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My Mum is doing my wedding cake and shes under the impression that I HAVE to have fruit cake as some people like it, I bloody hate the stuff, understand not everyone likes chocolate or some people...

Another drink related question... We thought about serving port with the cheese course but unsure how many bottles we'd need. Any ideas? How much do we allow per person? I think it's usually served...

Is anyone having a cake decorated with fairy lights? Please share your pics! Thanks ?

So, been fiddling with the budget and working out how many bottles of booze we need. Wine is easy - half a bottle per person. How much champagne for the drinks reception are you all budgeting? 2 glass...

We have decided to have a twig and leaf theme (H2Bs idea) for our autumn wedding next year and are trying to think of what we can do for table centres. We want something a little different but keeping...

Hey, was thinking of doing some hen party goody bags for my hens when we go. What would you put in them or expect the get if you had one. Was thinking of putting some sweets and whistles so far what...

Hi everyone I just got engaged to my Lincolnshire born and bred boyfriend. We both live in Australia but would like to get married in England and I'm not sure how to go about checking what...

OH likes the Pachelbels Cannon in D thingie which I like, but has anyone got any alternative suggestions? I saw a programme on TV and think she walked in to Damian Rice The Blowers Daughter which I...

The wedding day is fast approaching (this saturday) and the forecast is very changable between no rain and lots of rain! So to prepare myself - what do I do if it rains? I'm gonna buy a couple of huge...

Hi we are looking for a venue for new years eve 2011 and we're not having any luck, we live in shoreham west sussex, has anyone any ideas Many thanks Emm

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Oh god! Hopefully this is just a normal wobble that many people have... or is it just me! So I must be the most indecisive person ever! Every decision is taking us ages to make. But re the dress I got...

OH wants every time we touch - Cascada (slow version) but I'm worried it's a bit too slow! And now trying to choose civil ceremony music!!! We were having a church ceremony so was pretty easy choosing...

I'm having huge cocktail galss style vases, my family are doing the flowers. How do I hide the oasis? I don't want it to be seen through the clear glass. TIA

Hi Am posting this in the hope that someone can help me, as you can see from the title, I am a larger size bride, have tried on quite a few dresses now, all different styles, but although quite nice...

Hi Has anyone any help they can offer with a single status affidavit for Sri Lanka, travel company won't/can't provide a template and local sollicitors are reluctant to draw documents up , or if they...

Hi all I was wondering if you can help. We just got engaged and have our hearts set on getting married in Scotland. We would really like a winter wedding in 2011 for appprox 55 guests. We want to hire...

Hiya, going to try and have 2 readings in the service, one that my sister doesnt know about which is her partners Downs brother doing a reading and also my OH sister. Does anyone have any readings, a...

Do all wedding Dresses come up small? Im a size 18-20 but the dress is a size 22 that i have ordered does that seem normal? I know it can also be altered two sizes smaller if i loose weight it just...

I know this is stoopid and one of them pointless things that really doesn't matter. I know that. And I know on the day I won't care, nor will anyone else. So am just after opinions. But I have found...

Hello all, I'm a newbie here, hello! Got engaged about a month ago and my fiance and I have been looking at venues etc this week. All very exciting. We're pretty decided on the reception venue and we...

I've only had it a month or so and its so scratched I can't believe it. It was a lot of money, I'm gutted. Is it because I never take it off? Should I be taking it off? It's even scrated on the top of...

I am thinking of putting the meaning of peoples names on their place cards. for example - Laura - Laura means to wear the victorious crown, prize; it also means leader of the group. It comes from...

Im just finishing of my invites and wondered how long to leave people to RSVP? I want to set a date and write it on the invite so I can get organised (im a spreadsheet lady - I have one for...

PLease help if you can! Found a Church and have set a date (18/07/09) but not a reception venue....... Looked around lots and lots and found venues which are too pricey, too far away (worried about...

I'm going to have a meal for all my friends and family so that's that sorted but I want to do something for the day/overnight/weekend for just me and my 4 best friends. I'm struggling to think of...

For those of you that have booked a wedding on a Thursday, how have you found your guests have reacted and what are your attendance numbers like? I am considering a Thursday wedding as it would cut...