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overtherainbow
Anyone getting married midweek?
overtherainbow, 4 January, 2010 at 06:37

As some of you may know, our daughter got engaged recently and they are looking at venues. They mentioned about marrying midweek as some of the venues offer quite substantial discounts for this. They...

Lucy137, monday 4-Jan-10 12 5,521
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Tithe barn Petersffield - costs
acd, 4 January, 2010 at 12:55

Does anyone know how much it costs to hire the Tithe barn on a fri/sat in the summer. And then what the mid week condition/costs are? Also, what are the other costs people have had to add in -...

bygeorge, monday 4-Jan-10 1 7,558
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do we need canapes/buffet?
sarahv75, 2 January, 2010 at 13:28

Hi, H2B and I are having fish and chips at our wedding and i'm wondering whether we'll need something else food-wise to give our guests? We're on a budget and were thinking of nibbles after we get...

diamondsragirlsbestf, sunday 3-Jan-10 6 2,130
Shleby
Slightly O/T FYEO Photoshoot
Shleby, 27 December, 2009 at 20:02

I was thinking of having one of these boudoir photoshoots done as a present for h2b on the wedding day. Does anyone know any where in Glasgow that do this sort of thing. Thanks xx

alexcat, saturday 2-Jan-10 39 4,421
maryg111
Is no sit-down meal ok????
maryg111, 30 December, 2009 at 13:47

We have recently got engaged and have a small-ish budget to be working with - and i am starting to realise just how expensive the reception can be!!!! We have approx £3000-£3500 for the reception and...

kj82, friday 1-Jan-10 17 23,944
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Surrey wedding anyone?
clarem1986, 29 December, 2009 at 20:09

Hi all, I've recently got engaged (eeeeek!!) and am looking at venues in Surrey and wondered if anyone else was getting married in Surrey??? xx

shoegal01, wednesday 30-Dec-09 21 2,985
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I can now officially say that I get married tomorrow
amee, 30 December, 2009 at 00:48

And I feel ever so slightly scared!! Apologies for the lax hitching over the last few months. Things have been absolutely manic and I haven't managed to share much with any of you. Arrived home...

bluewater, wednesday 30-Dec-09 10 1,952
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100 days to go....
Wicket, 27 December, 2009 at 10:19

... till I become a Mrs!! How exciting! ?

jone, monday 28-Dec-09 3 606
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I have brought my Wedding dress!!!!
LauraJaneRush, 26 December, 2009 at 17:27

Im so excited I had to share!! I went to a local shopping outlet place this morning and they had a new wedding shop there. My sister made me try on a few dresses and I found the one!! It was a brand...

Allgold78, saturday 26-Dec-09 3 814
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O/T massive snow related rant
Curly Panda, 23 December, 2009 at 19:42

What is this world coming to?? some little toad has just thrown a giant snowball at us as we were driving along our estate which is covered in a thick layer of snow and ice, causing us to go into...

Curly Panda, wednesday 23-Dec-09 2 485
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how many table gems/scatter crystals will I need?
*hoppit*, 21 December, 2009 at 09:54

Sorry, been a very bad hitcher of late, but now I am on xmas hols I am starting to think of wedding things again that I need to get sorted or want to try in the new year. I am going to have some table...

Lynseys Designs, tuesday 22-Dec-09 6 12,028
Blackkat
Movie theme favours
Blackkat, 20 December, 2009 at 15:08

My OH have decided that our wedding is gonna have a movie theme to it. We're aiming to recreate famous movie posters to name our tables after, we've also decided to write our invitations in the style...

brienne, monday 21-Dec-09 7 4,769
shoegal01
Any lazy brides?
shoegal01, 20 December, 2009 at 19:28

Just been looking through some wedding sites and previous posts and i am super unorganised! All we have is venue, provisional photographer and a florist. I havnt done anything else, to me the wedding...

brideseekingblush, monday 21-Dec-09 10 2,055
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Wedding in Leeds Tips!!!
XcitedLynn, 11 December, 2009 at 15:21

Hey Girls Planning a wedding in Leeds but not from there so finding it difficult...H2B lives there but busy work so cannot help..Haven't found a venue yet..looking for a nice one that has self...

GetWed, friday 18-Dec-09 22 5,335
Hugo Brambles
Table Planner - quick question!
Hugo Brambles, 15 December, 2009 at 11:38

I plan on having our names/date at the top of the planner then on the one's I've seen they have the top table table lengthways underneath this and then the other tables underneath that, something like...

Hugo Brambles, wednesday 16-Dec-09 5 3,350
MrsWinwood2B
What gifts are you buying your bridesmaids?
MrsWinwood2B, 13 December, 2009 at 18:28

I'm a bit stuck on this one. I want to get them something really nice and special, but it really needs to be under £50 each. I looked at Tiffany's but the cheapest item they have is £80, so that's a...

