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Mrs Bass
Irish love poems, are you having one?
Mrs Bass, 5 July, 2010 at 19:54

Ok so KatieInWonderland has got me thinking about my readings! we have decided to have my mum and OHs brother in law to do one. As my OH is from Northern Ireland, I think it will be lovely for his BIL...

sara 40, wednesday 7-Jul-10 9 4,614
J
Name Change - list of people to inform
janbonjovi, 6 July, 2010 at 13:45

Hello Ladies, I know I've seen it on here before, but can't find it now!! If anyone has it or can point me in right direction, I'd be v grateful ;-)) Cheers x

Blackkat, tuesday 6-Jul-10 8 8,063
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Shoe stretching - is it possible??
brideseekingblush, 5 July, 2010 at 22:58

OH was out tonight so I was wearing my wedding shoes, and they're still really tight across the top of my foot (they're pumps) - I've been plying them with vaseline but they're still not right Any...

KatieInWonderland, tuesday 6-Jul-10 7 4,442
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Where can I buy Dessy ties from (preferably in the south east)?
EmileeR, 5 July, 2010 at 19:36

I am having trouble finding Dessy ties, can you buy these in shops or do you have to get them from the Dessy website? If so which shops sell them? I have visited a few shops that Dessy list as...

EmileeR, monday 5-Jul-10 875
KatieInWonderland
Can anyone help me? About Civil Ceremony, vowels & readings?
KatieInWonderland, 5 July, 2010 at 17:57

As it says can anyone help and explain to me the way a civil ceremony goes. What are readings and do you have themat civils? Can we do our own vowels etc? I have no idea about stuff like this Thanks...

Mrs Bass, monday 5-Jul-10 10 3,923
MrsRegantobe
So Close and just can't be bothered.
MrsRegantobe, 5 July, 2010 at 16:27

Does anyone else feel like this? It's not long now and i've still got a list as long as my arm to do and I just can't seem to move forward. I'm feeling very gerr at my self. Anyone got any advise on...

belindacoles, monday 5-Jul-10 5 704
K
Please can anyone recommend a seamstress in Southampton or surrounding areas?
kinneyl, 4 July, 2010 at 11:33

Hi Girls, Please can any recommend a seamstress for alterations in the Southampton or surrounding area? My dress is now too big as I've lost just over a stone (which I'm happy about!) and I don't...

lisaloulou, sunday 4-Jul-10 5 6,558
budgetbabe
Surprise!!!! ** with pics! **
budgetbabe, 3 July, 2010 at 19:48

Its my big sisters birthday next fri but since i'll already be away to Gretna we decided to have some pre birthday drinks at hers last night. So i sauntered round to hers last night at 8pm as agreed,...

Mrs C, sunday 4-Jul-10 12 11,501
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Can I have flower girl & pageboy just at ceremony- not reception?
Teal, 2 July, 2010 at 23:06

Am thinking of inviting my godson & his sister to our wedding as pageboy & flowergirl. As there will be no other children at the wedding, is it mean to ask them not to come to the reception...

KatieInWonderland, saturday 3-Jul-10 20 4,654
Perthshire Lass
Father of the Bride Braces
Perthshire Lass, 2 July, 2010 at 18:35

Hi, Doing another search for my sisters wedding, think I have spent more time on her wedding than I did on my own! Has anyone come across Father of the Bride braces - these would be perfect for our...

Perthshire Lass, friday 2-Jul-10 1,197
Beckyv83
Table Plan - What size!
Beckyv83, 2 July, 2010 at 12:05

This might seem like a stupid question but if i was to make a table plan of my own what size board would i roughly need, whats the average size?? Cheers

aliaisp, friday 2-Jul-10 1 1,650
Little Madam
Wedding insurance (especially military wedding insurance)
Little Madam, 2 July, 2010 at 09:40

Good morning, I was wondering - has anyone booked any wedding insurance? Can you recommend any specific company? I am quiet keen to secure some, as H2B in is the army and due to go back to afghan 4-6...

Little Madam, friday 2-Jul-10 1 4,788
sara.jo
I cannot believe how much my catering quote is - not including the drink!!!
sara.jo, 30 June, 2010 at 14:41

£4000 Do I need to say anymore? Is that a lot?! I can't believe it! I don't know what I was expecting but not that!! [:'(] This is broken down as follows and based on 70 day guests and about another...

Doodle, thursday 1-Jul-10 25 3,419
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Looks like I'm not having much of a hen night :( - updated
brideseekingblush, 29 June, 2010 at 12:18

I've kept having people ask me what's going on (my CBM set up a private group on fb so it would be a surprise) now my other BM's told me nothing's happened on it since May, and there's been nothing...

Suzie&Karl, thursday 1-Jul-10 17 4,531
B
Changing my name on passport for honeymoon
, 30 June, 2010 at 18:02

I know a lot of you ladies have changed your name on your passport so you can fly as Mr & Mrs XXX. We are about to book our honeymoon but need to work out what name I want to book it in! How far...

Suzie&Karl, thursday 1-Jul-10 11 4,901
Mrs S*
Flash me your knickers!
Mrs S*, 27 June, 2010 at 22:08

I need my knickers for my wedding. I don't want a thong, just some normal pants but a bit special. I'm not bothered about too much frill. Oh, they have to be totally comfortable and wedgie proof! (not...

