dress has a built in corset so I personally don't think I will...

Soybean, sunday 1-Aug-10 21 5,046
lil_kel
we want our friend to marry us, help?
lil_kel, 31 July, 2010 at 15:49

Hi everyone, Me and OH were talking last night and both said that we would like our future brother in law to marry us instead of a registrar. So my question is, is there something that he can do to be...

Doodle, sunday 1-Aug-10 1 2,854
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Xx I think i have found the "ONE" xX
, 31 July, 2010 at 18:41

Helloo my luvly ladies outhere.. After i been three shops last week, today its my fourth.. in totally i have try on about 30 dresses, different styles which suit me better or not... after today me and...

The BFG, sunday 1-Aug-10 13 1,642
DarcyL
Venue in administration - Anyone got experience? - Updated
DarcyL, 28 July, 2010 at 21:55

Hey everyone. Last week was very exciting as we finally booked our venue after a month of discussions with them and it felt like I could start wedding planning properly but it's all been turned on...

Lynseys Designs, saturday 31-Jul-10 17 8,014
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O/T Anyone use boltblue email?
, 31 July, 2010 at 20:58

I have used boltblue for my email for years and my daughter keeps telling me its antiquated,lately I keep losing stuff I send and now I have not been able to access my emails for nearly 3 days now,...

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Alice in Wonderland
Shellij, 30 July, 2010 at 14:57

Hi ladies Just wanted some inspiration from you all. I am having a tea party for my wedding breakfast - vintage crockery, triangular cut sandwiches, scones and clotted cream etc. and have just come up...

cola, saturday 31-Jul-10 9 5,438
katiebelle
How early is too early to look for a wedding dress
katiebelle, 31 July, 2010 at 14:42

I am getting married in may 2012 (22 months away) and like any excited new bride i have been looking at dresses, colour schemes... the lot!! However whilst looking i found a dress...my stomach had...

*JLS*, saturday 31-Jul-10 6 950
shoegal01
Hen Do - is this a bit dull?
shoegal01, 30 July, 2010 at 14:45

SOooooo i was planning on some big drunken weekend to a city but my Mum is going into hospital next week for a op and wont be recovered to do anything like that and OH's Mum isnt well at the moment...

Lollypop123, saturday 31-Jul-10 12 1,893
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Aubergine and Olive Green Colour Scheme -* FLASHES OF INSPIRATION NEEDED!*
blueeyedgirl, 30 July, 2010 at 15:41

I have a September wedding and keep changing my colours all the time! It was going to be sage green and dusty pink but think its more summer spring so now going for an aubergine / olive green - can...

lisaloulou, friday 30-Jul-10 5,473
The Sock Chicken
OM's - Did you get any freebies on Honeymoon?
The Sock Chicken, 29 July, 2010 at 22:50

Flight upgrade? Hotel upgrade? Freebies? Perks? Just being nosy, to see if honeymoon perks are common or a rareity!

Mrs_T2B, friday 30-Jul-10 10 6,269
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The Priory Barn, Little Wymondley - Honest reviews please
K_J, 29 July, 2010 at 11:17

Hi All, We are having a small issue between our wedding band and our venue and wanted honest opinions from anyone who has got married, been to or worked at the Priory barn. We would like to know what...

king george, thursday 29-Jul-10 7 7,383
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Who wears the matching suits?
LallyHay, 27 July, 2010 at 07:28

Hi everyone, Last night I had a 'debate' with my H2B about which men should wear the matching suits. We are only having a small-ish civil ceremony, so had originally agreed he would have one best man...