Foddette, tuesday 15-Dec-09 13 11,590
Spangler
Inspired by Gillsy- how many hideous wedding things can you find?!!
Spangler, 13 October, 2009 at 15:31

Just to get things started.....

ooh la la, tuesday 15-Dec-09 43 14,267
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wording of father of the bride engraving on present
Karen1980, 14 December, 2009 at 06:28

Im thinking of getting a tankard engarved for my dad and am limited to 18 characters including spaces. I was thinking: Dad On My Wedding Day Love Karen 17th July 2010 or Dad On Our Wedding Day Love...

Karen1980, monday 14-Dec-09 1,852
Mitzi50
Chicken Fillets - The non edible variety!!
Mitzi50, 27 October, 2009 at 10:26

When I tried my dress on and the lady was measuring me up she very quickly boldly stated 'Bra or Fillets?' and as its a strapless fitted top I instinctivly said Fillets. I have never had chicken...

bluewater, friday 11-Dec-09 18 3,953
Gillsy
Magicians at weddings
Gillsy, 30 November, 2009 at 14:23

Anybody had/having a magician at their wedding??? Or even been to a wedding that had one?? What do you think of them - tacky or interesting?? We were thinking about having one to the entertain the...

Anir, thursday 10-Dec-09 13 3,486
Steelgoddess
Y our wedding ring?
Steelgoddess, 8 December, 2009 at 13:33

Can you lovely ladies show me your wedding rings preferbaly with engement ring on too, I need some ideas!! And its so hard looking at rings on their own! P.s could you tell me how you came upon...

Anir, thursday 10-Dec-09 11 4,514
Stazzle
O/T I just met Harry Hill!
Stazzle, 9 December, 2009 at 14:47

Sorry to be a bit over excited, and I know his humour is not to everyone's taste, but I just met Harry Hill in Canary Wharf! ? He was signing copies of his new TV Burp book, me and OH are big fans so...

bethanw, wednesday 9-Dec-09 21 1,747
GeordieBarbie
Dessy Dresses Copied...?
GeordieBarbie, 9 December, 2009 at 16:01

I know some of you don't like copied dresses... but... does anyone know anywhere that makes copies of Dessy dresses? Long story short - BM is up-duffed and due 2 weeks before the wedding. I decided to...

Gillsy, wednesday 9-Dec-09 875
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Average Cost of Photographer and Videographer in Essex?
Paris09, 15 November, 2009 at 18:37

Hi everyone, I just wanted to ask how much people are paying on average for their photographers and videographers. I actually would only like coverage from the church until the start of the meal with...

artisanwedding.co.uk, wednesday 9-Dec-09 15 10,136
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Hair & Nails - Perfectil??
cherry-blossom, 8 December, 2009 at 13:25

Hi Ladies, Has anyone/ does anyone take Perfectil tablets?? I had a few sets given out in a pack at a wedding fair over the summer. Decided that I would hold on to them untill nearer the wedding...

tahdah, wednesday 9-Dec-09 4 2,952
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Colour Schemes
Lauraks, 3 November, 2009 at 14:00

Hi All, Well I've been on this site for about a month but this is my first post!!! I was just wondering what colour schemes you were all having.. I have had a nightmare even though it was one of the...

Broody_wife, tuesday 8-Dec-09 44 8,909
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Done a millions times before, BUT..... flash your venues!
, 7 November, 2009 at 09:47

Just because I know we have some newbies and love looking at pretty places!

CorrineSmithDesign, tuesday 8-Dec-09 96 17,028 1
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Have we had an engagement ring flash recently?
irrelephant, 5 December, 2009 at 17:52

I haven't seen one for a while, and with all these newbies around it might be nice to see all those new rocks!

*porsche*, tuesday 8-Dec-09 43 10,956
Mitzi50
What time did you have/are you having your 1st dance?
Mitzi50, 7 December, 2009 at 13:07

Afternoon!! I went to see the venue on Saturday afternoon and we chatted through lots of exciting things, and the planner there is like a font of knowledge, he is amazing! I hadnt even thought about...

anglefish, monday 7-Dec-09 10 20,501
hp169
Candlelit Venue Help!
hp169, 25 November, 2009 at 20:58

Hi, I have been looking for the perfect wedding venue for months now and im starting to get very stressed about it! I am looking for a romatic candlelit venue that is in my area and not having any...

Kim31, monday 7-Dec-09 7 2,353
Hugo Brambles
Is your wedding ring plain or set with stones?
Hugo Brambles, 5 December, 2009 at 16:48

I'm just debating whether to get a plain band or one set with stones, I suppose like an eternity ring. OH thinks the stone set could look too much but I like sparkley! Obviously I'll have to try some...

brienne, monday 7-Dec-09 14 5,493
Juicymelons
Got our Wedding Rings today (pics)
Juicymelons, 5 December, 2009 at 13:11

Hi Well as the title says we got our rings delivered today and I love love love them ! I didn't want a plain ring I love my sparkles (read diamonds!) and H2B's is perfect too. We got them from Smooch,...

1Lucie, sunday 6-Dec-09 11 1,656

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