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VeeDubLuv
Cooling Castle - What would you re: price increase
VeeDubLuv, 26 July, 2010 at 12:57

Good afternoon all. Cooling Castle have recently sent out my booking form for Nov 2012. Brilliant I thought! Well it wasnt until the weekend when me and my OH sat down to work out numbers that we...

VeeDubLuv, tuesday 27-Jul-10 21 7,305
xsammix
Sweet Jar Favour Idea - WDYT?
xsammix, 25 July, 2010 at 15:09

Instead of having "individual" favours me and OH were just thinking of putting a sweet jar on each table instead?? This would just be for the adults....the kids are getting their own individual...

debmci, monday 26-Jul-10 16 4,720
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Civil Ceremony Music
H12, 14 June, 2010 at 12:21

Hi, I would like to use Beyonce's song Ave Maria at my civil ceremomy.....does any one know if this is ok to use? I wasn't sure if the registrar would say no as it has a religiuos title? Has anyone...

Red Baroness, monday 26-Jul-10 6 3,250
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Buffet reception...speeches???
Soon to be Mrs W, 26 July, 2010 at 12:29

We are having a buffet for our reception at a different venue to our ceremony, the ceremony being at 3.30 and arriving at our reception for 6pm. The issue we have is we dont know when to have the...

mrsjbw2b, monday 26-Jul-10 5 5,098
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HEN NIGHT IN YORK
nicy85, 22 July, 2010 at 13:49

Im thinking of having my hen do in york next april.. Has anyone been .?? if so what's it like..?? would you recommend it to a group of girls from about 22 to 50 looking to party...

LISA221010, sunday 25-Jul-10 19 9,794
mrsgreatbatch2b
Oh my god what's the matter with me.
mrsgreatbatch2b, 24 July, 2010 at 18:00

I'm all emotional listening to my wedding music, well a few songs. Thought it would cheer me up after this week. I suppose it is, tears of happiness.

Sawah, sunday 25-Jul-10 9 894
Suzie&Karl
Snowflake Jewlery and Hair Accessories
Suzie&Karl, 23 July, 2010 at 15:13

I am looking for my bridesmaids but i cant really find anything i like. I needs to be as cheap as possible. Any ideas? x

3d jewellery, sunday 25-Jul-10 14 6,579
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String Quartet nightmare
ady, 8 March, 2010 at 12:05

Hello, I'm new to this forum, but wondered if I could please pick your brains...I would really like a String Quartet to play at my drinks reception and possibly in the Church, but they all seem...

Brian Parkes LSWPP (, saturday 24-Jul-10 17 7,454
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Anyone ordered from PDA cards and crafts?
, 21 July, 2010 at 20:28

This site seems waaaaaaaaaaaaay too cheap! Has anyone bought any of the pocketfold invites? If so, can anyone flash and tell me if they were pleased with the quality? x

sparkles1984, saturday 24-Jul-10 13 5,523
COCOCHIQUITA1984
How much to clean an engagement ring?
COCOCHIQUITA1984, 23 July, 2010 at 10:53

Blimey where have all the days gone? Can't believe i've only 8 weeks now - eek! I wanted to get my engagement ring cleaned up for the wedding day so it doesn't look all grimey and horrible next to my...

mrsgreatbatch2b, saturday 24-Jul-10 18 46,560
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Has anyone used Debenhams for their stationery?
mrsmiller2b, 23 July, 2010 at 13:17

Hi Ladies, We ordered our stationery from Debenhams and the paperwork we received advised we'd receive the invites 14 days from approving our proofs. The proofs were approved on the 6th July and I've...

mrsmiller2b, friday 23-Jul-10 351
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Videographer - pros and cons
Mezzy, 12 July, 2010 at 16:07

As if I haven't got enough to think about! ? Mr Mezzy doesn't want a videographer as he thinks it will make him uncomfortable. Obviously, the groom's comfort on his own wedding day is paramount, but I...

Peter, thursday 22-Jul-10 14 4,998
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February Flowers and Colours
melissayoung, 22 July, 2010 at 13:28

Hi everyone, I'm just after a bit of advice/ideas. Our wedding is booked for February 12th next year and we haven't decided on a colour yet. The venue is really neutral so we are not restricted in...

crafty em, thursday 22-Jul-10 12 8,400
debmci
crafty pew ends question!
debmci, 16 July, 2010 at 11:01

Has any of you made or is making pew ends for the church? I was thinking of putting bows on like every 3rd pew down each side of the church. The rolls of ribbon come in either 20 or 25m and I was...

Rustic Daze, thursday 22-Jul-10 8 5,579
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I have been given the wrong wedding dress!
SammyP, 22 July, 2010 at 12:00

Hi there, I just wanted to see if anyone else has had this problem and would welcome any advice on what to do. Basically I have just discovered that the bridal shop I bought my dress from have made a...

Little Madam, thursday 22-Jul-10 3 913
Four-Little-Monkeys
Final Meeting with the Registrar today
Four-Little-Monkeys, 22 July, 2010 at 09:43

We have our final meeting with the Registrar today before the wedding. I have a copy of our Order of Day which includes the readings etc, chosen the vows etc a and we have already paid in full in...