Jelly_Bean, thursday 29-Jul-10 12 47,640
Hello Sunshine
Help with invitation wording re children
Hello Sunshine, 27 July, 2010 at 22:58

We've decided to include children on our wedding invitations as most of our friends with children live some distance away and we don't think it's fair to ask them to travel without them, especially so...

debmci, thursday 29-Jul-10 9 11,983 1
Allgold78
Colour change - now I'm stuck!
Allgold78, 29 July, 2010 at 09:24

I was going to have purple and silver but now I've picked my dress I'm not sure! I think it'll be too dark so I'm considering just silver. Problem is that I don't know what to do for centrepeices....

enelya, thursday 29-Jul-10 6 518
Mrs C
Alternative Wedding "Cakes"... anyone having one?
Mrs C, 20 July, 2010 at 22:52

Hello! Well after a long discussion with H2B this evening it seems that even the £60 M&S plain tiers is more than he wants to spend on cake (grrr!)... but I do think he has a point, to an extent!...

atlonglast, wednesday 28-Jul-10 30 20,644
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Pronuptia Leeds Kirkgate- terrible customer service, rude staff
Charlie_Bobble, 25 March, 2009 at 15:53

I went to Pronuptia in Leeds city centre 2 weeks ago on a Saturday with my chief bridesmaid. Although we had not made an appointment, we popped in to see if we would be able to have a look at styles...

nicky1980, wednesday 28-Jul-10 12 6,363
Blonde Viki
mother-of-the-bride/mumzilla
Blonde Viki, 27 July, 2010 at 21:48

Hi Guys, I'll try to make this simple but I'm writing whilst still a bit upset, so please excuse me if I get rambly. I'm upset with my mum. The OH and myself have only been engaged for two weeks, and...

debmci, wednesday 28-Jul-10 26 4,422
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HELP...please... With colours/bridesmaid dresses...
MrsMRtobe, 24 July, 2010 at 18:42

Omg I'm the worlds most indecisive person so planning a wedding is my absolute nightmare!! I'm really struggling with choosing on the colours and feel like I can't really get anywhere with the proper...

Rustic Daze, wednesday 28-Jul-10 8 3,849
X.GEM.X
taupe/choco & ivory/white - help!
X.GEM.X, 26 July, 2010 at 23:26

Hey. bit of background: we've changed our minds twice on colour schemes since we started planning all of 2 days ago! one reason being my MOH/CBM (also my cousin) didnt think the paleness of pale pink...

Rustic Daze, wednesday 28-Jul-10 3 9,947
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Wow factor ideas please?!
sam_thorne, 26 July, 2010 at 22:37

Hi all, I'm getting married in September, and now I'm starting to panic because I don't have a 'wow factor' idea for my wedding. We really wanted fireworks or sky lanterns, but the venue doesn't allow...

sam_thorne, wednesday 28-Jul-10 10 4,745
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Derbyshire: any beautiful outdoor wedding land for hire?
hayglopainting, 31 March, 2010 at 08:39

Hi there! I'm new to this forum - but was hoping someone could help us!! Am looking for the perfect OUTDOOR wedding venue - we're not religious - and getting married inside a hall somewhere is not me....

hayglopainting, wednesday 28-Jul-10 7 17,096
sarahl79
Registry Office Checklist help!!
sarahl79, 27 July, 2010 at 16:46

I know the regitsrar gave us a checklist when we saw her but I can't find it!! Need to go back and pay for ceremony and go over checklist tomorrow but I can't find it and can't get through on the...

sarahl79, wednesday 28-Jul-10 4 7,138
VeeDubLuv
Pembroke Lodge, Richmond, and The Spa Hotel Royal Tunbridge Wells any good?
VeeDubLuv, 27 July, 2010 at 08:50

Morning all As some of you may be aware I am thinking about changing venues due to the massive hike in pricing! So me and OH have booked to view the Pembroke Lodge in Richmond and The Spa Hotel...

KEBO Jewellery, tuesday 27-Jul-10 10 1,207
plantaseed
Special Finale Ideas in here please....?
plantaseed, 27 July, 2010 at 10:42

Hi peeps ? My good friends are getting married in Sep and really want to have something special at the end when they say goodbye to everyone. They have thought of sparklers but I don't see how that...

plantaseed, tuesday 27-Jul-10 6 2,113
chocoholic_claire
What did you wear in the morning whilst getting ready?
chocoholic_claire, 26 July, 2010 at 07:40

Morning all! I'm heading out to the shops later to get the last few bits. I have a quick question, what did you wear whilst getting ready in the morning? I'm staying in a hotel and the makeup/hair...

Little Madam, tuesday 27-Jul-10 22 8,283

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