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Gillsy
Flower Names - for the tables??
Gillsy, 28 January, 2010 at 15:33

I've finally decided that I'll name the tables after spring flowers seen as we have a bit of a flower theme going on. Was going to name them from places around Lake Garda as thats where we got engaged...

Gillsy, thursday 28-Jan-10 6 11,036
Steelgoddess
One bridesmaid?
Steelgoddess, 30 November, 2009 at 00:24

Just wondered if anyone only had one bridesmaid and if they were happy with thier choice to do so...

Mel B, thursday 28-Jan-10 26 22,647
thefuturemrsclarke
its payday tommorrow, wooooooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
thefuturemrsclarke, 27 January, 2010 at 19:33

Bout time as well. iv spent the last few weeks with an empty purse and i so wanted to get on and do wedding stuff. tommorow/this weekend, with money i will be : ordering invites, place cards ect, got...

thefuturemrsclarke, thursday 28-Jan-10 8 1,224
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Dj prices
Soon to be Mrs W, 14 January, 2010 at 16:47

Hi all I was just wondering if anyone let me know how much dj's cost for an evening do. Its one thing i havent looked into yet but the budget is shrinking fast ? Thanks

HWS, wednesday 27-Jan-10 35 24,825
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Wedding Readings for a Civil Ceremony
Nicola30052010, 19 January, 2010 at 17:20

I was wondering if anyone has any ideas about wedding readings for a civil ceremony? My brother is writing a poem for us which he is reading (he’s very creative) and my h2b’s friend will be doing the...

Cookie Galore, tuesday 26-Jan-10 23 20,685
GEMINIBEBE
Any Maggie Sottero 'Sabelle' brides around?
GEMINIBEBE, 22 September, 2009 at 17:02

Hi all Anyone having this dress or had it, need some help! Lia X

Jeff Matthews, tuesday 26-Jan-10 19 7,684
Keltickurse
Marquee in March?
Keltickurse, 25 January, 2010 at 21:56

I just wondered if anyone can advise on this? The venue I am thinking of using only provides a marquee for receptions, it is a permenant structure and contains heaters and seems to be pretty strong...

Keltickurse, monday 25-Jan-10 2 1,393
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First time trying on dresses!
teape, 25 January, 2010 at 23:10

Hi I went dress shopping for the first time today and LOVED every second!! i think i tried on the entire shop! I have a shortlist that i like but my favourite was Essense D940 / However the sample...

teape, monday 25-Jan-10 590
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Flowers to go with Green bridesmaid dress
In Need Of Help, 25 January, 2010 at 13:49

My friend is getting married next May and has chosen emeral green bridemaid dresses but is not sure what colour flowers to choose?? Any advice would be great

In Need Of Help, monday 25-Jan-10 7 9,463
Lola88
Chocolate fountains- opinions?
Lola88, 24 January, 2010 at 18:58

Hi all... OH and I orginially discussed the idea of having a chocolate fountain in the evening, and have had the venue were fine with it. Having looked at one again today tho I wonder whether they are...

Lola88, monday 25-Jan-10 12 1,235
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What is the average sizes of sample dresses for you to try on in bridal shops??
, 24 January, 2010 at 17:28

May seem like an odd question.... but after a discussion with my bridesmaid the other day that got married last year, I am now concerned that I wont be able to try any dresses on when I go dress...

Suzie&Karl, monday 25-Jan-10 17 3,309
FelicityChaplin
Buttonholes, who wears them?
FelicityChaplin, 24 January, 2010 at 19:57

I'm looking at choosing Buttonholes but have no idea how many I need. Who usually wears them? Thanks x

overtherainbow, monday 25-Jan-10 9 22,191
teeheeyoucrazyguys!
OT My teacher application - need advice please...
teeheeyoucrazyguys!, 24 January, 2010 at 13:46

The format of the applications changed and I'm now having to write 'essays'. One question I've been asked is how do i go about creating a good environment to ensure effective learning/teaching etc....

3d jewellery, sunday 24-Jan-10 11 1,686
Amethyst
Stag Do Invite List vs Wedding Invite List
Amethyst, 24 January, 2010 at 19:27

Been having a bit of a debate with OH over the first cut of his invite list for his stag do ... 10 of the names on there out of a total list of 24 aren't invited to the wedding! They are mostly sort...

BoroKate, sunday 24-Jan-10 7 18,707
sparkles1984
Plain Iced Cakes
sparkles1984, 23 January, 2010 at 14:13

Any HIBs on here that are able to make plain iced cakes for decoration? I live in Wales so delivery would have to be an option, many thanks

cola, sunday 24-Jan-10 9 5,232
The Sock Chicken
Hen night theme/dress code - please share yours *UPDATED*
The Sock Chicken, 22 January, 2010 at 18:32

Hi, myself and CBM are stuck on what dressing up idea to have for my hen night. Please can you share what you are having/had. I don't want anything tarty, and I don't want the usual hen night stuff I...

