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Spangler
Hog roast or fish and chips for evening guests? Opinions please!
Spangler, 16 November, 2009 at 19:24

OH and I are having a disagreement over what food we serve at the evening reception. The wedding breakfast is going to be a conventional 3 course sit down affair. OH reeaaally wants a hog roast...

HatTrick, monday 16-Nov-09 14 4,885
FIONATS73
What to write in Thank You Cards?
FIONATS73, 16 November, 2009 at 09:14

I made them prior to the wedding, but with one thing and another not yet sent them. But I am feeling a little better at the moment and think I need to sort them out. What should we put? Do you...

teeheeyoucrazyguys!, monday 16-Nov-09 6 2,031 1
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how much were (and where did you get) your bridesmaid dresses?
brideseekingblush, 14 November, 2009 at 11:42

Hello Ladies, I'd hoped to get high street dresses for my bridesmaids, but I don't think I'm going to find anything in the right colour. How much did you pay and where did you get your's? Ta,

Foddette, monday 16-Nov-09 26 8,946
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Glos/ Bristol Brides/Hibs Entertainment
drifter, 15 September, 2009 at 08:11

So over the weekend we were studying our wedding budget and realised one thing we haven't looked into is evening entertainment. So can anyone tell me about there entertainment what are you having? A...

drifter, monday 16-Nov-09 9 1,432
Mogwai
Wedding dress = ruined & update.
Mogwai, 14 November, 2009 at 00:08

So, I got married abroad and had my dress drycleaned while on honeymoon. It was the only way I could ensure it would be clean in time for a second reception which we're having tomorrow. I knew the...

Amethyst, monday 16-Nov-09 17 5,906
bridgetvictoria
Presents for Flowergilrs/Young Bridesmaids?????????
bridgetvictoria, 10 November, 2009 at 11:44

What's everyone getting/got for their little ones? Don;t want to spend a fortune but want something nice they can keep. Ideas please ladies...!

wendeewoo, sunday 15-Nov-09 12 8,992
GeordieBarbie
Civil Ceremony - Order of Service
GeordieBarbie, 14 November, 2009 at 16:15

I was thinking of doing an order of service but can't think what to include. Anyone got any examples for a civil ceremony? Thanks!

missdeedee, sunday 15-Nov-09 8 51,608
sparkles1984
Hen party t-shirts
sparkles1984, 15 November, 2009 at 18:10

Looking to buy some for the hen party, anyone know where I can get some cheap ones? Or even decent transfers that I can iron on t-shirts? Booked it the other day and am organising little bags for all...

sparkles1984, sunday 15-Nov-09 4 931
Gillsy
Can anybody from Glasgow (or surrounding areas) help?
Gillsy, 12 November, 2009 at 14:17

I'm looking for the BPS warehouse in Glasgow Can anybody tell me what this is and where it is??? I'm looking for mirrored plates and somebody on another forum had said this is where they got theirs at...

Gillsy, saturday 14-Nov-09 9 2,248
GeordieBarbie
Pronovias...?
GeordieBarbie, 12 November, 2009 at 21:45

Anyone wearing a Pronvias? I've just discovered them and they have some luuuuuuuuuuurvely dresses... ? I'm home alone tonight and drooling over dresses... ?

lisaloulou, friday 13-Nov-09 11 1,365
GeordieBarbie
POLL: Zipper vs Lace-Up
GeordieBarbie, 4 November, 2009 at 14:30

Hi Just curious - who's gone for a lace-up back dress and who's gone for zipper / buttons?

diamondsragirlsbestf, friday 13-Nov-09 43 11,257
Jumbly Girl
Birdcage veils
Jumbly Girl, 9 November, 2009 at 13:18

Hi everyone, I have a couple of (random as always) questions about birdcage veils. Does anyone know what era they are generally associated with? My dress is v. 1930s Hollywood glamour, so not sure...

Jumbly Girl, wednesday 11-Nov-09 8 7,755
emmy1979
Help! My dream dress will be too cold, and I'm too short for it...
emmy1979, 10 November, 2009 at 11:03

Hi, First time post but I really need help. I'm getting married next christmas (December 18th) so thought I had plenty of time to sort my dress out. I've searched online and loved Charlotte Balbier's...

Mrs S*, wednesday 11-Nov-09 12 4,189
Gillsy
How late should the bride be? OM's - how late were you?
Gillsy, 9 November, 2009 at 08:14

Quick questions........ Whats the average for how late the bride should be? Old Marrieds - how late were you?

cola, tuesday 10-Nov-09 23 11,525
shoegal01
Black Bridesmaid Dresses Dilema
shoegal01, 23 February, 2009 at 12:20

I love black and really want Bridesmaids dresses in black but everyone keeps telling me 'you cant have black for a wedding' - what do you lot think?