GeordieBarbie, thursday 22-Jul-10 2 1,302
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Guest List Drama!
StartRiteJ, 21 July, 2010 at 13:10

Hi, I'm currently planning my wedding for next year and on a recent outing with one of my bridesmaid's, she asked if her boyfriend was invited to the Wedding. I replied that he is invited but at the...

LollyB, wednesday 21-Jul-10 20 1,662
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Belated Hen Night Report
brideseekingblush, 21 July, 2010 at 09:18

Well I had a mad couple of last days at work - 10hours on Mon, 11 on Tues, so I'm a bit late doing this, but hopefully better late than never. We met up at 1030 and went to SpaLondon in Bethnal Green...

debmci, wednesday 21-Jul-10 4 668
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First Dances
Sawah, 20 July, 2010 at 12:28

Hey Ladies What will you all be having for your first dances? (im sorry if this post has already been Done ?) Will any of you be having Father Daughter dances? If so what song will you be having?...

May2be, wednesday 21-Jul-10 18 2,952
AllyD
Where to look for flower girl cardigans?
AllyD, 20 July, 2010 at 10:50

? I'm looking for an ivory flower girl's cardigan for my little girl for my friend's wedding, have tried Debenhams, Next and BHS but haven't seen any I like. Any ideas where else I could try? ?

debmci, tuesday 20-Jul-10 9 3,502
Ms Nic
Glasgow Ceilidh Band?
Ms Nic, 17 April, 2009 at 00:51

Anyone got any recommendations for a good lively Ceilidh band Glasgow/Ayrshire area? I have a bit of a list Im working though just now, but thought Id ask... Also on the look for a 'modern' piper......

teeheeyoucrazyguys!, monday 19-Jul-10 7 3,967
Kirstin
June Brides in Glasgow
Kirstin, 16 July, 2010 at 14:23

Hiya guys, Has anyone had any problems with them? xx

agentblackcat, monday 19-Jul-10 20 7,216
Beckyv83
Back from an amazing Hen Night!!! **Flash**
Beckyv83, 18 July, 2010 at 20:16

Hello! Back from my Hen Night in Bournemouth and i had a great time. My Bridesmaids (Well 2 of them but thats another story!!) did an amazing job and i love them! I got picked up at 9am from my house...

bluewater, monday 19-Jul-10 20 2,619
LuLu_x
Wedding song? WDYT
LuLu_x, 18 July, 2010 at 21:48

As the title says i like this song but what does everyone else think is it weddingy if you know what i mean! Buckcherry - All of me https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxfPAi9atL4 Thanks x

Aleox, monday 19-Jul-10 5 3,725
agentblackcat
Wedding rings - where and does your sit flush with engagement ring
agentblackcat, 18 July, 2010 at 15:18

Hi all Beginning to look into wedding rings First of all any recommendations of where to buy Secondly does the wedding ring and engagement ring have to sit flush. My engagement ring's stone sits out...

Sergzy, monday 19-Jul-10 20 8,149
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wing collar or normall collar with a cravatte
barbsie, 17 July, 2010 at 22:57

Whats best ? wing or normal collars for the guys cravattes ? your thoughts please girls .

BespokeTailor, monday 19-Jul-10 6 30,766
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BHS bridesmaid dresses anyone?
kaz9274, 18 July, 2010 at 21:43

Good evening Ladies hope your plan are going well, I have found dresses I like but would like to know if anyone has bought dresses from here? or even the same ones? I am not sure if the stores stock...

ashlil, monday 19-Jul-10 10 5,739
RubyCheeksandPeachyLips
Civil Ceremony - What 4 pieces of music are you having?
RubyCheeksandPeachyLips, 16 July, 2010 at 11:10

As it says really, What music are you having for your ceremony. Is it right you need four pieces: 1. When guests are being seated? 2.When the bride enters? 3.Signing of the register? 4.Leaving as...

Mrs G to be, sunday 18-Jul-10 21 22,053
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Nose or teeth?
CSayer, 7 March, 2010 at 14:13

Ok so I know everyone wants to look their best on their wedding day, however I hate the way I look and can't imagine myself liking any of the pics from the day and dont want a photographer taking...

TheNinjaPigeon, sunday 18-Jul-10 10 2,993
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Football themed wedding - help!!!!
bradsheridan, 13 July, 2009 at 21:59

Hi everyone! I'm due to marry my football mad fiance on 17th July 2010, the colour theme is based on his football team (black and white), we're having a half time penalty shoot out ( between the...

Peter, sunday 18-Jul-10 12 15,297
thefuturemrsclarke
what should i wear to breakfast the next day?
thefuturemrsclarke, 15 July, 2010 at 20:06

Any ideas? x

Mrs Bass, saturday 17-Jul-10 26 7,266
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Has anyone got a Phil Collins wedding dress?
rachandnath, 6 March, 2010 at 17:15

Hi I've just bought my dress! It's Phil Collins 8320! Does anyone else have a Phil Collins wedding dress? They don't seem to be very popular but I absolutely love mine and I found that it was more...

Amy_Neal, friday 16-Jul-10 15 7,240

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