Mrs S*, sunday 24-Jan-10 11 18,887
sidsidney
BM shopping today
sidsidney, 23 January, 2010 at 09:59

Hi all, hope your weekends are going ok. No need to reply - OH is at work so I have no one to talk to!! lol Taking my BMs to look at dresses today - I am totally nervous about it though! WIll see if...

sidsidney, sunday 24-Jan-10 14 1,686
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how long does it take for a mori lee to arrive
lushgirlxx, 24 January, 2010 at 01:22

Hey girls i ordered my dress in july and havent heard anything, does anyone know how long a mori lee dress takes to arrive?? xx

lushgirlxx, sunday 24-Jan-10 3 3,687
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Help - A venue that lets you bring your own catering??
acd, 26 November, 2009 at 15:56

Hi, I'm getting married in Hampshire next year, near petersfield, and want to do my own catering (my sister is a chef) but all the venues seem to tie you into either having it in house or using their...

RJV, sunday 24-Jan-10 14 9,553
Gillsy
what size should the table plan be???
Gillsy, 23 January, 2010 at 21:55

Just wondered what size the table plan usually is??? I thought it might be A3 but when I look at that it seems too small - is it usually A1 size???

Mrs C, sunday 24-Jan-10 5 5,278
debs1701
O/T Oh woe is me post..feeling sorry for myself!
debs1701, 21 January, 2010 at 12:21

As some of you may know, I was 30 on Sunday and so far it's been pretty crap ☹️, period started on Saturday so was really crampy for the first few days therefore didn't do anything for my bday, woke...

debs1701, saturday 23-Jan-10 7 815
Amethyst
Advice Needed re: Candle Table Centres!
Amethyst, 22 January, 2010 at 11:50

I really want something like Moroccan lanterns as our table centres. And possibly also one on the bar and on the registrars table. I bought one from eBay to try it out . It looks amazing with a candle...

Maxibon, saturday 23-Jan-10 7 1,424
Steelgoddess
First drink for free question...
Steelgoddess, 21 January, 2010 at 09:00

Just wodered if anyone had any ideas. My Dad has suggested he would like to buy the evening guests their first drink for free, however I do NOT want to set up a tab (We did this at my sons 1st...

MsJackson78, thursday 21-Jan-10 9 4,869
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Bought a second hand dress from ebay and it's grubby!
sarahv75, 15 January, 2010 at 15:04

My dress has just arrived and i'm soooo disappointed. It's a second hand one so I know it's not gonna be perfect, but the description says it has been professionally dry cleaned and is as good as new!...

debs1701, wednesday 20-Jan-10 32 8,670
Charliechoo14
Buttonholes and Corsages...Pic ideas Purrrrlease xxx
Charliechoo14, 20 January, 2010 at 10:17

Hi All, I'm meeting with the florist on Thursday evening to discuss whatt we would like...just thinking about buttonholes and corsages I would like them to look "Spring like" but with a red rose as...

overtherainbow, wednesday 20-Jan-10 6 4,007
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Service charge on top of food bill...is this normal?
StephW, 18 January, 2010 at 13:09

Hi, I noticed on the terms and conditions of the contarct that we have to retturn to our venue that there is a 10% service chargeon top of the food bill. Is this normal? My mum seems to think its a...

Princess_Dimples, tuesday 19-Jan-10 7 2,891
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drinks package or not?? is it rude??
Karen1980, 18 January, 2010 at 07:59

We have been planning a sit down dinner as a cold fork buffet (without starter) at our venue was about £1.50 a head cheaper. One of H2B's friend's has just got engaged and getting amrried this Sept...

Karen1980, tuesday 19-Jan-10 12 4,670 1
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Location, Location, Location...HELP!
Packergator, 18 January, 2010 at 13:11

Hi all! First-time poster, long time engaged. Since Xmas 08 in fact, and plans have been on a slight hiatus since then (due to redundancy / complete lack of funds!). However we've decided that money...

bluewater, monday 18-Jan-10 13 3,460
naomiowen
chocolate for moulds?
naomiowen, 16 January, 2010 at 14:35

Does anyone know what type of chocolate i should be using? ive tried a couple but they keep melting after being fully set in moulds? any help would be great, im pulling my hair out trying to make...

Catherines Cakes, monday 18-Jan-10 8 13,464
Princess_Dimples
Problem with sound limit at venue...
Princess_Dimples, 14 January, 2010 at 21:20

We've found a perfect place for our wedding and going back for a chat on Saturday, problem is in their Terms and Condition, it says they have a controlled limit on 95db on sound because of neighbours....

Wedding DJ, monday 18-Jan-10 10 14,270
GeordieBarbie
What width is your wedding ring?
GeordieBarbie, 17 January, 2010 at 12:57

Just wondering what width size ring you've gone for? My engagement ring is 3mm. Can't decide whether I want 3mm or bigger for my wedding ring (sales woman yesterday was rubbish and only showed me 3mm...

Beccy Sprout, monday 18-Jan-10 13 16,587
CupcakeQueen
Round VS Teardrop- Pics
CupcakeQueen, 17 January, 2010 at 21:25

I cannot decide if I want a round or teardrop bouquet. I am not having real flowers and like to have decisions made so so far the choices are between the two below: or and this is my dress: Opinions...

CupcakeQueen, monday 18-Jan-10 18 2,557

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