The Little Jewellery, tuesday 10-Nov-09 30 28,105
Gillsy
How much are your centrepieces?
Gillsy, 9 November, 2009 at 12:42

Can I ask how much you are spending (or did spend) per table on your centrepiece and what you are having??? Having a re-think about the fishbowls - was in IKEA earlier but didn't see anything that was...

ch4r1ie, tuesday 10-Nov-09 23 5,413
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What are you having during the signing of the register?
esser1, 8 November, 2009 at 00:12

What are you having during the signing of the register? Were having a friend play a piece on the keybaord but have a feeling he has just said yes to be nice - dont know what else to ahve as with him...

bridgetvictoria, tuesday 10-Nov-09 8 4,574
aliaisp
Videographer - intrusive?
aliaisp, 6 November, 2009 at 09:41

Hi all! Firstly, this is such an amazing forum - have been reading it for a while but this is my first post. I love that I can find other brides to be who are equally as obsessive (and stressed!) as I...

aliaisp, tuesday 10-Nov-09 13 2,837
Jumbly Girl
How to avoid creases....
Jumbly Girl, 4 November, 2009 at 21:34

Hi ladies, After spending Thursday evening in a silk party dress, it suddenly dawned on me that the awful creases appearing in my party dress after sitting down for a meal for a few hours will...

teeheeyoucrazyguys!, monday 9-Nov-09 7 2,172
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What happens after we have given notice??
xxxshellzyxxx, 9 November, 2009 at 11:51

Hiya I know this may sound stupid but I have forgotten what we have got to do next after giving notice We gave notice in August this year and we are getting married July 2010. The registrar gave me...

Blackkat, monday 9-Nov-09 11 8,401
luvvie
Vow renewal... help me choose a dress..
luvvie, 9 November, 2009 at 18:52

My H and I are renewing our vows at the hotel in the carribbean where we had our honeymoon. But I'm struggling to decided what to wear. I can't decide whether to go with a grecian style gown with no...

Houdini, monday 9-Nov-09 3 2,532
Hugo Brambles
White flowers white dress
Hugo Brambles, 9 November, 2009 at 09:19

My all time favourite colour for flowers are white and I love those bunches of bridal roses you see where they are all white/ivory and not a hint of greenery on them. Do you think a white bouquet...

Hugo Brambles, monday 9-Nov-09 3 623
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hunt to find the perfect barn wedding venue anywhere in the country
suzjackson, 25 October, 2009 at 08:47

Hi my fiance proposed only last Saturday but we are already on the hunt for the perfect venue, we have decided that a romantic barn setting with old fashioned beams and lots of fairy lighting and log...

BridetobeMrsW, monday 9-Nov-09 21 8,692
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Has anyone seen the Romantica 2010 collection yet?
Steph/Andy, 8 November, 2009 at 20:42

The new collection is on this website www.savvycinderella.co.uk they have some amazing dresses, i've got my eyes on "Imogen" can't wait to try it on.

Broody_wife, sunday 8-Nov-09 2 2,454
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Married in a church if divorced before??
, 5 November, 2009 at 16:23

As some of you will know, we had a lovely venue booked for our wedding and were having a civil ceremony at the same hotel. We have confirmed everything with the hotel and are due to pay our deposit...

HatTrick, friday 6-Nov-09 10 2,930
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Dont tell the bride - Bartering
Karen1980, 5 November, 2009 at 06:22

The bartering on dont tell the bride was fab but has anyone actually maanged to do that? My dress was in a sale so cheaper yes but I didnt have to ask for that. Ny catering the prices went up ans in...

emmamc01, friday 6-Nov-09 12 1,378
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Hen Names
Brack Nat, 4 November, 2009 at 14:04

I'm planning my hen weekend and as I have 27 people coming I wanted them to have t-shirts with their names on, so they can all learn each others names, but wanted to make them fun. 28 names (including...

Brack Nat, wednesday 4-Nov-09 5 7,957
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Where to buy wine and what type to buy?
WendyQ, 28 October, 2009 at 11:33

Hi, we're paying corkage at our venue and providing our own wine (white and red) to go with the meal and also cava for the toast (no-one will know!) and either bucks fizz or something similar for the...

Magserelli, wednesday 4-Nov-09 30 9,769
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living in UK? getting married in Ireland?
anita12, 12 October, 2009 at 10:42

Hi All I Live in London but im getting married in Co Kerry Ireland! i thought we could all help each other out with ideas, suppliers etc! Let me know your plans!!!!!!!!!!!!! My wedding is 27-Aug -...

mummy2hannah, wednesday 4-Nov-09 6 2,520
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First Dance Song
Lucy137, 1 November, 2009 at 11:12

Just wondering, what song have you chosen for your first dance? And also will you be having any practice beforehand?

bec84, tuesday 3-Nov-09 26 3,495
fancyfree
Crying during the ceremony
fancyfree, 1 November, 2009 at 13:52

Hi all! We're having a church ceremony and last week met with the vicar. I'm so ridiculously excited about planning the ceremony, getting the readings and the songs just right. It's funny that so far...

*porsche*, tuesday 3-Nov-09 13 4,162
nicky1980
Dressflash please for inspiration!!
nicky1980, 1 November, 2009 at 18:37

I've been dress shopping this weekend for the first time and loved it! I have now got a shortlist but need to go back to retry a few across some different shops. I was wondering what different styles...

missdeedee, monday 2-Nov-09 25 4,698

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