LollyB, wednesday 30-Jun-10 11 8,282
Charlied
song lyrics for reading?!
Charlied, 30 June, 2010 at 12:15

I have searched and searched for readings and can't fing the right one. I have already asked OH's dad to do a reading, I know he will deliver whatever I give him perfectly be he is insistant that we...

debmci, wednesday 30-Jun-10 9 5,102
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Exploding wedding balloon
robertson2b, 29 June, 2010 at 13:33

Hi! Not sure if anyone watched four weddings last night, but I'm now really interested in having an exploding confetti wedding balloon at my wedding It would go off during the first dance. Is anyone...

robertson2b, wednesday 30-Jun-10 8 6,109
L
Wedding Photographers and Videographers in Leeds
Lea25, 24 January, 2010 at 14:51

Hi all, I did write on here a while back but cant find my post to read all of the responses so thought I would write again! Im getting married in August and need to book my photographer and...

Chez2k, tuesday 29-Jun-10 14 6,365
GemmaLouise1986
Honeymoon Vouchers
GemmaLouise1986, 29 June, 2010 at 08:54

Hi all. I am new to the boards although have been lurking for a while! We get married 29/5/11. As we already live together and have everything we need we were thinking of asking people to contribute...

Doll, tuesday 29-Jun-10 9 5,698
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Recommendations wanted for good bridal make-up artists North Wales/ North West!
Summer2011, 9 March, 2009 at 21:20

Hi all - I was just wondering whether anyone had any good recommendations for bridal make-up artists in the North Wales/ North West area?? Have tried searching on the internet but can't seem to find...

Maxibon, saturday 26-Jun-10 13 10,442
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help !!! do u really need to have a sit down meal at a wedding xxx
tonixx, 22 June, 2010 at 14:29

Hi all im finding it really hard so you really have to have a sit down meal at the wedding . my husband to be is from kenya and im english well he eglish to but his roots are kenya and im findin it...

pearlymoon, friday 25-Jun-10 8 1,866
Lynseys Designs
Shall we flash our very slutty boudoir pics?
Lynseys Designs, 21 June, 2010 at 21:56

What do you think? x

VikingPrincess, thursday 24-Jun-10 56 17,812
The Sock Chicken
Had a hair trial today - HONEST OPINIONS ONLY Please
The Sock Chicken, 19 June, 2010 at 17:34

I had my hair cut today and had a mini trial at the same time. I forgot to takea photo of what I wanted, which I thought was something a little like this SO I had to kind of describe it, and I'm not...

Mrs C, thursday 24-Jun-10 31 3,304
belindacoles
Shot glasses - wedding favours
belindacoles, 23 June, 2010 at 13:42

If anyone is considering shot glasses as wedding favours check out www.coffeecups.co.uk Ive ordered mine from here, and am having them personalised to show our names, a heart logo and the wedding date...

belindacoles, thursday 24-Jun-10 6 16,285
naomiowen
any hibs? how to dry out rose petals for confetti?
naomiowen, 24 June, 2010 at 09:37

I have just discovered i have over 50 roses in my front garden and tried drying out a petal and it did fine but i have no idea how to store them and stop then going mouldy, anyone know?

naomiowen, thursday 24-Jun-10 1 3,322
Little Madam
3pm wedding timetable
Little Madam, 23 June, 2010 at 10:42

I was wondering whether anyone else is getting married at 3pm and if so have you thought about the run of your service? My plan was to serve a buffet at 7pm with this being the only meal served, which...

Little Madam, thursday 24-Jun-10 27 30,228 3
Chez2k
First dance dilemma
Chez2k, 23 June, 2010 at 20:05

Hi Everyone, We thought we had decided on our first dance song... we were going to have Al Green Let's Stay Together. But my H2B wants to change it to Chris Issak Wicked Game. It is a great song, but...

Chez2k, wednesday 23-Jun-10 3 2,388
Little Madam
1st post about my Millitary wedding
Little Madam, 21 June, 2010 at 18:46

Hey everyone, I am new on here but have had a good look at some of the posts which I have found very helpful so here goes.... ....Is anyone else marrying a serving soldier? My other half has decided...

Gen28, wednesday 23-Jun-10 13 5,452
Jumbly Girl
Jumbly Girl's late wedding report. Excessive flashing- sorry!
Jumbly Girl, 20 June, 2010 at 20:57

I’ve been incredibly tardy in getting this out, but where to begin? I’ll skip most of the build up as the day itself was far more fun. However, I will flash my lovely cakes that my sister, brother and...

Spangler, tuesday 22-Jun-10 37 8,619
*porsche*
Does anyone have any soft pink / cream / mocha colour mood boards /ideas I can sneak a peek at pls???
*porsche*, 17 June, 2010 at 14:38

Just trying to see if the colours look ok together and if it's what we really want. Cheers in advance. ?

Sherrie H, tuesday 22-Jun-10 5 2,526
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Where can i buy mini pink and white marshmallows ?
pearlymoon, 21 June, 2010 at 14:07

As the title says really , has anybody seen them really cheap anywhere ? i need enough for 70 favour cones . K.xx

laineywhu, monday 21-Jun-10 9 3,437

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